EHT Police, SWAT Team Investigate Disturbance

Police and members of the Atlantic County SWAT team were in the area of Tremont Avenue and Bates Drive Thursday morning in Egg Harbor Township for a disturbance. The Press of Atlantic City reports a caller had reported someone with a firearm. The intersection is not far from Fernwood Avenue Middle School. Officers were called to the area about 4 a.m., and while en route, they received a report from a caller that the man had a firearm and that he may have discharged a round from the weapon. Officers made contact with the suspect when they arrived; however, the man ceased talking with police and ongoing attempts have been made to re-establish communication the individual.