LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 20, 2025) – Djhonna Mari Jones, 46, of Lexington Park, was arrested via warrant on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and carrying a loaded handgun on or about her person in connection with an October shooting.
On Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 21000 block of Bellevue Court in Lexington Park for a reported assault in progress. While deputies were en route, dispatchers advised that shots had been fired. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male near the driveway of the residence with apparent gunshot wounds to the head and upper body.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division assumed the investigation, and a warrant for Jones’ arrest was issued on Nov. 17, 2025.
Jones was taken into custody and incarcerated at the Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, where she is being held without bond.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information who has not yet provided a statement is asked to contact Detective Andrew Burgess at 301-475-4200, ext. 8041, or by email at Andrew.Burgess@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.
• App: Send a tip directly through the SMCSO app. Download the free app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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.
