Can i activate a iphone 5 to verizon prepaid?

Hi, so I found a Verizon wireless iPhone 5 about a year ago during december like 2012. So my question is, can I activate it with prepaid. & yes the IPhone is Verizon Wireless also.

Probably not, If the iPhone was reported as "lost or stolen" the phone will be blacklisted, thus making the iPhone useless as a phone forever. But do check with Verizon, than be prepared to explain why you may have a stolen phone in your possession for a whole year.

I find it disturbing how so many young people don't try to return lose items to their rightful owners, I can only hope you lose something of value which no one ever returns, Cheers.