For Immediate Release:  February 4, 2020

On January 31, 2020, a man and woman were arrested after both had active warrants and the man ran throwing bags of cocaine.

At 5:39 pm, Officers Kushal Laroiya, Reginald Williams, and Alexander DeFeo of the Tourism District Unit were on foot patrol in the area of the 1500 block of Belfield Avenue.  They observed a vehicle parked directly under a “No Stopping or Standing” sign.  As the officers approached, the driver Kiki Priester exited the vehicle.  She began to speak with Officer Laroiya who could smell the odor of burnt marijuana coming from her. 

The passenger, Richard Norwood, exited the vehicle on his own.  The officers attempted to speak with Norwood, but he immediately began to run.  Officers Laroiya and Williams began to chase after Norwood.  While running, Norwood was throwing objects to the ground.  These objects were later recovered and were 39 bags of cocaine.  Norwood was arrested after he tripped when his pants fell down.  He was also found in possession of a small amount of marijuana and an active warrant. 

Priester was arrested for several active warrants.  Officers also located a small amount of marijuana and marijuana cigarettes in her vehicle. 

ARRESTED:  Richard Norwood, a 34-year-old man from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public zone, obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, and contempt of court.

ARRESTED:  Kiki Priester, a 34-year-old woman from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS, possession of CDS paraphernalia, contempt of court, and a motor vehicle summons.

Both were remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to the contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

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