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NY Resident Admits To Killing Man During Armed Robbery: Atlantic County Prosecutor
A 26-year-old New York man pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of a 32-year-old Atlantic City man, authorities announced Wednesday, June 3.
Howard Griswold, a Baldwinsville resident, will be sentenced to 25 years in prison per the terms of a plea agreement, where he admitted to killing Christian Hunter during a robbery, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Saturday, January 20, Atlantic City police responded to N. Virginia Avenue and found Hunter shot, authorities said. He was later pronounced dead. Surveillance footage showed a Nissan rogue, which had been re…
Pleasantville Man With Loaded Gun Reached Into Waistband When Confronted By Cops: Authorities
A 23-year-old Pleasantville fugitive was hit with numerous charges after he was apprehended by police while in possession of a loaded handgun, authorities announced Monday, Sept. 15.
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, detectives spotted Dahmir Fuller-Faulkner, who was wanted on five active warrants, including robbery and possession of a controlled substance, the Atlantic County Sherriff's Office said.
Fuller-Faulkner was ordered to stop by detectives, but he did not comply, walking away from detectives and reaching into his waistband, authorities said. Detectives utilized a controlled takedown an…
$30K In Narcotics Gets Trio Busted In Trenton: Prosecutor
Three people were arrested after $30,000 in narcotics were seized in Trenton, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 21.
At 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, detectives executed a search at Okeeno Fagan's residence in Taylor Street in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said, following a two-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine.
Fagon, 36, was taken into custody along with his wife, Alecia Fagan, 34 and Anevia Boswell, 31. Detectives located 200 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of meth, a Canik TP9 handgun with an extended capacity magazine and $1,181 in cash, Marbre…
Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl, Firearms: 14 People Charged In South Jersey Trafficking Ring
Fourteen people have been charged with weapons offenses for their roles in a South Jersey drug trafficking organization, authorities announced Thursday, July 17.
Ryan Collins, the leader of the group and a Crips gang member, is charged with being the leader of a narcotics trafficking network, distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine, and promoting organized street crime, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. The 33-year-old Vineland resident also faces weapons offenses involving two assault firearms, a handgun, and large-capacity magazines, as well as charges stemming from the sale of fe…
Stolen PA Car Found After Occupied NJ Home Riddled With Bullets: Prosecutor
A stolen car from Pennsylvania was left at the scene of a shooting that left a New Jersey home riddled with bullets while people were inside, authorities announced on Thursday, July 3.
Dorien E. Roberts, 18, of Port Murray, and Alfatir T. Kelly, 26, of Phillipsburg, were arrested after police responded to the 90th block of Mercer Street around 1:50 a.m. on Monday, June 30, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office.
Phillipsburg Police were dispatched after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. Though no victims were located, police found a stolen Pennsylvania vehicle, a handgun, and…
Mom Charged With Murder In 3-Year-Old’s Death After Making Up Amber Alert: Cops
The mother of a 3-year-old girl who sparked an Amber Alert out of Delaware is now charged with murder after the child’s body was found dumped in Maryland, state police announced.
Darrian Randle, 31, of North East, told police she had pulled over on Gender Road in Newark, Delaware, around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, to comfort her daughter, Nola Dinkens, when a white man with a gun kidnapped the girl and took off in a dark SUV.
That story was a lie, authorities now say.
After an overnight manhunt and multi-agency investigation, Maryland State Police confirmed the toddler’s remains were disc…
Cocaine, Guns: Three Arrested In AC, Police Say
Three people were arrested after a stolen handgun and drugs were found while executing a search warrant, Atlantic City police announced on Wednesday, May 28.
On Tuesday, May 20, detectives conducted a residential search warrant at an apartment on the 1500 block of Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City police said.
During a search of the apartment, detectives recovered a loaded handgun stolen from Virginia, 50 grams of cocaine and paraphernalia used in the possession and distribution of narcotics, police said.
Robert Taylor, a 45-year-old Atlantic City resident and Donna Jordan, a 60-year-old Atla…
Teen Killed, Four Others Shot, Toddler Barely Escaped At House Party In Philly Suburb: Police
A teenager was killed and four others were injured during a barrage of gunfire at a Chester house party, police announced on Saturday, May 24.
