LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 17, 2025) – On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at around 9:35 p.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were responding to a report of a suspicious incident in the 21000 block of Spyglass Way in Lexington Park when they received a second call for service regarding a walk-in assault victim at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department.
Deputies arrived at the firehouse and located a 20-year-old male suffering from apparent stab wounds to his upper body. Investigators determined the victim was the same individual seen running from three subjects during the suspicious incident reported on Spyglass Way. Witnesses reported to deputies that they saw three people chasing a single individual in the area.
When deputies spoke with the victim, he reported that while meeting with an acquaintance, he was confronted by three male suspects who robbed and assaulted him. The victim was able to escape, return to his vehicle, and drive to the firehouse for help.
The victim was flown to an area hospital, where he was treated and later released.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division have assumed the case. Detective Kortnie Marsch is the lead investigator. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Marsch at 301-475-4200, ext. 2276, or by email at Kortnie.Marsch@stmaryscountymd.gov.
Tipsters can also submit tips anonymously:
• Text 847411, starting your message with “SMCSO”, add a space, and then your tip.
• Online: Submit a tip through the Sheriff’s Office website at www.FirstSheriff.com/tips.
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For those who prefer to make a phone call, tips can also be shared through the Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333. With Crime Solvers, you never have to give your name. You may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
