NJ Woman Sentenced For Stabbing, Beating Boyfriend To Death

Eileen Bright used a household statue and kitchen knife to kill her boyfriend, authorities said.

Armed Man Surrenders After 3-Hour Standoff In South Jersey: Police

Nearby residents were evacuated and some Absecon schools sheltered in place during the Monday morning standoff.

South Jersey Woman Admits Assault, Stalking, Flight From Police

A plea filed in Atlantic County calls for four years in state prison across three pending cases.

Woman Killed When Deer Slams Into Car: Galloway Police

Another driver struck the deer, which was thrown into a 69-year-old woman's car, killing her, police said.

NJ Middle School Teacher Held Man Down, Robbed Him In Hotel Room, Reports Say

Two women held the man down and used facial recognition to send $1,250 to one of the women using Apple Pay, according to a report.

Driver Killed Trying To Pass Car In Galloway, Police Say

A 20-year-old Egg Harbor City man died after a Saturday afternoon crash at Aloe Street and Bremen Avenue, police said.

Galloway Man Admits Robbery, Assault At Motel

Charles Cook III pleaded guilty to robbery, assault, drug possession and obstruction in Atlantic County court.

Man Trapped In Asphalt Bin For Hours In Egg Harbor Twp., Police Say

The Mays Landing man fell backwards in the bin and asphalt fell on top of him, trapping him for two and a half hours, police said.

NJ Spa Offering 'Happy Ending' Massages Busted For Prostitution Again: Police

Waterfall Therapy was initially busted for prostitution in March; an October investigation found prostitution remained ongoing.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed While Crossing Egg Harbor Township Highway: Police

The 73-year-old woman was struck while attempting to cross Black Horse Pike on the evening of Oct. 2, police said.

Off-Duty Atlantic City Fire Captain Helps Extinguish Blazing Margate Home

Capt. Tim Schwegman helped firefighters respond to a house fire while barefoot in a t-shirt and shorts, officials said.

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Announces New Domestic Violence Unit

The new unit will use a vertical prosecution model and add dedicated victim advocacy resources.

South Jersey Man Sexually Assaulted His Kids, Dealt Drugs: Prosecutor

Roberto Perez-Solis pleaded guilty in Atlantic County to drug distribution, sexual assault and terroristic threats charges.

Atlantic County Shares Tips To Help Residents Prevent Vehicle Theft

Atlantic County officials said locking cars, removing keys and reporting suspicious activity can help deter theft.

1 Killed In Drunken ATV Crash In South Jersey: Police

Four riders were flung from an ATV when it struck a fallen tree just before 3 a.m. Saturday, Hamilton police said.

Galloway Man Pleads Guilty In 3 Separate Cases

George Poteat, 36, pleaded guilty Monday in cases tied to ammunition, drug distribution and obstruction.

Atlantic City Official Accused Of Soliciting Bribes From Cannabis Business

Federal prosecutors say Kashawn McKinley solicited cash, marijuana and services tied to city help for a cannabis business.

Romanian Woman In Atlantic City Admits Sham Marriage Plot For Citizenship

Federal prosecutors said the Romanian citizen admitted conspiring in a sham marriage tied to residency papers.

Jersey Shore Cop Accused Of Misusing Federal Crime Database

Prosecutors said the 25-year-old officer is accused of using the NCIC database outside his job duties.

NJ Woman Guilty Of Murder In Boyfriend’s Death

A jury found Eileen Bright guilty of murder and weapons charges in the 2024 death of Gary Johnson.

Jersey Shore Contractor Stole $361K In Fraud Scheme: Police

Police said the case involves home work in 2024 and 2025 and alleges false fees, fake identities and $361,000 in losses.

Minibike-Car Crash Kills Boy, 7, In Atlantic City: Police

The boy was riding a minibike near Massachusetts Avenue, police said.

Boy, 6, Fatally Struck On Pleasantville Roadway: Report

The boy was struck by a vehicle on Black Horse Pike, according to a report.

Explosion Destroys South Jersey Home

Initial reports said there was a possible explosion, the Pleasantville Fire Department said.

Driver Pleads Guilty In Fatal South Jersey Crash, Child Endangerment Case

Alexia M. Glass pleaded guilty in three cases, including a fatal Hamilton crash and child endangerment.

Sexual Assault Of Child Cousin Nets NJ Man Prison Sentence

He is 20 years older than the girl, who was 9 when he started grooming her online and asking her to be his girlfriend, officials said.

4 Atlantic County Must Wanted Fugitives Caught In 5 Days

Federal, county and local officers arrested four wanted people in Atlantic County between Aug. 28 and Sept. 1.

South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty In Drug, Weapons Case

Kirk I. Eason is expected to receive a 10-year state prison sentence under the plea agreement.

New Podcast Revisits South Jersey Teen's Train Death

The series premieres Aug. 20 and examines Tiffany Valiante's 2015 death using case files and phone records.

Motorcyclist Dies In Head-On South Jersey Crash: Police

The motorcycle collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck that was turning left into a parking lot, police said.

Man Who Threatened To Kill Driver, Dog In Atlantic City Road Rage Incident Sentenced

The victim had stopped for an ambulance on MLK Boulevard when the man ran a red light and nearly hit him, sparking a confrontation.

Driver Dies After Being Ejected From Motorcycle In NJ, Police Say

The driver was ejected from their bike after a crash occurred on the White Horse Pike on Friday night.

NJ Man Sexually Assaulted His Stepdaughter: Prosecutor

Rufino Carreon-Peralta sexually abused his stepdaughter when she was under the age of 13, officials said.

Killer Caught In 2009 Atlantic City Cold Case, Prosecutor Says

Billie Woods, 44, is accused of fatally shooting Atlantic City's David Nesbitt on June 3, 2009.

Woman Found Dead In Atlantic City Hotel Room: Prosecutor

Police and EMS found a 41-year-old woman dead in a hotel room at Harrah’s Resort on Aug. 12, officials said.

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Crash While Crossing Jersey Shore Road: Police

Police said an 89-year-old Margate woman was struck Tuesday evening and taken to AtlanticCare with life-threatening injuries.

Human Remains Found In NJ Woods, Report Says

The skeletal remains were discovered on July 30.

2 Stabbed In South Jersey Home Invasion: Report

The Pleasantville man was charged with two counts of attempted murder.

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder In South Jersey Shooting: Report

Tyree Kay, 18, was also charged with weapons offenses in the July 21 shooting, according to court records.

Teen Struck By Car While Crossing Galloway Roadway: Police

A 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital after being struck near Wrangleboro Road and Navesink Drive.