04-03-2025
Man arrested after pointing a gun at someone during fight in St. Pete, fleeing scene: Police
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A man was arrested on Monday after getting into a fight and pointing a gun at someone before fleeing the scene.
Officers were called to Central Avenue near 5th Street around 8:15 p.m. after reports of a man involved in a fight.
When police arrived, Afrim Mema, 32, ran from the scene and threw a gun and bag of drugs into a nearby construction area, police said.
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After a pursuit, Mema was taken into custody and kicked an officer who was trying to interview him.
The bag that was thrown contained 34.5 grams of cocaine, SPPD said.
Mema was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm during a felony, trafficking in cocaine, and battery on a law enforcement officer.
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