Baltimore police say a 23-year-old man is now in custody in connection with a Southern District homicide, after an early morning grab by the department’s warrant squad yesterday.
Investigators identified the suspect as Darrien Robinson Jr. and say members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force arrested him around 6:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Greenmount Avenue.
The Baltimore Police shared word of the arrest on X, noting that the Warrant Apprehension Task Force carried out the operation Tuesday morning. According to Baltimore Police, detectives have tied Robinson’s arrest to an ongoing Southern District homicide investigation.
Southern District Homicide Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) February 11, 2026
On February 10, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., members of the Warrant Task Force arrested 23-year-old Darrien Robinson Jr. in the 300 block of Greenmount Avenue.https://t.co/vOQmjPKW14 pic.twitter.com/EmtyIPYCh2
Warrant task force operation
The Warrant Apprehension Task Force is the unit that tracks down people with outstanding warrants and often teams up with federal agencies on enforcement efforts. In past years, large coordinated sweeps have brought in dozens of suspects, following a model described by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Where the case stands
So far, police have not released any additional charging details, and officials say the homicide investigation remains active. Homicide detectives typically urge anyone with information to reach out to investigators or contact Metro Crime Stoppers, guidance echoed in past Baltimore Police Department advisories.
The arrest comes as city leaders and police keep stressing violent crime reduction as a top priority. Earlier this month, CBS Baltimore reported that the city had recorded 10 homicides so far in 2026, a slight dip from the same point last year.
Beyond the brief post on X, officials have not released further public details about the case. Detectives are continuing their work, and police say they may share more information as the investigation moves forward.
