LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 3, 2025) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Carlonte Antoine Knott, 33, of Baltimore, for escape. Knott is described as a Black male, 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds.
Deputies were notified on December 1 that the ankle-monitoring GPS device assigned to Knott had been deactivated, and subsequent attempts to contact the suspect were unsuccessful.
Knott is under court-ordered home detention in connection with charges of first-degree burglary, second-degree escape and a theft scheme valued at $100 to less than $1,500.
Anyone with information about Knott’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Joseph Bowling at Joseph.Bowling@stmaryscountymd.gov or at 301-475-4200, ext. 8085.
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.
