ATLANTIC CITY: On January 18th, 2023, members of the Atlantic City Police Special Investigations Section, in conjunction with the DEA Atlantic City Resident Office and the Liberty Mid-Atlantic DEA Atlantic County HIDTA Task Force, conducted surveillance operations in the areas of the 1800 block of Hummock Avenue and the 1300 to 1600 blocks of Atlantic Avenue. “This operation was conducted as part of our ongoing efforts to address community concerns and quality of life issues in these areas. Increased enforcement will continue into the future,” said Chief James Sarkos.

As a result of this operation, seven adults were arrested and charged with numerous CDS offenses, and one weapons offense. Over an ounce of suspected cocaine along with distribution amounts of packaged heroin were recovered during the operation. In addition, over $2000.00 in US currency, believed to be proceeds of illegal narcotic sales, was seized.

ARRESTED: Alvin Whitaker, 30, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon during a CDS offense, certain persons not to possess weapons, possession of CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS, and possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of public housing.

ARRESTED: Anthony Andrews 32 of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Contempt of court (violation of CDS restraining order).

ARRESTED: Theron Parrish-Jordan, 23, of Mays Landing, NJ.
CHARGES: Possession of CDS (2 counts), possession with Intent to distribute CDS (2 Counts), possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public park, obstruction, and contempt of court.

ARRESTED: William Rudolph, 32, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Possession of CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of public building, and contempt of court.

ARRESTED: Celena Bastian, 43, of Tuckerton, NJ.
CHARGES: Possession of CDS.

ARRESTED: Pedro Figueroa, 49, of Galloway Township, NJ.
CHARGES: Possession of CDS.

ARRESTED: Mark McLaughlin, 32, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Possession of CDS.

Whitaker, Andrews, Parish, Rudolph, and Figueroa were remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Bastian and McLaughlin were released on a summons pending a future court date. The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about this incident or the distribution of narcotics is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

Atlantic City PBA Local #24