Charles Co. Patrol officer recovers stolen handgun during traffic stop: occupant had active warrant

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On September 14 at 3:24 a.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Berry Road and Scotland Heights in Waldorf for violations including suspended tags. Upon approaching the car, it was learned an occupant had an active warrant for failure to appear in court on a gun-related charge from another jurisdiction. Further, a loaded handgun was recovered from the vehicle. The gun was reported stolen from a different state. Alvin Tellington Jr., age 35, of Fort Washington, was charged with illegal possession of a firearm due to a previous conviction of a crime of violence, possession of a stolen firearm, handgun in car, and other related charges. On September 16, a judge ordered Tellington could be released from the Charles County Detention Center on the condition he meet the criteria for electronic monitoring. Tyreik Belewa Cooper, age 27, of Fort Washington, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, handgun in car, and other related charges. A district court commissioner released Cooper on personal recognizance on September 14. Officer Gordon is investigating.




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[Monello]

A district court commissioner released Cooper on personal recognizance

That'll teach him to break the law in chuck county.

 

[Kinnakeet]

ARE YOU F'ING KIDDING THESE JUDGES NEED TO BE FIRED!