For Immediate Release:  April 16, 2024

The Atlantic City Police Department recovered a handgun and arrested two men during a motor vehicle stop.

On April 15, 2024, at 8:38 PM, Detective Aaron Jones conducted a motor vehicle stop in the 1900 block of Atlantic Avenue.  As Detective Jones approached to speak with the driver, Isaiah Butler, he observed a quantity of items used in the distribution of narcotics in the backseat.  During the investigation, Butler, and his passenger, James Gallaway, were arrested.  A loaded handgun was also found in bag in the backseat.

ARRESTED:  Isaiah Butler, 23, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of CDS paraphernalia.

ARRESTED:  James Gallaway, 22, of Millville, NJ.

CHARGES:  Unlawful possession of a weapon and certain person not to possess a weapon.

Both men were 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 Unit at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

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Alert sent on 04/16/2024 at 1:58PM EDT

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