A disturbing video from the Prince George County Police Department depicts what they are calling an “illegal car acquisition,” which is stirring up trouble in Maryland.
This aerial footage shows a crowd around a car that’s spinning at high speeds, seemingly in a shopping center parking lot.
The release of this video coincides with ongoing political debates surrounding crime in Maryland.
In response, Governor Wes Moore has invited former President Donald Trump to join a “safe walk” in Baltimore to showcase his efforts in crime reduction.
Trump, however, has been critical of Moore, alleging failures in public safety. Back in August, he mentioned on True Society that he would deploy the army to tackle the issue.
He remarked, “Just a week later, there’s no crime or murder in DC! And here I am, proudly failing while walking the streets of Maryland,” referring to the situation in Baltimore.
As for the video, it comes at a time when local police have charged 18-year-old Naef Salmo from Millersville in connection with an incident where a woman was seriously injured during one of these reckless car activities.
Authorities reported that this incident took place in the early hours of September 14 at a shopping center in the 8500 block of Land Overlord.
Investigators believe Salmo was spinning his car when he hit a bystander. Instead of stopping to assist, he fled the scene, leaving the victim behind.
The woman, who was later hospitalized with serious injuries, has since been released. Detectives were able to identify Salmo and locate the vehicle involved.
Law enforcement stated that Salmo attempted to disguise the vehicle by painting it a different color. During a search, police found a hidden handgun under the hood.
While being questioned, Salmo allegedly confessed to his involvement in the hit-and-run.
He now faces multiple charges, including second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, rioting, and obstructing police officers. It’s likely more charges could arise as the investigation progresses.
As the police continue to examine this issue, Chief of Prince George’s County Police, George Nader, commented, “While some might view these illegal vehicle acquisitions as trivial, they can indeed lead to severe consequences.”
Nader went on to emphasize that this incident, among others, has emphasized the potential danger, mentioning other fatal cases tied to similar car activities.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Prince George’s County Police for additional remarks.
