Atlantic County, NJ Sheriff’s Capture Fugitive Who Had Glock Gun

This is a breaking news, first report and it perfectly illustrates exactly how dangerous the job of a sworn police officer really is.

Atlantic County, New Jersey Sheriff Joe “Tokyo” O’Donoghue has confirmed that his department has arrested a known fugitive with 5 outstanding arrest warrants.

Dahmir Fuller-Faulkner Was Wanted For The Following:

Five (5) Superior Court Warrants

• #25001795-002 FTA PIA DIST/POSS CDS,
• #24003235-001 FTA SENTENCING MANUF/DISTR CDS,
• #21000834-002 FTA VOP POSS CDS/ANALOG,
• #20002784-002 FTA VOP ROBBERY-THREAT OR FEAR OF BODILY INJURY - ARMED.
• #23002716-001 FTA PTC EMPLOYING A JUVENILE IN COMMISSION OF A CRIME.

This includes first and second degree charges.

The Sheriff’s Encounter With A Known Fugitive

The Atlantic Sheriff Detectives announced themselves to Fuller-Faulkner and ordered him not to move.

He failed to comply with this direct order. Fuller-Faulkner turned to walk away, and proceeded to reach into his waistband.

The Sheriff Detectives performed controlled takedown and they were able to place Fuller-Faulkner in handcuffs.

The Sheriff Detectives Found Fuller-Faulkner In Possession Of:

• A loaded Glock 21 handgun, with an extended high-capacity magazine containing hollow-point ammunition.
• Suspected crack cocaine.

Fugitive Is Charged With:

• 2C:39-4A(1) POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR AN UNLAWFUL PUPOSE.
• 2C:39-5B(1) UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON.
• 2C:39-3F (1) POSSESSION OF HOLLOW POINT AMMUNITION.
• 2C:39-3J POSSESSION OF A HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE.
• 2C:35-10A(1) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE.
• 2C:29-1A OBSTRUCTION,

The charges hsve been placed on a Complaint Warrant, #0102 W 2025 003788. Fuller-Faulkner.

Fuller-Faulkner is currently bring housed at the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

SOURCE: Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department.