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Three Armed Juveniles Arrested Looking For Drugs In Atlantic City: Police Three Armed Juveniles Arrested Looking For Drugs In Atlantic City: Police
Three Armed Juveniles Arrested Looking For Drugs In Atlantic City: Police A surveillance operation led to the arrest of three juveniles from Atlantic City who police say were looking for drugs. On Monday, Jan. 30, a bust in the 1800 block of Hummock Avenue resulted in the arrest of three juveniles for possession of weapons and an Atlantic City man for the possession and sale of drugs, according to Atlantic City police. While conducting surveillance, detectives observed four individuals taking part in suspected drug transactions and subsequently stopped and detained them for investigative purposes. Detectives learned that three of the four individuals, one 15-year…

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by Jon Craig
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Pair Arrested With Loaded Handguns In Atlantic City Pair Arrested With Loaded Handguns In Atlantic City
Pair Arrested With Loaded Handguns In Atlantic City Two men were arrested with loaded handguns during a surveillance operation in Atlantic City. At about 4:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, detectives arrested Carlos Garcia-Perez and John Stevens, in a convenience store in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue, police said. The investigation revealed both individuals were in possession of handguns concealed in their waistbands and were taken into custody without incident. Garcia-Perez, 23, of Brigantine was found in possession of a handgun determined to be a “ghost gun”, a weapon that lacks a serial number, police said. The handgun also contained a …

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by Jon Craig
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600 Folds Heroin, Cocaine, $1400, 2 Handguns Seized In Fugitive's Atlantic City Arrest: Police 600 Folds Heroin, Cocaine, $1400, 2 Handguns Seized In Fugitive's Atlantic City Arrest: Police
600 Folds Heroin, Cocaine, $1400, 2 Handguns Seized In Fugitive's Atlantic City Arrest: Police Heroin, cocaine, cash and handguns were recovered during the arrest of a wanted fugitive, authorities said. A 17-year-old juvenile also was arrested on drug charges. Rumiejah Norwood, 28, of Atlantic City was charged with aggravated assault, dealing drugs and multiple weapons offenses including possession of a "ghost gun," Atlantic City police said. Norwood was wanted in connection with a shooting in December 2021. On Wednesday, March 30, members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation in the first block of South Georgia A…

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by Jon Craig
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Details Released In Philadelphia Police Shootout That Killed Armed 12-Year-Old Boy Details Released In Philadelphia Police Shootout That Killed Armed 12-Year-Old Boy
Details Released In Philadelphia Police Shootout That Killed Armed 12-Year-Old Boy The 12-year-old boy who was shot dead by undercover Philadelphia police officers after firing at their vehicle has been identified. Thomas Siderio shot at a an unmarked police vehicle occupied by plainclothes officers conducting an ongoing surveillance operation on 18th street, city police said. An alert for Siderio was issued by police when he went missing in 2020. The officers were driving toward Siderio, who was standing on the corner of Barbara Street with another boy, when they heard gunfire and then realized a window in their vehicle had been shattered, authorities said. That's when…

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by Cecilia Levine