GERMANTOWN, MD – A young male has been apprehended and charged with a burglary that he allegedly committed on Monday. The incident took place around 12:10 pm in the area of Pickering Ct., Germantown.
Officers responded to a report of domestic violence in progress. Early investigations revealed that the suspect was armed with a knife and handgun, and had tried to force entry into an acquaintance’s home but left the scene shortly after.
When officers identified the suspect, he fled towards Pickering Dr., prompting a perimeter to be established.
He was later apprehended in the 13000 block of Waters Landing Dr., and a backpack containing a knife and an air pistol was recovered.
The suspect was transported to the police station and has been charged with first-degree burglary among other related charges.