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High-speed crash in Atlantic City leaves wrecked car and no driver in sight

Atlantic City Police Department Probes Hit-and-Run Incident

**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident after the vehicle’s occupants fled before police arrived.

On Saturday, at 2:25 AM, officers from Atlantic City and the Egg Harbor Township Police Department responded to a call regarding an overturned vehicle and a downed electrical pole near mile marker 62 on US Route 40.

A witness reported seeing a Gray Volkswagen Jetta leave the roadway, strike an electrical pole, and overturn. Two occupants exited the damaged car, entered another vehicle that stopped for them, and fled the scene.

The collision’s impact caused a power outage and blocked the road for several hours. Atlantic City Electric was onsite to repair the damaged infrastructure. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Crash Investigations unit or text anonymously.

Atlantic City Police Arrest Two in Raid at Home Used for Dealing Cocaine

Atlantic City Police Arrest Two in Narcotics Case

**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department arrested Jameel Stephens, 42, and Shamera Dunston-Marrero, 25, following an investigation into narcotics distribution. The pair had been wanted since early December.

On December 3, detectives from the Special Investigations Section executed a court-authorized search of a residence and vehicle on the 400 block of South Carolina Avenue. They discovered over 1.34 pounds of cocaine, 21 grams of heroin, more than two ounces of MDMA, over $16,000 in cash, and drug paraphernalia intended for narcotics distribution. Stephens and Dunston-Marrero were not apprehended at the scene, but charges were filed, and warrants were issued for their arrests.

On Thursday, Detective Ermindo Marsini, with assistance from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, located the suspects in Pleasantville and successfully took them into custody. Both individuals face charges including possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances, money laundering, maintaining a CDS production facility, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The suspects were taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The charges are accusations and both individuals are presumed innocent until proven

Veterans Park Temporary Closure Announced for Police Training

Veterans Park Temporary Closure Announced for Police Training

**Galloway, NJ** – Veterans Park, located at 636 S. New York Road, will be closed to the public for police training exercises. The park closure will occur today between noon and 4:30 PM.

This closure will also take place every Tuesday throughout November, maintaining the same hours of operation, from noon to 4:30 PM.

The Galloway Township Police Department is conducting the training exercises at the venue. They have expressed their gratitude to the public for their understanding during this time.

Authorities have apologized for any inconvenience caused by the temporary park closure. The purpose of the training is to enhance police operations in the township.

Stolen guns and drugs seized in Atlantic City bust

Atlantic City Police Uncover Stolen Firearms

**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department concluded an investigation on Thursday into illegal firearm possession, yielding an arrest and recovery of weapons.

Detectives from the Special Investigations Section and the SWAT Team conducted a court-authorized search at a residence on the 1600 block of Adriatic Avenue. The search resulted in the arrest of Qumar Gilliam-Winborn Jr. Police recovered two handguns and five pounds of marijuana from the residence. Both handguns had been reported stolen in Washington DC and North Carolina, with one modified to be fully automatic.

Detective Eric Evans led the investigation. The 19-year-old suspect, Gilliam-Winborn, is facing multiple charges. These include unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a high capacity magazine, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and money laundering, among others.

He was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The public is encouraged to provide information regarding this incident to the Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit via phone or anonymous text.