GREENBELT, MARYLAND – On Wednesday, Greenbelt Police officers arrested a 15-year-old boy for stealing a car after responding to reports of juveniles smoking controlled substances.

The teenager was charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and malicious destruction of property. He had prior arrests for attempted theft and robbery.

On Friday, officers arrested a 35-year-old Capitol Heights man for driving without a front tag during a traffic stop. Officers found a stolen handgun and 68 illegally possessed opium narcotics during a search.

The man, prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, was charged with 17 counts, including handgun violations and drug trafficking.