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May 8, 2024

Atlantic City BOE to hold special meeting after approving legal adviser on superintendent
A special meeting to discuss "personnel matters" comes less than a week after the Board of Education approved special counsel …
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May 7, 2024

Gunshots in Atlantic City lead to three arrests, two handguns
Police were called to the Club Wyndham Skyline Tower in the beach block of North Carolina Avenue at about 10:20 …
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May 6, 2024

Atlantic City gunshot victim wanted after investigation finds he shot himself, police say
A Philadelphia man allegedly gave a false name and a fictitious story when he showed up at the Atlantic City …
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May 6, 2024

Egg Harbor Township man dies in crash
Jose Catalan, 87, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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May 5, 2024

New additions to dogs rescued from alleged Millville fight ring
There are new additions to the more than 120 dogs seized from an alleged dog-fighting operation in Millville. And one …
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May 3, 2024

Miss America battle puts state and local pageant leaders in the middle
A Zoom meeting held by former Revel owner Glenn Straub was meant to answer question from those running the feeder …
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May 3, 2024

EHT man was running drug-trafficking network, charges claim
Woody Demosthenes is accused of running a drug ring out of his home that he shared with five children ages …
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May 2, 2024

EHT man jailed twice after allegedly fire gun from vehicle
Kiyon Smalley was arrested after a high-risk stop following the shots fired call. He had an empty holster. A warranted …
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May 2, 2024

Atlantic City mayor, superintendent tried to destroy evidence, tort claim alleges
Mayor Marty Small and Superintendent La'Quetta Small tried to confiscate and destroy evidence in the investigation that led to charges …
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May 2, 2024

Atlantic County serial burglary suspect released, Facebook post warns
A Mays Landing woman took to Facebook last week after a man was arrested — and quickly released — in …
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May 1, 2024

Somers Point couple admits to running cannabis facility that employed teen son
John Garman and girlfriend, Donna Shiffler, ran Garmans Goods, which advertised its business through cards, flyers and videos. It also …
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April 30, 2024

Ex-Atlantic City Housing Authority worker defrauded federal programs, charges claim
LuQuay Zahir worked as coordinator for a grant program with the Atlantic City Housing Authority and Urban Development Agency. But …
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April 30, 2024

Drones take Atlantic City public safety to a higher level
A drone demonstration at Bader Field simulated how the flying cameras could be used in case of a fire on …
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April 30, 2024

Egg Harbor Township man gets 2½ years in $1.3M fraud
Jeremy Earley claimed businesses that paid out $1.728 million and $4.59 million for payroll in 2019. In reality, he had …
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April 30, 2024

E-ZPass warns of texting scam
The text says it's from E-ZPass Toll Services," and includes a link to pay an outstanding balance to avoid a …
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April 29, 2024

Cape man jailed on child pornography charges
A cybertip that Xavier Figueroa was sharing videos of child sexual abuse via "X" led to the charges.
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April 29, 2024

Battle over Miss America could turn criminal
Both former Atlantic City casino owner Glenn Straub and "ousted" CEO Robin Fleming claim ownership of the century-old pageant. In …
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April 29, 2024

Morris County man dies in fiery Absecon crash
Craig Doka's vehicle was found engulfed in flames off Route 30 near the old Bayview Motel in Absecon.
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April 29, 2024

Ventnor code enforcement officer indicted in theft of $91,000
Michelle Calderon, 37, of Egg Harbor Township, allegedly took cash from citizens and businesses intended as payment for various city …
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April 28, 2024

Atlantic City dance teams come out on top at world competition
Hot Topic Dance Academy based out of Atlantic City's PAL returned from the Allstar World Championship in Orlando, Fla., with …
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April 27, 2024

Ex-Revel owner suing 'ousted' Miss America CEO for $20M
Glenn Straub's suit names him as the sole owner of the Miss America, alleging he suspended and then fired Miss …
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April 27, 2024

Grant to help JFS service Atlantic, Cape Holocaust survivors
Jewish Family Services received $204,497 from the Claims Conference that will help JFS continues essential programs and services to the …
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April 26, 2024

Galloway man gets 10 years for drugs and gun charges
At the time of his arrest, Alfred Fuller was working for the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority, where his salary …
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April 26, 2024

Atlantic City man gets three years on gun charge
Angelo Williams was 18 when he was arrested after Atlantic City police received a tip about an armed man.
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April 26, 2024

