Atlantic County NJ News

A Burlington County man has pleaded guilty after police say he was found with a handgun at Tanger Outlets in Atlantic City. The 36-year-old man faces a recommended eight-year prison sentence.

An Atlantic City man will spend about five years behind bars before parole eligibility after being sentenced in connection with a shooting outside a grocery store in 2025.

An Absecon man convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children has been sentenced to 57 years in state prison and will not be eligible for parole for about 49 years.

An investigation in Galloway Township led to the recovery of three stolen vehicles and charges against one suspect, with charges pending against a second person linked to multiple vehicle burglaries.

An Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to a violent hammer attack outside a convenience store, where prosecutors say the victim was struck multiple times in the head.

An Atlantic City man has pleaded guilty to drug distribution and obstruction charges tied to two separate incidents last year. Prosecutors say he fled from officers in one case and was caught conducting a drug transaction in another.

A Waretown man has pleaded guilty to five drug possession charges stemming from five separate arrests in Atlantic County between March 2024 and September 2025. Prosecutors say his plea agreement calls for a four-year sentence.

A multi-agency search is underway in Ventnor City for 86-year-old Edward Earnest, who left his home on foot around 5:30 Saturday morning. Police say he is believed to be barefoot and are asking the public to report any sightings.

A Pleasantville man is expected to receive a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a vehicle and resisting arrest in separate incidents involving Atlantic City Police.

A Pleasantville man pleaded guilty to firearm and drug charges in connection with multiple Atlantic City incidents dating back to 2021. Prosecutors are recommending a six-year state prison sentence with a 3.5-year parole disqualifier.