An Atlantic City teen allegedly discarded a handgun while running from police this week.
Detectives Christopher Dodson, Troy Grams and Eric Evans were conducting surveillance at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, as part of a weapons investigation in the area of Virginia and Magellan avenues, Capt. Kevin Fair said.
They saw a 16-year-old boy walking in the area, who ran when they approached, according to the report.
The teen discarded a satchel before surrendering, according to the report.
Detectives arrested the juvenile and recovered a loaded handgun from the satchel, Fair said.
The teen was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of hollow-point ammunition, obstruction of justice and resisting arrest.
He was remanded to the Harborfields Juvenile Detention Facility.
