Atlantic County Safety Monitor

Atlantic County Sheriff Joe O’Donoghue warns residents about scammers impersonating law enforcement via caller ID spoofing.

• Scammers use real names...

Galloway Township residents can engage directly with local government at these upcoming sessions.

• Council Meeting: Oct 13 at 6:30 PM
• Planning...

• Rain totals: 1-3 inches expected Sunday into night across Atlantic City and county, with 100% chance and localized flooding possible.
• Flood...

A month-long Winslow Township narcotics investigation into regional drug distribution ended with an Oct. 7 search of a Primrose Gate home in...

Atlantic County Division of Public Health warns of four key hazards after flooding:

• Electrocution from downed power lines in standing water
• Mold...

Three people died in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on Atlantic... Authorities are investigating the fatal incident.

Masked federal agents detaining a man in Harrison sparked chaos as bystanders—including a woman holding a baby and children—tried to intervene, with...

Winslow Township Police introduced Operation Blitz on Oct. 8 to counter rising crime and traffic violations.

• Extra patrols, proactive policing and...

• State of Emergency declared for Atlantic County at 5 p.m. Friday, activating state agencies and local emergency coordination.
• Storm brings strong...

Waterfall Therapy in Mays Landing closed after Jian Hong Li, 54, was charged with fourth-degree promoting prostitution during a Hamilton Township...

• Emergencies: Dial 911 immediately
• Submit crime tips online for past incidents with optional contact info
• Non-emergency help: Call 856-825-7010
• 24/7 on-call department focused on community safety and rights protection

Burlington County strengthened disaster response with two new public safety vehicles and extended emergency alerts.

• Mobile command vehicle: A 2026...

Hurricane Isaias, the first of the 2026 Atlantic season, will deliver minor flooding and marginal flash flood risks to South Jersey as its remnants...

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