PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Two Pennsylvania men are facing charges after police said they participated in an illegal car rally in Prince George’s County, tied to a wave of street takeovers across Maryland.
Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said they are charging 23-year-old Blake Miller of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, and 22-year-old Gus Roth of Hanover, Pennsylvania, following a joint operation with Maryland State Police (MSP) and regional partners.
From 10 p.m. on Feb. 21 through the early morning hours on Feb. 22, PGPD officers responded to multiple illegal gatherings in Prince George’s County and neighboring jurisdictions, including Montgomery County.
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Police said an occupant inside a participating vehicle was seen swapping license plates in an attempt to avoid detection. Officers later found the car on Allentown Road.
As officers approached, officials said Miller attempted to flee, striking multiple vehicles before trying to run. He was quickly apprehended.
23-year-old Blake Miller{ }was arrested during a Feb. 21 to Feb 22, 2026, illegal car rally in Prince George’s County, Maryland (PGPD)
The passenger in the car, Roth, also attempted to flee but was taken into custody.
22-year-old Gus Roth was arrested on Feb. 21 to Feb 22, 2026, during an illegal car rally in Prince George’s County, Maryland (PGPD)
Officers recovered a weapon and ammunition inside the vehicle.
Police said Miller faces multiple traffic-related charges, while Roth is charged in connection with the firearm. The vehicle was impounded.
Officers located a weapon and ammunition inside a car during an illegal car rally in Prince George’s County, Maryland. (PGPD)
“These arrests reinforce our consistent message that illegal car rallies are extremely dangerous and will not be tolerated. Additionally, Maryland State Police made two separate arrests involving a firearm during this operation. Together, the PGPD and our partner agencies will continue to enforce laws against illegal car rallies. My message is loud and clear: do not come into Prince George’s County or any of our neighboring jurisdictions and engage in this dangerous and illegal behavior. These car rallies cause havoc in our streets and take police resources out of our community. I encourage county residents and our media partners to follow these cases through the entire judicial process,” said PGPD Chief George Nader.
The arrests come days after 7News obtained dash camera video showing a separate street takeover that moved from Prince George’s County into Silver Spring, where two marked police cruisers were damaged. No officers were injured in either incident, Maryland authorities said.
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Watch the dash camera video below:
Two marked Montgomery County police cruisers were vandalized and damaged during a street takeover that moved into Silver Spring early Sunday, and investigators are asking the public to help identify those responsible. (Montgomery County Police Department)
Police said eight traffic stops were conducted during the enforcement effort, two vehicles were impounded, and 15 citations were issued. MSP also made two additional firearm-related arrests during its operation.
Prince George’s County police is offering up to a $500 reward for tips that help prevent a takeover before it happens. Anyone with information may contact Crime Solvers online or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous.