PGPD Arrests Driver Following Illegal Car Rally With Stolen Gun in Car

 

Diego Emmanuel Guerra

Officers assigned to the District VI – Beltsville station arrested and charged a driver from Virginia who participated in an illegal car rally this weekend in the unincorporated section of Laurel. During a traffic stop, officers located a loaded firearm in his car. The weapon had been reported stolen. The suspect is 20-year-old Diego Emmanuel Guerra of Woodbridge, VA.
 
On March 13, 2026, at approximately 11:30 pm, officers responded to the 14400 block of Cherry Lane for the report of an illegal car rally. Officers observed approximately 100 vehicles taking part and subsequently dispersed the rally. Officers stopped one vehicle nearby which was being driven by Guerra. The gun recovered from inside of the car had been reported stolen out of Texas.

The suspect is charged with multiple handgun charges to include being in possession of a loaded handgun and being in possession of a stolen firearm.

He was transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.
 
"This arrest again reinforces this agency’s unwavering message that illegal car rallies are dangerous. In this case, we recovered a gun that had been reported stolen. Do not come into our jurisdiction and take part in these illegal rallies. We intend to continue to make arrests,” said Chief Nader, Prince George’s County Police.
 
Prince George's County Crime Solvers is offering rewards of up to $500 for information about an illegal vehicle takeover before it occurs. Anyone with information may contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous.
 
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