For Immediate Release:  June 15, 2023

The Atlantic City Police Department acted on information texted into tip411 leading to the recovery of a handgun.

On June 12, 2023, information began to be submitted to tip411, the department’s anonymous texting service, regarding a man that placed a firearm in the rear of an apartment building.  Patrol officers responded to the area of the 2800 block of Atlantic Avenue where Officer Joseph Kelly Jr. located a handgun in crawl space that was open to the public.  An investigation by Officer Kelly and Sergeant Garry Stowe with assistance from Detective Christopher Dodson identified Quanife Wynn as the man that discarded the gun.  A warrant was issued for the arrest of Wynn. 

On June 14, Detectives Dodson, Alberto Valles, and James Barrett attempted to arrest Wynn after the detectives saw him at Tennessee and Atlantic Avenues.  Wynn ran from the detectives as they approached.  He was apprehended and taken into custody and found in possession of marijuana that was packaged for distribution.

ARRESTED:  Quanife Wynn, 23, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, certain person not to possess a weapon, possession of CDS with intent to distribute, obstruction of justice, and resisting arrest.

Wynn 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 is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

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Alert sent on 06/15/2023 at 1:50PM EDT

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

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