WALDORF, Md. — A 28-year-old Nanjemoy man has been charged with multiple firearms offenses after police said he fired at a robbery suspect’s vehicle with a stolen handgun in July, sending a bullet through a neighbor’s window across the street. Timothy Darnell Thompson Jr. was arrested Sept. 10 and is being held without bond following an investigation that began with a shots-fired call at an apartment complex.
According to police statements, the incident occurred around 10:23 p.m. on July 19 at Amber Leaf Apartments in Waldorf. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired and a robbery, encountering Thompson leaving the building. Charging documents state surveillance footage later showed him wearing different clothing than what deputies observed.
A witness told police she fled an apartment during an armed robbery and heard gunshots as she escaped. When officers spoke with Thompson, he reportedly denied knowledge of the incident and said he was checking on his cousin. Deputies wrote that Thompson allowed them to search his apartment, which was determined to be a different unit than initially reported.
The investigation expanded when a nearby resident reported a bullet had penetrated his front window during the same timeframe. Court records show a projectile was recovered from the drywall inside the home.
Charging documents state that surveillance footage obtained several days later appeared to show Thompson standing near vehicles in the parking lot around 10:20 p.m., then entering the building wearing a white T-shirt and light-colored jeans. A subject dressed in black was seen fleeing moments later in a black car.
The footage appeared to show Thompson running from the building toward the street as the car passed. Court filings state that a muzzle flash was captured on video as he fired in the direction of the fleeing vehicle, with the shot traveling toward the residence across the street. Authorities allege Thompson then returned inside and changed clothing before deputies arrived.
During a search warrant execution on Sept. 10, deputies reported finding a loaded Glock 27 handgun with an extended magazine inside Thompson’s residence. Police said the firearm was confirmed stolen from Prince George’s County. Charging documents state the weapon was found on top of an HVAC unit in a closet with a round chambered.
Thompson reportedly told investigators he had been robbed for cannabis and fought with the suspect, who pistol-whipped him. Police said Thompson admitted chasing the man outside but denied firing the weapon. Charging documents note that his statement conflicted with surveillance footage.
Thompson faces multiple charges, including possession of a stolen regulated firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, handgun violations, reckless endangerment and malicious destruction of property, according to court records. Under Maryland law, possession of a stolen regulated firearm carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Illegal possession of ammunition and handgun violations each carry maximum penalties of three years. Reckless endangerment carries up to five years, and malicious destruction of property carries up to one year.
Court records also state that Thompson was previously convicted in 2021 of a felony drug offense, which prohibits him from legally possessing firearms under Maryland law.
Judge Robert C. Wilcox ordered Thompson held without bond during his bail review hearing on Sept. 11. He is represented by attorney Hammad Shaikh Matin of La Plata. A trial is scheduled for Oct. 31 in Charles County District Court.
Detective Marshall Furr investigated the case for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. The State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County is prosecuting the case in La Plata District Court.
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Good job Judge. Accused of those charges and his history, he is right where he needs to be. Let him tell his side in a court of law and the Judge and jury can decide if he is guilty.
Good job Judge. With those charges and his history, the accused is right where he needs to be. He will get to tell his side of the story in a court of law.