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Atlantic City Teen Denied Release in Fatal Stolen Vehicle Crash
An 18-year-old from Atlantic City will remain behind bars in connection with a stolen vehicle crash that killed an Egg Harbor Township couple, despite evidence showing that he was not the driver. A judge denied release for Nayshaun Brown during a detention hearing on Thursday. Brown and three other teenagers face several conspiracy charges, including… The post Atlantic City Teen Denied Release in Fatal Stolen Vehicle Crash appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Futuristic Aircraft Completes Short-Runway Test in Atlantic City
The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently tested Electra’s futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft, which is capable of taking off and landing in just 150 feet of space. The demonstration at Atlantic City’s Bader Field showcased how advanced aviation technology could one day bypass traditional airports and deliver passengers or goods directly to local communities. Although there… The post Futuristic Aircraft Completes Short-Runway Test in Atlantic City appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Atlantic City Shooter Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
An Atlantic City man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for a 2023 shooting that injured two people and nearly struck a toddler. Prosecutors say Christopher Davis fired 27 shots on South Florida Avenue, hitting two men in the legs and striking a parked car where a two-year-old was strapped into a… The post Atlantic City Shooter Sentenced to Four Years in Prison appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Remains Found in Middle Township Identified as Missing Lower Township Man
Authorities have identified human remains discovered in a Middle Township wooded area this past March as a 42-year-old man who had been missing since 2024. A local resident initially found a skull, leading search teams to uncover additional skeletal remains belonging to Benjamin J. Beason of Lower Township. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office says… The post Remains Found in Middle Township Identified as Missing Lower Township Man appeared first on Coast News Today.
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Atlantic City Inmate Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Assault on Jail Nurse
A 52-year-old Atlantic City man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison after admitting he tried to sexually assault a nurse inside the Atlantic County jail. Prosecutors say Melvin Bishop attacked the woman during a medical screening in November of 2024, but she was able to fight him off and hide until guards… The post Atlantic City Inmate Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Assault on Jail Nurse appeared first on Coast News Today.