In a recent crackdown on illegal firearm possession, authorities took a 20-year-old male into custody after reportedly observing him on a dirtbike in the vicinity of Latrobe Homes. According to a social media post by the Baltimore Police, this event occurred last night.
Central District Handgun Violation Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) November 2, 2024
On November 1, 2024, at approximately 8:49 p.m., Central District Action Team officers were conducting an investigation in the area of Latrobe Homes, when they observed an individual on a dirtbike.
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The arrest resulted from a Central District Action Team operation, underway around 8:49 p.m. Officers, along with aerial support from Foxtrot, followed the suspect to the 200 block of East Madison Street. It was there the individual, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody without incident and found to have a loaded handgun.
The Baltimore Police stated that the young man faced charges and was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility soon after the arrest. Details of the charges have not been made public at this time, but the possession of a loaded firearm is a serious offense, likely leading to substantial legal consequences.
