UPDATE 1-20-15:
As a result of the public's help, both suspects were quickly identified and have now been charged. On January 16, 2015, Nicholas Philip Gibson-Mancuso, 18, of Mechanicsville, was charged by criminal summons. The second male suspect, age 16, of Mechanicsville, has also been charged. Both were charged with 2 COUNTS of Impersonating Police Officers.
UPDATE 1-9-15 2:00 pm: Both suspects HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED.
Original Press ReleaseSt. Mary's County, Maryland - On January 8, 2015, the Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of 2 white males alleging to be law enforcement or law enforcement related personnel at various businesses in St. Mary's County.
As a result of the public's help, both suspects were quickly identified and have now been charged. On January 16, 2015, Nicholas Philip Gibson-Mancuso, 18, of Mechanicsville, was charged by criminal summons. The second male suspect, age 16, of Mechanicsville, has also been charged. Both were charged with 2 COUNTS of Impersonating Police Officers.
Nicholas Mancuso-Gibson
UPDATE 1-9-15 2:00 pm: Both suspects HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED.
Original Press ReleaseSt. Mary's County, Maryland - On January 8, 2015, the Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of 2 white males alleging to be law enforcement or law enforcement related personnel at various businesses in St. Mary's County.
They entered the Papa John's located on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, and indicated they were bounty hunters looking for a wanted subject.
At the Seabreeze Restaurant located on North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, the pair indicated they were going to local bars because of recent disturbances.
They were also spotted at the WaWa located on the corner of Route 5 and Route 235 in Mechanicsville. One of the suspects indicated he was a police officer investigating drug sales. He displayed an unknown badge.
The suspects were operating what is described as a 1980's model Jeep, black or primer gray with silver lightening bolts on the front. The Jeep was possibly a Commando model with a pick up truck bed.
SUSPECT #1 is described as a white male, with dark hair, dark eyes, wearing black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt. He was carrying a baton, (commonly referred to as a night stick), and a holstered firearm on his side.
SUSPECT #2 (PICTURED BELOW) is described as a white male, wearing tan pants, a sweatshirt with a Marine Corps graphic on the chest, and black boots. He was carrying a large knife in a sheath on his belt.
