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District Heights resident Malik Rashaad Dickey, 26, was apprehended by members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to flee from officers who were conducting a traffic stop on Crain Highway in Waldorf, officials said.
Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22 in the 2900 block of Crain Highway, during which, Dickey allegedly jumped out, grabbed a handgun that was in his waistband, and threw it before fleeing on foot.
Dickey was ultimately apprehended without incident, and investigators seized a polymer 9mm ghost gun - meaning the gun did not have a serial number - as well as phencyclidine (PCP), according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators noted that Dickey was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a disqualifying criminal conviction.
On Monday, July 25, officials said that a judge ordered Dickey could be released from the Charles County Detention Center as long as he meets the conditions for electronic monitoring.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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