A Frederick man littered in view of a Frederick Police Officer, then assaulted the officer as he attempted to run away.
On 08/09/2013 at approximately 2:45 AM, OFC Whitmore observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of West 7th St near Taney Ave. Upon seeing the police vehicle, a passenger immediately exited the vehicle and began walking away. As the subject was walking away he littered. OFC Whitmore attempted to ID the subject for littering, but he initially refused and assaulted OFC Whitmore. The suspect, later identified as Anthony Cartnail fled from the officer but was later apprehended by assisting units. The object Cartnail threw on the ground was later discovered to be a vial of PCP which was recovered. Cartnail was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center for processing
The suspect full Identification and charges are as follows:
Anthony Misiaha Cartnail (B/M DOB 07-14-1991)
Charges
1) Littering
2) Possession of PCP
3) Possession of Paraphernalia
4) 2nd Degree Assault
5) Resisting Arrest
Case Report Number: 2013-050488
Arresting Officer: OFC B Whitmore
Press Release Prepared By: CPL. M Carrado