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Man Wanted For Assaults Arrested In Atlantic City: Police

A man wanted in two separate assaults was arrested with a handgun in Atlantic City, authorities said.

Atlantic City police

Atlantic City police

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On June 19, at 7:56 p.m., Officer Bayron Zelaya-Chavez observed a wanted male, Michael Rodriguez-Noyola, riding his bicycle at California and Pacific Avenues, police said.

Zelaya-Chavez attempted to stop Rodriguez-Noyola when he fled on his bike on to the Boardwalk.

Ultimately, Rodriguez-Noyola was taken into custody by responding officers near Sovereign and Pacific Avenues.

He was found in possession of a loaded handgun, police said.

Two officers sustained minor injuries in the chase.

Rodriguez-Noyola was wanted from two separate incidents that occurred in Atlantic City. 

On April 28 and June 1, patrol officers responded to the same residence in reference to a woman being assaulted.

Rodriguez-Noyola, 19, of Atlantic City was charged with multiple weapons offenses, obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, simple assault (two counts), and terroristic threats.

Rodriguez-Noyola was sent to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

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