Waldorf, MD – A 15-year-old was taken into custody following a theft and weapon investigation at a Waldorf shopping area last weekend, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said officers responded around 4:32 p.m. on November 22 to a report of a theft inside a business along Mall Circle Drive. Officers found the juvenile suspect in a nearby store. When they attempted to make an arrest, the teen allegedly resisted but was detained without further incident.
Investigators recovered stolen property and a loaded handgun from the 15-year-old, the sheriff’s office reported. The juvenile was charged with theft, weapons law violations, and assault under Maryland law.
Officials said the teen was released to a parent under electronic monitoring, as directed by the Department of Juvenile Services.
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