Two Pennsylvania men have been arrested for taking part in an illegal car rally in Prince George’s County, police said.
Officers claim they observed one of the suspects change license plates on the car the two were driving, and they discovered a gun and ammunition in the vehicle.
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Prince George’s County police have charged Blake Miller, 23, of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, and Gus Roth, 22, of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
They claim the two were part of an unlawful vehicle rally that began about 10:00 p.m. on February 21 and lasted until the early morning of February 22.
In a joint operation with the Maryland State Police, PGPD officers and other regional resources and agencies targeted illegal car rallies, breaking up and disrupting various gatherings throughout Prince George’s County and surrounding areas.
Law enforcement officers observed someone swapping license plates at a rally. Despite his efforts to conceal the vehicle, investigators quickly discovered it on Allentown Road.
When cops approached, Miller attempted to flee, hitting many automobiles along the way. He then attempted to flee but was swiftly arrested.
The passenger, Roth, attempted to flee but was also apprehended. Officers discovered the pistol and ammunition inside the car.
Miller is facing numerous driving violations. Roth faces charges in connection with the handgun. The automobile was impounded.
In addition to arresting Miller and Roth, Prince George’s County police claim they made eight traffic stops, confiscated two vehicles, and issued 15 citations.
The Prince George’s County Crime Solvers are offering a reward of up to $500 for information that helps prevent an unlawful vehicle rally from occurring.
From the police chief: “These arrests reinforce our consistent message that illegal car rallies are extremely dangerous and will not be tolerated. Additionally, Maryland State Police made two separate arrests involving a firearm during this operation. Together, the PGPD and our partner agencies will continue to enforce laws against illegal car rallies,” said PGPD Chief George Nader.
“My message is loud and clear: do not come into Prince George’s County or any of our neighboring jurisdictions and engage in this dangerous and illegal behavior. These car rallies cause havoc in our streets and take police resources out of our community. I encourage county residents and our media partners to follow these cases through the entire judicial process,” he went on to say.
Anyone with knowledge about upcoming vehicle meetings should contact Crime Solvers here or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
