12/18/2024
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🚨 K9 Rocko’s Outstanding Work in Action! 🚨
We are incredibly proud to share that one of our trained explosive detection canines, Rocko, now part of the Atlantic County Police Department’s K9 Unit, played a critical role in helping law enforcement apprehend suspects in a recent armed home invasion.
Under the leadership and teamwork of Captain Donnell Holland, Officer La’Tray Butcher, Officer Devin Verdell, Officer Thomas Egan, Officer John Bell, and K9 Officer Ryan Mullin with his partner, K9 Rocko, the Atlantic County Police Department swiftly apprehended three suspects. During the search, K9 Rocko successfully located a suspect that was carrying a concealed loaded handgun, a critical discovery that contributed to the arrests and ensured a dangerous weapon was removed from the streets.
At Buying Time K9, we are dedicated to training exceptional canines for vital roles in law enforcement, detection, and community safety. Rocko’s outstanding efforts are a testament to the power of proper breeding, training, and collaboration between Police Depts, K9 teams, and officers.
Congratulations to the Atlantic County Police Department, Officer Mullin, K9 Rocko, and all the officers involved for their remarkable work in keeping our community safe! 🐾💪
Three Home Invasion Suspects Arrested
For Immediate Release: December 18, 2024
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested three robbery suspects fleeing the area within 15 minutes of arriving on scene to a call for help.
On December 16, 2024, at 6:02 PM, patrol officers responded to a residence on Brooklyn Avenue for a report of an armed home invasion. Officers arrived to a chaotic scene and found three suspects and victims running in the area. One suspect, Andrew James, was observed running and identified by a witness as being involved. He was arrested by Officers La’Tray Butcher and Devin Verdell. A second suspect, Andrey Green, was arrested by Captain Donnell Holland and Officer Thomas Egan. The final suspect, Rashad Lampkin, was taken into custody after fleeing from Officer John Bell. Officer Bell initially observed Lampkin attempting to hide next to a vehicle. Lampkin led officers on a foot pursuit before being apprehended.
K9 Officer Ryan Mullin and his K9 partner, Rocko, one of the department’s explosive detection K9 teams, conducted a search of the area. During the search, K9 Rocko came to a stop where Lampkin was observed concealing himself. A loaded handgun was recovered.
Officers learned that Lampkin confronted a victim outside the residence while armed with a handgun ordering to be let inside. An occupant unknowingly opened the door and Lampkin forced his way into the residence, threatened the occupants, including a teenager, and stole personal belongings. Lampkin was found in possession of these items. Green and James aided in the robbery.
ARRESTED: Rashad Lampkin, 35, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Robbery, burglary, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, certain person not to possess a weapon, possession of hollow-point am******on, possession of a defaced fi***rm, terroristic threats, aggravated assault (two counts), endangering the welfare of a child, theft, obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, tampering with evidence, and hinder apprehension.
ARRESTED: Andrew James, 36, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Robbery, burglary, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, certain person not to possess a weapon, possession of hollow-point am******on, possession of a defaced fi***rm, terroristic threats, aggravated assault (two counts), endangering the welfare of a child, and theft.
ARRESTED: Andrey Green, 34, of Galloway, NJ.
CHARGES: Robbery, burglary, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, certain person not to possess a weapon, possession of hollow-point am******on, possession of a defaced fi***rm, terroristic threats, aggravated assault (two counts), endangering the welfare of a child, and theft.
All three men were remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.
Atlantic City PBA Local #24
