Police Press Release - January 2, 2025

Contact Information

Northern District

Weapons Violation/Assault on Officers - Brooklyn
25-700030

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 10:40 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop of a black Mercedes on Ritchie Highway near Shelly Road in Brooklyn.  While officers were speaking with the driver outside of the vehicle about a registration violation, several occupants exited the vehicle and began assaulting the officers in an attempt to hinder their efforts. During the altercation, officers observed an individual attempting to leave the scene with a black bag that was inside the vehicle.  An officer stopped that individual and discovered the bag contained a loaded Polymer 80 handgun.  Officers were able to restrain the combative subjects with the assistance of backup units, and all occupants of the vehicle were arrested and charged.

 

Arrested:

Jerlmell Gary Johnson Jr.
21-year-old
Brooklyn, Maryland

17-year old male
Severn, Maryland

16-year-old female
Brooklyn, Maryland

14-year-old female
Brooklyn, Maryland

17-year-old female
Brooklyn, Maryland

15-year-old female
Brooklyn, Maryland

Weapons Violation/Assault on Officers - Brooklyn  25-700030

Western District

Robbery (Commercial) - Jessup
25-700103

On January 2, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers responded for a robbery of the High’s store located at 2861 Jessup Road. A male suspect implied he was armed, stole merchandise, and fled in a gray sedan. No weapons were displayed during this incident. Detectives assigned to the Regional Crimes Unit are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-4730 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

Suspect Description: Black male with dreadlocks, wearing a green jacket, dark-colored shirt, and khaki pants