BALTIMORE, MD—A routine traffic stop led to the seizure of a loaded handgun and illegal fireworks by the Baltimore Police Department’s Eastern District Action Team. The incident occurred on Monday evening in the 4400 block of Belair Road.
The vehicle, which was sporting expired Virginia temporary tags, was stopped at around 6:53 PM. During the interaction with the driver, a police K-9 alerted officers to the potential presence of a firearm in the vehicle.
Upon further inspection, officers discovered not only the handgun but also a stash of illegal fireworks. The bomb squad and ATF investigators were promptly notified and arrived at the scene to assist.
Both the 30-year-old driver and a 46-year-old male passenger were charged in connection with the findings.
- Baltimore Officers Seize Firearm and Illegal Fireworks During Traffic Stop
BALTIMORE, MD—A routine traffic stop led to the seizure of a loaded handgun and illegal fireworks by the Baltimore Police Department's Eastern District Action Team. The incident occurred on Monday evening in the 4400 block of Belair Road.
The vehicle, which was sporting expired Virginia temporary tags, was stopped at around 6:53 PM. During the interaction with the driver, a police K-9 alerted officers to the potential presence of a firearm in the vehicle.
Upon further inspection, officers discovered not only the handgun but also a stash of illegal fireworks. The bomb squad and ATF investigators were promptly notified and arrived at the scene to assist.
Both the 30-year-old driver and a 46-year-old male passenger were charged in connection with the findings.
- Two Arrested at Roxbury Basketball Tournament, Firearm Recovered
ROXBURY, MA—During a basketball tournament at Malcolm X Park on Wednesday night, Boston Police arrested two individuals and seized a firearm. The Youth Violence Strike Force took action around 9:36 PM, arresting 18-year-olds Anthony Diaz from Malden and Braxten Baker from Brockton.
Officers were monitoring the event to enhance public safety when they noticed Diaz and Baker, who appeared uninterested in the game and focused instead on the police presence. Observations led to suspicions that Diaz might be armed.
When Diaz attempted to leave the tournament prematurely and fled upon police approach, he was quickly apprehended after a brief chase. Officers found a firearm concealed in his shorts. Meanwhile, Baker interfered with the arrest, leading to his own arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
The recovered weapon was a black Ruger semi-automatic handgun with a defaced serial number and a laser attachment. The gun was loaded with one round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine. Diaz faces multiple charges, including carrying and possessing a firearm illegally, and will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
- Mosquito Control Spraying Scheduled in Bergen County
Bergen County Mosquito Control has announced a truck spray operation to address mosquito activity in Oakland. The spraying is scheduled for early Monday morning, July 8, 2024, from 3:30 AM to 6:00 AM. During this period, Duet adulticide will be used to target active adult mosquitoes.
Residents in the affected area are advised to keep their windows closed while the spraying is in progress. The operation will focus on areas north of Rt. 287 and east of Ramapo Valley Road. Should there be rain on Monday, the spraying will be postponed to the following day, Tuesday, July 9.
For a detailed map of the spray area and more information, residents can visit the Oakland Borough website at Borough of Oakland Mosquito Control Information.