For Immediate Release:  November 13, 2023

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested an armed drug dealer after he led detectives on a foot pursuit.

On November 11, 2023, at 3:02 PM, Detectives Eric Evans and Alberto Valles were patrolling the area of the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue looking for issues that impact the quality of life of residents and merchants.  They observed Tereen Fowler engage in a drug transaction with another man.  The detectives converged on Fowler as he was walking away.  Upon attempting to stop Fowler, he immediately fled.  The detectives pursued Fowler who dropped a handgun from his waistband.  Fowler attempted to pick up the gun as the detectives got closer but continued on.  Detective Evans recovered the discarded handgun.  Fowler surrendered a short distance later.  Fowler was found in possession of 32 individual bags of heroin and more than 15 grams of cocaine. 

“I want to ensure the community in this area, the Atlantic City Police Department will continue to address the issues that are affecting their quality of life, and their concerns are a priority,” said Chief James A. Sarkos.

ARRESTED:  Tereen Fowler, 28, of Philadelphia, PA.

CHARGES:  Unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon while committing a CDS offense, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of an extended magazine, possession of CDS (two counts), possession of CDS with intent to distribute (two counts), possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school zone (two counts), obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, and certain person not to possess a weapon. 

Fowler 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 submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

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Alert sent on 11/13/2023 at 9:22AM EST

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