adminFormer Stockton University Student Denied Entry into Diversion Program for Sexual Assault Case
In October 2019, Zachary Madle, a former Stockton University student, was denied entry into New Jersey’s Pretrial Intervention (PTI) program after being charged with invasion of privacy and aggravated criminal…
Seventeen arrested in Atlantic City riots investigation continues
In May 2020, following a peaceful protest in Atlantic City advocating for justice for George Floyd, unrest escalated into rioting and looting. Seventeen individuals were arrested during this incident. Subsequently,…
Atlantic City Man Arrested After Allegedly Drawing Gun and Fleeing from Police
In April 2020, Darren Smiley, 19, of Atlantic City, was arrested following a shooting incident on Adriatic Avenue. According to police, Smiley chased a man while firing at him, prompting…
Stockton University Responds to Racist Post by Student
In June 2020, a Stockton University student, Shelby Israel, faced public backlash after a photo surfaced showing her in blackface with a racial slur written on a sign. The image…
Atlantic City Police Enhance Public Safety with Advanced Surveillance Center
Atlantic City has significantly bolstered its public safety measures through the establishment of a state-of-the-art surveillance center known as ACHILES—the Atlantic City Headquarters for Intelligence, Logistics, and Electronic Surveillance. Launched…
Galloway Woman Killed in Absecon Crash
On December 19, 2018, at approximately 11:38 p.m., a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred on Pitney Road in Absecon, New Jersey. Suzana Kocick, 36, of Galloway Township, was involved in…
Mays Landing Man Detained in Shooting That Killed One and Injured Three
In September 2017, a shooting occurred at the Brandywood Townhomes in Mays Landing, New Jersey, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The incident began as a verbal altercation between…
Monmouth county man pleads day before trial in Atlantic City death
In January 2020, Matthew Piazza of Monmouth County pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter, a day before his trial was set to begin. Piazza was involved in the death of Thomas…
Governor Murphy Addresses School Safety Measures in Latest COVID-19 Update
In August 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 253, mandating that all preschool through Grade 12 school personnel be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18,…
Camden Diocese Closes Five Catholic Schools Amid Financial Challenges
In April 2020, the Diocese of Camden announced the permanent closure of five Catholic schools due to financial difficulties exacerbated by declining enrollment and insufficient fundraising. The affected schools were:…