Atlantic City NJ News

Two Atlantic City men are facing animal cruelty charges after police linked a pit bull attack that injured one dog to a separate incident in which another dog was found dead. One suspect has been arrested.

An Atlantic City man has been found guilty of knowingly leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 76-year-old man in 2022, according to prosecutors.

An Atlantic City man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a 2023 stabbing that prosecutors say was motivated by bias. The victim survived after being stabbed in the neck.

31-year-old Eric Melton pleaded guilty to shooting two men in Atlantic City in 2024. He now faces 12 ½ years in prison and three years of parole after release. Sentencing is scheduled for May.

Three men have been sentenced for their roles in an Atlantic County drug trafficking ring tied to the murders of an Atlantic City father and son. The crimes span years and resulted in decades-long prison terms.

A Florida man was arrested in Atlantic City after a shooting on Pacific Avenue left a 38-year-old man seriously injured. Police say the suspect used a stolen gun and now faces attempted murder and multiple weapons charges.

South Jersey police are searching for a missing 38-year-old woman from Elmer who was last spoken to Friday. Authorities say she may be in the Atlantic City area and are asking for the public’s help.

A routine New Year’s Eve water rescue in Atlantic City turned violent when a firefighter was allegedly nearly stabbed while saving a man in distress. The firefighter later suffered hypothermia and has recovered.

Two Atlantic City motel owners have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to defraud the IRS by hiding cash payroll and underreporting income, a scheme that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax losses.

Two men from Atlantic County are facing weapons charges after police say a traffic stop in Mays Landing led to the discovery of a loaded handgun and hollow-point ammunition inside their vehicle.