Robbery suspect arrested on NJ Transit train in Egg Harbor City

A man wanted for his alleged role in a robbery in Atlantic City earlier this month was arrested on a train in Egg Harbor City Monday morning.

According to the Atlantic City Police Department, 30-year-old Manuel Alicea of Galloway was charged after an investigation into the assault of a man who was struck with a handgun on the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue on August 14th. During the assault, police say Alicea stole the victim's belongings and attempted to steal his bicycle.

Monday morning, August 26th, authorities learned that Alicea was at the Atlantic City Train Station with a woman.

Police determined the New Jersey Transit train that Alicea was on had already departed Atlantic City, it had left the Absecon station before officers arrived there, however, cops were able to hold the train at the next stop in Egg Harbor City where he was taken into custody and allegedly found with a loaded gun.

ACPD Chief James Sarkos said in a statement,

This is a great example of the strong relationships that have been formed by law enforcement in Atlantic County. An armed, violent offender was arrested due to the coordination and teamwork of not only the police officers from the involved agencies, but also the public safety telecommunicators in the respective towns working hand in hand to provided needed information.

Alicea is facing the following charges:

• Robbery
• Aggravated assault
• Theft
• 2 counts of unlawful possession of a weapon
• 2 counts of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose
• 2 counts of certain person not to possess a weapon
• Possession of a large-capacity magazine
• Possession of hollow-point ammunition
• Obstruction of justice
• Possession of CDS paraphernalia
• Resisting arrest

Alicea is being held in the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.