Wanted 2-state fugitive captured in Atlantic City, NJ

The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested a man who was wanted for robbery and aggravated assault while in possession of a handgun.

On April 11th, authorities say 40-year-old Ronald Johnson of Atlantic City assaulted a female acquaintance by striking her with a handgun and kicking her multiple times while she was on the ground.

According to police, Johnson demanded money and threatened the victim’s life before fleeing with a cell phone.

The victim was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Division with non-life threatening injuries.

The following day, two Atlantic City police officers observed Johnson in the 1500 block of Atlantic Avenue where he was taken into custody.

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During Johnson’s arrest, police say he was found in possession of a loaded handgun and 15 bags of heroin.

He was also found to be a fugitive with a wanted warrant from York, PA.

Johnson is facing the following charges:

• Robbery
• Aggravated assault
• Terroristic threats
• Unlawful possession of a weapon
• Possession of CDS
• Possession of CDS with intent to distribute
• Possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school zone
• Certain person not to possess a weapon
• Fugitive from justice

Johnson 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.