ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Monday, in response to grievances from local residents and merchants about drug activities, the Atlantic City Police Department, encompassing the Special Investigations Section and Patrol Division, initiated multiple surveillance operations on the first block of south Tennessee Avenue across two days.
The operations resulted in the arrest of nine individuals, inclusive of three minors. Law enforcement officers seized a total of 52 grams of cocaine, 145 bags of heroin, assorted drug paraphernalia, and U.S. currency.
Among the arrested were Massi Bundy, 24, Deshawn Handy, 20, Semaj Poteat, 22, Tariq Smith, 20, Cole Steffy, 44, Rose Yvette, 64, and three 17-year-old males – all with varying charges primarily centered around drug possession and distribution.
All arrested individuals were released pending a summons and are scheduled for a future court appearance.
The public is reminded that charges are allegations, and all accused parties are considered innocent until proven guilty.