search warrant
noun
: a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions
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Vance was arrested in October 2024 following the execution of the search warrant.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
On May 1, investigators served a search warrant and seized evidence.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
An initial search warrant was executed May 1, when officials seized evidence.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Police executed multiple search warrants targeting vendors on Canal, Hester and Mulberry Sts.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
On May 1, investigators served a search warrant and seized evidence.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
An initial search warrant was executed May 1, when officials seized evidence.
—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Police executed multiple search warrants targeting vendors on Canal, Hester and Mulberry Sts.
—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
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“Search warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20warrant. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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