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According to the Atlantic City Police Department, they recovered a loaded handgun from a man threatening to kill himself and a woman.
On August 17, 2024, at 9:30 PM, patrol officers responded to a domestic dispute in the beach block of Iowa Avenue at a motel. It was reported that James Pace was engaged in an argument with a woman he was in a dating relationship with when he threatened to shoot and kill her and himself. The threats occurred while he was in possession of a firearm.
Arriving officers located Pace and arrested him without incident. A loaded handgun was recovered along with additional ammunition. Pace was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for evaluation.
ARRESTED: James Pace, 75, of Blue Springs, MO.
CHARGES: Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and terroristic threats.
Pace was 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.
