Mechanicsville, Md. – Maryland State Police arrested a Virginia man at the Maryland International Raceway after he struck a parked recreational vehicle, leading to the discovery of a loaded handgun and signs of impairment. Jamere Andre Alexander, 37, of Fairfax, Virginia, faces multiple firearm possession charges and driving under the influence citations following the August 2, 2025, incident.
Troopers responded to the raceway at 27861 Budds Creek Road around reports of the collision. Upon contacting Alexander, the driver of the striking vehicle, officers observed a handgun in plain view on the driver’s side floorboard. The firearm was loaded, and further investigation determined Alexander is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction. Alexander displayed signs of impairment and performed standardized field sobriety tests unsatisfactorily. Trooper First Class Piscopo-Bann arrested him and transported him to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.
At the detention center, Alexander was charged with handgun in vehicle, loaded handgun in vehicle, handgun on person, loaded handgun on person, firearm possession after a crime of violence or felony conviction, and illegal possession of ammunition. He also received numerous citations related to driving under the influence. The charges stem from Maryland laws that strictly prohibit certain individuals from possessing firearms and regulate impaired driving.
Maryland Public Safety Article Section 5-133 prohibits possession of a regulated firearm by anyone previously convicted of a crime of violence or certain felonies. This includes handguns, and violations can result in penalties up to five years in prison and fines. Federal law similarly bars felons from firearm possession, with state statutes enforcing additional restrictions on loaded weapons in vehicles or on person. For ammunition, illegal possession carries separate charges, emphasizing the state’s layered approach to gun control.
On the impairment side, Maryland Transportation Article Section 21-902 outlines offenses for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. First-time DUI offenders face up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine, with increased penalties for subsequent violations or aggravating factors like high blood alcohol content. Standardized field sobriety tests, including the horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk-and-turn, and one-leg stand, help officers assess impairment at the scene. If failed, they often lead to arrest and further testing, such as breathalyzers at a station.
Alexander’s case will proceed through the St. Mary’s County District Court, where he could face arraignment and potential bail review. Prosecutors from the State’s Attorney’s Office handle such matters, often seeking penalties that align with the severity of combined gun and DUI offenses.
