Teen arrested in sexual assault of Atlantic City boy

A teenager is accused in the sexual assault of a boy in Atlantic City.

The investigation began May 11, after a 14-year-old boy reported he was assaulted inside an abandoned property in the 1800 block of Marmora Avenue.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in the attack Wednesday, police said. He had a loaded handgun at the time.

A handgun was allegedly used in the assault.

Detective Matthew Cocuzza led the investigation. The suspect, whose name was not released due to his age, was arrested by Sgt. Henry White III, and Detectives Kevin Francis and Deborah Gilmore.

The 16-year-old is charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and two counts of possession of a weapon.

"This investigation was a top priority for the police department," police said in a news release. "The Atlantic City Police Department would like to thank the community whose help was vital to this investigation."

The teen is in the Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Information may also be texted anonymously to tip411 (847411), beginning the text with ACPD.