For Immediate Release: May 12th, 2022

On May 12th, 2022 members of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue. Numerous complaints have been received from the public and local business owners concerning illegal narcotics distribution and quality of life issues throughout the block.

As a result of the operation, detectives arrested six individuals for various CDS related charges and recovered over $4,200.00 in US currency, which was seized as proceeds of illegal narcotics sales. Prescription pills were confiscated along with 9 bricks or 450 individual wax folds of heroin, over one ounce of crack cocaine, and 11 ounces of Marijuana, all packaged for street sale.

“The Atlantic City Police Department continues to prioritize Atlantic Avenue.” Interim Officer in Charge Deputy Chief James Sarkos said. “Operations like this will continue and increase as we address these issues.”  

ARRESTED: Isaiah Lopez, 19, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Possession of CDS (2 Counts), possession with Intent to distribute CDS (2 Counts)

ARRESTED: Joseph Campos, 24, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Possession of CDS (3 Counts), possession with Intent to distribute CDS (3 Counts)

ARRESTED: Timothy Koons, 46, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Possession of CDS

ARRESTED: Erik McClain, 32, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Loitering to obtain CDS

ARRESTED: Tony Jones, 54, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Possession of CDS (3 Counts), Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS (3 Counts), contempt of court.

CHARGED: Ivane George, 25, of Pleasantville, NJ.

CHARGES: Possession of CDS (3 Counts), Possession with Intent to distribute CDS (3 Counts)

All arrested individuals were released on summonses pending future court appearances. George was mailed a summons of her charges. Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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

Alert sent on 05/14/2022 at 9:28AM EDT

To submit a tip via text message text ACPD and your tip to 847411

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