Atlantic City NJ News

Authorities say Derrick Lewis pleaded guilty to severely beating and strangling a woman during a domestic assault in Atlantic City. The victim escaped to get help, and Lewis was arrested later that day.

A worker died Thursday after being injured while servicing a decades-old radio tower near the Route 30 drawbridge in Atlantic City. He was brought down from the structure but did not survive.

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.

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 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.

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.

An Atlantic City police officer didn’t hesitate when an injured dog jumped into the bay. Despite the frigid October water, he dove in to bring the frightened pup safely to shore.

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.

An annual marathon in Atlantic City, NJ, will impact drivers on many roads this weekend. Here's a list of expected road closures and delays.