Bowie, Md. – A Bowie man was arrested after allegedly assaulting someone with a firearm along Central Avenue in Prince George’s County, police said.
According to the Maryland State Police, troopers arrested Justus McDougal, 24, of Bowie, on Tuesday. Investigators said McDougal was allegedly involved in a felony assault incident before he was taken into custody. Authorities reported that multiple firearms were recovered during the arrest.
McDougal now faces multiple charges, including first- and second-degree assault, use of a firearm during a felony crime, possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle and other related offenses. Police said he was booked into the Prince George’s County Division of Corrections before being released on bond.
The arrest was part of an ongoing public safety initiative to address gun-related crimes in the county, state police said. Officials urged residents to report suspicious activity involving firearms immediately.
Authorities did not release additional details about the alleged assault or whether anyone was injured. The investigation remains active.
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