On 07/07/2017 at approximately 1:23 pm, Officer Dodson of the Frederick Police Department was in the 1st Block of South Market Street when he was flagged down by a citizen stating there was a disorderly male yelling at passing vehicles. Upon arrival, Officer Dodson made contact with the suspicious person, later identified as Ali Gohar Lal. Lal was standing in the roadway yelling profanities at officers and passerby’s. After being given a lawful order to lower his voice and to stay out of the roadway, Lal continued to yell at citizens and officers, while standing in the roadway blocking traffic. Officers on scene arrested Lal for disorderly conduct and upon searching his person Officer Dodson located stolen property. Through his investigation, Officer Dodson learned Lal had stolen property from a Frederick County Sheriff's Office police vehicle in the 500 block of East Church Street earlier in the day. Lal was taken to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center for processing.
Suspect full identification and list of Charges:
Ali Gohar Lal (DOB 10/15/1987)
400 block of Megan Court, Frederick MD 21701
List of Charges:
- Disorderly Conduct
- Rogue and Vagabond
- Failure to obey a lawful order
- Theft less than $100
- Tampering with a motor vehicle
Case Report Number: 2017-053186
Arresting Officer: OFC Dodson
Press Release Prepared by: Sgt. M Carrado
PIO: Michele Bowman 301-600-2091