Baltimore police arrest man on handgun charges

Baltimore police arrest man on handgun charges
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

BALTIMORE – A 28-year-old man was arrested on multiple handgun violations in Baltimore’s Eastern District on Thursday evening, police said.

Officers from the Eastern District Action Team were conducting an investigation in the 4300 block of Belair Road around 8:34 p.m. when the suspect fled on foot. After a brief pursuit, police apprehended the man and recovered a loaded handgun.

The suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with several handgun-related offenses, including possession of a rapid-fire trigger activator, according to the Baltimore Police Department.

The investigation is ongoing.