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Rasul Palmer, 31, of Pleasantville, pleaded guilty to second-degree certain persons not to possess firearms, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
The plea on Tuesday, June 6 came in exchange for a five-year term in New Jersey State Prison, with a five-year period of parole ineligibility, the Prosecutor's Office said.
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Pleasantville police were requested to assist with the service of a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) on Palmer.
The subject of the restraining order described the weapon at the TRO hearing as a black gun, which would be at Palmer’s residence or in his automobile, the prosecutor said.
Police arrived at 225 West Leeds Ave.
Parole officers already had Palmer in custody for his parole violation.
During a search of the residence, a handgun was located. The handgun was identified as a 9mm Ruger Model P98, semi-automatic pistol, the prosecutor said.
Based on prior convictions for robbery and burglary, Palmer was charged.
Sentencing will be on July 18,
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