Metro Transit Police say man stopped for fare evasion assaulted officer; gun later found

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The Brief

  • A man was arrested at the Gallery Place Metro station Wednesday night.
  • Police say they stopped him for fare evasion and later discovered he had open warrants in Maryland
  • The suspect allegedly assaulted an MTPD officer, and a gun was later found on his person.

WASHINGTON Metro Transit Police say a man stopped for fare evasion at the Gallery Place station was arrested after he assaulted a police officer. During a search of the suspect, MTPD said they also recovered a gun.

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