On Wednesday, officers from the Atlantic City Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at 2202 Hamilton Avenue, Apartment D, Atlantic City, NJ, at approximately 9:30 p.m. An investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office's Major Crime Unit, in conjunction with the Atlantic City Police Department, revealed a woman had suffered a gunshot wound and was subsequently pronounced deceased. The investigation is ongoing
NJ Measles Case
Hours after a legislative hearing that discussed Governor Mikie Sherrill's proposal to boost state financing for immunization programs by over $4 million, New Jersey's first measles case for 2026 was revealed by state health officials on Wednesday. The state Department of Health reports that a man from Hudson County was diagnosed with measles after traveling overseas.
AC Man Charged In Animal Cruelty Case
An Atlantic City man whose alleged abuse of their dogs garnered attention via a Facebook Live video have been indicted. According to BreakingAC.com, Laquay Lewis sparked an investigation when he took to Facebook showing two of his friend's dogs attacking a third in Stanley Holmes Village. Clarance Gilliard, 56, who is seen taking one of the dogs off the pile and harnessing him, owns the two attacking dogs. He wound up charged with animal cruelty and arrested. He surrendered all of his dogs, including nine puppies, and was released from jail while his case goes through the system. A grand jury Thursday indicted him on animal cruelty charges, along with an added dogfighting charge.
Egg Harbor Budget
Due to decreased state help and growing labor and health insurance costs, Egg Harbor Township's 2026 municipal budget is expected to rise by over 7% to $56.9 million. However, authorities claim prudent budgeting techniques will keep finances stable and the tax increase moderate. "This budget shows a sensible and balanced approach, managing rising expenditures, investing in essential services, and maintaining long-term financial stability for our residents," said the Mayor.
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