Leonardtown, Maryland - On November 14, 2014, Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded
to a residence for a burglary to a private residence. The victim reported unknown suspect(s) entered his residence by breaking the lock to a kitchen window. Once inside, suspect(s) located the key to a safe and stole several firearms and knives. Sheriff’s Office
Crime Lab Technicians responded and processed the crime scene. The case was forwarded to the Criminal
Investigations Division for further investigation.
On November
16, 2014, Detective Corporal David Alexander and Detective Scott Ruest were able to identify a suspect in the case. On November 20, 2014, detectives located the suspect, identified as a 16 year old male from Leonardtown, and placed him under arrest for the burglary. Detectives subsequently recovered 34 firearms, approximately
1,000 rounds of ammunition, 8 knives, and 1 guitar - which accounts for all of the items and weapons stolen during the burglary.
The juvenile was transported to the Sheriff’s
Office, where he was processed and released to a parent pending further action by the
Department of Juvenile Services.
