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Cocaine, Heroin, Pot Seized; Six Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City: Police Cocaine, Heroin, Pot Seized; Six Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City: Police
Cocaine, Heroin, Pot Seized; Six Arrested On Drug Charges In Atlantic City: Police Six people were arrested on drug charges, responding to complaints from the public, authorities said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, detectives of the Special Investigations Section and the DEA Liberty Mid-Atlantic High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area conducted a street operation throughout Atlantic City.  During the arrests, detectives recovered marijuana, heroin and cocaine that was all packaged for sale, Atlantic City police said. Arrested were:  A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City, Taquan Callaway, 27, of Atlantic City, Quashawn Reynolds, 26, of Atlantic City, Tracy Rollins, 46, …
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police Pair Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City With Heroin, Coke, Pot, Ecstasy: Police Atlantic City police conducted surveillance that resulted in the arrest of two men and the recovery of a handgun and assorted drugs, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Detectives Christopher Dodson and James Barrett were conducting surveillance in the first block of south Mansion Avenue when they allegedly observed Malik Jones of Atlantic City and Camron Izzard of Philadelphia appearing to be dealing drugs, police said. Detectives watched as Jones was inside of a parked vehicle with Izzard. The detectives converged after finding that Jones had an active warrant for his arrest from P…
Pair Arrested After Drug Deal In Atlantic City: Police Pair Arrested After Drug Deal In Atlantic City: Police
Pair Arrested After Drug Deal In Atlantic City: Police A pair of men were arrested after being observed making a drug deal, authorities said. On Thurday, April 13, Officer Gissell Garcia was conducting surveillance near Tennessee and Atlantic Avenues. Garcia observed Rahim Bobo and Justin McCausland engage in a drug transaction, Atlantic City police said. Bobo was in possession of 85 bags of heroin, more than five grams of cocaine, and cash. Bobo, 26, of Atlantic City, was also found to have an active warrant for his arrest. He was charged with drug dealing and money laundering among other charges. McCausland, 31, of Atlantic City was charge…
Crack Cocaine Recovered In Atlantic City Sting Crack Cocaine Recovered In Atlantic City Sting
Crack Cocaine Recovered In Atlantic City Sting A surveillance operation resulted in the arrest of an Atlantic City man and the recovery of crack cocaine, authorities said. Officer Nickolas Cardani was conducting surveillance on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue when he observed two males engage in a suspected drug transaction, Atlantic City police said. A description of both suspects was broadcasted city-wide to patrol units. Officer Louis Scarlata observed a male, Deshawn Mallory, matching the description of one of the suspects, police said. Mallory was taken into custody after he was found in possession of approxi…
3 Arrested, Handguns Recovered In Atlantic City Sweep 3 Arrested, Handguns Recovered In Atlantic City Sweep
3 Arrested, Handguns Recovered In Atlantic City Sweep Members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted two separate investigations that resulted in the recovery of two handguns and the arrest of three. At 3:46 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, detectives detained a 16-year-old juvenile in the 600 block of north New York Avenue. He was found to be in possession of a handgun loaded with hollow point bullets, police said. He was taken into custody without incident and charged with weapons offenses. At 8:22 p.m., Sergeant Darrin Lorady and Detectives Christopher Dodson and Eric Evans conducted an investigation as a …
Man Arrested In Armed Robbery, Handgun Recovered In Atlantic City. Man Arrested In Armed Robbery, Handgun Recovered In Atlantic City.
