A 23-year-old Hagerstown man was taken into custody Friday evening following a brief foot chase that ended in a firearm recovery and multiple pending charges. The incident occurred at the Wheaton Park basketball courts, where officers attempted to apprehend the individual, identified as Derrell Frisby, who was wanted on several active felony warrants.
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As police approached Frisby around 6:30 p.m. on April 18, he attempted to flee the area on foot. Officers pursued him and apprehended him in the area of Sumans Avenue and Susan Avenue. During the arrest, Frisby resisted and pulled a handgun from his waistband. Officers were able to restrain him, secure the weapon, and complete the arrest without further incident.
The firearm found in Frisby’s possession was confirmed to have been reported stolen. After being secured in a patrol vehicle, Frisby was given his inhaler and evaluated on site by Community Rescue Services. He was later transported to Meritus Medical Center as a precaution.
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Frisby is scheduled to be transported to the Washington County Detention Center where he will face existing arrest warrants. In addition to those charges, authorities say he will be formally charged with multiple handgun-related offenses and resisting arrest.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the Hagerstown Police Department press release
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