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Atlantic City man arrested for dumping dogs over Humane Society fence
ATLANTIC CITY — A city man has been arrested after police say he was the one responsible for dumping four dogs at the Humane Society of Atlantic County this year. Jahlil McNeal, 23, was charged with four counts each of cruelty to animals and failure to provide care to animals, two counts of theft of services and one count of witness tampering.
NJ men altered checks stolen from U.S. mail, officials say
Four Garden State men have been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud banks out of funds by stealing checks from the mail, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. According to officials, the men conspired to commit bank fraud by getting their hands on checks that had been stolen...
NJ man arrested after stealing small plane, crashing in field at Jersey Shore
A man was arrested and charged with stealing a small airplane and crashing it in Atlantic County, according to a spokesperson with the New Jersey State Police. The man is also facing charges in connection to two other robberies in the city where he crash-landed. Troopers said they were called...
Update: Wind advisory issued for 7 N.J. counties until Friday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory at 4:49 p.m. on Friday in effect until 11 p.m. for Monmouth, Salem, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic, Cape May and Burlington counties. The weather service states to anticipate, "South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts near 40 to 50 mph Delaware...
N.J. man admits to running cockfighting ring that lead to over 51 arrests
An Atlantic County man accused of running a cockfighting ring that lead to over 50 arrests pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges as well as admitting to running a cockfighting ring, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday. Jose Madera, 33, of Egg Harbor City, pleaded guilty to organizing...
Man pleads guilty in horrific Galloway Twp., NJ, cockfighting case
An Atlantic County man has pleaded guilty in connection to operating a large cockfighting ring in Galloway Township. Prosecutors say on Tuesday, 33-year-old Jose Madera of Egg Harbor City entered a guilty plea to organizing and maintaining a cockfighting ring, several counts of animal cruelty, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intention to distribute, and resisting arrest by flight.
Arson attacks against NJ government: 3 fires at Atlantic County building
ATLANTIC CITY — Police think they know who set three fires within the past week to an entrance of the Atlantic County government offices. The most recent fire set in the early hours of Wednesday was the worst and caused "significant damage" to the building on Atlantic Avenue, according to County Executive Dennis Levinson. A photo shows windows next to the door burned out, a trash can damaged and slight blackening of the wall.
Philadelphia Man Charged with Murder of Female in Atlantic City, NJ
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania man has been charged with the murder of an Atlantic City, New Jersey Woman. The charges are in reference to two females that were due covered with apparent gunshot wounds to the head. The incident occurred in the...
Investigation Continues Into Multiple Fires at Atlantic County Government Building
The investigation continues into the cause of multiple fires at a building operated by Atlantic County this month. Arson is the suspected cause of the fires at the same building. This week’s fire caused significant damage to an entry into the building in Atlantic City. Surveillance footage is being reviewed.
No Flex Zone: Wing Stop set to Open in Mays Landing, NJ
We have all heard the song a million times. They know better, they know better" Well now we can actually get the wings in our area. A popular national chicken wing joint, Wing Stop, is getting ready to open its first location in our area at 2274 Wrangleboro Rd Suite 47 in Mays Landing.
Update: High surf advisory affecting Cape May and Atlantic counties until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated high surf advisory at 4:53 p.m. on Friday in effect until 8 p.m. for Cape May and Atlantic counties. "Large breaking waves of up to 6 feet in the surf zone," states the weather service. "High surf may result in sand dune breaching and beach erosion near the times of high tide."
Suspected arson at N.J. city building was the 3rd in a week, officials say
A rash of suspected arsons came to a head Wednesday after a third blaze severely damaged a government building in Atlantic City, disrupting daily operations for workers until repairs are made. Atlantic County’s offices at 1333 Atlantic Avenue were damaged by fire early Wednesday morning, officials said. The blaze was...
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