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Grant brings 30 new officers to Atlantic City Police Department
The Atlantic City Police Department swore in 30 new police officers as part of a $3.75 million hiring grant. The Community Oriented Police Services grant hires will include adding school resource and traffic safety enforcement officers. The department also brought back two officers, Robert Campbell and John Bazemore, as Special Law Enforcement Class IIIs, who… The post Grant brings 30 new officers to Atlantic City Police Department appeared first on BreakingAC.
Grant means full STEAM ahead for Atlantic City Boys & Girls Club
The Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club will continued their STEAM education thanks to a grant from the Arman Roy Foundation. The $33,880 grant will serve about 200 students ages 6 to 18 at the club’s Drexel Club and Teen Center, where the STEAM lab is located. It will pay for educators to guide members… The post Grant means full STEAM ahead for Atlantic City Boys & Girls Club appeared first on BreakingAC.
Galloway police charge 52 in cockfighting ring
A Galloway Township homeowner was arrested and 51 others charged in a raid on a cockfighting ring at the man’s home, police said. A large group was found when Police Department’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit entered the South Breman Avenue property with a warrant Saturday. Many tried to flee. Officers found an elaborate cockfighting operation… The post Galloway police charge 52 in cockfighting ring appeared first on BreakingAC.
Car takes down Hamilton Township traffic signal utility pole
Traffic on Route 40 in Hamilton Township was diverted for 15 hours after a car crashed into a utility pole just after midnight Saturday. Daniel Sabat, 36, of Mays Landing, was heading west on Route 40 at New York Avenue at about 12:25 a.m., when his 2019 Volkswagen Jetta left the road and struck a… The post Car takes down Hamilton Township traffic signal utility pole appeared first on BreakingAC.
Retiring Eagle has special place with Atlantic City police
Fletcher Cox officially announced his retirement from the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. “After much reflection, I have made the decision to retire from the game of football,” he wrote in a statement. “I gave everything I had to my team and this city. i don’t know what’s next for me but I do know that… The post Retiring Eagle has special place with Atlantic City police appeared first on BreakingAC.
Egg Harbor City pantry moving out of the box
When Angela Seri Krukauskas built a little food pantry in her front yard, her aim was that no one locally go hungry that Christmas. “I thought we would give away 25 boxes of stuffing, and that would be it,” the Egg Harbor City woman said of her December 2017 venture. “I never thought it would… The post Egg Harbor City pantry moving out of the box appeared first on BreakingAC.
Clocks ‘spring forward’ at 2 a.m.
Daylight Savings Time starts at Sunday morning. It will be time to “spring forward” an hour at 2 a.m. While many things like cell phones and computers automatically adjust the time, everyone will want to remember to change things like their stove and microwave clocks so it’s the same time regardless of where you are… The post Clocks ‘spring forward’ at 2 a.m. appeared first on BreakingAC.
Celebrating St. Patrick in Atlantic City
A two-part series Fun Fact: The first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in New York City in 1762. It was made up of servicemen of Irish heritage returning from abroad and the growing number of Irish immigrants coming to the region. The tradition didn’t make its way back to the motherland until 1903.… The post Celebrating St. Patrick in Atlantic City appeared first on BreakingAC.
Somers Point man allegedly had 82 firearms, drugs from S. Africa
A Somers Point man was ordered held in jail Friday after drugs intercepted by Homeland Security led to a cache of drugs and weapons inside his Colwick Drive home. Michael James, 30, was arrested last week, after Homeland Security found two FedEx packages were filled with pills sent from South Africa to his home, according… The post Somers Point man allegedly had 82 firearms, drugs from S. Africa appeared first on BreakingAC.
Project Prom is dressing girls for free this weekend
Project Prom is holding its annual pop-up shop event this weekend. The nonprofit gives Atlantic County girls a chance to choose the dress of their dreams with jewelry, shoes and accessories free for prom night. Founder and Chair Rene Kane started the annual event in 2014, after a Facebook post seeking a prom dress made… The post Project Prom is dressing girls for free this weekend appeared first on BreakingAC.
