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Atlantic County’s Alarming 2024 Traffic Death Numbers
New Jersey's mid-year numbers of traffic-related deaths are up over 20% from 2023, with Atlantic County placing second in the state for fatalities. Alarming 2024 Traffic Deaths Numbers in Atlantic County. 28 people have died in traffic fatalities in Atlantic County so far in 2024, the second-highest number of deaths...
N.J. man indicted on attempted murder charge after attacking cop with a knife
A 31-year-old man accused of attacking a police officer with a knife in April has been indicted on a charge of attempted murder, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday. Keith Kiminsky, of Galloway Township, was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury for attempted murder, aggravated assault, resisting arrest,...
Another 17 people arrested by Atlantic County, NJ, Sheriff’s Office
Since taking office several months ago, Atlantic County Sheriff Joe O'Donoghue has made it a point to target those with outstanding warrants across South Jersey. The result has been countless arrests since the beginning of the year, including another 17 people being taken into custody over the past couple of weeks.
Man Who Stabbed Galloway Township Police Officer, Injured Another Indicted: Prosecutors
A grand jury indicted 30-year-old Keith Kiminsky for attempted murder on Wednesday, June 26, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was previously charged on Sunday, Apr. 7 with several offenses, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and resisting arrest.
Kislak sells Atlantic City multifamily portfolio for record $20.5M
The Woodbridge-based Kislak Co. sold a three-property multifamily portfolio with a total of 258 units in Atlantic City for $20.5 million. The record sale represents the largest multifamily sale in Atlantic City in at least 10 years and the largest multifamily sale in Atlantic County in over a year, according to data available from CoStar.
Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor on DWI Checkpoints
DWI checkpoints can be a very helpful law enforcement technique. Effective education takes place and the word spreads fast about checkpoints taking place in various communities. Even smartphone GPS announces the existence of DWI checkpoints. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said the following about recent DWI checkpoints that they participated...
A rise in traffic deaths leads to more DWI checkpoints in 2 NJ counties
More DWI checkpoints are scheduled in New Jersey this week in an effort to address public safety. Traffic deaths in New Jersey are on the rise, according to Holmdel Township Police Department Patrolman Matthew Menosky, which is pushing this week’s checkpoint enforcements in Monmouth County. Menosky shared in a...
Hamilton mourns retired officer who dedicated life to public safety
Atlantic County’s public safety community is mourning a longtime officer, firefighter and emergency worker. Michael Robison, 48, died Tuesday attributed to heart issues. “He gave his whole life to public service,” said Hamilton Township Police Chief Gregory Ciambrone, who spent his career working with Robison. Robison started his...
Five local bridge repair projects receive state funding
Five bridge repairs projects in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties have received more than $5.7 million through the state’s Local Bridges Fund. “The Local Bridges Fund provides counties with the necessary resources to conduct critical bridge improvements within their jurisdiction while taking the pressure off local property taxes,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. “This is one of many crucial needs funded through the Transportation Trust Fund that helps protect and preserve public safety by ensuring that all bridges in New Jersey are maintained in good condition.”
Atlantic City police arrest 2, seize gun in ride share stop
ATLANTIC CITY — Police arrested two men Friday after they were allegedly found with a gun. Detective Michael Oldroyd watched Matthew Murphy, 40, of Egg Harbor Township, and Nathaniel Rodgers, 47, of Atlantic City, walk on Atlantic Avenue before entering a ride share vehicle, police said Monday in a news release.
3 Atlantic City men arrested in drug sting
ATLANTIC CITY — Three city men were arrested in separate incidents last week on drug charges, police said. Ricky Bailey, 60, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute, loitering to distribute drugs, money laundering and possession of suboxone. Floyd Spencer, 37, was...
Traffic to shift along Weymouth Road on Tuesday in Hamilton
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP — A single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday along Weymouth Road, Atlantic County said. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts. The...
Former site for Sister Jean’s, ‘Nucky’ Johnson wedding to be demolished to make way for cannabis business
ATLANTIC CITY — Enoch “Nucky” Johnson, political boss, one-time sheriff and mob associate whose life helped inspire an HBO series, functionally legalized alcohol in Atlantic City despite federal prohibition. Now, the booming local sale of another federally illegal intoxicant appears likely to replace the Pennsylvania Avenue church...
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