Two men arrested on gun and trespassing charges

Perez (left) and Purnell

SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury Police arrested two men Thursday evening after investigating a complaint of trespassing.

At around 10 PM, officers were patrolling in the area of 613 Light Street as a result of several recent trespassing complaints. Officers observed a vehicle parked in the driveway of the home and made contact with a man sitting inside the vehicle, identified as 20-year-old Keshaun Purnell. While continuing to investigate, officers located 18-year-old Felipe Perez inside a common area of the home.

After learning that neither Purnell or Perez lived at the home or had legal reason to be there, both were placed under arrest. It was then discovered that Purnell was in possession of a loaded semi-automatic .22 caliber handgun, while Perez was found to be in possession of an unknown amount of cocaine and marijuana.

Purnell was charged with possession of a regulated firearm by a prohibited person, wear and carry and handgun, and trespassing. Perez was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine, and trespassing.

Police say that multiple unidentified adult males were also found loitering around the parked vehicle and the property during the investigation. Salisbury Police will continue to proactively patrol this area and are encouraging anyone with information concerning criminal activity in this area or other areas to call 833-SBY-CITY or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.