GLEN BURNIE, MD— A routine traffic stop escalated into significant legal charges early on June 9, 2024, when Glen Burnie police officers stopped a gray 2015 Mazda on Crain Highway at Hidden Brook Drive. The stop, which occurred at approximately 1:45 AM, led to the discovery of a loaded .32 caliber handgun and approximately 1.91 grams of suspected crack cocaine inside the vehicle.
Both occupants of the Mazda, including the driver, 50-year-old Warren Marcellous Gross from Temple Hills, Maryland, were found to have active arrest warrants. The presence of the firearm and drugs prompted additional charges beyond the warrants.
Gross and the passenger were taken into custody and faced charges related to the weapon and controlled dangerous substance (CDS) violations. This incident underscores the importance of traffic stops as a tool for law enforcement to enforce road safety and intercept criminal activities.
The recovery of the handgun and drugs highlights ongoing issues of drug and gun possession within the community, emphasizing the proactive measures taken by local police to address these