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Thursday, August 23, 2012

MSP Firearms Seizure

DATE & TIME: 08/21/2012 @ 1614hrs

LOCATION: Merritt Mill Road Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland

CASE NUMBER: 12-54-005511

CHARGES:
1. Possession of Unlawful Firearm (machine gun)
2. Fail to Maintain Manufacturer Serial Number on Firearm.
3. Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon.
4. Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance - Marijuana
5. Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.
6. Driving While Impaired by Drugs and Alcohol.
7. Negligent Driving
8. Reckless Driving
9. Fail to Drive Right of Center

Suspect: Matthew Stephen King W/M 31yoa Greenland Beach (AA Co.), MD

BRIEF RESUME: Firearms Seizure/Recovery: Salisbury
Date/Time: 08/21/12
Location: Merritt Mill Road Salisbury Wicomico Co.

Narrative:
Charges/Bond: On 08/21/2012, Tpr. Greenman, Tfc. Phillips and Tpr. Mazet of the Salisbury Barrack responded to several 911 calls the Barrack received in reference to a possible intoxicated driver. Troopers were able to locate the suspect vehicle described as a Blue Honda Accord displaying Maryland registration 08021CD. They observed the continued reckless driving habits and were able to conduct a traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Matthew Stephen King, White,M, DOB of 09/23/1981. Based on Troopers observations and submitted Field Sobriety Tests it was determined that King was operating the vehicle while under the influence of prescribed medication along with CDS. King was arrested for various DUI offenses and possession of suspected of Marihuana. King was in possession of (12) firearms. During the investigation it was learned that King is listed as a Firearms Collector however, the firearms were not registered. Troopers from the Firearms Enforcement Unit was contacted to assist with the processing of the firearms and they responded to the Salisbury Barrack. They were able to examine/inspect the firearms. During this examination it was determined that two of the firearms had been modified which would require them to be registered/regulated. The Ruger Model 10-22, semi-automatic rifle had been modified from it original form by having the stock replaced with a collapsible/folding stock. ( ATF trace to determine original date of purchase). Upon examining the Bushmaster XM-15, STR Ken Moore observed a slight modification in the safety selector. A basic field test was conducted which indicated that the firearm was set up for automatic fire. During this arrest a total of 12 firearms were seized.

Make: Bushmaster Model: XM 15-28 Caliber: 223 Make: Ruger Model: Mini 14 Caliber: 223 Make: British Enfield Model: Caliber: 762 mm Make: Mauser Model: Mod. 98 Caliber: Make: Sears Roebuck Model: 3T Caliber: .22 Make: Remington Model: 700 Caliber 308 Make: FN Herstal Model: 5,7 Caliber: 5,7 Make: Ruger Model: Caliber: .22 Make: Remington Model: 1187 Caliber .12 Make: Remington Model: 870 Exp./Mag Caliber: .12 Make: Mauser Model: 98 Caliber: 88mm Make: Western Auto Supply Model: Revelation 280 Caliber 30-30

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

this arrest has a fishy smell...

Anonymous said...

Were those guns in his car or his house? If they were in his house they have no right taking them.

lmclain said...

Guess where those weapons will end up? In the closets of cops. they LOVE confiscating guns. Espescially those with "slight" modifications, like a ---lol--- FOLDING STOCK! OMG!!! Not a folding stock!! Think I'm joking? Check on the status of those listed weapons in a year....