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10/13/2025

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - On Saturday, October 11, 2025, at approximately 10:08 a.m., the
Atlantic City Police Department responded to a residence on the 2000 block of Sheridan
Avenue for a report of an unresponsive female. Officers arrived and located the unresponsive
victim, identified as Christina Burdette, 34, from Atlantic City, NJ inside the residence. Medical
personnel arrived and pronounced Burdette deceased on scene. The Southern Regional
Medical Examiner's Office performed an autopsy on Burdette. The manner of death was
determined to be a homicide. The cause of death is still under investigation.
This incident is currently being investigated by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office’s Major
Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department.
*** Detectives are requesting the assistance of the public with this investigation. If you
know the victim and knew of her whereabouts in the days and weeks leading up to her
death, we ask that you call Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crime Unit at
609-909-7666 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Website at ACPO.Tips, and provide
information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. ***
Crime Stoppers: People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477
(TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime
Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who
commit crimes in Atlantic County.

10/12/2025

BREAKING: the water has reached the boardwalk in Wildwood

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Press Release: Fatal Crash

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 7:38 PM, officers from the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to Route 322 in the area of Custard Castle in reference to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2021 Hyundai Tucson, operated by Debbie Rice, a 56-year-old female from Pittsgrove, was traveling westbound in the right-hand lane of Route 322 when it struck Deserie Cincotti 48/F from Buena, who was attempting to cross the roadway. There are no designated crosswalks at this location.

Deserie Cincotti was pronounced deceased at the scene. Debbie Rice was not injured in the crash.

A portion of the Route 322 was closed for several hours while members of the Township of Hamilton Police Department conducted the investigation. Assisting on scene were the Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad, Mays Landing Fire Department, and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Crash Investigations Unit.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Township of Hamilton Police Department.

09/24/2025

09/23/2025

🚨🚧 ATLANTIC AVENUE CONTRACT AWARDED 🚧🚨

The Atlantic Avenue Improvement Project - including the paving of Atlantic Avenue from Tennessee to Albany Avenues - is moving along as scheduled! During the last City Council meeting, a construction contract was awarded to South State, Inc to begin the long-anticipated paving and revitalization of the corridor.

🔹 Work is still scheduled to begin in October 🔹

The project includes a comprehensive set of upgrades designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and mobility. Planned improvements include roadway paving, traffic signal synchronization, surveillance cameras, and upgraded pedestrian facilities. Safety features such as high-visibility crosswalks, improved lighting, and ADA-compliant ramps will ensure the corridor is safer and more accessible for all users. The project also features streetscape and beautification enhancements ➡️ https://www.acnj.gov/News/View/2357/construction-contract-awarded-for-atlantic-avenue-paving

09/15/2025

MAYS LANDING, NJ - On Friday, September 12, 2025, Eddie Ward, 46, from Atlantic City,
pleaded guilty before the Honorable Joseph Levin, J.S.C. to third-degree possession of a weapon
for an unlawful purpose in exchange for a recommended sentence of three years in New Jersey
State Prison.
On May 12, 2025, Atlantic City Police Department officers responded to a residence in the
Chelsea neighborhood of Atlantic City in reference to a male breaking into his shared residence
with his ex-girlfriend. After Ward entered in through the window, he grabbed a knife and
threatened to kill two occupants in the home. ACPD officers arrested Ward on scene.
Sentencing is tentatively scheduled for January 2, 2025.

09/12/2025

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Galloway Township Police Department arrested Ernest W. Heinz 46 years old of Port Republic for the attempted homicide of Maritza Arias-Galva of Galloway Township, NJ.
Officers of the Galloway Township Police Department responded to a 911 call for a shooting. The Victim, Maritza Arias-Galva called 911 to report she had been shot in the face by a male subject, in another vehicle, who fled north onto Vera King Ferris Drive, on the campus of Stockton University. It was later determined the shooting was the result of an isolated road-rage incident.

The first Officers on scene attended to the victim, who had in fact sustained a gunshot wound to her face. Ms. Arias-Galva was able to describe her attacker as a white male, with blonde hair, in a ponytail. Additionally, Arias-Galva was able to describe the male's vehicle as a white, Honda SUV. Ms. Arias-Galva was taken from the scene, via Galloway Township Ambulance to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, City Division (Atlantic City), for trauma. Ms. Arias-Galva is currently in stable condition and recovering from the injury.

The active investigation evolved rapidly from the description of the suspect vehicle. The investigation eventually led to a suspect being identified as 46 year old Ernest Wesley Heinz, of Port Republic who was the lone occupant in his vehicle. Ernest Heinz was located and taken into custody later in the day at a residence in the Blue Heron Pines Development in Galloway Township. Search Warrants were later executed on three residences in Port Republic, a Residence in Galloway Township and on two motor vehicles. Ernest Heinz was charged with Criminal Attempt Homicide, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Aggravated Assault, Poss. of a Weapon and Poss of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. Criminal complaints were placed on warrants and Wesley Heinz was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

“The prompt and professional actions of our officers resulted in a quick apprehension of Mr. Heinz” said Chief Eric B. Hendrickson. “We wish Ms. Aria-Galva a swift recovery, and we are here to support our community following this senseless incident.”

The Galloway Township Police Department would once again like to extend our gratitude to The Stockton University Police Department, The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, The New Jersey State Police and all of the Atlantic County Agencies who offered their assistance with this investigation.

“These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”

09/11/2025

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝘆

The Galloway Township Police Department has identified and placed a suspect in custody related to the shooting that occurred earlier today on Jimmie Leeds Road. The suspect was located at a local housing development and placed in custody without incident. Please be patient as we will release a full statement tomorrow regarding the arrest.

The Galloway Township Police Department would like to thank The Stockton University Police Department, The Absecon Police Department, The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office, and The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office for their assistance with the investigation. We would also like to thank our neighboring municipalities and the New Jersey State Police for providing resources for the investigation.

As the investigation continues, we encourage anyone who has information related to the incident to contact the Galloway Township Police Department at 609-652-3705.