Police say suspects tried to flee after swapping license plates; firearm recovered from vehicle.
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County Police have charged two Pennsylvania men following a multi-agency operation targeting illegal car rallies across the region late Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Key Points
- Two men from Pennsylvania arrested after illegal car rally in Prince George’s County
- Officers say the suspects attempted to flee and struck multiple vehicles
- A firearm and ammunition were recovered from the car, which was later impounded
Suspects caught after attempted escape on Allentown Road
Police identified the suspects as 23-year-old Blake Miller of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, and 22-year-old Gus Roth of Hanover, Pennsylvania. According to investigators, from around 10 p.m. on February 21 through the early hours of February 22, officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department, Maryland State Police, and other partner agencies conducted a joint enforcement operation to disrupt illegal car rallies across the county and surrounding jurisdictions.
During the operation, officers observed a car occupant switching license plates in an apparent attempt to conceal the vehicle’s identity. Police later located the car on Allentown Road, where the driver, identified as Miller, tried to flee and collided with multiple vehicles before attempting to run on foot. He was quickly taken into custody. The passenger, Roth, also fled but was captured a short distance away.
Weapon recovered, vehicles impounded
Officers searching the vehicle found a firearm and ammunition inside. Miller faces multiple traffic-related charges, while Roth is charged in connection with the recovered weapon. The vehicle was impounded as part of the investigation.
Police Chief George Nader emphasized that illegal car rallies pose serious safety risks and will continue to be a top enforcement priority. “These car rallies cause havoc in our streets and take police resources out of our community,” Nader said. “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.”
In total, the operation resulted in eight traffic stops, two vehicle impounds, and 15 citations, in addition to two separate firearm-related arrests made by Maryland State Police.