On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Deputy Williamson of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to an auto accident at Route 4 and Brickhouse Road, in Dunkirk.
Melvin Minor, 35, of Virginia, was driving the SUV involved in a motor vehicle accident.
While Deputy Parks conducted field sobriety test of Minor, Trooper Lewis checked Minors’ vehicle for the registration card and insurance info. Trooper Lewis discovered a loaded 9mm handgun in the center console. Further investigation found one hollow point round in the chamber and a loaded magazine.
Deputy Parks arrested Minor, and transported Minor to the Calvert County Detention Center.
Minor was charged with:
- dangerous weapon concealed
- handgun in vehicle