MSP Press Release: Stolen Vehicle/ Handgun Seizure

Type of Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft/ Possession of Handgun
Date and Time: June 11, 2016, 0052 hours
Location: 1401 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland.
Vehicle(s): 2007 Maroon Yamaha Motorcycle MD Registration 21132Y
Accused: Brian Prospere David Jr. 24 yoa of Prince George’s County, Maryland 20737.

Narrative: On 6/11/16 at approximately 0050 hours, the Maryland State Police responded to 1401 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Worcester County in regards to locating a motorcycle that had fled from a traffic stop a short time earlier at the intersection of Coastal Highway at 21st Street.

The vehicle was identified as a maroon Yamaha motorcycle displaying MD registration 21132Y. The operator was identified as Brian Prospere David Jr., 24 yoa of Upper Marlboro, MD. A registration check revealed the registration plates displayed on the motorcycle were reported stolen through the Prince George's County Police Department. A VIN check on the motorcycle revealed that it was reported stolen through the Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia. David was subsequently arrested.

A search of David's backpack revealed 7.5 grams of marijuana, a digital scale and a loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun model# SD9VE. The handgun was loaded with seven rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition. The serial number to the handgun had been removed. The Maryland Gun Center was notified. David was found to be prohibited from possessing a firearm due to an active protective order against him and active warrants through Prince George's County and Colonial Heights, VA.

David was charged with handgun on person, handgun in vehicle, illegal possession of ammunition, illegal possession of regulated firearm, altering ID number of a handgun, motor vehicle theft and theft under $100. David was transported to the Ocean City Commissioner.

The disposition was not available at the time this press release was sent.