During the search, 2 handguns were located hidden in a 17 year old male’s bedroom.
On 12-29-2017, The
Frederick Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit served a search and seizure
warrant at 525 Wellington Court in Frederick, Maryland. Upon entry, the
residence was secured and searched. During the search, 2 handguns were located hidden
in a 17 year old male’s bedroom. Officers discovered that one of the handguns,
a .22 caliber Ruger, had been stolen during a burglary in Ann Arundel County,
Maryland. The other handgun was a 9mm Jennings brand handgun. The Jennings
brand handgun had its serial number scratched off making it impossible to read.
The 17 year old
male was arrested and taken to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center to
be charged as an adult as per Maryland Law. He was charged with 2 counts of
possession of a regulated firearm by a minor, knowingly obliterate the serial
number on a firearm & possession of a stolen regulated firearm.
Case Report
Number: 2017-106773
Author of Release:
SGT Jonathan Shatlock
Public Information Contact: Michele Bowman 301-600-2091