A local gang member now faces a weapon-related charged after being apprehended by Wayne County authorities following a foot chase.
Lamonta Devin Holmes. 28, of Somerset Drive is charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Resist, Delay and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer.
Authorities say they were investigating reports people were selling drugs when they found Holmes, a validated gang member, standing beside a vehicle near Jefferson Court. Law enforcement officials say Holmes tossed a firearm and ran away as deputies approached him. After a brief foot chase, he was apprehended. Holmes was not charged with any illegal-drug related crimes.
Holmes was taken to the Wayne County Jail where secured bond was set at $75,000.
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