For Immediate Release:  July 1, 2024

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested two men and recovered a firearm acting on information provided to a detective.

On June 28, 2024, Detective Eric Evans received information in regards to a man armed with a handgun walking in the area of 2800 block of Pacific Avenue.  The information also included a very detailed description of the suspect.  Detective Michael Oldroyd located the man, Matthew Murphy, walking on Atlantic Avenue with Nathaniel Rodgers.  While awaiting back-up, Murphy and Rodgers entered a ride share vehicle.  With assistance from Detectives Troy Grams and James Barrett, the vehicle was stopped. 

While speaking with the passengers, a handgun was observed inside the vehicle and both men were found to have active warrants for their arrest.  Murphy was found in possession of seven grams of methamphetamine and additional ammunition. 

ARRESTED:  Matthew Murphy, 40, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

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

Murphy is currently admitted to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for a pre-arrest condition.

ARRESTED:  Nathaniel Rodgers, 47, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Contempt.

Rodgers was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.  These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt.  In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about distribution of narcotics is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Unit at 609-347-5858 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.

Alert sent on 07/01/2024 at 2:50PM EDT

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