Detectives from the Frederick Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division worked together to arrest Richard Allan Overs for a January double shooting incident and various drug charges; seize large quantities of CDS and a firearm.
On 3/13/17, detectives with the Frederick Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section identified Richard Allan Overs, of Frederick, as the shooting suspect in a double shooting on Stonegate Dr on 01/18/2017. An arrest warrant was applied for and obtained in an effort to bring the case to a conclusion.
On 3/22/17, at approximately 2100 hours, Detectives from the Frederick Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit located and arrested Overs on the open arrest warrant. After taking Overs into custody for the outstanding warrant, Street Crimes Detectives located a significant quantity of suspected marijuana, indicative of sales, on his person. Based on the quantity of marijuana, a search and seizure warrant was served on Overs’ residence, and an additional large quantity of suspected marijuana (2 pounds, 7 ounces), a digital scale, over $2000 and a firearm that is not registered to Overs were located.
Overs was transported to Frederick county Adult Detention Center and is currently being held without bond.
Anyone wishing to leave information anonymously can call the Frederick Police Department's tip line at 301-600-TIPS(8477), send information via email to fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org, or send a text to 240-674-TIPS(8477).
Suspect:
Richard Allan Overs
DOB 2/5/94
100 Blk Stonegate Dr.
Shooting Investigation:
Incident Report # 2017-004564
Investigating Officer: Detective McPeak
Related Charges:
1st Degree Assault (x2)
2nd Degree Assault (x2)
Use of a Firearm in committing Felony / Violent Crime
Reckless Endangerment
Warrant Service / CDS Investigation:
Incident Report # 2017-021772
Investigating Officer: Detective Murphy
Related Charges:
Possession of CDS: Marijuana 10+ grams
Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute
Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
Possession of a Firearm in a Drug Trafficking Crime
Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute Near School Property (x2)
Prepared By:
Corporal Palkovic
For More Information Contact:
Lt. C. Pennington
301-600-3935