A ShotSpotter alert early on the morning of June 13 led to the arrest of a Prince George man on multiple firearm and drug-related charges in Virginia Beach.
According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard at approximately 2:45 a.m. after the gunfire detection system alerted authorities to possible shots fired in the area.
Police said officers quickly canvassed the scene and located Robert Conard, 28, of Prince George. He was taken into custody, and a firearm was recovered at the scene.
Conard has been charged with:
- Willfully discharging a firearm in a public place
- Possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Reckless handling of a firearm
- Public intoxication
Following his arrest, Conard was transported to the Virginia Beach City Jail, where he is being held without bond.
The incident occurred along Virginia Beach Boulevard, one of the city’s major transportation corridors, during the early morning hours when traffic and pedestrian activity are typically limited. Investigators have not released additional details about what led to the alleged discharge of the firearm or whether anyone else was involved.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department Detective Bureau at (757) 385-4101.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.