On March 21st,
2017 at approximately 12:20 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a residence on Old
Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland for a report of a burglary in
progress. The homeowner advised he came
home to find an intruder was inside his bedroom. The homeowner chased the suspect from the
residence. The suspect was described as
a mid-twenties white male, wearing blue jeans, and a grey hooded shirt. He was seen running North on Old Bayside Road
carrying a green backpack, and a Smith and Wesson .357 magnum revolver, which
was stolen from the residence. He was
last observed entering a silver small four door car.
A short time later a subject
matching the description was observed a short distance away in the area of the
Fastop in Chesapeake Beach. When
deputies arrived the suspect quickly entered the laundromat next to the Fastop
and attempted to hide behind a dryer.
Deputies were able to apprehend him without further incident. He was identified as Brandon Wayne Johnson of
Culpepper, Virginia. Mr. Johnson was
transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Burglary 1st
Degree, 3rd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary
(dwelling), 4th Degree Burglary (theft), Malicious Destruction of
Property, and Theft over $1,000 but less than $10,000.
This investigation is ongoing
and additional charges are expected. If
you have any additional information please contact Detective Meggan Quinn at
410-535-2800 or quinnmj@co.cal.md.us.
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| Brandon Wayne Johnson of Culpepper, Virginia |
