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Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say
Atlantic City Teen Dodges Longer Sentence In Deadly Father's Day Shooting, Prosecutors Say An Atlantic City teen will spend more than a decade in prison for the shooting death of another teen on Father's Day more than a year ago, authorities said. Azair Wilson, 19, was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to 12 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter in the killing of 18-year-old Tamaj Bennett, also from Atlantic City. Prosecutors said Wilson's plea deal recommended an 18-year sentence but the judge decided to reduce the sentence by six years. After his release, Wilson will have five…

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by Chris Spiker
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Teenager Wanted In Atlantic City Murder Arrested In Georgia: Prosecutor Teenager Wanted In Atlantic City Murder Arrested In Georgia: Prosecutor
Teenager Wanted In Atlantic City Murder Arrested In Georgia: Prosecutor A 17-year-old fugitive wanted in a murder in Atlantic City was arrested in Georgia, authorities said. On July 3, at approximately 3:15 pm, the male suspect was arrested without incident at a residence in South Fulton, GA by members of the South Fulton Police Department. On June 18, 2023, at 3:33 a.m., the Atlantic City Police Department was dispatched to the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of shooting.  The victim of the shooting, identified as Tamaj Bennett, 19, of Atlantic City, was transported to the hospital by emergency medical personnel. Benn…

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by Jon Craig
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Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Atlantic City Couple On Heroin Charges: Police Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Atlantic City Couple On Heroin Charges: Police
Foot Chase Leads To Arrest Of Atlantic City Couple On Heroin Charges: Police A man and a woman were arrested for drug possession and dealing after fleeing from police, authorities said. At 5:11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, patrol officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue in response to reports of illegal narcotics activity by a male and female in front of a business, Atlantic City police said. Officers Ivan Cruz and Keith Jordan responded and observed two individuals matching the description of the suspects. As the officer approached the individuals, the female, Crystal Gillis, began walking westbound from the location on Atlantic Avenue. The male, Ta…

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by Jon Craig