An admitted Atlantic County drug-trafficker arrested with drugs and a stolen gun while freed pending sentencing is headed to prison. According to BreakingAC.com, Robert Strong, 35, was sentenced to 15 years in prison this week, after after admitting he was involved in several drug-trafficking networks. He must serve at least 7½ years before he is eligible for parole.He first was charged in 2021, when 30 people were charged in a large-scale drug-trafficking ring that included a 77-count indictment and seizure of $2.6 million in cash.
AC Man Pleads Guilty In Gun Case
An Atlantic City man originally charged with shooting a couple during a dispute has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree pointing a firearm. BreakingAC.com reports 43 year old Thaddeus Cunningham faced second-degree charges of aggravated assault for firing at a man and woman, following a dispute Nov. 27, 2023, in the 1300 block of Adriatic Avenue. A ShotSpotter alert brought police to the area just before 11 p.m. The victim later called police to say his vehicle had been struck by gunfire. Police originally were told the woman with him had been grazed in head, but it turned out her injury was from falling out of the vehicle.
Northfield Man Pleads Guilty In Drug, Weapons Case
57 year old Jerome Ellis from Northfield pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree possession with the intent to distribute CDS and two counts of second-degree possession of a handgun without a permit. On January 22, 2025, New Jersey State Police and other participating law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at 311 Maple Ave., Northfield as a result a narcotics investigation. During the search of the residence, detectives located two defaced firearms in the basement of the residence, one imitation firearm in the living room section of the residence, and approximately $5,692.00 scattered throughout the residence. Ellis was located outside of the residence at the time of the execution of the search warrant.
Stockton University Buyout Offers
As part of a strategy to enhance the school's long-term financial stability, Stockton University has delivered voluntary buyout notices to specific personnel groups. "The optional program has been presented to qualified staff, including members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and managers," university spokesperson Mark Melhorn said in a statement on Tuesday night. "The university is in talks with other staff groups."
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