Lynda Cohen

2 weeks ago | breakingac.com | Lynda Cohen

An Egg Harbor Township man arrested in connection with a gas station robbery is also being looked at in several smash-and-grab thefts. John Lomonaco, 39, was jailed last week, after an investigation led to charges in the robbery of a Sunoco Gas Station in Washington Township, Gloucester County. Officer Troy Lawless, who investigated the robbery, arrested Lomonaco on Thursday during a motor vehicle stop, police said.

2 weeks ago | breakingac.com | Lynda Cohen

A Pleasantville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting to shooting a man during an argument in 2023. Jayce Thomas, 34, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a certain person. Surveillance video showed Thomas and Jeffrey Luckett get into a confrontation in the first block of South Bellevue Avenue in Atlantic City, just after midnight April 30, 2023.

2 weeks ago | breakingac.com | Lynda Cohen

The Atlantic City Fire Department celebrated 10 promotions this week. The addition of four to battalion chief allows the department to once again have a second battalion chief on duty, Fire Chief Scott Evans told BreakingAC. "I am very excited and thrilled to be able to put an additional supervisor on the street that will respond to all working fires and major incidents to increase safety and supervision," he said.

3 weeks ago | downbeach.com | Lynda Cohen

The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of commerce has launched a search for a new presidentThe move comes after Michael Chait resigned from the position after more than seven years. "Everything is on outstanding terms and I’m helping with the transition," Chait told BreakingAC on Thursday. He said he is staying locally and moving into a new position but cannot provide details at this time. The chamber is working with Jane Asselta, who will serve as leadership consultant.

3 weeks ago | breakingac.com | Lynda Cohen

An Atlantic City man who failed to show up to his sentencing wound up with a term two years less than he could have faced. Darrick Mallory Jr., 29, pleaded guilty in December to third-degree possession of narcotics and possession with intent to distribute in an agreement that wrapped up three separate cases. He faced a four-year term under the agreement. The judge released Mallory following his plea, despite the state's objections. He then did not show up for sentencing in March.