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Leonard Anthony Morris, Jr., 22, is back behind bars following the execution of a search and seizure warrant at a Frederick apartment on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
According to the Frederick Police Department, warrants were obtained for his arrest following a probe into Morris' alleged involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in the area.
During the search, investigators recovered:
- Glock 20 handgun with a loaded extended magazine
- Poly 80 PF940C 9mm handgun with a loaded extended magazine, lacking a serial number, equipped with a “Glock Switch;”
- TACR112C rifle with a loaded magazine;
- EP Armory homemade assault rifle receiver with no serial number;
- 9mm assault rifle barrel with no serial number;
- Glock switch, capable of converting a semi-automatic pistol to a fully automatic firearm;
- Hundreds of rounds of various ammunition (.40 caliber, .22 LR, and .223 caliber);
- $1,833 in cash;
- 77.5 grams of cocaine;
- 373 grams of cannabis/marijuana;
- 36 Alprazolam pills;
- Nine ounces of Promethazine.
Subsequent checks determined that one of the weapons, a tactical .22 long rifle, had been reported stolen in Baltimore County in April.
At the time of the bust, Morris was on probation through 2028 for a conviction two years ago when he was 19. He is now facing new drug and weapon charges.
Morris is being held at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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