Suspect, 24, allegedly had marijuana and a gun
NEWARK -- A city man was arrested after police received a tip Tuesday that he had a gun, department spokesman Sgt. Ron Glover said.
Officers Euletia Lynn and Michael Walski were sent to the intersection of Clinton and St. James Place around 10:30 a.m. and spotted a man who matched a description provided by the caller, Glover said. Other officers would assist in the arrest.
When Antwine King, 24, was stopped and searched, a loaded, defaced handgun was found in his waistband, Glover said. King also allegedly told police he had marijuana. Twelve bags of the drug were recovered, Glover also said.
"I am pleased with the tips provided to us through the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip Llne. In this case the anonymous tip led to the arrest of this individual and the recovery of a loaded gun. I applaud Officers Euletia Lynn, Michael Walski, Barry Baker and Ivory Hayes for their swift response that resulted in this arrest," said Newark Police Director Eugene Venable.
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