Galloway man admits to drug possession with intent to distribute
Matthew Lynch had been free on parole for about three months when he was arrested on the drug charge in …
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April 26, 2024

Two more arrested in assault at Atlantic City's Showboat
An Atlantic City man is jailed for allegedly stabbing the victim. Two men from Cumberland County are charged in the …
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April 26, 2024

Atlantic City man who failed to show for sentencing back in jail
Jamil Hunter, now 35, was a fugitive for more a year after he pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon …
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April 25, 2024

Atlantic City men get six years on gun charge
Lenardo Caro and his uncle Robert Caro-Green each previously pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon without a permit. Both …
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April 25, 2024

Millville man arrested in stabbing at Atlantic City Showboat
The victim became involved in an altercation that led to numerous suspects assaulting him by punching, kicking and stabbing, an …
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April 24, 2024

Vineland sergeant allegedly took child pornography evidence for personal use
Christopher Ortiz, 39, of Estell Manor, was indicted on charges of official misconduct, tampering with public records and endanger the …
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April 24, 2024

Two Egg Harbor Township men held in alleged large-scale cocaine ring
Two Egg Harbor Township men allegedly sold more than five ounces of cocaine to an undercover police operative in Atlantic …
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April 23, 2024

Atlantic City BOE quiet on superintendent's criminal charges
Dr. La'Quetta Small took on her usual role at her first school board meeting since criminal charges were filed against …
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April 23, 2024

Camden County man jailed in fatal Hamilton Township crash
Stephen Sirch is charged with vehicular homicide in the crash that killed Karina Castillo.
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April 23, 2024

Ex-TV40 sportscaster gets probation in sexual harassment of ACIT students
Pete Thompson, now 53, of Galloway Township, faced 11 counts including criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child …
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April 22, 2024

December deaths in EHT home ruled murder-suicide
The husband and wife were found dead inside their Fire Road home in December
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April 22, 2024

A.C. police arrest three Galloway teens in stolen car
The Atlantic City Police Department's automated license plate reader system notified police that a vehicle reported stolen had entered the …
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April 22, 2024

Egg Harbor Township fire under investigation
Fire companies from Farmington and Cardiff were called to a fire at Tilton Road and Washington Avenue at about 8:47 …
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April 19, 2024

Wrong address leads to drug charges for Pleasantville business owner
A package allegedly containing four large bags of marijuana was supposed to go to a tobacco shop. Instead, it got …
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April 18, 2024

One found dead in Central Pier fire
The large, deadly fire started under the Boardwalk. A small homeless encampment was seen in the area.
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April 18, 2024

Detectives investigating male found dead in Galloway residence
Shawn O'Neill Jr. was found dead with multiple wounds to his body, police said.
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April 18, 2024

EHT fugitive standoff ends after more than 24 hours
Police and bullhorns kept residents along Ivins Avenue up all night as Prentiss Blaylock continued to refuse attempts to take …
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April 17, 2024

Absecon cannabis quarrel leads to weapon arrest
An Absecon man allegedly chased another man with an awl after being confronted about smoking marijuana near minors at the …
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April 17, 2024

'Freedom Writers' teacher to speak at Stockton University
Erin Gruwell, the teacher portrayed by Hilary Swank in the 2007 movie "The Freedom Writers," will speak at Stockton University …
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April 16, 2024

Egg Harbor Township family needs funds to help get treatment for son in 'broken' mental health system
The Waltersons know what their son needs to get his mental health back on track. But the obstacles from insurance …
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April 16, 2024

Galloway man held in knife attack on officers will have competency evaluation
Keith Kiminsky, 30, is charged attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and resisting arrest …
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April 15, 2024

Stockton panel to discuss mental health in the justice system
The discussion involving judges and programs working within the system will be livestreamed from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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April 15, 2024

iPad captured audio of Smalls abusing daughter, affidavit claims
A seven-page affidavit paints a picture of a family in turmoil and a teenage girl living in fear.
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April 14, 2024

What's next for dogs seized in alleged Millville fight ring?
More than 120 dogs were seized in an alleged dog-fighting ring April 3. New litters have added to that total. …
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April 13, 2024

Atlantic City High School gets new interim principal
Constance Days-Chapman, who was the high school's principal, faces charges including official misconduct for allegedly failing to report after a …
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April 13, 2024

Delaware man arrested in Cumberland County for child porn
Jeffry Mirto was jailed but it free pending presentation before a grand jury.
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