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Two Frostburg residents arrested on weapons charges

September 9th, 2020 by WCBC Radio

On Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, a Deputy with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office observed a vehicle operating recklessly in the area of Winchester Road, Lavale, MD. The Deputy conducted a traffic on the vehicle as it entered the parking lot of a nearby shopping center. After contacting the operator and occupants the Deputy noticed that the subjects were acting suspiciously prompting him to request a Sheriff's "K9" team response. Upon the arrival and deployment of the "K9" team a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. Subsequent to the search, Jennifer Nicole Moore, (36 of Frostburg, MD) and Chandler Tyler Thornton, (24 of Frostburg, MD) were placed under arrest. Moore, and Thornton are currently being held in the Allegany County Detention Center pending an initial appearance before the District Court. 

 

Charges:

 

Jennifer Nicole Moore

 

Handgun on person

Loaded Handgun on person

Loaded Handgun in vehicle

Handgun in vehicle

 

Chandler Tyler Thornton

 

Handgun on person

Loaded Handgun on person

Loaded Handgun in vehicle

Handgun in vehicle

Firearm possession after felony conviction

Regulated firearm- illegal possession

Illegal possession of ammunition