Teen Being Charged As Adult For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Maryland, Sheriff Says

Investigators say that a teenage suspect is being charged as an adult on multiple weapons and drug charges after being caught by a member of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office who was assaulted during the incident.

Charles County Sheriff will be charging the teen as an adult.
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Zak Failla

11/03/2022 5:02 p.m.

Officers from the sheriff’s office responded to a grocery store in the 190 block of St. Patrick's Drive in Charles County - twice - late last month to investigate complaints of loitering and possible drug activities.

While responding to the grocery store, officers were able to detain one teen, and while he was being apprehended, another suspect allegedly assaulted the officer before fleeing on foot.

Officials say that the suspect who was detained by officers was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic firearm with an obliterated serial number, a scale, drug-packaging materials, and a half pound of marijuana.

The sheriff’s office consulted with the State’s Attorney’s Office, and the teen was charged as an adult with:

Possession of a firearm;
Possession with the intent to distribute drugs;
Illegal possession of a firearm;
Other related charges.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the case has been asked to contact Officer Guntow at the Charles County Sheriff’s Office by calling (301) 609-3282 ext. 0712 or Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

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