Four Arrested Following Violent Protest Incident in Downtown Frederick

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A Thursday evening marked by multiple peaceful demonstrations in Frederick turned tense when one group of protesters became violent, resulting in four arrests and injuries to police officers. While most gatherings throughout the city remained lawful, a group of approximately 20 individuals dressed in black engaged in aggressive and destructive conduct near the intersection of Fourth and North Market Streets.

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The Frederick Police Department reported that around 8:45 p.m., the group began striking passing vehicles with umbrellas and displaying signs of coordinated preparation for confrontation, including the use of gas masks and protective goggles. Police officers attempting to manage the situation were met with violence, with one officer being struck in the head by a thrown object and another being hit in the groin with a metal pole. Officers recovered various items from the scene, including fireworks, laser pointers, spray paint, and other tools believed to be intended for property damage or interference with law enforcement efforts.

Four individuals were taken into custody at the scene. Three of them face charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer. The department described the group’s conduct and the items found as evidence of premeditated criminal behavior rather than protected First Amendment activity. One window in the vicinity was also reported shattered.

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Those arrested were identified as Joseph Eastwood, 33; Andromeda Weir, 25; Joshua Louis Gainey, 39; and Jayla Maddison Draghici, 25 — all Frederick residents. Each faces multiple charges including riot, disorderly conduct, and failure to obey a lawful order. Eastwood, Gainey, and Draghici were additionally charged with second-degree assault on law enforcement officers. The police department emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and encouraged the public to submit any relevant information or media related to the incident.

While the police department did not specify what protests the suspects were associated with, there were multiple “May Day” protests scheduled.