Atlantic City Police Watch Drug Deals Go Down, Arrest Five

Some concerned residents in Atlantic City reported drug activity to police. Police checked it out, watched, and ended up arresting five local residents.

Atlantic City Police say their detectives ran a surveillance operation in response to residents' complaints about drug sales taking place.

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Almost according to plan, detectives set up near South Carolina and Baltic Avenues and witnessed one deal happen, and they arrested Carlton Neil, 57, of Pleasantville; Angelita Neil, 53, of Egg Harbor Township; and Omar Law, 20, of Atlantic City.

Shortly after the arrests were made, police witnessed another deal in the same area and arrested Sandra Leggette, 54, of Atlantic City and Terrence Johnson, 64, of Atlantic City.

Police say all were charged with possession, with Johnson and Law also charged with intent to distribute.

According to police, "All of the arrested were released on a summons with a future court date."