Atlantic County

Three people lost their lives as a result of an accident on the Atlantic City Expressway Sunday.  New Jersey State Police say two of the victims were brothers from Camden.  A four door vehicle went off the Expressway in Hammonton Sunday and struck trees.  A fourth person inside the car …

An eastbound lane of the Atlantic City Expressway was shut down Sunday afternoon in Hammonton following an accident that resulted in an overturned vehicle, and potential serious injuries.  State Police sent the Fatal Accident unit to the scene of the crash, which occurred Sunday shortly after 3pm.

The United States Coast Guard has suspended the search for the missing 18 year old man who disappeared in the surf off Ventnor Saturday.  The Coast Guard lunched a helicopter and a motor life boat to find the victim, but to no avail.  58 square miles were searched over a …

State Police say a man was found shot in a car on the Atlantic City Expressway early Sunday morning near the entrance ramp for the Garden State Parkway.  6ABC reports that the westbound lanes of the Expressway were shut down for a short time Sunday morning as police investigated.  Traffic …

An 18 year old man is missing after he went into the ocean off the coast of Ventnor Friday.  Police say they received a call regarding a distressed swimmer shortly before 7pm when lifeguards had gone off duty.  Officials say there was very rough surf in the water from Tropical …

Hamilton Township Police say a teenager was injured Saturday when he dove in some shallow water at the Gravelly Run Sand Wash.  the 19 year old male from Egg Harbor Township was provided aid until medical emergency staff arrived.  The teen was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for …

The United States Coast Guard announced that a medical evacuation was conducted on a 74 year old man who was experiencing symptoms of a heart attack Tuesday afternoon near Brigantine.  The Guard says the man was on board a 17 foot skiff when he needed immediate medical attention.  The man …

Two of the three suspects charged this week in connection with a massive prescription fraud ring are from Atlantic County.  42 year old Dr. Brian Sokalsky and 46 year old Vincent Tornari have both been charged in connection with a 33-count indictment.  They are the latest to be charged with …

Atlantic County is reporting 13 new cases of coronavirus Monday.  For the second consecutive day, no deaths have been reported as a result of the virus.  Ten of the positive cases on Monday were found in Hammonton.

There are four additional deaths reported Wednesday from coronavirus in Atlantic County.  County health officials report that all of the victims are over the age of 70.  There are 18 more cases of the virus reported by health officials.