Fairfax Man Charged with 25 Criminal Violations Including Impersonating a Police Officer

Talbot County, MD - On July 22, 2025, deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff's Office arrested Richard Randolf Browning V, a 30-year-old resident of Fairfax, Virginia on a arrest warrant issued by the Talbot County Circuit Court on July 9, 2025.

The warrant listed 25 criminal charges against Browning, including multiple handgun-related offenses, making false statements to police officers, impersonating a police officer, and committing forgery.

Upon his arrest, Browning was transported to the Talbot County Central Booking facility for initial processing. During his initial appearance, Judge Phillip T. Cronan ordered Browning to be held without bond, underscoring the serious nature of the charges.

The case saw further developments on July 23, 2025, when Judge Cronan conducted a re-evaluation or bond review of Browning's circumstances. Following his bond review, the court granted a bond of $75,000, altering the conditions of Browning's detention.

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