Atlantic City police find gun, drugs during traffic stop

Atlantic City police find gun, drugs during traffic stop
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department arrested two men and recovered a loaded firearm and over 48 grams of marijuana after a vehicle stop.

On Thursday, at around 12:35 pm, Detectives Christopher Dodson and Eric Evans performed a motor vehicle stop at Tennessee and Pacific Avenues. They were supported by K9 Officer Michael Braxton and his K9 partner, Ryker, trained in narcotics detection. The dog indicated the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.

Khilid Scott, 25 of Philadelphia, and Joseph Dixon, 31 of Atlantic City, were arrested following the discovery of a loaded handgun, marijuana, and items used for narcotics distribution in the vehicle. Dixon also had an active warrant for his arrest. Both men have been remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.