Man Arrested In Armed Robbery, Handgun Recovered In Atlantic City. A surveillance operation conducted by the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section resulted in the arrest of a fugitive wanted for an armed robbery that occurred in Absecon last fall, authorities said. Detectives said they were aware Jaquil Reynolds was wanted and conducted the surveillance operation of a residence in the 100 block of north Delaware Avenue. Reynolds was observed exiting the residence and entering a vehicle. Detectives converged on the vehicle and interrupted a suspected CDS transaction between Reynolds and the driver, Islamiyah Abdur-Rahman, police s…
Atlantic City Police Arrest Trio On Drug Charges Atlantic City Police Arrest Trio On Drug Charges
Atlantic City Police Arrest Trio On Drug Charges Three drug suspects were arrested in separate surveillance operations in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2, the arrests were made and drugs recovered, they said, along the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue. The surveillance operations were in response to complaints from the public and local business owners concerning illegal narcotics distribution and quality of life issues throughout the block, police said. Arrested on multiple charges for possessing and selling drugs were Taquan Callaway, 27, of Atlantic City and Ricky Gilliard, 24, of Atlantic C…
Gunshots Fired In Atlantic City, Fugitive Surrenders After Standoff With Police Gunshots Fired In Atlantic City, Fugitive Surrenders After Standoff With Police
Gunshots Fired In Atlantic City, Fugitive Surrenders After Standoff With Police A standoff with police SWAT units led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect wanted for a shooting. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, Detectives Alberto Valles, Christian Ivanov, Christopher Dodson, and Eric Evans of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section were patrolling the area of South Carolina and Baltic Avenues when they observed Kenneth Marlow in the area. Detectives recognized Marlow as a man that was wanted for a shots-fired incident that occurred several weeks ago. As the detectives approached Marlow, he began to run westbound through an empty lot towards T…
5 Arrested With Handgun, Heroin, Pills, Crack Cocaine, Warrant In Atlantic City: Police 5 Arrested With Handgun, Heroin, Pills, Crack Cocaine, Warrant In Atlantic City: Police
5 Arrested With Handgun, Heroin, Pills, Crack Cocaine, Warrant In Atlantic City: Police Five suspects were arrested with drugs and a handgun during a surveillance operation in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Atlantic City police conducted a surveillance operation in the area of 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue. During this operation, Sergeant Christopher LoDico observed several individuals loitering in the area and taking part in several suspected illegal narcotics transactions, police said. One male, Charles Brown, 28, of Atlantic City, walked away from the group and was stopped by Officers Robert Reynolds and Matthew Crosby in t…
Atlantic City Hotel Search Leads To Handgun, Cocaine, $7,500 Cash Atlantic City Hotel Search Leads To Handgun, Cocaine, $7,500 Cash
Atlantic City Hotel Search Leads To Handgun, Cocaine, $7,500 Cash A search of a hotel room in Atlantic City led to an arrest and recovery of drugs and a handgun, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, detectives of the Special Investigations Section, along with members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s SWAT Team, made a warranted search on the room in the firrt block of Convention Boulevard.  Prior to the execution of the search warrant, detectives located the target individual, Joaquin DeJesus, arriving in his vehicle at which point he was detained and found in possession of seven grams of suspected cocaine packaged for distribution and $1,50…
Philadelphia Woman, 27, Arrested For Firing Shots In Atlantic City: Police Philadelphia Woman, 27, Arrested For Firing Shots In Atlantic City: Police
Philadelphia Woman, 27, Arrested For Firing Shots In Atlantic City: Police A 27-year-old woman from Philadelphia was arrested for firing a handgun in Atlantic City. On Monday, July 25, at 5:21 p.m, Atlantic City police patrol officers responded to Indiana and Pacific avenues for a report of shots fired.  Police found evidence of gunfire, but did not locate a victim. Officers spoke with witnesses on scene and obtained information that a female was seen shooting at an unidentified male and then entering a tan-colored minivan before leaving the area.  At 5:42 pm, Detectives Chris Ivanov, Eric Evans and Chris Dodson, of the Atlantic City Police Department’s…
