Deputies Recover Stolen Firearm and Drugs During Arrest in Frederick
- sheriffpio
- 7 minutes ago
- 2 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREDERICK, Md. (February 3, 2026) – On February 1, 2026, at approximately 5:37 p.m., a Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Street and East Patrick Street.
During the stop, a rear-seat passenger was identified as Jamar Harvey, 21, of Frederick, who had multiple active warrants through the Frederick Police Department, including warrants related to First Degree Assault and several firearms-related charges.
Harvey was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrants. A search of a backpack in Harvey’s possession revealed a Glock 22 .40-caliber handgun, later confirmed to have been stolen out of Richmond, V.A., a large amount of U.S. currency, a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, Promethazine, and various drug paraphernalia.
Harvey was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center and is charged with the following:
Reg firearm: stolen/sell etc. – felony
Assault weapon/mag. use – misdemeanor
Firearm use/fel-viol crime – misdemeanor
Loaded handgun on person – misdemeanor
Handgun on person – misdemeanor
Loaded handgun in vehicle – misdemeanor
Handgun in vehicle – misdemeanor
Firearm/drug traf crime – felony
CDS: distr etc. w/firearm – felony
CDS: poss w/i dist: narc – felony
CDS: poss w/int to dist – felony
CDS: possess-not cannabis – misdemeanor
CDS: poss paraphernalia – misdemeanor
CDS: possess-not cannabis – misdemeanor
###
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency, an arm of the court, and a keeper of offenders. In this regard, it exists to serve the more than 290,000 citizens of Frederick County with respect, fairness, and compassion. FCSO is committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace and order; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees; and safekeeping of prisoners. The men, women, and officers of this office nurture public trust by holding themselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. The FCSO is located at 110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD, 21701. Visit www.frederickcosheriff.com for more information.