Fire officials and city leaders in Atlantic City are looking for ways to curb recent fires at homeless encampments. There have been a string of them recently, including one that killed a homeless man. The Press of Atlantic City reports Boardwalk Committee Chair Tom Lamaine said during a Friday meeting, “It’s not illegal to be ... Read more
EHT Man Cuffed In Early Friday Raid For Allegedly Running Drug Operation
35 year old Woody Demosthene of Egg Harbor Township is charged with running an alleged drug-trafficking network in Atlantic County. Friday morning, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a court-approved search warrant on Demosthenes' home in Egg Harbor Township. Demosthenes was located inside of the home; he was the only adult inside. Also inside of the ... Read more
Green Zone Expansion
There will be a ballot question in November asking city residents whether a 2024 ordinance to expand the cannabis "green zone" to Albany Avenue should be repealed.The "green zone" is where recreational marijuana businesses may be located. An article by the Press of Atlantic City says, "The petitions were submitted timely and reviewed by the ... Read more
NY Residents Convicted Of Atlantic City Murders
Two New York residents were indicted Thursday on murder and accompanying charges in the Jan. 20 death of a 32-year-old Atlantic City resident, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Howard Griswold, 24, of Baldwinsville, was arrested Feb. 9, and Melissa Tikarem, 28, of Manlius, was arrested Jan. 29 in the death of Christian Hunter. Atlantic ... Read more