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Atlantic City Man Sentenced For Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Sentenced For Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Sentenced For Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced to fight years in  New Jersey State Prison on assault and firearms charges, authorities said. Kareem Rex was sentenced on two indictments to charges of second-degree aggravated assault, second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree certain persons not to possess weapons.  Rex’s co-defendant, Kareem Lamb, age 16, also of Atlantic City, NJ, pleaded guilty and was sentenced as an adult on Aug. 1 on charges of aggravated assault and pointing a firearm at another person. Lamb was sentenced to a term of…
Atlantic City Pair Admits Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor Atlantic City Pair Admits Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Pair Admits Assault, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor An Atlantic City man and a teenager admitted to assault and firearms offenses, authorities said. Kareem Rex, 28, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Monday, July 31, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Rex’s co-defendant, K.L., age 16, also of Atlantic City, also pleaded guilty and was sentenced as an adult on Tuesday, Aug. 1, on charges of aggravated assault and pointing a firearm at another person.  K.L. was sentenced to a term of three years of incarceration, subject to the No Early Release Act and the Graves Act. He too will h…
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police An unidentified man was shot and wounded in Atlantic City, authorities said. The shooting occurred at about 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 at Indiana and Hummock avenues, police said. Atlantic City Police Sgt. Mohammad Kaiser found the man suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. Kaiser applied a tourniquet to the man while awaiting medical personnel, police said. The victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for a non-life threatening injury, they said. Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call the Atlantic City Police …
Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor
Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Atlantic City man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a shooting, authorities said. Ivan Tinitigan was charged with second-degree aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Jan. 13, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., Tinitigan twice shot at the victim near Ventnor Avenue in Atlantic City, the prosecutor said. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the lower leg. Through surveillance footage, witness interviews, and cell tower analysis, investigators identified…
Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City
Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City The Atlantic County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit and Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the fatal shooting of a man late Thursday evening, March 16. At approximately 10:40 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to reports of a shooting on the unit block of South Texas Avenue. Officers found a victim identified as Jamar Square, 29, of Lawrence Township, suffering from gunshot wounds. Square was taken by medical personnel to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division where he was subsequently pronounced dead, according to the Atlantic Coun…
KNOW HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting KNOW HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting
Know HIM? Fugitive Sought In Atlantic City Shooting Atlantic City police seek the public’s help in finding a man wanted for shooting another man in Atlantic City. On Friday, March 10, at 7:27 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 3800 block of Ventnor Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. Officers found a 29-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Evidence of gunfire was also located at the scene. The victim was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered non-life threatening. Ayman H. ShihamAtlantic City police An investigation conducte…
Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City
Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City Atlantic City police charged a second suspect in a double shooting in December 2022, authorities said. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit has identified a 15-year-old male juvenile as an additional suspect involved in the shooting resulting in the filing of criminal charges.  The juvenile was already in custody and held at the Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center for an unrelated handgun possession charge that occurred on Jan. 30, Atlantic City police said. The criminal charges stem from a daytime shooting that occurred on Dec. 16, 2002. At 3:06 p.m.…
Teenager Charged With Shooting Pair Of Victims In Atlantic City Teenager Charged With Shooting Pair Of Victims In Atlantic City
Teenager Charged With Shooting Pair Of Victims In Atlantic City An 18-year-old man from Atlantic City has been charged in a pair of shootings last month, authorities said. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified Quadri Cooper as the suspect involved in the shooting resulting in the filing of criminal charges, police said. Cooper was already in custody and lodged at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for an unrelated handgun possession charge that occurred on Dec. 22, 2022, police said. The criminal charges stem from a shooting that occurred on Dec. 16, 2002. At 3:06 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 400 blo…
Man, 21, Shot Dead In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Man, 21, Shot Dead In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
Man, 21, Shot Dead In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A 21-year-old man from Mays Landing was killed by gunfire overnight in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at 1:47 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter notification on the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police found Tyronne Ford unconscious and unresponsive, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Ford was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, they said. The fatal shooting is being investigated by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit …
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting A man was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 28, at 12:55 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the first block of South Morris Avenue for a report of a possible shot fired in the area.  Officers found a victim on the first block of South Montpelier Avenue. Evidence of a gunshot was also located in the first block of South Morris Avenue. The victim, 43, of Atlantic City, received a superficial gunshot wound to a lower extremity. He was treated on scene by emergency medical personnel and then released. Anyone with information about this shoo…
2 Shootings, 4 Wounded In Atlantic City: Police 2 Shootings, 4 Wounded In Atlantic City: Police
2 Shootings, 4 Wounded In Atlantic City: Police Four men were wounded in a pair of weekend shootings in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 5, at 11:24 p.m., Atlantic City police patrol responded to the Brigantine Homes section of Atlantic City for a report of shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert.  Responding officers found evidence of gunfire in the area of 1062 Brigantine Boulevard, but no victim.  Moments later, police dispatch was alerted of two male shooting victims, 23 and 28 of Atlantic City, had arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered …
Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say A man pulled over in Trenton was charged after being found with a handgun and a spent shell casing, authorities said. James J. Jackson was stopped near Wood and Stockton Streets on Friday, July 1, Trenton Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 13. During the stop, officers saw a spent shell casing and asked Jackson to step out of the vehicle, police said. A follow-up search of Jackson’s vehicle allegedly turned up a handgun. Jackson was placed under arrested and charged appropriately. The police department’s Violent Crimes Unit also assisted.
KNOW ANYTHING? Atlantic City Police Seek Tips On Daytime Shooting KNOW ANYTHING? Atlantic City Police Seek Tips On Daytime Shooting
Know Anything? Atlantic City Police Seek Tips On Daytime Shooting Two Atlantic City men were shot in broad daylight and police are looking for tips on why. On Friday, May 13, at 9:31 a.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 900 block of Caspian Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Responding officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire at Pennsylvania Avenue and Absecon Boulevard, but no victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two male shooting victims, 31 and 30 of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information…
Teenager Shot, Wounded In South Jersey: Police Teenager Shot, Wounded In South Jersey: Police
Teenager Shot, Wounded In South Jersey: Police A 17-year-old was shot in Pleasantville, authorities said. The shooting occurred on Friday, April 15 at 10:26 a.m., a police department spokeswoman said. Police responded to the 200 block of Hendricks Street for the report of a male shot. Upon arrival, a resident flagged down officers indicating the male was inside their residence. The juvenile suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, police  He said he was shot by an unknown male out front of the residence.  The investigation is ongoing, police said on Friday, April 22. The incident is under investigation by Vi…
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD A 25-year-old Atlantic City man involved in two shootings has been arrested. Meanwhile, Atlantic City police seek the public’s help locating a second suspect. On Tuesday, Marcus Seda was arrested in the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue by detectives of the Special Investigations Section for an active warrant stemming from a shooting investigation, police said. An investigation began on Dec. 17. At 11:01 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Shortly after, officers were alerted that a shooting victim, Rumeijah Norwood, arrived…
Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect
Know Him? Atlantic City Police Seek Public's Help Finding Shooting Suspect Atlantic City police seek the public's help finding a man wanted for shooting another man during a fight. On Tuesday at 7:32 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the first block of South Florida Avenue, police said. Officers found a shooting victim, 34, of Atlantic City, and began to render medical aid, police said. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life threatening injuries. During an investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit and responding officers, Fausto Mora was identified as the s…