Pair Arrested, Gun Recovered In Atlantic City Drug Bust Pair Arrested, Gun Recovered In Atlantic City Drug Bust
Pair Arrested, Gun Recovered In Atlantic City Drug Bust Two men were arrested and a handgun was recovered in an Atlantic City drug bust, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 28, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation in the 2600 block of Pacific Avenue. At approximately 2:10 p.m., detectives allegedly observed an illegal narcotics transaction between David Nesbitt and Gregory Kinash, Atlantic City police said. Nesbitt was found to be in possession of 19.6 grams or approximately 80 wax folds of heroin, 1.9 grams of crack cocaine, 1 crushed white and blue pill, a black scal…
Wanted Fugitive Barricaded Himself Inside Atlantic City Home: Police Wanted Fugitive Barricaded Himself Inside Atlantic City Home: Police
Wanted Fugitive Barricaded Himself Inside Atlantic City Home: Police A wanted fugitive was arrested with the help of SWAT and the Bonb Squad after barricading himself inside a residence, authorities said. At approximately 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, detectives Darrin Lorady and Eric Evans of the Special Investigations Section were conducting an investigation at a residence in the 300 block of north Tennessee Avenue.  While conducting their investigation they observed and immediately recognized Omar Butcher, a man they knew was wanted for an outstanding warrant, open the front door to a neighboring residence. The warrant was related to a domestic vi…
500 Folds Heroin Seized, Atlantic City Man Arrested 500 Folds Heroin Seized, Atlantic City Man Arrested
500 Folds Heroin Seized, Atlantic City Man Arrested A 25-year-old man was arrested on drug dealing charges during a surveillance operation, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 18, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation near Texas and Atlantic avenues.  Detectives observed Davaughn Williams loitering in the area and taking part in several suspected drug sales, Atlantic City police said.  Additionally, detectives had received information indicating a male matching the description of Williams was selling drugs in the area, they said. Detectives approached Wil…
Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police
Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Atlantic City Traffic Stop: Police Two men were arrested and drugs seized in an Atlantic City traffic stop, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 18, at approximately 9 p.m., detectives from the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section attempted to stop a vehicle in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue. They observed a wanted fugitive in the rear seat of the vehicle, Atlantic City police said. Upon stopping the vehicle, the wanted male, Regan Young, exited the vehicle and immediately fled on foot, southbound on the first block of South Kentucky Avenue, police said. As detectives gave chase, they observed Y…
500 Folds Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun, $2000 Seized In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police 500 Folds Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun, $2000 Seized In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police
500 Folds Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Handgun, $2000 Seized In Atlantic City Drug Bust: Police Atlantic City police made a major drug bust involving heroin and crack cocaine as part of a surveillance operation, authorities said. On Thursday, April 21, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation in the first block of South Florida Avenue. During this operation, detectives said they observed Louis Roe loitering in the area and taking part in several suspected illegal narcotics transactions, police said. Detectives also had information indicating Roe was in possession of a handgun, they said.  When detectives a…
2 Loaded Guns Seized, Trio Arrested In Atlantic City: Police 2 Loaded Guns Seized, Trio Arrested In Atlantic City: Police
2 Loaded Guns Seized, Trio Arrested In Atlantic City: Police Atlantic City police arrested three people and recovered two handguns and hollow-point bullets in separate incidents. On March 12, officers responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Blaine Avenue for a domestic dispute. Responding officers learned that the suspect, Ashnell Samuel, pointed a handgun at the victim and threatened to shoot the victim in the face. The officers determined that Samuel was still inside the residence. Sgt. Annese Parks, who is also a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team, made contact with Samuel via cellphone. Parks convinced Samuel to exit the residence peacefu…
