Noah Smith : “Baltimore Police Arrest Suspect with Illegal Gun”

In the early hours of Thursday at around 3:18 AM, Baltimore Police officers, while on a foot patrol in the Unit of Light Street, were alerted to a potentially armed individual in the vicinity. The alert came from fellow officers monitoring Citywatch cameras, who provided a description of the suspect.

The police subsequently located a male matching the suspect’s description on the West Lombard Street unit block. After investigating, officers arrested the 23-year-old man and confiscated a Taurus 9 mm handgun, which was identified as stolen property from Atlanta, GA.

The suspect has been taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and is facing charges related to the firearm possession.

Police Response and Arrest

Upon receiving the alert from Citywatch cameras, Baltimore Police officers swiftly responded to the scene on West Lombard Street. They located the suspect matching the description provided and conducted a thorough investigation, leading to the arrest of the 23-year-old individual.

During the arrest, officers confiscated a Taurus 9 mm handgun, which was later determined to be stolen property from Atlanta, GA. The police have commended the swift action and coordination that led to the successful apprehension of the armed suspect.

Legal Proceedings and Charges

Following the arrest, the 23-year-old suspect was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he is currently being held pending legal proceedings. He is facing charges related to the illegal possession of a firearm, particularly the stolen Taurus 9 mm handgun found in his possession.

The Baltimore Police Department is working closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served in this case and to prevent further incidents of illegal firearm possession in the city.

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