Atlanta police say a directed patrol in northwest Atlanta led to multiple arrests, the recovery of stolen guns, and a foot chase earlier this month.
Atlanta police were patrolling near the 1500 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW just before 6 p.m. on April 15 when they spotted four men sitting inside a gray Kia K5.
Officers said the driver, identified as Kemonte Pue, appeared to be smoking marijuana. Officers reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana and said Pue tried to hide a burning marijuana cigarette.
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Police detained Pue and the three passengers, including two minors. During a pat-down search, officers said they recovered a Glock 19X handgun and about 9.6 grams of marijuana from Pue…