Authorities in Prince George's County, with the assistance of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, put the brakes on several illegal car rallies on Sunday. The crackdown covered different locations throughout the county, including public roads, industrial zones, and parking lots. According to a statement from the Maryland State Police, the operation began at 2:00 p.m. and targeted three large-scale events that were reportedly drawing up to 300 participants each.
The targeted enforcement swiftly moved to disrupt the gatherings, where enthusiasts typically converge to show off high-speed maneuvers and quick rides. The Maryland State Police and allied agencies aimed to quickly stamp out any potential for disorderly conduct or road closures. The task force responded to 6101 Van Dusen Road and 13201 Mid Atlantic Boulevard in Laurel, along with 15887 Commerce Court in Upper Marlboro. Their presence was meant to ensure that safety remained a top priority, effectively dispersing these large groups before they could to potentially pose a risk to public safety.
In the course of their operations, police also made several arrests. Among them, 24-year-old Kendyll Johwan Grace from Bowie was arrested for theft and possession of a stolen vehicle, believed to be taken from a Baltimore County car dealership. Maryland State Police informed that Grace had two outstanding warrants on unrelated driving offenses. During their enforcement action, police also apprehended Pierre Charles Lee, 36, of Washington, DC, on an active warrant for first-degree burglary. Additionally, a 17-year-old was charged with operating an unregistered vehicle.
The Maryland Car Rally Task Force is a collaborative effort that brings together diverse law enforcement agencies including the Maryland State Police and the police departments from Prince George's, Montgomery, Howard, and Baltimore counties, Baltimore City, and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police.
