Last Sunday, an officer monitoring traffic in Glen Burnie observed a 2008 white Cadillac run a red light at the Ritchie Highway and Ordnance Road intersection. As the Anne Arundel County Department reported, the vehicle stopped at a nearby gas station, and the driver entered the business. Upon approaching the car, the officer noticed a black Walther 9mm semi-automatic handgun in plain view on the center console.
The officer determined that the driver, identified as 32-year-old Raymond Emile Nelson of Glen Burnie, was under the influence of alcohol. Nelson was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and charged with carrying a firearm while intoxicated.
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to keep roads safe, especially during late-night hours. Authorities have reminded the public of the dangers of impaired driving and the legal consequences of carrying firearms while under the influence.
