BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION

Anthony W. Batts POLICE COMMISSIONER

Two Week Warrant Detail Ends With 279 Arrests

BALTIMORE, MD / July 2, 2013 The Baltimore Police Department in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Maryland State Police released results of a two week warrant initiative resulting in the arrest of 279 offenders. The joint initiative focused on the most dangerous and predatory offenders in the City of Baltimore. Task force members worked continuously during the two week period, coordinating their efforts to track down and arrest violent offenders. This is a message to those who bring violence to our streets, said Police Commissioner Anthony Batts. We are working tirelessly with our partners to make our city, a safer Baltimore. Some of the notable arrests included three (3) warrants for Murder, seven (7) warrants served for Attempted Murder, three (3) for Witness Intimidation, eight (8) for Hand Gun Violations, and over 90 warrants for assault. Arrest warrants were also served for robbery, burglary, and various sex offenses.

For more information, contact Baltimore Police Public Affairs Section at (410)-396-2012.

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