1800 Wax Folds Heroin, $2.4K Cash Recovered In Atlantic City SWAT Raid 1800 Wax Folds Heroin, $2.4K Cash Recovered In Atlantic City SWAT Raid
1800 Wax Folds Heroin, $2.4K Cash Recovered In Atlantic City SWAT Raid A warranted search by the Atlantic City Police SWAT team resulted in two arrests and the recovery of 1,800 wax folds of heroin, authorities said. Detectives of the Special Investigations Section along with members of the Atlantic City Police SWAT Team executed a court-approved search warrant in the 1500 block of Caspian Place, Atlantic City police said. Inside the residence, detectives recovered nearly 1,800 individual wax folds of heroin packaged for street sale, police said. Detectives also recovered items used for the packaging and preparation of illegal narcotics along with $2,440 cash …
Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Handgun Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Handgun
Atlantic City Man Arrested With Loaded Handgun A 23-year-old man from Atlantic City was arrested with a loaded handgun and ammunition, authorities said. At 4:46 p.m., detectives of the Special Investigations Section arrested Daniele Tuitt in possession of a loaded handgun, police said.  Detective Alberto Valles was conducting surveillance when he observed Tuitt crossing Route 30 near North Carolina Avenue. While Tuitt was walking, Valles reportedly observed him remove a handgun from his waistband and then put it back, police said. Tuitt was arrested without incident. The handgun was found to contain hollow-point ammunition is a …
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD
Suspect in Shootings Arrested, 2nd Man Wanted for Pointing Handgun: Atlantic City PD A 25-year-old Atlantic City man involved in two shootings has been arrested. Meanwhile, Atlantic City police seek the public’s help locating a second suspect. On Tuesday, Marcus Seda was arrested in the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue by detectives of the Special Investigations Section for an active warrant stemming from a shooting investigation, police said. An investigation began on Dec. 17. At 11:01 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Shortly after, officers were alerted that a shooting victim, Rumeijah Norwood, arrived…
5 Cuffed On Drug Charges In Atlantic City 5 Cuffed On Drug Charges In Atlantic City
5 Cuffed On Drug Charges In Atlantic City Five suspects have been arrested on various drug charges following complaints from residents about illegal sales in their neighborhood, authorities said. Detectives with the Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation near South Carolina and Baltic avenues on Wednesday morning, Atlantic City police said. Detectives arrested four males, including one juvenile, and one woman, police said. Police recovered 365 bags of heroin and more than 10 grams of cocaine from the arrested individuals, they said. The investigation was led by Detectives Nicholas Berardis and Christoph…
Pair Arrested During Suspected Drug Deal, Atlantic City Police Say Pair Arrested During Suspected Drug Deal, Atlantic City Police Say
Pair Arrested During Suspected Drug Deal, Atlantic City Police Say Atlantic City detectives reportedly interrupted a drug sale, authorities said.  At 2:41 p.m. Tuesday, Detectives Darrin Lorady, Christopher Smith, and Christopher Dodson were patrolling the first block of South Florida Avenue when they allegedly spotted a narcotics transaction in progress, an Atlantic City Police Department spokesman sai. Detectives allegedly witnessedJesse Rios and Tony Jones in an alleyway making the deal, Lt. Kevin Fair said. The detectives approached the men and noticed a bag of cocaine at the base of Jones’s feet and bags of heroin near the feet of Rios, Fair sai…
Loaded Shotgun Recovered On Bike, Loaded Handgun In Hallway In Separate Atlantic City Arrests Loaded Shotgun Recovered On Bike, Loaded Handgun In Hallway In Separate Atlantic City Arrests
Loaded Shotgun Recovered On Bike, Loaded Handgun In Hallway In Separate Atlantic City Arrests Atlantic City police arrested two men in separate incidents -- one on a bicycle and another in a hallway -- each carrying a loaded firearm, authorities said. On Thursday, detectives with the city's the Special Investigations Section were investigating into a man who was in possession of a shotgun, a police department spokesman said. The detectives allegedly observed Stacey Davenport, 57, of Atlantic City riding his bicycle in the 800 block of Maryland Avenue carrying a tactical style bag. Detectives reportedly stopped Davenport and he was arrested after a loaded shotgun was found inside the …
