Carl Ichan is striking back against Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian who called on Ichan this week to sell the shuttered Taj Mahal Casino. Ichan said his investors lost $300 million on the Taj property which was shut down in October following a labor strike. Ichan says if Guardian wants to pony up $300 million,…
Carl Ichan is criticizing New Jersey over its new regulations regarding former casinos in Atlantic City. Ichan told the Associated Press that he doesn’t want to sell the Taj Mahal, which was shuttered in October. A new state regulation prevents an individual to re-open the building as a casino. Ichan himself has filed a deed…
A 29 year old man was critically injured during a shooting in Atlantic City on Monday night. City police say the man was shot in the 1400 block of Cedar Court. The victim was taken to AtlanticCare Regional Medical Center. So far, no suspects are in custody.
Future casino gaming may be blocked at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC filed for a deed restriction which would block further casino gaming at the site. A new owner of the building would have to pay in order to get the…
The body of a man found in a trash can in Atlantic City has been identified, and authorities have charged another man with murder. 52 year old Ricky Ward’s body was found in the 1200 block of Adriatic Avenue over the weekend. Authorities charged 64 year old Thomas Green with murder for allegedly hitting Ward…
The body of a man was found inside a trash can in Atlantic City over the weekend. The body was found inside a trash can in the 1200 block of Adriatic Avenue Saturday around 10:00am. An investigation is underway by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office; the man has not been identified.
Atlantic City Police found a 17 year old girl who was reported missing. Sierra Heaton came up missing Saturday afternoon, and her mother told police she believed Heaton was being held against her will. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and a black jacket, with grey leggings and combat boots. Heaton was located…
Good news if you win in Atlantic City. The Internal Revenue Service said that they are not going to reduce to reporting win amount. Currently, if a gambler wins over $1200 then they must report the win. There was discussion about dropping it to $600 but lawmakers like Congressman Frank LoBiondo fought the proposal. The…
An Atlantic City man was charged with shooting at an occupied vehicle. The shooting took place on Dec. 14 on the 600 block of South Drive. Police investigated for nearly two weeks but eventually arrested Juan Aquino Silva. The 18-year-old was taken in on Monday.
An attempted robbery took place at the AC Convenience Store in Atlantic CIty. Police responded Monday afternoon for the report of an armed robbery to the 4000 block of Ventnor Ave. A Hispanic male suspect entered the store wearing a mask, removed what the clerk believed to be a handgun from a bag, and demanded…