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Atlantic City Man Sentenced On Firearms Offense: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Sentenced On Firearms Offense: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Sentenced On Firearms Offense: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison on a firearms offense, authorities said. Elijah Harris was sentenced on a charge of second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun while being engaged in a drug deal, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Harris must serve 42 months in prison before being eligible for parole. Harris was arrested on Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. During his guilty plea, Harris admitted that he possessed a handgun in his backpack while possessing …

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Police & Fire
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offense While Dealing Drugs: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Atlantic City man has admitted to a firearms offense while drug dealing, authorities said. Elijah Harris, 24, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun while engaged in drug distribution conduct on Monday, July 31, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange for Harris’ plea, the State agreed to recommend a sentence of five years in New Jersey State Prison with 42 months of parole ineligibility pursuant to the Graves Act.  Harris was arrested on May 27, 2022 on Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. During his gui…

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Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep
Police Seize $43.5K, 'Ghost Guns,' Arrest 6 During Atlantic City Drug Sweep Atlantic City police arrested six men and seized $43,500 in cash during a crackdown on drug dealing, authorities said. Two of the suspects also were found to be in possession of loaded "ghost guns," and a handgun, Atlantic City police said. On Friday, May 27, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted an operation in the first block of South Florida Avenue. The street operation was conducted in response to citizen complaints of drug activity occurring in the block, police said. Elijah Harris, 51, and Xavier Martin, 22, both of Atlantic City, w…

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by Jon Craig