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Maryland Man Charged with DUI and Illegal Gun Possession in Montgomery Township
Dorron Jamal Adams faces felony firearms and misdemeanor DUI charges after traffic stop
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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A 32-year-old Maryland man has been charged with felony firearms and misdemeanor DUI offenses after Montgomery Township police found him in possession of a loaded handgun during a traffic stop in November 2025. Dorron Jamal Adams was pulled over for lane violations and suspected drunk driving, and a subsequent search uncovered a 9mm handgun with a hollow-point round chambered and an 18-round magazine fully loaded.
Why it matters
This case highlights the intersection of drunk driving and illegal firearm possession, which can pose significant public safety risks. The charges against Adams also raise questions about gun laws, background checks, and how authorities handle suspects who are accused of both driving under the influence and unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon.
The details
According to the police affidavit, officers observed Adams' red Dodge Ram traveling erratically on Bethlehem Pike around 11:13 p.m. on November 28, 2025. After pulling him over, they detected a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and Adams allegedly admitted to consuming alcohol. He was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which led police to arrest him on suspicion of DUI. During a search incident to the arrest, officers found a loaded 9mm handgun in Adams' left jacket pocket. The firearm had one hollow-point round chambered and was paired with an 18-round magazine that was fully loaded.
- On November 28, 2025, police pulled over Dorron Jamal Adams around 11:13 p.m. near the Airport Square Shopping Center on Bethlehem Pike.
- At Adams' preliminary hearing on February 3, 2026, all felony and misdemeanor charges against him were held for trial in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.
- Adams' formal arraignment is scheduled for March 4, 2026.
The players
Dorron Jamal Adams
A 32-year-old resident of Elkton, Maryland who was charged with felony firearms and misdemeanor DUI offenses following a traffic stop in Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania.
Montgomery Township Police
The law enforcement agency that pulled over and arrested Dorron Jamal Adams on suspicion of drunk driving and discovered he was illegally carrying a loaded handgun.
What’s next
Adams is free on $15,000 unsecured bail. The judge in the case will decide on March 4 whether to allow Adams to remain free on bail or remand him to custody until his trial.
The takeaway
This case highlights the serious public safety risks posed by individuals who drive under the influence while also illegally possessing firearms. It raises important questions about how the justice system should handle suspects accused of both drunk driving and unlawful gun possession, and whether stronger measures are needed to prevent such dangerous combinations of criminal behavior.
