Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
A laser-sighted 9mm Glock Firearm, which was stolen several months ago from a Tarpon Springs State Representative, was recovered in the waistband of a convicted felon yesterday during a traffic stop in St. Pete, Florida. For more information on this odd story, check out today’s St. Pete Times for more details.So far, this is what the Tarpon Springs Police Department knows: State Representative Peter Nehr’s 9mm Glock handgun (with an extended magazine) was stolen from his car on May 13, 2009.
4 1/2 months later, Elvis Leon Weaver, 20, of 3800 12th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, was wanted by law enforcement for several outstanding warrants (for previously committed offenses) when a “tipster” told police where they could find him. Soon thereafter, an unmarked police car conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Chevy Impala, which Weaver was driving on 34th Street South in St. Pete. During this traffic stop, law enforcement found Drugs in the car and the gun in Weaver’s waistband. The serial number on the gun matched the one that was reported stolen, months earlier, by Nehr.
Ultimately, Weaver was arrested on charges of Dealing in Stolen Property, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Failure to Appear and three (3) counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. After being booked into the Pinellas County Jail, Weaver posted a $24,663 bond and is back on the streets (this time without Representative Nehr’s firearm).
While the Blake & Dorsten, P.A. does not condone stealing the personal firearm of one of our local House Representatives, we do take great pride in representing those accused of criminal activity throughout the Tampa Bay area.
If your case requires and experienced and aggressive defense (assuming you did not steal from one of our local Representatives), the Blake & Dorsten, P.A. will be there for you. 365/24/7.
Please contact us to discuss your criminal and/or traffic-related matter. The Blake & Dorsten, P.A., in Clearwater, offers a free consultation to discuss your case and is available on nights and weekends. Major credit cards are accepted and payment plans are available.
For more information, and to speak with Attorney Nicholas J. Dorsten, Esq. directly, please call the Blake & Dorsten, P.A. at 727.286.6141 or email us at: info@blakedorstenlaw.com