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Two Atlantic City teens arrested with loaded guns, police say

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Two Atlantic City teens were arrested with guns Wednesday, police said.Detectives Alberto Valles, James Barrett and Christopher Smith stopped the two teens just after 3 p.m., when they recognized that the 16-year-old was wanted for questioning in a recent investigation, Sgt. Kevin Fair said.The 16-year-old stopped and had a loaded handgun, according to the report.The other boy, who is 14 years old, tried to run, but was quickly caught, Fair said.He was found with a loaded handgun that had been reported stolen, along with 8½ grams of cocaine, Fair said.The 16-year-old was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.The 14-year-old was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute and receiving stolen property.The boys were taken to the Harborfields Juvenile Detention Facility.

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