A weeks-long investigation in Aberdeen ended with a 19-year-old behind bars after police say he pointed a handgun at a 14-year-old, then was later found with a stolen weapon in his bedroom.
Officers arrested Da-mon Nyree Griffin yesterday at his Truman Street home after detectives executed a search warrant and recovered a stolen 9mm handgun, according to law enforcement. Griffin is charged with first-degree assault along with several firearm-related offenses, and authorities say he was ordered held without bond after his initial appearance.
Search warrant yields stolen 9mm
Detectives served the search warrant at Griffin’s Truman Street residence on Feb. 12 and recovered a stolen 9mm Sig Sauer from his bedroom, according to FOX Baltimore. Police say the probe started Jan. 14 after a report that Griffin allegedly pointed a handgun at a 14-year-old, and investigators linked the case to an alleged first-degree assault on Jan. 7. Charging documents list first-degree assault along with multiple firearm counts, authorities told the station.
Harford County context
The arrest lands in the middle of broader anxiety over young people and guns in Harford County. In November 2024, a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Aberdeen, an episode local police called “gut-wrenching” as investigators tracked activity on social media as part of their work, according to public reporting. Community leaders and school officials have repeatedly warned in recent months about how easily teens appear to be getting access to guns.
Legal status and next steps
Griffin was ordered held without bond following his initial appearance before a district court commissioner, according to FOX Baltimore. Prosecutors will determine whether to move the case to circuit court and how he will be prosecuted. Court records were not immediately available.
How to help
Aberdeen police have not yet released additional public documents on the case. Anyone with information can contact the Aberdeen Police Department. For earlier youth-involved cases, authorities had asked people to call 410-272-2121 or email Detective Lightner at [email protected], according to CBS Baltimore.
