Atlantic city woman arrested after multiple vehicle collisions — Atlantic City Police dept

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—The Atlantic City Police Department has reported the arrest of 32-year-old Taquanda Roberts following a series of vehicle collisions that occurred while she was allegedly attempting to evade a vehicle repossession.

The incident began on July 4, 2024, around 1:34 PM, when Officer Kenlyn Johnson was called to the 700 block of Maryland Avenue to address a dispute over vehicle repossession. According to police, Roberts was attempting to prevent her vehicle from being towed when she abruptly entered her vehicle during the dispute.

Roberts reportedly drove onto the sidewalk, striking a parked car, then hurriedly picked up her children and attempted to flee. Despite commands from Officer Bryan Victoria-Garcia to exit her vehicle, she accelerated away, subsequently hitting another vehicle occupied by a woman and her four children, ages one to 10.

Roberts continued to flee the scene but was later apprehended by Detective Christopher Dodson without further incident. All individuals involved in the crashes were treated on-site by medical personnel.

Taquanda Roberts is now facing charges related to the incident, with details of her legal proceedings pending.

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