Driver found asleep in traffic lane arrested on gun charge in Hanover

Hanover, MD – A Severn man was arrested after being found asleep behind the wheel in a traffic lane, leading officers to discover a loaded ghost gun beneath his seat, authorities said.

On November 27 at approximately 8:00 a.m., Western District officers responded to the intersection of Annapolis Road and Ridge Road for a report of a vehicle stopped in traffic with the driver unresponsive. Officers observed signs of alcohol impairment and detained the driver.

During the search, police recovered a loaded, unserialized 9mm Polymer 80 handgun — commonly referred to as a “ghost gun” — concealed beneath the driver’s seat.

The driver was identified as Rudy Angel Orellana Garay, 32, of Severn. He was arrested and charged with weapon violations and DUI-related offenses.

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Key Points

• Severn man found asleep at wheel arrested in Hanover
• Loaded ghost gun discovered beneath driver’s seat
• Driver showed signs of alcohol impairment