Atlantic City, NJ, Police: Officer Sees Laser Beam on House, Teen With Gun Arrested

An observant police officer is being credited with taking a teenager with a gun off of the streets of Atlantic City.

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The incident happened around 11:30 this past Tuesday night.

That's when the Atlantic City Police Department says Ofc. John Bell was in the 600 block of Kentucky Avenue when he observed a group of individuals and saw a laser beam being pointed at a home.

Officer Bell approached the group to investigate, as it is common for firearms to be equipped with a laser sight.

Upon his initial interaction with the group, one teenager fled and while running, he allegedly dropped a handgun.

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The teenager was apprehended in the 400 block of Haddon Avenue.

Police say the recovered handgun was loaded and had a laser sight.

The 15-year-old from Pleasantville was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a high capacity magazine, obstruction of justice, and resisting arrest. He was remanded to the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.