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On Thursday, May 19, at 2:47 p.m., Pleasantville Police Sgt. Craig Dennis was patrolling the area near West Pleasant Avenue and Main Street on foot.
Dennis attempted to stop a man, later identified as Lamar Parrish, of Pleasantville, police said.
Parrish fled from Dennis and a foot pursuit started, police said.
Parrish was apprehended by Dennis.
Dennis had observed Parrish clenching his waistband while fleeing, police said.
A check of the immediate area of flight resulted in Dennis and Officer Jeffery Beras recovering a defaced 9mm Smith and Wesson with hollow point bullets, police said.
Parrish was charged with possession of a weapon, obstruction of law, possession of hollow nose bullets, possession of a firearm by a certain person not to carry, and additional weapon offenses, police said.
Parrish was taken to Atlantic County Justice Facility pending a hearing
The public can contact the Pleasantville Police by dialing 911, at 609 641-6100, or supervisor@pleasantvillepd.org
Anonymous tips can be sent via the Pleasantville Police Department’s website or Atlantic County Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppersatlantic.com
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