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Bensalem drug bust nets two arrests, marijuana, and handgun

Bensalem, PA – A pair of suspected drug dealers were arrested in a sting operation that led police to seize marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm, authorities announced. On Monday, Sept. 15,…

September 18, 2025

Traffic stop in Annapolis nets meth, stolen plates, and illegal handgun police say

Stolen plate alert led to meth, scales, and a gun pulled from a BMW in Annapolis Annapolis, MD – A late-night traffic stop in Annapolis turned into a major weapons and drug…

August 27, 2025

Handgun swiped from Wilkes-Barre woman’s bedroom

Wilkes-Barre police investigating theft of handgun from South Sherman Street home WILKES-BARRE, PA — A handgun reported missing from a South Sherman Street residence has prompted an active investigation after a woman…

August 26, 2025

Illegal immigrant with loaded handgun and knife busted in New Jersey sanctuary city after overstaying visa by 9 years

NEWARK, NJ – A Brazilian national who overstayed his visa by nearly a decade was arrested earlier this month in New Jersey after ICE officers discovered a loaded handgun, an airsoft pistol,…

August 26, 2025

DC man gets 37 months in prison for handgun possession after marijuana stop

WASHINGTON — A D.C. man was sentenced Monday to over three years in federal prison after officers found him carrying a loaded Glock handgun during a stop for public marijuana use, federal…

July 16, 2025

Juvenile arrested with stolen loaded handgun in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 15-year-old male was arrested Monday after Atlantic City police recovered a stolen, loaded handgun from his waistband following a tip from an off-duty detective. According to the…

June 19, 2025

Utica teen charged after accidentally shooting himself with loaded handgun

UTICA, N.Y. — A 16-year-old male who was injured in a shooting earlier this month has been charged with criminal possession of a firearm after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself, Utica…

May 26, 2025

Man with knife and handgun threatens two victims in back-to-back DC robberies

Washington, DC — A pair of late-night robberies just 15 minutes apart left two victims shaken in Northeast D.C., where a man wielding a knife and threatening gun violence stole property and…

May 19, 2025

Three arrested in Brooklyn Park after stolen handgun, drugs found in Jeep

BROOKLYN PARK, MD — Three individuals were arrested Thursday evening after police discovered a stolen handgun and suspected narcotics during a vehicle search in the Northern District, according to authorities. At approximately…

May 9, 2025

TSA intercepts loaded handgun at Newark Liberty Airport checkpoint

A Philadelphia man was arrested Monday after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said. The incident occurred at a…

May 7, 2025

Fugitive arrested in Pasadena after loaded handgun found during traffic stop

Detectives from the Eastern District Strategic Patrol team arrested a 27-year-old man Monday evening in Pasadena after discovering a loaded handgun and confirming multiple felony warrants across state lines. On May 5,…

May 7, 2025

Loaded handgun and Uzi recovered during traffic stop in Millersville

A traffic stop in Millersville on Monday afternoon led to the arrest of a driver found in possession of two loaded firearms, including a semi-automatic handgun and a drum-loaded Uzi-style weapon, according…

May 6, 2025

D.C. felon indicted after police find loaded handgun in vehicle during patrol stop

A 48-year-old Washington, D.C. man has been indicted on a federal firearms charge after police discovered a loaded handgun in his vehicle earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District…

May 3, 2025

Atlantic City teen caught with loaded handgun after ShotSpotter alert

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday night after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found him carrying a loaded handgun, the Atlantic City Police Department announced. Officers…

April 26, 2025

Loaded handgun, cache of drugs found in backpack at Secaucus apartment complex

SECAUCUS, N.J. — A loaded handgun and a large quantity of illegal drugs were discovered inside an abandoned backpack at a Secaucus apartment complex on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of a…

April 11, 2025

Ohio man faces felony charges after handgun found in backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport’s TSA checkpoint.

PITTSBURGH, PA — A 30-year-old Ohio man is facing felony charges after authorities say he attempted to bring a handgun through the main security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.…

April 1, 2025

Frederick police arrest juvenile suspect, recover loaded handgun

FREDERICK, Md. — A juvenile suspect was arrested Saturday after Frederick police responded to a reported theft and discovered the individual in possession of a loaded handgun, authorities said. Officers were called…

February 14, 2025

Teaneck man arrested after loaded stolen handgun found during traffic stop

TEANECK, N.J. — A routine traffic stop in Teaneck led to the arrest of a local man found in possession of a loaded, stolen handgun, police said. Officers pulled over Ross Daniels-Lynn…

February 14, 2025

Atlantic City police arrest man found with loaded handgun

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A man was arrested Friday after Atlantic City police received multiple tips that he was carrying a handgun, authorities said. On February 7 at 5:47 p.m., Officers Michael…

February 12, 2025

Joel Suero arrested with handgun after road rage incident

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A man was arrested with a loaded handgun following a road rage incident in Atlantic City, police said. On February 10 at 11:46 a.m., officers responded to the…

February 11, 2025

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Princeton man arrested for making threats, found with loaded handgun

PRINCETON, N.J. — A Princeton man was arrested Monday after allegedly threatening another individual during an altercation and referencing a firearm, according to the Princeton Police Department. At approximately 9:32 a.m. on…

February 10, 2025

Atlantic City police arrest 15-year-old with defaced handgun and heroin after shots fired alert

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A 15-year-old male was arrested early January 17 after Atlantic City police responding to a gunfire alert discovered the juvenile in possession of a defaced handgun, heroin, and…

January 22, 2025

Pasadena man arrested after loaded handgun and cocaine found in vehicle

PASADENA, Md. — A Baltimore man was arrested Friday evening after police found a loaded handgun and suspected cocaine in his vehicle during an investigation in Pasadena, authorities said. At approximately 8:55…

January 20, 2025

Pittsburgh fugitive arrested as detectives recover stolen handgun

PITTSBURGH, PA — A Pittsburgh man wanted on multiple bench warrants since December has been arrested in East Liberty, where authorities also recovered a stolen firearm during the operation. Sheriff Kevin M.…

January 16, 2025

Man arrested in Trenton after boarding Amtrak train with rifles and handguns

TRENTON, N.J. — A man carrying two rifles and three handguns was arrested Friday afternoon after boarding an Amtrak train headed for Virginia, New Jersey Transit officials said. The incident began around…

January 4, 2025