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An Atlantic City police officer was injured from smoke inhalation while rescuing residents during a multi-alarm fire at the Brighton Towers residential high-rise. The building was evacuated, residents were rescued from balconies, and crews from nearby towns assisted as firefighters worked to control the blaze. The cause is under investigation.
Hurricane Erin caused significant flooding, water rescues, and evacuations along the New Jersey coast, particularly in Atlantic City and Ocean City, with ongoing flood threats expected into Saturday due to storm waves and the influence of the new moon, though the region is expected to clear up with improved weather over the weekend.
Darius Rucker had to cut short his Atlantic City concert due to losing his voice, apologized to fans, and announced full refunds, expressing his regret and appreciation for fan support.
A man from New Jersey was arrested for stealing irreplaceable instruments from the band Heart, including a custom purple Telecaster and a vintage mandolin, which are highly valued by the band members. The theft occurred at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel, and authorities are urging the return of the instruments, emphasizing their sentimental and artistic importance. The band continues their tour despite the incident.
The rock band Heart is offering a reward after their custom guitar and vintage mandolin were stolen from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, just before their tour started. The band is seeking information for their safe return, emphasizing the sentimental value of the instruments. The theft has deeply affected the band, especially Nancy Wilson, who described the instruments as extensions of their musical souls.
A 72-year-old New Jersey woman, Rony Beal, is preparing to sue Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino after being denied a $2.5 million jackpot due to a claimed slot machine malfunction. The casino offered her $350 instead, citing a "reel tilt" error, which Beal and her attorney dispute, alleging tampering.
A 67-year-old man, identified as Bruce Elder, was killed in a fire that started near a small homeless encampment under the Atlantic City boardwalk. The fire, which was intentionally set but doesn't appear to be a criminal act, damaged the boardwalk and arcade above. More than 50 firefighters responded to the blaze, which broke out after 7 p.m., and worked for hours to get it under control. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and the investigation into Elder's death is pending an autopsy.
A three-alarm blaze broke out on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, spreading to several nearby structures including an arcade, speedway, pizza shop, and convenience store before being brought under control by over 50 firefighters. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire and extent of the damage are under investigation.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta Small, have been charged with physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter, including instances of knocking her unconscious with a broom. The couple faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child, with additional counts including aggravated assault and terroristic threats. The daughter reported the abuse to school staff, but the school failed to notify the authorities. The Smalls deny any wrongdoing and are scheduled to appear in court next month.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife are facing multiple charges of physically assaulting their 16-year-old daughter, including an incident where Small allegedly beat her unconscious with a broom. The abuse reportedly stemmed from their disapproval of their daughter's relationship with a young man. Small denies the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated. Detailed accounts from the daughter and her boyfriend, including video evidence and photos of injuries, contradict the parents' denials.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife, the local school district superintendent, have been charged with abusing and assaulting their teenage daughter on multiple occasions, including hitting her in the head with a broom and knocking her unconscious. The charges include endangering the welfare of a child, making terroristic threats, aggravated assault, and simple assault. The couple's lawyer emphasized that the charges are related to a private family matter and not public corruption, and that the daughter has not been removed from their home.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife have been charged with abusing and assaulting their teenage daughter, including punching her in the mouth and hitting her in the head with a broom. The mayor is accused of striking the girl in the head with a broom until she lost consciousness and making terrorist threats, while his wife allegedly dragged her daughter by her hair, struck her with a belt, and punched her in separate incidents. The abuse allegedly occurred while the girl was 15 and 16 years old. The mayor denied any wrongdoing, and the principal of Atlantic City High School, a close friend of the mayor, was charged with failing to report the abuse.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife have been charged with physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter, with the mayor facing additional charges of terroristic threats, aggravated assault, and disorderly persons simple assault. The charges are connected to those brought against a high school principal for failing to report the abuse. The prosecutor's office's Special Victims Unit is handling the investigation, and the mayor has denied any wrongdoing, claiming it to be a "private family matter."
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife, La’Quetta Small, have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child for physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter. The couple allegedly abused their daughter on multiple occasions, including hitting her in the head with a broom, causing her to lose consciousness. The mayor's lawyer stated that the matter is unrelated to any improprieties in the mayor's office and focuses on private personal matters.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr., and his wife are charged with physically and emotionally abusing their teen daughter, with allegations including physical assaults and threats. The abuse was reported by the daughter at her high school, leading to an investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation revealed multiple instances of abuse, and the case is being handled by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Unit.