Law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, have successfully apprehended five individuals who were involved in organizing illegal car rallies in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Prince George’s County. This joint investigation has proven to be effective in addressing the issue and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
According to the news release, a collaborative effort between various law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force resulted in the arrest of five individuals linked to car rallies in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Prince George’s County yesterday.
The individuals who have been arrested and charged are as follows:
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- Joseph Derek Houck,20, of Hagerstown, MD is charged with first-degree assault on a trooper, motor vehicle unlawful taking, theft over 25k, theft under 100k, and obstruction.
- Corey Jones, 20, of Walkersville, MD is charged with motor vehicle unlawful taking and obstruction.
- Isaiah Simmons, 20, of Walkersville, MD is charged with motor vehicle unlawful taking and obstruction.
- Jalil Turner, 19, of Walkersville, MD is charged with motor vehicle unlawful taking and obstruction.
- Joshua Peter Placide, 22, of New York is charged with DUI/DWI and 15 traffic citations.
From 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22 to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force (MCRTF) took action by shutting down seven major illegal exhibition driving events in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Prince George’s County. The locations where these events were dismantled include the following:
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- 3326 Auchentoroly Terrace in Baltimore
- 100 West Cold Spring Lane and 3300 Hillen Road in Baltimore
- 3967 Boston Street in Baltimore
- 100 Ridgewood Road in Baltimore
- 6351 Ammendale Road in Beltsville
- Annapolis Road at Forbes Blvd in Lanham
- Konterra Drive and Schweitzer Lane in Laurel
The Maryland Car Rally Task Force consists of the Maryland Department of State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, and police departments from Prince George’s, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, and Montgomery counties. This collaborative effort continues to play a crucial role in tackling the issue of illegal exhibition driving in specific areas.