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Saturday, February 08, 2025

Man arrested after possible drug deal

Police arrested a Madison man Saturday night on East Washington Avenue following an apparent drug deal.

Jamal Shaheed Grant, 23, was arrested on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of THC and possession with intent to deliver cocaine, according to the police report.

Members of the East District's Community Police Team witnessed the possible drug deal happen in a gas station parking lot, Madison Police Department Spokesperson Joel DeSpain said.

Following the deal, one of the cars involved drove away, and police pulled the car over for exceeding the speed limit on Aberg Avenue, according to the report.

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Police then found the handgun in Shaheed's car and also found drugs in his pocket, DeSpain said.

According to the report, Shaheed was driving a black Jaguar.

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