Suspect On The Loose In Talbot County - CAPTURED

Brooks S. Perry
CAPTURED

Maryland State Police Press Release

 SUSPECT WHO SHOT AT TROOPERS IN TALBOT CO. CAPTURED

(EASTON, MD) – The suspect wanted for shooting at pursuing troopers early this morning in Talbot County has been captured without incident.

The accused, identified as Brooks S. Perry, 28, of Milford, Delaware, was arrested by members of the Maryland State Police Special Tactical Assault Team Element, shortly after 1:30 p.m. today. He was found in an area of high marsh grass along Glebe Creek Road. STATE Team troopers used a bullhorn to inform him he was surrounded. Moments later, Perry walked out of the marsh grass with his hands up and was arrested.

Perry, who was wearing a coat, was determined to be in good condition. He had no injuries other than some scratches and was only complaining of being cold.

Troopers transported Perry to the Easton Barrack for processing. He was also provided food. State Police Homicide Unit investigators have served a warrant charging him with two counts each of attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, first degree assault, second degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/violent crime, and one count of fraudulent personal identification to avoid prosecution. He is also charged with multiple traffic charges including fleeing and eluding, and driving on a revoked and suspended license. He will be transported to the Talbot County Detention Center for his initial appearance before a court commissioner.

Perry was found in a marsh/swamp area along Glebe Creek Road, within five miles of where the shooting occurred. Dozens of police officers, troopers, deputies, and agents from the Maryland State Police, Natural Resources Police, the FBI, Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, Centreville Police, Easton Police, Ridgely Police, Cambridge Police, Anne Arundel County Police, Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office and others had maintained a continual search in an area west of Easton and south of Rt. 50 since the incident occurred.

Significant assistance was provided by Talbot County Emergency Services. This included issuing notification to residents in the area through the Connect CTY system. A citizen on Goldsborough Neck Road who had received that call saw a male meeting the description knock on the door of her home shortly before 8:00 a.m. today. She did not open the door, but did call 911. Police immediately moved their search to that area.

While on the Goldsborough Neck Road perimeter, a citizen called 911 and then drove to find a trooper to report he saw a person meeting the suspect’s description in the area of Glebe Creek Road. At least two other citizens assisted police by directing them to the area where they had also seen the suspect.

The police perimeter moved to the area along Glebe Creek Road, while tactical troopers made plans to approach the area the suspect was believed to be hiding in. A State Police helicopter confirmed a heat source in the location through an infra-red camera. State Police Aviation Command crews had maintained an aerial presence assisting police on the ground since shortly after the shooting occurred last night.

Troopers from the Special Tactical Assault Team Element then took over and approached the location. They used a bullhorn and the suspect surrendered peacefully.

A gun used by the suspect has not been recovered at this time. State Police crime scene technicians and investigators will continue to search for evidence.

The investigation is continuing.