City Police Find a Loaded Handgun in a Backpack

BALTIMORE (WJZ)-- City police recovered marijuana and a loaded gun Wednesday after approaching a vehicle behind homes in 5200 block of Reisterstown Road.

Officers came upon two men sitting inside a 2002 Acura and watched one of the guys pull a backpack close to his body, according to police.

Marijuana, which was about 7 grams, was in plain sight police say. One of the guys admitted to owning the backpack, where police found a loaded .38 caliber revolver.

20-year-old Jawuan Atkinson was arrested and transported to Central Booking. He was charged with various handgun violations and possession of marijuana.

He was given $30,000 bail.

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