WBI Press Release

INCIDENT: Burglary/Theft
DATE: October 8, 2009
LOCATION: 32955 Mt. Hermon Road, Parsonsburg, MD 21849

NARRATIVE: On April 21, 2009 at 2307 hours the Wicomico County 911 Center was alerted to a fire at the above address. The fire was of a building containing several separate offices. The fire was determined to be arson. The building had been burglarized and several items removed to include multiple firearms. The MD State Fire Marshall’s Office and the Maryland State Police responded to begin an arson and burglary investigation. WBI assumed the burglary/theft investigation and worked with the Fire Marshall’s Office to conduct the investigation.

On October 6, 2009 members of WBI assisted by the Worchester County Sheriff’s Office apprehended the below listed suspect on an outstanding warrant for the burglary and theft. WBI executed two search warrants and recovered an additional firearm. As a result of investigation prior to the arrest, several other firearms belonging to the victim were recovered. Several of the firearms stolen are still missing and anyone having knowledge of the suspect and/or the firearms is requested to contact WBI, Detective Wilson. The Investigation is continuing and additional arrests may be coming.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation at 410-548-4898 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776

SUSPECTS: Larry Joseph Koontz W/M 23 YOA
Last Known Address was 5000 Block of Ward Road
Marion Station, MD

CHARGES:
Burglary 2nd General
Burglary 2nd/Firearm
Theft
Theft Scheme
Straw Purchase

DISPOSITION: Held on $200,000 bond

INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE Detective Wilson

RELEASTING AUTHORITY Sergeant David Owens
MSP Wicomico Bureau of Investigation
DATE: October 8, 2009 TIME: 0834 Hours

Wicomico Bureau of Investigation