Suspect also had weapon, police say
NEWARK -- A 20-year-old man was arrested on weapons and drug charges early Monday morning after police allegedly found him in possession of marijuana and a loaded .22-caliber handgun.
Detectives on patrol near S. 15th Street and 18th Avenue saw two men arguing in the middle of the street shortly before 3 a.m., department spokesman Sgt. Ron Glover said.
When detectives left their unmarked car and walked towards the men, one of them, Javen Boyd, adjusted a pouch around his waist, revealing the butt of a handgun sticking out, Glover said. Boyd was stopped when he tried to enter a nearby building.
Boyd was arrested after police found the gun as well as several bags of the drug inside the pouch, Glover also said.
"I am reminded of the dedication of Newark's police officers to the citizens and the department's mission to get weapons, drugs and the criminals involved off our city streets when I get to commend them on the work they do every day," said Police Director Eugene Venable.
Police ask that anyone with information about this or any other crime call the department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).
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