Two suspects, including a juvenile, were arrested early this morning following a series of vehicle burglaries that led to the recovery of an illegal handgun equipped with a high-capacity drum magazine, police said.

At approximately 3:00 a.m., officers on the midnight shift responded to the area of Lorelei Drive and Virginia Drive following a report of an individual actively burglarizing a vehicle. Patrolman Dan Davison was the first to arrive and encountered the suspect, who immediately fled on foot.

Davison pursued the suspect through backyards and over multiple fences, with Patrolman Ryan Goodspeed joining the chase. The two officers were able to apprehend and secure the suspect shortly thereafter.

Additional officers, along with a supervisor, responded and established a perimeter to secure the area and identify potential victims. Authorities determined that multiple vehicles in the neighborhood had been burglarized. Surveillance footage reviewed at the scene indicated that a second individual was also involved.

As officers continued their investigation, a police K-9 unit was deployed to assist in the search for the second suspect.

During the investigation, officers located a vehicle believed to be connected to the detained suspect parked near the burglary locations. The vehicle’s windows were down, and a handgun was observed on the floorboard. Officers secured the weapon, which was identified as a “ghost gun” outfitted with a 50-round drum magazine. The vehicle was impounded pending a search warrant as authorities seek potential stolen property linked to the burglaries.

A second suspect matching the description from surveillance footage was later located within the secured perimeter. Officers confirmed his involvement through video evidence and took him into custody.

Antonio C. Thompson II, 22, of Trenton, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary, weapons offenses, obstruction, and resisting arrest. He was lodged in the Monmouth County Jail.

The second suspect, a 15-year-old male from Trenton, was charged with multiple counts of burglary and weapons offenses and was transported to the Middlesex County Youth Detention Facility.

The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities remind the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.