Pikesville, MD – Maryland law enforcement officials shut down multiple illegal car rallies across the region over the weekend, leading to five arrests and the recovery of five loaded firearms, authorities said Monday.
According to Maryland State Police, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force dismantled four large-scale illegal driving exhibitions and prevented four additional rallies from forming Saturday night in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, and Prince George’s counties. The coordinated operation began at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 10.
Police said the enforcement effort focused on public roadways, industrial areas, and parking lots where crowds were attempting to engage in exhibition driving, disorderly conduct, and roadway shutdowns—activities that have increasingly raised safety concerns statewide.
Among those arrested were four juveniles and one adult. Troopers arrested a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, both from Silver Spring, who were charged with multiple handgun offenses, including possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle and on their person. Two additional 17-year-old males, from Silver Spring and Laurel, were also arrested on handgun-related charges. Authorities said Christopher Solis, 23, of Ellicott City, was charged with possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle.
Officials said rallies were dismantled at locations including Walden Lane in Lanham, Crossroads Drive in Odenton, Ammendale Road in Beltsville, and Hollins Ferry Road in Baltimore. Additional rallies were prevented in Laurel, Silver Spring, Jessup, and Halethorpe.
The Maryland Car Rally Task Force includes Maryland State Police along with officers from multiple county departments, Baltimore City Police, and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. Officials said enforcement efforts will continue as illegal car rallies remain an ongoing public safety concern.
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