Five arrested after armed home invasion and assault in Mount Airy, Maryland

Five suspects were arrested early Tuesday after an armed home invasion on Black Ankle Road in Mount Airy. A loaded 9mm handgun was recovered from their vehicle.

Five suspects nabbed after armed home invasion in Mount Airy

Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested five individuals in the early hours of Tuesday, October 6, 2026, following a reported armed home invasion and assault on the 14400 block of Black Ankle Road in Mount Airy, Maryland, frederickcosheriff.com reports.

Deputies were dispatched to the scene at approximately 12:21 a.m. after receiving reports of an assault involving multiple individuals and the discharge of a firearm. Upon arrival, officers observed a white GMC Yukon leaving the area. They stopped the vehicle and found five occupants inside.

The four adult suspects were identified as Jeremiah Michael Mayhew, 19, of Libertytown; Joshua Lee Mayhew Jr., 20, also of Libertytown; Destin Jerrell Braxton, 18, of Frederick; and Brennen Tyler Summers, 23, of Frederick. A 16-year-old juvenile male was also taken into custody.

A loaded 9mm handgun was recovered from the rear passenger-side floorboard of the vehicle. Loose ammunition matching the firearm was found in Joshua Mayhew Jr.'s pocket.

Deputies subsequently spoke with the victim at his residence. He reported that the suspects had forcibly entered his home while armed and assaulted him inside.

All four adults were transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. The juvenile was taken to the Law Enforcement Center and processed in accordance with Department of Juvenile Services procedures.

Charges filed against the individuals include first-degree assault, second-degree assault, handgun violations, and home invasion.

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact the Frederick County Sheriff's Office at 301-600-1046 or submit a tip via the FCSO tip line at 301-600-4131.

Source: Google News MT — Crime (en)