Frederick Police Apprehends Suspects Involved in Firearms Discharge

At approximately 6:14 p.m. on April 14, 2024, officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to a report of a firearm discharge in the area of S. Pendleton Ct., Frederick City. Upon arrival, a witness provided officers with a description of the suspects. The witness observed two Hispanic males come from the area of Hill Street Park towards Pendleton Ct. There was no indication that any individuals, vehicles, or residences were struck by the gunfire.

Officer Haynie, from FPD's Patrol Squad D, was positioned in the area behind Pendleton Ct when he observed two males matching the description provided by the witness. Upon sighting Officer Haynie and a Sheriff's Deputy who was also on scene, the two males fled on foot. The suspect, later identified as Abel Antonio Castillo, 21, of Frederick, was apprehended in the 100 block of Tillman Pl. A handgun, presumed to be tossed by Castillo, was located a short distance away from where Castillo was apprehended. While searching Castillo, officers found two 9mm bullets on his person.

The second suspect, also matching the description provided by a witness, and later identified as Hedbby Abddy Ramirez Maldonado, 22, of Frederick, was observed by additional staging officers in the area of S. Pendleton Ct and W. Thornhill Pl. Ramirez Maldonado also attempted to flee officers on foot. Ramirez Maldonado was subsequently apprehended by FPD and FCSO officers. Ramirez Maldonado has an active warrant through the Frederick Police Department for a failure to appear in court.

Both Castillo and Ramirez Maldonado were transported to Frederick Health Hospital for medical clearance. They were then transported to FCADC for further processing and are being held without bond.

Charges:

Abel Antonio Castillo:

Loaded Handgun on Person
Handgun on Person
Illegal Possession of Registered Firearm
Illegal Possession of Ammunition
Stolen/Selling/etc. Registered Firearm
Reckless Endangerment
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Registered Firearm

Hedbby Abddy Ramirez Maldonado:

Loaded Handgun on Person
Handgun on Person
Illegal Possession of Registered Firearm
Illegal Possession of Ammunition
Stolen/Selling/etc. Registered Firearm
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Registered Firearm

The Frederick Police Department would like to thank our local partners at the Frederick County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in this operation.

The Frederick Police Department encourages anyone with additional information related to this incident to contact Detective Nicole Smith at [email protected]. Callers may also remain anonymous and contact the Frederick Police Department's Crime Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS (8477).

Case#: 2024-032059
Incident Type: Firearms Discharge
Location: S. Pendleton Ct.
Lead Investigator: Detective Nicole Smith
Author of release: PIO Samantha Long - [email protected]