The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is not taking no for an answer when it comes to the pretrial detention of an Atlantic City man with a history of drug offenses, and a prior gun conviction.Amir Hardy, 35, was arrest earlier this month with 186 bricks of heroin, or about 9,300 individual bags, according to the charges against him. Police also confiscated $3,473 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales. According to BreakingAC.com, the drugs also were stamped with a "brand" that has been linked to multiple overdoses throughout the county.
Hammonton Company Cited For Deadly Workplace Accident
A Hammonton-based company was issued two citations in a worksite accident on the Atlantic City Expressway that killed an employee nine months ago, according to BreakingAC.com. Dominick Tarsitano, 31, of Egg Harbor Township, was working for A & R Fence and Guiderail LLC when he was struck July 25, by a South State truck near eastbound milepost 36.6 in Winslow Township, Camden County.The stake truck had its mounted-attenuator lowered while backing up to remove traffic cones on the closed shoulder, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration report.Ezoic A & R was issued a total of $9,930 in fines: $4,965 for each citation issued Jan. 20. The company has contested the citations.
Juvenile Crimes, Court Filings Down In Atlantic County, Says Data
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office (ACPO) today announced measurable and sustained progress in reducing juvenile crime, lowering court filings, and improving outcomes for justice-involved youth through a dual approach of strict enforcement and meaningful diversion opportunities. Data compiled from 2021 through 2026 reflects a system that has become more efficient, more targeted, and more effective in protecting public safety while reducing unnecessary system involvement for young offenders. Since 2024, juvenile cases filed in court have declined dramatically, with a 58.26% reduction in new juvenile cases over a two-year period. At the same time, the number of juveniles held in custody has dropped significantly, reflecting a 57.14% decrease in detained youth between April 2024 and April 2026.
Manahawkin Bay Bridges
In order to complete the Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges project in Ship Bottom, a number of lane closures and detours will be implemented for Route 72/9th Street, Barnegat Ave., and Central Ave. beginning on Monday. Route 72 eastbound will be blocked and rerouted between Shore Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard starting at 7 p.m. on Monday and ending at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Additionally, the U-turn from 8th to 9th Street near Hotel LBI will be closed concurrently.
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