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Home Invasion in Adamstown Leads to Arrests and Ongoing Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ADAMSTOWN, Md. (January 19, 2025) – On January 19, 2025, at approximately 12:13 a.m. Deputies from The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) responded to a robbery in progress at a home in the 5600 block of Doubs Road in Adamstown.


Upon arrival, the responding Deputy heard gunshots from inside the residence. Deputies then located two residents in their vehicle in the driveway. The victims reported that two armed suspects had forcibly entered their residence. The suspects allegedly held the occupants at gunpoint while demanding controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and money.


A perimeter was immediately established, and a K-9 unit began tracking the suspects. Shortly after, two suspects matching the descriptions provided were located on Doubs Court and were taken into custody. One of the suspects was found to have two gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital.


A deputy then located two other suspects believed to be connected to the robbery in vehicles at a nearby gas station in Adamstown. One of the drivers was detained without incident, while a pursuit of the second vehicle was initiated. The pursuit led FCSO deputies into Montgomery County where The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) assumed the pursuit. The suspect ultimately led officers into Washington, D.C. where police later found the abandoned vehicle. The driver of that vehicle is still outstanding.


The victims refused medical treatment at the scene.


31-year-old Darius Jones of Washington D.C. was arrested is charged with the following:

-Armed Robbery

-Firearm Use/ Fel-Violent Crime

-Reg Firearm: Illegal possession

-Firearm Possession-Crime/ Vio-Fel Conv.

-Illegal Poss Ammo

 

Jones is being held at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.


This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Staub at 301-600-3679 or the FCSO tipline at 301-600-4131.  



Darius Jones
Darius Jones

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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.

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