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Firearms arrest Barton. MD

August 14th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

On Friday, August 13th, 2021, deputies with the Allegany County Sheriffs Office responded to the 18000blk of Latrobe Street, Barton, MD for an unknown emergency. A 911 call had been received by the Joint Communications Center from a subject requesting help before promptly disconnecting the call. Deputies arrived on the scene a short time later locating an ongoing argument inside a home.
 

An investigation into activites at the residence lead to a search and seizure warrant being obtained. Deputies returned to the location in the early hours August 14th to serve the warrant. As a result deputies located numerous items of evidence indictating the unlawful manufacture/possession of firearms at the home.

An arrest warrant was then applied for and later served on Justin K. Clark (45,Barton, MD). After an initial appearance at the District Court, Clark was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff being held with out bond. Deputies were assisted by the Allegany County Joint Communications Center, and the Maryland State Police Gun Center.

Charges:
Possession of rifle/shotgun after felony conviction
Unlawful possession of an unregistered rifle/shotgun
Unlawful posession of short barreled rifle/shotgun