FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREDERICK, Md. (August 16, 2024) – On Friday, August 9, 2024, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) obtained an arrest warrant for Malcolm Muhammad Edwards, age 36, of Frederick, MD in connection to the arson and theft on May 29, 2024, at Hi Lo Auto Sales in Frederick, MD.
On May 29, 2024, at approximately 2:56 AM, Deputies and the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services were called to the business in the 5000 block of Urbana Pike for a commercial alarm call. Upon arrival, deputies saw smoke coming from the building. The fire was contained and ruled as arson by the Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Detectives later learned that a 2019 Ford F-150 truck was stolen from the store and recovered in the Potomac River in Washington County, MD.
During their investigation, Detectives identified Edwards as the primary suspect. Edwards is currently serving time on an unrelated offense with the Maryland Department of Corrections. Once Edwards’ sentence is complete, the FCSO charges will be served.
“This was a totally senseless criminal act of arson and destruction to this local business. The enormous amount of property damage, loss from the theft, and monetary loss from the disruption of the business operation has had a major impact on this family-owned used car dealership,” Sheriff Chuck Jenkins.
This case was investigated by the Frederick County Fire Investigation Task Force. The Task Force is a partnership between the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services Fire Marshal’s Office.
The suspect is charged with:
-Motor Veh/Unlawful Taking
-Arson 2ND Degree
-Burglary/ 2nd Degree/ General
-Theft $1,500 to under $25,000
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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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