On Dec. 13, at 12:22 p.m., Sdfc. D. Reppel initiated a vehicle stop on Route 235 in Lexington Park for a traffic violation. The arrest was made in the EMA parking lot near Gate 2 of the NASPAX base.
Upon approaching the vehicle, several weapons were observed inside the vehicle in plain view. A subsequent check of the weapons revealed they were stolen during a recent burglary. A 9 mm Rifle, .44 caliber handgun, .410 shotgun and a crossbow were recovered.
Robert J. Eberly, 20 of Lexington Park, was arrested, charged with second-degree burglary/firearms, theft over $500, theft under $500 and incarcerated in the detention center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
At the scene, another individual was detained, but subesquent investigation revealed that the individual was not involved and he was released.