Atlantic City NJ News

An Ocean City man pleaded guilty to domestic assault and drug charges after police say he injured a victim and was later arrested with over an ounce of cocaine. Plea deal calls for five years in prison.

An ATV rider from Atlantic City was arrested after police say he assaulted a driver during a Route 30 confrontation. Officers intervened, leading to a struggle before the suspect was taken into custody.

A 58-year-old Atlantic City man will spend 12 years in prison after admitting to selling drugs from his apartment. Authorities found meth, ketamine, fentanyl, and other drug materials inside during a raid last year.

Richard Norwood was last seen at the Econo Lodge at 3001 Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ, and he is known to visit the Tropicana frequently.

A 7-Eleven in Atlantic City sold a $200,000 winning lottery ticket last week, while other lucky South Jersey players picked up big wins, too, including one for $1.8 million.

Atlantic City Police say a 20-year-old from Egg Harbor Township twice fled from officers on a dirt bike — once nearly hitting an officer. After an investigation, the suspect turned himself in and now faces multiple charges.

Melvin Bishop of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to cocaine possession at Tropicana in 2023 and attempting to sexually assault a nurse at the county jail in 2024. He faces 10 years in prison and must register as a Megan's Law offender.

22-year-old Ceani Barnes of Atlantic City has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of 34-year-old Christina Burdette. Authorities are investigating and urge anyone with information to call the prosecutor’s office.

Atlantic City police found 34-year-old Christina Burdette dead at a home on the 2000 block of Sheridan Avenue Saturday morning. They're now asking for help from the public.

Knocumus Dixon of Atlantic City, who had pleaded guilty to first-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fourth-degree obstruction charges, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Back in August, Dante Braxton of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree aggravated assault and third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. On Monday, he was sentenced to 7 1/2 years behind bars.

After pleading guilty to being the leader of a drug trafficking network, Joseph Suarez of Atlantic City has been sentenced to 28 years in prison.