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Operation To 'Dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations' Leads To 27 Arrests In Maryland Operation To 'Dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations' Leads To 27 Arrests In Maryland
Operation To 'Dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations' Leads To 27 Arrests In Maryland Dozens of arrests have been made in an effort to dismantle transnational criminal organizations responsible for drug trafficking throughout Maryland, authorities say. As a part of the American Governors' Border Strike Force, authorities, including members of the Maryland State Police Department, made 27 arrests from Monday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 21 after identifying major supplier routes throughout Baltimore City, according to the agency. Some of the routes included Interstate 70 and Interstate 68 as major areas that were targeted by law enforcement. The purpose of the initiative is…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Two Barred From Possessing Firearms Busted With Weapon During Maryland Traffic Stop: Sheriff Two Barred From Possessing Firearms Busted With Weapon During Maryland Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Two Barred From Possessing Firearms Busted With Weapon During Maryland Traffic Stop: Sheriff A pair of convicted felons prohibited from possessing firearms are facing new charges after being busted with a handgun and random drugs during a traffic stop in Maryland. Waldorf resident Melvin Emell Lampkin, 28, and Keymo Kemytte-William Key, 27, of Accokeek in Prince George’s County were arrested on Monday, Aug. 22 following a traffic stop where a member of the Charles County Sheriff's Office located a suspicious handgun inside their vehicle. Melvin LampkinCharles County Sheriff Shortly before 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon, a member of the Charles County Sheriff's Office stopped Lampk…

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by Zak Failla
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Members Of Congress Arrested During Protest That Stopped Traffic In DC Members Of Congress Arrested During Protest That Stopped Traffic In DC
Members Of Congress Arrested During Protest That Stopped Traffic In DC A protest demonstration that stopped traffic on a Washington D.C. street resulted in the arrest of 35 people, including 17 Members of Congress, authorities say. Demonstrators began blocking traffic on First Street NE shortly after 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, according to US Capitol Police. The agency stated they would give a standard three warnings to protestors to stop blocking the traffic before issuing arrests.  After the three warnings, some demonstrators still refused to get out of the street, prompting officers to begin arrests. The 35 arrests were made for crowding, obstructing,…

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by Annie DeVoe