Denton Man Facing Federal Gun Charge After Indictment

Caroline County, MD - A Denton man is now facing a federal gun charge. A Federal Grand Jury indicted him, and he has made his first appearance in federal court.

The man is Theodore Harcum, 50, of Denton, Maryland. He is charged with having a gun and ammunition while being barred by law from owning them.

Harcum has a past felony conviction. Because of that, federal law says he can't have any guns or ammo.

According to the indictment, Harcum had a handgun and nine rounds of ammunition on April 13, 2026. The U.S. Attorney's Office did not say where this happened in Denton or how the gun was found.

The Denton Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) worked on the case together. It is now being handled in federal court.

An indictment means a grand jury decided there was enough evidence to bring charges. It isn't a finding of guilt, and Harcum is presumed innocent unless he is proven guilty in court.

If he is convicted, Harcum could get up to 15 years in federal prison. That is the most the law allows for a felon caught with a gun and ammo.

Most people sentenced for federal crimes get less than the maximum. A federal judge will decide any sentence after looking at the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors set by law.

U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes for the District of Maryland announced the charge. She was joined by ATF Special Agent in Charge Charles Doerrer and Denton Police Acting Chief Jamie L. Secrist.

Hayes thanked the ATF and the Denton Police Department for their work on the investigation. She also thanked Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Arqum Rashid, who is prosecuting the case.

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