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15 YEARS LATER INVESTIGATION OF QUADRUPLE HOMICIDE IN WEST ATLANTIC CITY CONTINUES
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP— November 20, 2021, marks 15 years since the discovery of the bodies of four women dumped in a drainage ditch in West Atlantic City. Today, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill reminded the public that the investigation remains active by the ACPO Major Crimes Unit and their law enforcement partners. “I would …
MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON FOR ENDANGERING WELFARE OF A CHILD BY SEXUAL CONDUCT
MAYS LANDING— A Mullica Township man was sentenced to New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Sexual Conduct, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. Anthony J. Perona, 68, was sentenced on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, to 3 years New Jersey State prison before Honorable Bernard Delury, …
INTERNATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK: ACPO FINANCIAL CRIMES UNIT WARNS PUBLIC OF CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS
This week is observed as INTERNATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK and the ACPO Financial Crimes Unit is advising the public to exercise caution in connection to cryptocurrency scams. This scam is a type of investment fraud that involves criminals stealing money from people who are hoping to invest in the new world of digital currency. The …
MAN WANTED ON MURDER, WEAPONS CHARGES TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
MAYS LANDING-A 45 year-old man, charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Mark Wright on Oct. 10, 2021, has been taken into custody by law enforcement, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. Umar Abdullah was taken into custody this morning, Nov. 15, 2021, in Egg Harbor City by members of the U.S. Marshall’s …
VICTIM OF PLEASANTVILLE FATAL SHOOTING IDENTIFIED AS SOMERS POINT MAN; INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
PLEASANTVILLE- An investigation into the fatal shooting of a 41 year-old man on Saturday morning in Pleasantville is continuing by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. On November 13, 2021, at approximately 9:19 a.m., the Pleasantville Police Department received a shot spotter alert and 911 call …
ACPO MAJOR CRIMES UNIT, PLEASANTVILLE POLICE INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE
PLEASANTVILLE- The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit has responded to investigate a fatal shooting of a man in Pleasantville this morning, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. The shooting occurred at 914 Atlantic Avenue, Pleasantville, around 9 a.m. this morning. The male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is an …
MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN OCTOBER FATAL SHOOTING IS WANTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
MAYS LANDING— A 45 year-old man who is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Mark Wright on Oct. 10, 2021, is currently wanted by authorities, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. At 4:04 a.m., Sunday October 10, 2021, Atlantic City Police received a 911 call to respond to 28 S. Georgia Avenue. …
ATLANTIC COUNTY, CAPE MAY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT WORKS TO BRIDGE GAP WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, MENTAL HEALTH/IDD COMMUNITY
MAYS LANDING— In a continued effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the mental health/ IDD/ Special Needs community the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office will participate in the Atlantic and Cape May County Mental Health/Law Enforcement Community Awareness Symposium, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. The symposium, which will be held …
EHC MAN SENTENCED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER, 1ST DEGREE ROBBERY
MAYS LANDING- An Egg Harbor City man has been sentenced for Attempted Murder and first degree Robbery, in connection to multiple incidents that took place in Atlantic City in 2019, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. Robert Harrell, 34, was sentenced on Friday Oct. 30, 2021, to 30 years in state prison for Attempted …
NATIONAL ANIMAL SAFETY & PROTECTION MONTH: ACPO ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS UNIT PROTECTING ANIMALS FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT
MAYS LANDING— October is observed as National Animal Safety and Protection Month and reminds us of the responsibility that comes with having, protecting and caring for domesticated animals and pets. This month—and every month of the year— the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to protecting animals from abuse and neglect. Under Governor Chris Christie, …