Baltimore police arrest intoxicated man with handgun in central district — Baltimore Police Department crime scene photo. Photo provided by the Baltimore Police Department

BALTIMORE, MD—An early morning patrol led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man in Baltimore’s Central District on charges of handgun violation and intoxication. The incident occurred on July 19, 2024, around 5:31 a.m. on the 1100 block of Fallsway.

Baltimore Police officers discovered a vehicle improperly driven onto the sidewalk. Upon inspection, they found the driver unconscious behind the wheel, showing signs of intoxication. During the arrest, officers also recovered a handgun.

The suspect was subsequently transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he was processed. This incident underscores ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address public safety and illegal firearm possession in the city.

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