Officers from the Western District Action Team were working the streets of Baltimore late last night when their investigation took a decisive turn. At around 11:59 p.m. on August 6th, they were in the 1700 block of Calhoun Street when an arrest unfolded that snagged a 42-year-old male and a loaded handgun for which he had no lawful claim, as reported by the Baltimore Police Department.
Western District Handgun Violation Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) August 7, 2024
On August 6, 2024, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Western District Action Team officers were conducting an investigation in the 1700 block of Calhoun Street.
This investigation led to the arrest of a 42-year-old male and the seizure of a… pic.twitter.com/b3FO05Oc05
According to the Baltimore Police Department, the suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was promptly taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility. His charges enumerate the gravity of the findings, stolen loaded handgun.
The Western District is no stranger to the specters that come with nightfall, where activities under the veil of darkness often lead to morning reports of violence and lawlessness.
