A grand jury declined to bring charges against an Atlantic City police officer who was involved with a shooting. Police were called on July 7 to the Cedar Market at Adriatic and Pennsylvania Aves. During a confrontation, a man was shot by police. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Inside of the market,…
A Hammonton Police Sergeant was indicted for aggravated assault and other crimes against a woman. Samuel Mavilla, of Williamstown was indicted last week with charges that also included aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal restraint, and terroristic threats. The incident in question took place at a home in Folson back on Aug. 1. The…
Two rivaling bills are in Trenton to allow casino gaming to move outside of Atlantic City. Senate President Steve Sweeney’s proposal would require the owner of a new North Jersey casino to be an owner of a casino in Atlantic City. A measure in the Assembly would allow out of state investors, which would keep…
A huge boost in internet gaming kept Atlantic City up in Nov. The eight casinos saw an increase of less than 1 percent last month, but that was because of a 51 percent spike in internet gaming. The additional revenue turned a possibly negative month into a positive one for the gaming resort. Overall, the…
Beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. and continuing for most of the day on Tuesday, access to Ocean Heights Ave from Leap Street will be closed for utility installation at a new residence. Motorists will need to detour down N. Mt. Airy to Zion Road. Access to Leap St from Ocean Heights will still be open.…
State voters may be able to decide if casino gaming should be allowed in North Jersey. A resolution has been introduced to put a measure on the ballot to allow voters to decide if casino gambling should be allowed in other places than just Atlantic City. The state constitution only allows for it in the…
Two were busted for drug possession with the intent to distribute in Egg Harbor Township. Police there say that they charged Jeffrey Young and Justice Smiley for possession of cocaine and related offenses. Both were placed in the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The arrests resulted from a traffic stop on Wednesday around 10 p.m. on…
He is 60 years old, his victim, only seven years old. Victoriano Sevilla of Atlantic City admitted in court this week that he sexually assaulted the young girl last year. The admission brings a prison term of 18 years for Sevilla. Sentencing will be held in late January.
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return next year to the Atlantic City Air Show on Aug. 17th, 2016. This year the headlining act of the free air show was the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Other participants in the show next summer will be the U.S.…
A new report says that Trump Entertainment has paid its taxes to Atlantic City. The Press of Atlantic City reports a tax lien sale would have taken place next week but the company paid up on its 2015 tax debt. The additional funding came from Carl Icahn, who will be purchasing the company, likely in…