During a patrol aimed at addressing armed individuals, officers from the Eastern District Action Team apprehended a 39-year-old man on West North Avenue. The arrest occurred around 5 p.m. yesterday following investigations into reports of an armed person in the vicinity. According to a social media post by the Baltimore Police, the officers discovered a loaded handgun and several drugs in the possession of the suspect.
Eastern District Handgun Violation Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) September 7, 2024
On September 7, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., Eastern District Action Team officers were conducting an investigation in the unit block of West North Avenue, in reference to an armed person.
This investigation led to the arrest of a… pic.twitter.com/46PBNEBdAc
The items were seized, and the suspect was then taken into custody. The apprehension brings to light the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to curb firearm-related incidents in the Eastern District.
The individual, whose identity was not disclosed by the authorities, was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility. There, he faces charges in connection with the handgun and drug offenses. The exact nature of the charges has yet to be detailed by officials.
