ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Three men have been arrested by the Atlantic City Police Department following an observed drug transaction.
Last Thursday, at 3:48 PM, Detectives Eric Evans and Christopher Dodson, while on surveillance on the 1600 block of Atlantic Avenues, noticed Daryus Gandy and Bashon Simon Sr. in the midst of a narcotics deal. As they started a transaction with John Adams, the detectives intervened. Gandy was discovered with a loaded handgun, 82 heroin bags, and prescription pills.
When initially approached by the detectives, Simon attempted to leave but was subsequently detained by Officer Giovanni Berardis and Joshua Munyon. Upon his arrest, Simon was found possessing nine grams of cocaine prepared for distribution and four heroin bags.
Daryus Gandy, 29, from Egg Harbor City, NJ, and John Adams, 55, of Atlantic City, have been sent to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Meanwhile, Bashon Simon Sr., 49, also of Atlantic City, was released on summons awaiting a court date.
Charges against the three vary, with Gandy facing the most serious counts, including weapon possession and multiple drug-related charges.