Presumed Located MD - Bradley Earl Stapleton, 47, left without belongings, Sykesville, 19 May 2019

[GuyfromCanada]

NEWS RELEASE: Police ask for public’s help to locate critical missing person

Howard County police are asking for the public’s help to locate a 47-year-old man last seen in Sykesville who is considered a critical missing person.

Bradley Earl Stapleton was last seen on May 19 at approximately 11 a.m. leaving the 800 block of River Road on foot. A friend became concerned for his well-being due to health-related issues when he did not return home later that day.

Police have searched extensively for Stapleton using K-9 and other resources in the area he was last seen, contacted his friends, and checked local hospitals and other facilities for his whereabouts. Attempts to locate him since Sunday evening have been unsuccessful.

Stapleton left behind his cell phone, keys, wallet, and vehicle. He is described as a white male, 5’11”, 160 pounds, with long black hair and a goatee. He was last seen wearing dark pants, a gray t-shirt, camouflage boots, and a camouflage baseball cap.

Anyone who sees Stapleton or may have information about his location should call 911.

Howard County Police Department

47-Year-Old Critically Missing Man Last Seen In Sykesville

 

[GuyfromCanada]

If you go to Maryland Judiciary Case Search at Maryland Judiciary Case Search Disclaimer and type his name, he has an active criminal case against him. The charges are: 1. REG FIREARM:ILLEGAL POSSESSION 2. HANDGUN ON PERSON 3. ILLEGAL POSS AMMO. All charges are misdemeanors.

 

[katydid23]

I bet his family is worried about self harm. Walking away, with no belongings and not returning?

 

[iulia]

His case regarding the possession of a handgun is now closed/inactive. I think he may have passed away, if I understand correctly. I didn't find an obituary or any source confirming that he is deceased, I am just basing my opinion on the "Abated by Death" disposition.

Maryland Judiciary Case Search Disclaimer

Charge No: 1 CJIS Code:1-5212 Statute Code: CR.4.203
Charge Description: HANDGUN ON PERSON Charge Class:Misdemeanor
Offense Date From: 04/28/2019
Disposition: Abated by Death Disposition Date:01/27/2020

Charge No: 2 CJIS Code:1-1455 Statute Code: CR.4.203.(a)(1)(v)
Charge Description: Loaded Handgun On Person Charge Class: Misdemeanor
Offense Date From: 04/28/2019To:
Disposition Abated by Death Disposition Date:01/27/2020