FREDERICK, MD – On 5/14/2017 at approximately 2136 hours
Officers from the Frederick Police Department were dispatched to the 100BLK of
Pennsylvania Ave. for a report of a Home Invasion. Upon
arriving to the area, Patrol Officers made contact with several victim’s most
of which were juveniles.
The victim’s stated that approximately 6 males entered
the residence and displayed several handguns.
The suspects then took various items from the victim’s and left on foot.
Through this investigation, Officers were able to obtain a
location of the stolen property. The
property was located inside a residence on Ambleside Drive. Furthermore, the investigation lead to the
full identification of 5 suspects with 2 more left to me identified at this
time. During this investigation 2 Search
and Seizure Warrants were served. One on
Ambleside Drive and one on Military Road.
Both of these search warrants led to the recovery of evidence.
All 5 individuals that were taken into custody on Monday
evening were taken to FPD HQ for questioning.
After being interviewed, all but one juvenile were taken to the
Frederick County Adult Detention Center and charged as adults. The juvenile was transported to a juvenile
facility in the area. They are charged
with the following;
Ezra Smith (DOB 08/31/2000 500 Blk of Military Rd)
Home invasion
Armed Robbery
Robbery
Theft less then $1000
1st degree assault
Reckless Endangerment
Brian Peacock (DOB 10/07/1994 2100 Blk Ambleside
Dr)
Home invasion
Armed Robbery
Robbery
Theft less then $1000
1st degree assault
Reckless Endangerment
Juvenile
Home invasion
Armed Robbery
Robbery
Theft less then $1000
1st degree assault
Reckless Endangerment
Handgun on person
Use of a handgun in a violent crime
John Bartgis (9/25/1998 300Blk E. 9th
St)
Home invasion
Armed Robbery
Robbery
Theft less then $1000
1st degree assault
Reckless Endangerment
Evonte Cooper ( 4/25/2001 100Blk Rhode Island Ct)
Home invasion
Armed Robbery
Robbery
Theft less then $1000
1st degree assault
Reckless Endangerment
Handgun on person
Use of a handgun in a violent crime
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 Numbers: 17-036312
Investigating Detective: Det. Loftis
Author of Release: Sgt.
Andrew Alcorn
Public Information Contact: Clark Pennington
301-600-3935