For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022.

On August 29, 2022, a suspect involved in an armed robbery was arrested while in possession of a handgun and drugs.

At 1:47 PM, patrol officers responded to the 200 North block of South Carolina Avenue for a report of a man that was robbed. Officer John Bell arrived and spoke to the victim, 23, of Atlantic City, who stated he was robbed at gunpoint of his belongings by a male he is familiar with. Officer Bell obtained a description of the suspect and broadcasted it to responding officers.

Moments later, Special Investigations Detective Christopher Smith observed a male, Zion Key, matching the description of the suspect on Gordon’s Alley. Detective Smith and responding patrol units subsequently stopped Key who was found to be in possession of a handgun. Officers also located suspected crack cocaine, a digital scale, and packaging materials commonly used for distributing illegal narcotics. Key was placed in custody without incident.

ARRESTED: Zion Key, 20, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Armed robbery, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of CDS, possession of CDS with the intent to distribute CDS, and possession of CDS paraphernalia.

Key was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

Alert sent on 08/30/2022 at 12:09PM EDT

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