For Immediate Release:  November 4, 2021

On November 3, 2021, an early morning investigation addressing complaints from residents led to the arrest of four adults and a juvenile.

Detectives of the Special Investigations Section conducted a surveillance operation in the area of South Carolina and Baltic Avenues.  The operation stemmed from residents’ complaints of possession and distribution of narcotics in the area.  Detectives arrested four males, including one juvenile, and one woman.  Detectives recovered 365 bags of heroin and more than 10 grams of cocaine from the arrested individuals. 

The investigation was led by Detectives Nicholas Berardis and Christopher Smith.

ARRESTED:  Ibn Demps, 22, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS, possession with the intent to distribute CDS, and possession with the intent to distribute CDS within 1,000 feet of a school zone.

ARRESTED:  Ricky Gilliard, 23, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS (two counts), possession with the intent to distribute CDS (two counts), and possession with the intent to distribute CDS within 1,000 feet of a school zone (two counts).

ARRESTED:  Mary Inman, 40, of Mays Landing, NJ.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS.

ARRESTED:  DeShawn Neiderman, 28, of Ventnor City, NJ.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS.

ARRESTED:  A 17-year old male from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of CDS, possession with the intent to distribute CDS, and possession with the intent to distribute CDS within 1,000 feet of a school zone.

All of the individuals were released on a summons with a future court date.

Anyone with information about the distribution of narcotics or weapons possession 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 11/04/2021 at 8:12AM EDT

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