The Brigantine Police Department responded to 290 calls for service the week ending Dec. 6. They included 50 motor vehicle stops with 26 summonses issued, eight burglar alarms, 27 property checks (multiple properties in each check), and assisted on 19 ambulance calls. The department made six arrests during this time period.
A 49-year-old Brigantine man was arrested Nov. 29 and charged with DWI, driving with a suspended license and reckless driving. He was released pending a court date.
A 32-year-old Brigantine man was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a hypodermic needle. He was released pending a court date.
A 33-year-old Brigantine man was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with theft, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of a hypodermic needle. He was released pending a court date.
A 30-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested Dec. 1 on outstanding warrants. He was lodged into the Atlantic County Justice Facility in default of bail.
A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was released pending a court date.
A 43-year-old Brigantine woman was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with possession of a hypodermic needle. She was released pending a court date.
Charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases a charged defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Anyone with information on a crime or wishing to report a crime can call the Brigantine Police Department anonymously at 609-266-7414 or Atlantic County Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-658-8477.