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Atlantic man arrested after argument leads to a firearm discharge

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August 24th, 2017 by admin

The Atlantic Police Department reports the arrest of an Atlantic man on Tuesday after a verbal altercation that led to the discharge of a firearm in the 800 block of Poplar Street.

Atlantic Police executed a search warrant at 1117 East 4th Street for the weapon that was used but the weapon was later located at another residence.

As a result of the investigation Officers arrested 28-year-old Matthew Stevens of Atlantic on the charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Assault while Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, Theft 4th Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Atlantic Police were assisted by the Cass, Montgomery, and Shelby County Sheriff’s Offices.