Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Arrest 3 and Recover Handgun

The Atlantic City Police Department has been keenly focused on taking both bad guys and guns off of the streets of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Here is a recap of their latest successful efforts:

On September 18, 2024, at 1:11 AM, Officer John Bell conducted a motor vehicle stop at New York and Adriatic Avenues. While Officer Bell was speaking with the driver, Dillan Dwomo, the passenger, a 16-year-old male, opened his door. This allowed Officer Bell to see a handgun holster and a satchel on the floor of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were all removed. A loaded handgun was found in the satchel. Dwomo, the juvenile, and Dashawn Braxton were all placed in custody without incident, said the Atlantic City Police Department.

ARRESTED: Dillan Dwomo, 20, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

CHARGES: Unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a handgun under 21.

ARRESTED: Dashawn Braxton, 18, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a handgun under 21.

Dwomo and Braxton were remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

ARRESTED: A 16-year old juvenile male from Pleasantville, NJ.

CHARGES: Unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a handgun under 21.

The juvenile was released to a parent with a future court date.

The Atlantic City Police Department is asking for anyone with information about this, or, other potential crimes to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (609) 347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

SOURCE: Captain Kevin Fair, Atlantic City Police Department.