Did Ryan Frederick know police were coming?

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY.com) Ryan Frederick stands accused of Capital Murder in the shooting death of Chesapeake Detective Jarrod Shivers.

Tuesday, a bombshell in court.

Prosecutors will argue Ryan Frederick's state-of-mind was that he knew exactly who the people were that were breaking down his front door on January 17 -- Chesapeake Police.

He claims he didn't know police were coming through his front door when he fired, but Special Prosecutor Paul Ebert told WAVY.com, "He knew information had been given to the police and he knew they would be coming to his house on the day in question."

In his only TV Interview the day after the shooting, Frederick claims he had no idea the people breaking down his front door were police.

Prosecutors will argue police failed to find the marijuana growing operation because a thief stole most of it from Frederick's detached garage at his home days before police showed up.

"The defendant actually contacted at least one person who broke into his detached garage and told them I know who you are and I know you did it," Special Prosecutor Michael Conway told the court.

It's believed that one of those involved in the break-in became an informant, and claims Ryan Frederick's statement to him, according to prosecutors was, "I know police are coming to my home, and I have plans for them too."

Ebert said outside court, "You heard what I said in court, and that's what we believe the evidence will show."

Frederick's Attorney James Broccoletti said, "It's going to be up to the jury whether the person in question is a credible witness or not."

Broccoletti also told the Judge that the case should remain in Chesapeake where he believes a jury of Frederick's peers will understand what he told WAVY.com. Frederick told WAVY.com that he fired his gun because he thought an intruder was breaking down his door, and didn't know it was the police.

"I think if that tape is shown to the jury...they will draw their own conclusion, and that will be different than the prosecutors."

Paul Ebert also argued to move the case out of Chesapeake because of pre-trial publicity including our interview and the "bloggers."

That decision is due October 27.