For Immediate Release:  August 9, 2019


On August 8, 2019 a man was arrested after crashing into two parked cars and attempting to leave the scene.

At 8:22 pm, patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Fairmount Avenue for a report of a motor vehicle crash.  Officers arrived to find three cars that were involved in a crash, two of which were parked and unoccupied.

Witnesses reported the driver of the vehicle that crashed was attempting to leave the area.  Officers were able to stop Johsian Cruz a short distance away.  He was arrested after it was determined that he was under the influence of alcohol.  He was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with minor injuries. 


ARRESTED:  Johsian Cruz, a 26- year old man from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Multiple motor vehicle summons including DWI.

Cruz was released on a summons with a future court date.


This crash was investigated by Officer Tyler Daily.  Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Accident Investigations Section at 609-347-5744 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

Alert sent on 08/09/2019 at 4:10PM EDT

To submit a tip via text message text ACPD and your tip to 847411

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