Violence Unit Arrests Man, Recovers Firearm and Narcotics

Published on March 20, 2024

Date: March 20, 2024
Incident Type: Arrest
Location: Zone 3
Summary:

Violence Prevention Unit detectives conducted a traffic stop at Knox and Zara Street on Friday, March 15, 2024.

The driver, identified as 29-year-old Dawian Harper, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Detectives then applied for a search warrant for the vehicle and recovered a Glock 44 .22 caliber pistol, heroin/ fentanyl, more than $2100 in U.S. currency, a cardboard box containing hundreds of pre-packaged stamp bags, packaging paraphernalia, and two clear plastic bags containing marijuana.

Harper faces multiple charges including Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Persons Not to Possess, and Possession with Intent to Deliver.

Reporting PIO: Cara Cruz

2024-03-20
PIO@pittsburghpa.gov

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