Approximately one month ago, Officers began receiving reports of malicious destruction of property to vehicles in the parking garages of Frederick. OFC Dodson of the Frederick Police Department was assigned as lead investigator to the case.
After reviewing numerous hours of parking deck surveillance and assistance from the Parking Department, OFC Dodson was able to identify two juvenile males involved in damage to numerous vehicles.
On 7/3/2015 at approximately 1413 hrs., Officers located and interviewed several suspects. OFC Dodson obtained a confession from two juvenile males. Both juveniles confessed to using a screw driver to pry off emblems for their personal collection.
Parents were contacted and cooperated fully with Police. Officers searched both male's bedrooms and collected 28 vehicle emblems.
Both juveniles will be charged through DJS with the following:
Malicious Destruction of Property
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Possession of Stolen Property
Tampering with a Motor Vehicle
Arresting Officer: OFC J Dodson # 435
Case Number: 15-53404
Author of Press Release: CPL R Carrado #386