Tip Yields Atlantic City Cocaine Arrest, Recovery Of Loaded Handgun Tip Yields Atlantic City Cocaine Arrest, Recovery Of Loaded Handgun
Tip Yields Atlantic City Cocaine Arrest, Recovery Of Loaded Handgun A tip from a concerned citizen led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Atlantic City man on drug and weapons charges, authorities said. At 2:40 pm, Detectives James Barrett, Nicholas Berardis and Chris Smith conducted a motor vehicle stop in the 1000 block of Sewell Avenue.  A citizen had alerted police that a man was selling drugs and gave a detailed description of the suspect and his vehicle.   Detectives found the vehicle with Leshaun Spence driving.  Spence was arrested with a loaded handgun, more than four grams of cocaine, and a digital scale, according to Lt. Kevin F…
Seven Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Sting Seven Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Sting
Seven Arrested In Atlantic City Drug Sting Seven Atlantic City residents have been arrested in connection with drug dealing, authorities said.  Acting on a Tuesday tip from city residents about drug dealing led to the arrests, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. Members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section and SWAT Team made a  warranted search in the 100 block of south Ocean Avenue, Fair said. During the search, detectives arrested six men and one woman. Detectives recovered more than eight grams of cocaine, 20 bags of heroin, 48 grams of marijuana, suboxone pil…
Atlantic City SWAT Team Nabs Fugitive In NYC Murder Atlantic City SWAT Team Nabs Fugitive In NYC Murder
Atlantic City SWAT Team Nabs Fugitive In NYC Murder A 43-year-old man from the Bronx has been arrested in Atlantic City in connection with a murder in the fall, authorities said.  Jameel Campbell was wanted by the New York Police Department for his involvement in a homicide that occurred in September 2020, according to Lr. Kevin Fair, an Atlantic City police spokesman. Authorities received a tip that the fugitive was staying in Atlantic City, Fair said on Thursday. Members of the DEA Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, and Atlantic City Police Departmen…
Atlantic City Police Chase Down Fugitive With Loaded Handgun Atlantic City Police Chase Down Fugitive With Loaded Handgun
Atlantic City Police Chase Down Fugitive With Loaded Handgun A foot chase resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old Atlantic City man wanted on other charges, authorities said. At 10:24 am, Tuesday Atlantic City Police Detectives Alberto Valles, Darrin Lorady, Ermindo Marsini and Nicholas Berardis of the Special Investigations Section observed Okese Smith in the 1200 block of Caspian Avenue. The detectives were aware that Smith had an active warrant for his arrest issued by the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, according to city Lt. Kevin Fair. Smith fled on foot, Fair said. The detectives were able to catch Smith when he slipped running through a con…
NJ Parole Officer Stole From Target Store In Sneaky Way For Months, Prosecutor Says NJ Parole Officer Stole From Target Store In Sneaky Way For Months, Prosecutor Says
NJ Parole Officer Stole From Target Store In Sneaky Way For Months, Prosecutor Says A 41-year-old New Jersey parole officer was caught stealing from the North Bergen Target store in a sneaky way for months, authorities said. Jorge Ortega, of Jersey City, used the commonly-called "ticket-switch fraud" method to change labels on various Target store items between July and October of this year, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Particularly, Ortega would take labels of lower-priced items and stick them on higher-priced items in the Tonnele Avenue store, Suarez said. Ortega was arrested Friday, Dec. 11, and charged with theft by deception then issued a disorderly p…
Atlantic City Police Arrest Pair For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine Atlantic City Police Arrest Pair For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine
Atlantic City Police Arrest Pair For Dealing Heroin, Cocaine Two Atlantic City men have been arrested on various drug dealing charges after a targeted downtown crackdown, authorities said. Special Investigation Section detectives arrested two men in separate incidents, acting on complaints from residents. On Wednesday, Atlantic City Detectives Darrin Lorady, Alberto Valles and Nicholas Berardis were conducting surveillance on the first block of south Florida Avenue, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. Police observed Roger Serrano -- who had an active warrant for his arrest -- loitering on the block, Fair said. When detectiv…