Atlantic City, NJ, Man Charged With Manslaughter Of 3-Month Old

Important work by the Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Department has led to the arrest of a man, who is now charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter in the death of his own three-month old daughter.

What Happened?

On November 12, 2025, Atlantic City Police Officers Officers responded a 911 call involving an unresponsive infant.

The child was rushed to the hospital but ultimately succumbed to her injuries. The child suffered severe injuries determined to be the result of blunt force trauma to her head and neck, said the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

First-Degree Aggravated Manslaughter

On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Antonio Reyes, 27, from Atlantic City, New Jersey, was arrested on a first-degree aggravated manslaughter charge in the death of his three-month old daughter.

Atlantic City Police Department

Whenever there is a murder in Atlantic County, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office takes the lead.

However, this is the work of the Atlantic City Police Department in particular … collaborating with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office's Special Victim's Unit.

The Prosecutor's Office Has Requested For Pre-Trial Detention Of Reyes

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion to detain Reyes. It is tentatively scheduled for this week.

The investigation remains open, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

You Can Help

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has advised:

Anyone with information regarding serious crimes is asked to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor's Office Website at ACPO. Tips and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.

Crime Stoppers People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County, said the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

SOURCE: Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.