For Immediate Release:  December 14, 2019


On December 11, 2019, two juvenile males were arrested after each was found with a loaded handgun.

At 3:04 pm, Detectives Alberto Valles, James Barrett, and Christopher Smith observed two males walking near North Carolina and Caspian Avenues.  One of the males, 16-years-old, was wanted for questioning into a recent active investigation.

The detectives attempted to stop the pair.  The  16-year-old complied and was arrested after being found in possession of a loaded handgun.  The other male, 14-years-old, attempted to run but was quickly apprehended.  He was found in possession of a loaded handgun that had been reported stolen and 8.5 grams of cocaine. 


ARRESTED:  A 16-year-old male from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Unlawful possession of a weapon.

ARRESTED:  A 14-year-old male from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Unlawful possession of a weapon,  possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession of CDS with intent to distribute, and receiving stolen property.

Both males were remanded to Harborfields Juvenile Detention Facility. 


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Alert sent on 12/14/2019 at 12:04PM EST

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