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Foot Pursuit Ends in Arrest for Weapons Possession in Jersey City

Jersey City

A foot pursuit for a suspect wanted for carrying a gun in Jersey City had police take a man into custody overnight.

Reports of an armed person sent police to the 80's block of Dales Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. where officers arrived at the scene to find a suspect matching the description according to reports.

Police attempted to question the suspect when he took off running reports said.

Officers chased the man for a short distance where the caught up with him and placed him under arrest.

The suspect was carrying a loaded gun with ammunition reports said.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

There were no injuries reported.

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