The shooting unfolded just steps from the Chester Police Department on the 200 block of East 10th Street around 10:47 p.m. on Friday, May 23, authorities said.
Officers responding to the sound of gunshots discovered a 16-year-old boy lying unresponsive with gunshot wounds on the front steps of 205 E. 10th Street, according to Chester police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Inside the home, officers found three more shooting victims, ages 16, 25…
17-Year-Old With Loaded Handgun Threatened To Shoot Ex, Her Mom: Atlantic City Police
A 17-year-old Atlantic City teenager was arrested and charged on Wednesday, May 14, after he threatened to shoot two people, authorities said.
At 4:17 p.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Fairmount Avenue after the teenager was brandishing a handgun, threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend and her mother, Atlantic City police said.
Officers located the 17-year-old in a vehicle and attempted to take him into custody but he became combative and resisted arrest, police said. He was eventually taken into custody, police said. A loaded handgun was found underneath his seat, police said. …
Semi-Automatic Rifle Found During Traffic Stop, Two Arrested: Winslow PD
Two men were arrested and charged after weapons were found during a traffic stop in Winslow Township on Friday, May 16, authorities said.
At 6:15 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Peoria Lane for an equipment violation, Winslow Township police said. Officers noticed illegal narcotics in plain view, and removed Hakim Trader, a 22-year-old Clementon resident, and arrested him, police said.
Ezra Tillman, a 22-year-old Sicklerville resident, fled from the vehicle, but was apprehended following a foot chase, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up two handguns and a semi-automatic rif…
Arrest Made In Park Murder Of NJ Mom 'YaYa' Found Dead By Jogger: Prosecutor
The man accused of gunning down a South Jersey mother in a park last November has been charged with murder, authorities announced Wednesday, May 7.
Teaoshia Lakrisha Still, 36, was found shot to death around 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Waltman City Park in Millville, NJ, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office.
She had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, prosecutors said. The case launched a months-long homicide investigation involving both the Millville Police Department and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office.
On May 2, …
ID Theft Ring Busted With Stolen US Treasury Checks, Gun, Skimmer, And Dogs: NJ Prosecutor
A New Jersey couple is accused of running a high-level ID theft ring involving stolen Treasury checks, guns, a skimmer, and stolen dogs, authorities announced on Wednesday, April 16.
Peter M. Gittens, 37, and Chambreona J. Williams, 33—also known as Tenisha O. Gittens— both of Raritan Township, have been charged with a slew of crimes, including Forgery, Trafficking in Personal Identifying Information, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Theft of Movable Property, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and more, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson and Raritan Township Chief of Police Al Payn…
Egg Harbor City Resident Learns Fate For Fatal AC Boardwalk Shooting: Prosecutor
A 35-year-old Egg Harbor City man was sentenced to 28 years in prison on Wednesday, March 19, for fatally shooting a man in Atlantic City in March 2023, authorities said.
Jahlil Boston pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in January, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, police in Atlantic City responded to the 1600 block of the Atlantic City boardwalk and found Eric Wynn, a 34-year-old man with a gunshot wound, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Surveillance footage captured Boston shooting the man and h…
Luxury Cars, $99K+, 8 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Massive Nj-pa-de Drug Bust
A months-long undercover operation spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey led to the arrest of six men accused of running a major cocaine trafficking ring, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced on Tuesday, March 18.
Dubbed "Operation Spark Plug," the investigation was spearheaded by the Delaware County Narcotics Task Force with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware State Police, the Camden County, New Jersey District Attorney’s Office, the DEA, and the FBI. Authorities seized over 8 kilograms of cocaine, nearly $100,000 in cash, multiple luxury vehicle…
NJ Man With Fentanyl, Magazines, Handgun In Backpack Admits To Weapons Charges: Officials
A 54-year-old Hammonton man admitted to multiple weapons offenses on Monday, Jan. 27, authorities said.
Victor Martinez is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in prison per the terms of a plea agreement, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, Victor Martinez was stopped and searched pursuant to a warrant, authorities said. Inside a backpack that Martinez was carrying, police located a Glock 9mm handgun with two extended magazines along with small quantities of crack cocaine and fentanyl, authorities said.
Martinez did not have a…
