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An individual identified as William Thompson was arrested on May 23, 2026, following a traffic stop that escalated into a pursuit through Frederick, Maryland. The apprehension was the result of information provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, which alerted the Frederick Police Department to Thompson’s travel into the city with multiple illegal firearms. Authorities were also informed of potential firearms being discharged on his father’s property prior to his departure.
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Officers were equipped with details about Thompson’s vehicle, including its description and real-time location through a GPS tracking device. Officer Cooper located the vehicle on West Patrick Street and Norva Avenue. Upon observing the marked patrol car, the suspect vehicle accelerated rapidly, leading officers on a short pursuit. The vehicle was eventually located in the parking lot of a McDonald’s, where a high-risk traffic stop was conducted. Both Thompson and a passenger were safely removed from the vehicle and detained without incident.
During a protective frisk of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, officers discovered a Glock 26 subcompact 9mm handgun concealed in a side pocket of a backpack. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the recovery of two additional firearms. William Preston Thompson, 19, of Frederick, Maryland, faces multiple charges, including handgun possession on his person, a loaded handgun in the vehicle, and possessing regulated firearms as an individual under the age of 21. He was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center for processing.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Frederick Police Department
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