In a coordinated operation, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Calvert and Charles County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Teams, executed search warrants today leading to the arrest of four juvenile suspects, aged 15 to 17, in connection with attempted carjackings that took place over the weekend. The investigation, launched after two separate carjacking attempts in California, Maryland, resulted in the apprehension of the juvenile suspects and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and other illegal items. Each of the four suspects faces charges of conspiracy to commit carjacking. During the search of one residence, deputies seized two firearms: a Taurus G2c with obliterated serial numbers, loaded with a 9mm round, and a Glock Model 19 outfitted with an illegal conversion device known as a “switch,” allowing the weapon to fire automatically. The Glock was also loaded with an extended magazine containing 21 rounds. Additionally, officers discovered a significant quantity of drugs, including approximately 1614 suspected fentanyl pills, six bags of suspected cannabis, and drug paraphernalia such as a scale. The 17-year-old suspect found in possession of these items has been charged as an adult with 11 serious offenses, including drug trafficking, illegal firearm possession, and possession […]
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