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FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2, 2017

FPD Detectives arrest 2 for Attempted Murder

FREDERICK, MD – On 02/10/2017 at approximately 1654 hours members of the Frederick Police Department responded to the 100Blk of Key Pkwy in reference to a fight that was in progress. Upon arrival they met with a juvenile victim that had been assaulted by 2 males. It was reported that weapons were used in the assault, however the victim was not injured as a result of the use of these weapons.

Through the course of the investigation, Det. Garcia was able to identify the 2 males that committed the assault (listed below). Also during the course of the investigation it was discovered that both suspects were active members of MS-13. On 2/23/17 an indictment was issued by the Grand Jury for the arrest of both individuals. On 03/01/2017, in conjunction with Federal partners Det. Garcia was able to obtain a Search and Seizure Warrant for the apartment that the two suspects lived in.

Due to the seriousness of the crime the Frederick Police Special Response Team executed the Search Warrant on an apartment in the 1400Blk of Key Pkwy. The suspects were taken into custody by Detectives from the Street Crimes Team, and Criminal Investigations Section.

At this time both suspects are at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center, and have been charged as adults. They are;

Edwin Adona Bernardino-Boj

1400 BLK Key Pkwy

Charges:

Attempted 1^st Degree Murder

Conspiracy to commit 1^st degree Murder

2 Counts- 1^st Degree Assault

Conspiracy to commit 1^st Degree Assault

2^nd Degree Assault

Firearm used in the commission of a felony or violent crime

Wear, Carry, or transport a handgun on person

Possession of a regulated firearm by a minor

Participation in a criminal gang

Brandon Bernardino Boj

1400 BLK Key Pkwy

Charges:

Conspiracy to commit 1^st degree Murder

1^st Degree Assault

Conspiracy to commit 1^st Degree Assault

2^nd Degree Assault

Reckless Endangerment

Wear, Carry, or transport a dangerous weapon

Participation in a criminal gang

Anyone with any other information is asked to call the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2102. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the department by phone 301-600-TIPS (8477), text at 240-674-TIPS (8477), or email fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org.

Case Report Number: 2017-011116

Investigating Detective: Det. Garcia

Author of Release: Sgt. Andrew Alcorn

Public Information Contact: Clark Pennington

301-600-3935