For Immediate Release: September 15, 2022.

On September 14th, 2022, a man was arrested following a search warrant that led to the recovery of a handgun and drugs.

Detectives of the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section executed a residential, court approved search warrant in the first block of North Albany Avenue. The search warrant was the culmination of a month-long investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics. During the search, detectives recovered a 45-caliber handgun that was loaded with hollow point bullets. Detectives also recovered approximately 2 ounces of suspected crack cocaine, several Suboxone packets, and six individual wax folds of suspected heroin packaged for street sale. Additionally, over $2,300.00 in US currency, believed to be proceeds of illegal narcotics sales, was also seized from the residence. The investigation was led by Detective Alberto Valles.

Arrested: Vandale Rector, 33, of Atlantic City.

Charges: Possession of CDS (3 Counts), possession of CDS with the intent to distribute CDS (2 Counts), possession with the intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public park (2 Counts), unlawful possession of weapon, possession of a weapon during a CDS distribution offense, certain persons not to possess weapons, and possession of hollow point ammunition.

Rector 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 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.

Alert sent on 09/15/2022 at 6:03PM EDT

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

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