Upon arrival, deputies made contact with two victims who reported that a verbal altercation had taken place inside the residence. The confrontation escalated outside, where a male suspect entered his vehicle and drove toward one of the victims, striking them. A third individual exited the residence to render aid, at which point the suspect drove toward and struck that person as well.

 

The suspect then exited his vehicle, continued the argument, and subsequently entered the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene. A short time later, the suspect returned to the area on foot, re-entered his vehicle, and left again. Deputies initiated a pursuit, but the suspect evaded law enforcement and the pursuit was terminated. Shortly thereafter, deputies were alerted that the suspect had returned to the residence once more, and he was taken into custody without further incident.

 

The suspect was identified as Thomas Anthony Anderson, 27, of Mechanicsville. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with the following:

 

Two counts of Assault First Degree

Three counts of Assault Second Degree

Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle

Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000

 

Anderson remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.