19-year-old Wanted in 2 Separate Assaults Arrested in Atlantic Ci

A 19-year-old man from Atlantic City who was wanted on two separate assault warrants has been arrested.

At around 8:00 this past Monday evening, an officer with the Atlantic City Police Department saw Michael Rodriguez-Noyola riding a bicycle at California and Pacific Avenues.

Officer Zelaya-Chavez attempted to stop Rodriguez-Noyola when he fled on his bike on to the Boardwalk. Ultimately, Rodriguez-Noyola was taken into custody by responding officers near Sovereign and Pacific Avenues.

Police say he was found in possession of a loaded handgun and two officers sustained minor injuries in the chase.

Rodriguez-Noyola was wanted from two separate incidents that occurred in Atlantic City.

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On April 28th and June 1st, officers responded to the same residence in reference to a woman being assaulted. Rodriguez-Noyola was criminally charged in both incidents.

Rodriguez-Noyola has been charged with the following:

Unlawful possession of a weapon
Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose,
Possession of hollow-point ammunition
Possession of a defaced firearm
Obstruction of justice
Resisting arrest
Simple assault (two counts)
Terroristic threats

He was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

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

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