New Jersey’s Atlantic City.According to police on Tuesday, a Philadelphia man was arrested and many weapons were found after he allegedly pointed a gun at a security guard during a fight on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
The Atlantic Palace on the 1500 block of the Boardwalk was the scene of the incident on November 24 at 11:32 p.m. According to police, the suspect, 29-year-old Andrew Ibechem, argued with a security guard while brandishing a revolver before escaping the scene.
After looking over the CCTV tape of the altercation, Officer Danny Feliciano named Ibechem as the culprit. He was later found to be lodging at a motel in Atlantic City, when Officer John Bell caught him.
According to authorities, two handguns, ammunition, and two knives were found after a search warrant was performed on Ibechem’s car and hotel room.
Four charges have been brought against Ibechem: aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain person not to possess a weapon. The Atlantic County Justice Facility received his remand. Police stressed that all defendants are assumed innocent unless proven guilty and that these allegations are merely accusations.
It is recommended that anyone with more information on this event call the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Atlantic City Police Department at 609-347-5766 or text an anonymous tip to tip411 (847411), starting with ACPD.
The arrest, according to police, demonstrates their continued efforts to combat offenses involving weapons in the city.
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