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19 Arrested During Targeted Crackdown On Drugs, Guns In Atlantic City: Police
Nearly 20 people have been arrested in a major crackdown on drugs and illegal guns in Atlantic City, authorities said.
The Atlantic City Police Department announced the 19 arrests in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 27. A weeks-long operation targeted drug activity and "quality-of-life issues" in the neighborhoods surrounding Florida, Bellevue, and Texas avenues.
Police seized 195 bags of heroin, more than 117 grams of cocaine, five grams of methamphetamine, 11 ecstasy pills, various prescription drugs, and two guns. Several vehicles, including an illegal dirt bike, wer…
Atlantic City Man Kicked Down Woman's Door In Violent Home Invasion, Police Say
An Atlantic City man was accused of forcing his way into a woman's home and assaulting her, authorities said.
Jerome Younger, 38, was arrested, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Sept 9. Officers responded to the home on the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue at around 9:38 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6.
Investigators said Younger started loudly banging on the home's door and the homeowner called 911 since she didn't know him. Younger then kicked down the door, assaulted the woman, damaged her cellphone, and pulled her outside the home.
When an officer arrived, sev…
Atlantic City Teen Charged In Fourth Of July Shooting During Large Fight
An Atlantic City teen was accused of shooting a man during a fight on the Fourth of July, authorities said.
Charles Summers, 19, was arrested on Thursday, July 25, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Monday, July 29. Officers responded to a report of a large fight on the 1000 block of Sewell Avenue at around 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
As police were arriving, they learned a man had been shot. The 24-year-old from New York was treated by officers before he was brought to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Division, with non-life-threate…
Two Men Stole Cellphones From Store In Atlantic City, Police Say
Two Atlantic City men were accused of breaking into a cellphone store and stealing several phones, authorities said.
Keith Faulkner, 51, and Scott Sewell, 56, were arrested on Friday, July 5, the Atlantic City Poice Department said in a news release on Monday, July 8. Officers responded to Metro by T-Mobile on the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue at around 6:41 a.m.
Investigators said two suspects entered the store when it was closed and took several cellphones, along with other items. Police found Faulkner and Sewell in a rideshare vehicle during a vehicle stop on the 300 block…
Atlantic City Woman Crashed Vehicle With Kids Inside While Avoiding Repossession, Police Say
An Atlantic City woman was accused of crashing into several vehicles with her children inside her vehicle, which was being repossessed, authorities said.
Taquanda Roberts, 32, was arrested on Thursday, July 4, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, eluding, and criminal mischief.
An officer responded to the 700 block of Maryland Avenue about a dispute involving a vehicle being repossessed at 1:34 p.m. After speaking with Roberts and a tow truck driver, Roberts got in her vehicle and sped onto a sidewalk while the …
Mother, Son Had Stolen Gun, Large Amount Of Marijuana Edibles In Atlantic City: Police
An Atlantic City mother and son were accused of having a stolen gun, a ghost gun, and a large amount of marijuana edibles, authorities said.
Jasmehir Belle, 25, and Tamiya Belle, 46, were arrested on Wednesday, July 3, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Friday, July 5. Their arrests came after a month-long investigation into drugs sold at a home on the 500 block of North Indiana Avenue.
Jasmehir Belle was taken into custody after he left the home and police executed a search warrant. Officers found four guns, including a ghost gun and a gun stolen from Egg Ha…
