Yesterday, detectives from the Baltimore Police Department apprehended a 25-year-old man during a burglary investigation in the 900 block of Stoll Street. The arrest, which took place while detectives were on a follow-up assignment, resulted in the recovery of a handgun and substances suspected to be cocaine and cannabis. According to the Baltimore Police Department, the individual matched the suspect description for the burglary.
Southern District Handgun & Burglary Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) July 14, 2024
On July 13, BPD Detectives were conducting a follow-up investigation when they responded to a burglary call in the 900 blk of Stoll St. Detectives located a male matching the suspect description on scene.
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The suspect, whose identity was not released, was known to authorities due to prior criminal convictions that prohibited him from legally owning a gun. This legal breach complicates his arrest, suggesting more severe repercussions for the possession of the firearm on top of the burglary charges. Details about the incident remain limited as the police have not disclosed further information regarding the burglary call or the follow-up investigation they were initially engaged in.
Following the arrest, the man was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and is facing charges associated with the recovered items and the alleged burglary. The use of a firearm in crime continues to be a major concern in Baltimore, with the Baltimore Police consistently working to address gun violence and illegal weapon possession in the city.
