Arrest - Firearms / Drug Investigation - 22nd Street And Avenue K South

A 28-year-old man is facing numerous charges after being found to be in possession of three firearms last night, including one that was loaded.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., March 10, 2021, Patrol officers were in the 200 block of Avenue K South when they observed an individual known to have conditions getting into a cab. A traffic stop was initiated at 22nd Street West and Avenue K South and the individual immediately fled on foot. He was taken into custody a short distance away and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a bag containing materials consistent with drug trafficking. Police also located a bag in the cab and found it to contain three firearms, one of which was loaded.

The 28-year-old man is facing 28 drug- and firearm-related charges.

(Occurrence Number: 22-25942)