Frederick, MD – A routine traffic stop for speeding and other violations on Schley Avenue early on December 20, 2025, led to the arrest of three adults and the charging of two juveniles after officers discovered multiple firearms and ammunition in the vehicle. According to a news release from the Frederick Police Department, the stop occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Schley Avenue.
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During the interaction with the vehicle’s occupants, officers noted what they described as nervous behavior. A K-9 unit from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office was requested to conduct a free-air sniff of the vehicle. As the occupants were exiting the car, officers observed what appeared to be a portion of a firearm in plain view. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of two loaded, non-serialized 9mm polymer handguns and a loaded extended magazine.
The three adults arrested have been identified as Joshua L. Mayhew Jr., born January 12, 2006; Keith D. Miles, born September 15, 2006; and Josiah Dowery, born December 2, 2006. All three are facing charges including possession of a regulated firearm under the age of 21, possession of a firearm without a required serial number, and transporting a loaded handgun in a vehicle. Additionally, Josiah Dowery faces a charge for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. The press release stated that juvenile information would not be released. The case number for this incident is FPD25068398.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Frederick Police Department.
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