Cumberland County man admits to fatal 2018 Atlantic City shooting
A Cumberland County man admitted Friday that he fatally shot a man in 2018. Yusef Abdullah, 22, was shot at about 1 p.m. June 1, 2018, in the lobby of the Fox Manor Hotel in Atlantic City. Leon Green was actually aiming for James Waugh, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office previously said. He was not… The post Cumberland County man admits to fatal 2018 Atlantic City shooting appeared first on BreakingAC.
Gilchrist perfect place for the day after
With the 36th Annual Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade marching down the Boardwalk this Saturday – and presuming the partying will continue at the many afterparties at local bars — this seemed like the perfect time to talk about a breakfast spot that can help marchers (or gamblers) feel like themselves again. Gilchrist: The Hangover… The post Gilchrist perfect place for the day after appeared first on BreakingAC.
Galloway woman gets probation in abuse at EHT childcare center
A Galloway Township woman accused of abusing children at an Egg Harbor Township childcare center was given two years’ probation, BreakingAC has learned. Angela Capella pleaded guilty Oct. 11, to one count of third-degree endangering, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed. She originally was charged with four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child… The post Galloway woman gets probation in abuse at EHT childcare center appeared first on BreakingAC.
New emergency alert sign up for Atlantic County residents
The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Preparedness is updating its emergency alerts notification system. The system sends out automated emergency alerts call, email or text message. “The emergency alert notification system is a valuable and potentially lifesaving resource for residents, businesses and second homeowners in Atlantic County,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said. “Emergencies can… The post New emergency alert sign up for Atlantic County residents appeared first on BreakingAC.
‘No threat’ for EHT schools as fake posts resurface
Egg Harbor Township schools are under no viable threat, the high school’s principal assured parents in email and robocalls released Thursday. “It has been brought to our attention that there are pictures circulating on social media platforms recently and continue to be reposted,” Principal Jacki Carugno wrote. “We want to assure you there is no… The post ‘No threat’ for EHT schools as fake posts resurface appeared first on BreakingAC.
All you need to know for Atlantic City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WATCH LIVE: Composer Frederic Chopin once said “Even in winter it shall be green in my heart.” This may prove to be a powerful mantra for the 70,000 people expected to descend on Atlantic City’s famed Boardwalk for the 36th St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1 p.m. — a little over a week before spring. Despite… The post All you need to know for Atlantic City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade appeared first on BreakingAC.
Egg Harbor Township driver allegedly fled stop to police station
An Egg Harbor Township man was allegedly “highly intoxicated” when he was pulled over Saturday night. Luis Chevere, 27, was driving erratically on Fire Road in the area of Lidl’s, Lt. Larry Graham said. Chevere failed to stop for police, and continued about 2½ miles down the road, stopping in the parking of the Egg… The post Egg Harbor Township driver allegedly fled stop to police station appeared first on BreakingAC.
Atlantic City breaks ground on courtyard honor late lieutenant governor
Atlantic City’s mayor led a groundbreaking ceremony honoring the late lieutenant governor Wednesday in the City Hall courtyard. The area between City Hall and the Atlantic County office building at 1333 Atlantic Ave. is being transformed Sheila Oliver Plaza. Oliver died Aug. 1, after a sudden hospitalization days earlier. She was 71. Mayor Marty Small… The post Atlantic City breaks ground on courtyard honor late lieutenant governor appeared first on BreakingAC.
Suicidal EHT resident sent for treatment after police standoff
A area of Egg Harbor Township was closed for about three hours while police tried to make contact with a suicidal resident Tuesday. Police were called Uibel Avenue at about 11:45 a.m. about the person making suicidal threats involving a weapon, Lt. Larry Graham said. Officers made contact with the father, who said that the… The post Suicidal EHT resident sent for treatment after police standoff appeared first on BreakingAC.
Atlantic County Women in Public Safety panel joins Prosecutor’s Office, Stockton Univerity
Stockton University is hosting a Women in Public Safety panel Thursday, featuring members from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. The event held in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day will be livestreamed via Zoom. Representing the Prosecutor’s Office will be Pretrial Unit Assistant Prosecutor Erika Halayko, Forensics Detective Erica Britko and Victim… The post Atlantic County Women in Public Safety panel joins Prosecutor’s Office, Stockton Univerity appeared first on BreakingAC.
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