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Maryland Teen Busted With Weapon Reported Stolen In Virginia Charged As Adult, Sheriff Says

A 17-year-old passenger didn't make it difficult for members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office during a traffic stop, when he was caught with a loaded handgun stolen out of Virginia hidden in plain sight, officials say.

The gun seized in Maryland was reported stolen out of Virginia.

The gun seized in Maryland was reported stolen out of Virginia.

Photo Credit: St. Mary's County Sheriff

On Sunday, July 28, a sheriff's deputy on patrol stopped the teen driver in a Ford F-150 for reported equipment violations in Lexington Park, and while approaching the truck, found a firearm leaning against the passenger's left leg, prompting an investigation.

The driver and passenger - who have not been identified by the sheriff's office - were detained, the Ford searched, and the weapon was ultimately identified as a 7.62 X 39mm Draco pistol with ammunition in the chamber.

It was later determined that the weapon had been listed as stolen through the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office in Virginia.

The passenger was arrested and charged as an adult with:

  • Transporting a handgun in a vehicle;
  • Possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle;
  • Possession of a stolen regulated firearm;
  • Possession of a firearm by a minor and other related offenses.

The teen was taken to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, where he was being held pending a bond hearing.

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