Six Facing Drug Charges in Atlantic City, NJ, After Residents Complain
Six people are facing drug-related charges in Atlantic City after residents of one neighborhood complained to police about quality of life issues.
That neighborhood, the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue, was the scene of a surveillance operation by the ACPD this past Thursday.
As a result, police say detectives arrested six people for various CDS-related charges. Officials recovered over $4,200 cash, prescription pills, nine bricks or 450 individual wax folds of heroin, over one ounce of crack cocaine, and 11 ounces of marijuana.
Continued focus
Interim Officer in Charge Deputy Chief James Sarkos said in a statement, "The Atlantic City Police Department continues to prioritize Atlantic Avenue. Operations like this will continue and increase as we address these issues."
The following people were arrested and charged:
ARRESTED: Isaiah Lopez, 19, of Atlantic City
CHARGES: Possession of CDS (two counts), possession with intent to distribute CDS (two counts)
ARRESTED: Joseph Campos, 24, of Atlantic City
CHARGES: Possession of CDS (three counts), possession with intent to distribute CDS (three 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 (three counts), possession with intent to distribute CDS (three counts), contempt of court
CHARGED: Ivane George, 25, of Pleasantville
CHARGES: Possession of CDS (three counts), possession with intent to distribute CDS (three counts)
All arrested individuals were released on summonses pending future court appearances. George was mailed a summons of her charges.
The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.