Man charged in burglary and carjacking at Maryland apartment complex

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) – The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said a man was arrested Sunday in connection with an attempted burglary and carjacking at an apartment complex.

On June 9, just before 4:30 a.m., officers responded to the 14100 block of Castle Boulevard for an attempted burglary.

During the investigation, detectives learned that 30-year-old Samuel Robert Bajard and other people allegedly attempted to break into an apartment.

According to police, Bajard and the group kicked in the front door and threw a rock at the window.

According to police, the resident confronted the group and allegedly sprayed them with bear spray. The group then took off and drove away in a car.

Police said as Bajard and the other suspect left the complex, they allegedly assaulted the driver of a Toyota Camry. They then stole the car and left the area.

On June 13, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Bajard for attempted burglary and carjacking.

Bajard was arrested June 20 in Silver Spring. He was taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit and is being held without bond.