They took two suspects into custody.
Gerald Antoine Cooper Damien Tubois Gentry
(Photos from Frederick County Sherriff’s Off8ice)
Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies disrupted a suspected a burglary in progress, and arrested two people. Damien Tubois Gentry, 26, and Gerald Antoine Cooper, 34, , both of Baltimore, were taken into custody.
Gentry is charged with:
· Burglary – Third Degree
· Burglary – Fourth Degree (Dwelling)
· Burglary – Fourth Degree (Tools)
· Malicious Destruction of Property
· Failure to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order
· Disturbing the Peace/Disorderly Conduct
· Obstructing and Hindering
Cooper is charged with:
Burglary – Third Degree
· Burglary – Fourth Degree (Dwelling)
· Burglary – Fourth Degree (Tools)
· Malicious Destruction of Property
· Failure to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order
· Disturbing the Peace/Disorderly Conduct
· Obstructing and Hindering
· Fraud – Personal Identity to Avoid Prosecution
· False Statement to an Officer
They were both taken to the Adult Detention Center.
The Sheriff’s Office says at around 8:13 PM on Sunday, deputies responded to the 7000 block of Ridge Road in Frederick for individuals on the property. When they arrived, they found two masked persons hiding near the front door of a home. The two were wearing dark clothing, gloves and face coverings. They fled into a wooded area behind the home when deputies approached.
A nearby resident reported that the two ran through his yard, causing property damage. Additional deputies were dispatched to the scene,.
With the help of a drone and the State Police helicopter, deputies were able to locate Gentry and Cooper. Authorities also say Cooper attempted to provide a false name to deputies.
“This is a strong response and an effective follow-up by our deputes in apprehending the individuals involved,” says Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, in a statement. “Our deputies quickly recognized that a potential burglary was unfolding. There’s also a clear message for anyone coming into Frederick County with the intent to commit a crime. It likely won’t end well–just as it didn’t for these two individuals.”
By Kevin McManus