For Immediate Release: November 11, 2022.

On November 10, 2022, an Atlantic City man was arrested after being found in possession of two handguns.

Sergeant Christopher LoDico received information that a male operating a white Nissan Altima, last seen in the area of Ohio and Grant Avenues, was in possession of two firearms. A description of the vehicle was broadcasted to patrol units.

At approximately 4:20 PM, Officers Brandon Bower and Syed Evans-White observed the vehicle in the 1600 block of Adriatic Avenue and initiated a motor vehicle stop. The driver and sole occupant, Timothy Barabin, stepped out of the vehicle and was detained for investigatory purpose. Officers located a handgun in Barabin’s waistband and placed him in custody without incident. Officers also located a handgun with a high capacity magazine under the driver’s seat. The handgun located under the driver’s seat was determined to be stolen out of the state of South Carolina.  

ARRESTED: Timothy Barabin, 43, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES: Unlawful possession of a weapon (2 counts), possession of a high-capacity magazine, and possession of a stolen handgun.

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

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

Alert sent on 11/11/2022 at 2:01PM EST

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