Heroin, Cocaine, Meth: Seven Men Arrested After Drug Raids, Atlantic City Police Say
Seven people were arrested after two drug production facilities were dismantled in Atlantic City, authorities said.
Officers began investigating on Thursday, Feb. 20, after receiving information Sefereno Castro, a 39-year-old Atlantic City resident, was selling heroin from a vehicle in Renaissance Plaza on the 1500 block of Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City police said.
When approached by detectives, Castro locked himself in his vehicle and refused to come out, police said. He eventually exited and was taken into custody, where he was found to be in possession of 100 individual bags of heroin, po…
Anthony Knox Wins 4th New Jersey State Title After Controversial Reinstatement (Poll)
After a whirlwind few weeks filled with controversy, disqualification, and eventual reinstatement, Anthony Knox cemented his legacy on the mat.
The Saint John Vianney 126-pounder dominated Bergen Catholic's Nathan Braun with an 18-4 victory on Saturday, March 8, in Atlantic City, securing his fourth New Jersey state wrestling title. Knox is the fifth four-time state wrestling champ for the Garden State.
Knox, 18, was initially disqualified following a brawl, later facing assault charges related to the incident. However, after an outpouring of support and a successful appeal, he was reinstat…
50+ MPH Winds, Thunderstorms To Slam NJ, PA: Here’s When It Hits
A strong storm system will sweep across New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 5, delivering damaging winds, torrential rain, and possible severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Mount Holly.
Wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph are expected across much of the region, with higher gusts nearing 60 mph possible along the Jersey Shore and Delmarva Peninsula, forecasters said.
“The heavily populated I-95 corridor will finally experience the gusty winds on the final day of this multi-day episode on Wednesday, as the storm intensifies and moves into Canada,” Acc…
Trio Including Ex-Track Star Charged In Toms River Drive-By Shooting Involving Kids: Prosecutor
Three men are facing attempted murder charges after authorities say they opened fire on a Toms River home with an adult and two children inside.
Lyjhahn Cromartie, 19, of Lakehurst, and Shazir Vallade, 20, of Lakewood, were arrested on Feb. 28, 2025, after investigators identified them as suspects in the Jan. 13, shooting, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced. The arrests follow the earlier capture of Javir Askew-Mayweather, 21, a former track star in Manchester, who was taken into custody in Atlantic City and later released under New Jersey Bail Reform policies, …
Newlyweds Killed By DUI Driver In Maurice River: Police, Records
A 25-year-old Atlantic City driver was under the influence when he struck another vehicle, leaving a pair of newlyweds dead early Saturday, Feb. 22 in Cumberland County, according to state police, court records, and those who knew the victims.
Levon Woods was heading east on Route 522 in Maurice River in a Kia when he struck a westbound Honda head-on around 4:15 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said.
The crash happened near milepost 19.4, and left both the driver, Thomas Splinter, 57, and passenger, Nancy Orellana-Splinter, 29 — both of Mays Landing — deceased, Marchan sai…
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state.
The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
Atlantic City Fentanyl Dealer Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after previously pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl, authorities said.
On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, during a traffic stop, Kenneth Thompson was found to be in possession of 200 wax folds containing fentanyl and $165, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Through surveillance footage, Atlantic City police learned that Thompson had exited his sister’s apartment prior to the motor vehicle stop, authorities said. A search of that apartment led to the recovery of approximately 1,175 wax folds …
