For Immediate Release:  January 24, 2021

On January 21, 2021, a month-long investigation into the distribution of narcotics resulted in the arrest of three.

An investigation led by Detective Darrin Lorady was initiated after a concerned citizen reported narcotics distribution from a location on the beach block of Ocean Avenue.  Detectives of the Special Investigations Section served a search warrant at the apartment and arrested three men.  During the search, detectives located more than 14 grams of cocaine and items used to distribute drugs. 

The Atlantic City Police Department continues to urge residents to report criminal activity in their neighborhoods. 

ARRESTED:  Jaequan Brown, 18, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public zone, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

ARRESTED:  Hakim Clark, 30, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public zone, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

ARRESTED:  Troy Pratt, 49, of Vineland, NJ.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public zone, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

All three were released on a summons with a future court date.  Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about the distribution of narcotics is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

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Alert sent on 01/24/2021 at 1:45PM EST

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