Shots Fired, Drugs Found, Attempted Murder Charges Filed: Hagerstown Police

After gunfire shook a Hagerstown neighborhood late Sunday night, police reported three arrests, including two Baltimore-based suspects, a drug seize, and an abandoned Glock.

Hagerstown is where the weapons were found.

Around 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, officers were called to the 400 block of Jonathan Street in response to a complaint of many gunshots, according to the police.

On the ground, they discovered a large number of shell casings and medicines.

Two suspects were swiftly located at a nearby home by investigators, who apprehended them without incident. According to officers, controlled dangerous drugs were visible.

According to officials, cops obtained a search order overnight and carried it out early on Monday.

Police said the Washington County Narcotics Task Force confiscated cocaine and possible fentanyl from the residence on Jonathan Street.

The third suspect was eventually located at a residence on North Locust Street after having already left the area by car. After discovering his car abandoned on Jefferson Street, police were able to secure a second warrant.

Around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, that warrant was served, and the suspect was taken into custody without any problems.

On Sumans Avenue, a Glock 19 and an extended magazine were found. Other photos made public by HPD depict a gun leaning on a car tire before it was found and marked as evidence.

The suspects listed below were taken into custody:

Hagerstown resident James Williams Jr., 33, was accused of:

• Two counts attempted first-degree murder;
• Two counts attempted second-degree murder;
• Two counts first-degree assault;
• Two counts second-degree assault;
• Two counts reckless endangerment;
• Multiple weapons offenses.

Baltimore resident Gerron Simpson, 19, was accused of:

• Attempted first-degree murder;
• Attempted second-degree murder;
• First-degree assault;
• Second-degree assault;
• Reckless endangerment;
• Various firearm offense;
• Two counts CDS possession with intent to distribute narcotic;
• CDS possession large amount (Fentanyl).

Two charges of CDS possession with intent to distribute drugs and CDS possession of a substantial amount (fentanyl) were brought against 21-year-old Michael Martin of Baltimore.

As the investigation progresses, anybody with information is encouraged to get in touch with Agent Isaacs at [email protected].