Two Suspects Charged With Attempted Murder Following Robbery

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a man and woman with assistance from the City’s Surveillance Center following an armed robbery.

On October 7, 2023, at 9:34 AM, patrol officers responded to Kentucky and Pacific Avenues in reference to a man that was stabbed multiple times.  Arriving officers located the victim, 30, of Philadelphia, PA, suffering from serious injuries and bleeding profusely from an arm wound.  Officers Troy Grams, Courtney Campbell, and Christopher Campbell immediately rendered aid including the applying of a tourniquet.  The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with serious but non-fatal injuries.

Surveillance Center personnel were able to locate and track two suspects who fled onto the Boardwalk but not before throwing the knife used in the attack on the roof of a nearby building.  Officers Scott Sendrick and Maria Borsani located the suspects Anthonia Taylor and Berneisha Crosby.  They were taken into custody without incident. 

Officers learned that during the assault, the suspects stole numerous personal belongings from the victim.  Taylor and Crosby also had active warrants for their arrest.

ARRESTED:  Anthonia Taylor, a 58-year old male from Philadelphia, PA.

CHARGES:  Attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, robbery, and conspiracy.

ARRESTED:  Berneisha Crosby, a 31-year old female from Philadelphia, PA.

CHARGES:  Attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, robbery, and conspiracy.

Taylor and Crosby were remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.  The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.