St. Mary’s County BCI is currently investigating a drive-by shooting which occurred on January 26, 2007 at approximately 9:42 p.m..
Suspects drove past an occupied residence on Tanyard Drive in Mechanicsville and fired a gun at the home. Several shots penetrated the house and lodged in the interior.
Justin R. Quade, 18 years of age, from Chaptico Maryland and a 17 year old male from Mechanicsville Maryland were both arrested and charged with First Degree Assault.
A warrant is on file and police are currently seeking a third suspect Leroy Christopher Neal, a black man, 31 years of age, from Mechanicsville.