LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 26, 2026) – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that D’Montre Montez Bush, 26, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was convicted of armed robbery and related crimes following a three-day jury trial.

On November 16, 2025, deputies responded to a reported robbery in Lexington Park, Maryland, where they located an adult male victim seeking medical aid at the Bay District Fire Department. Investigators determined that the victim was ambushed by Bush and other accomplices, who were armed with knives and a machete, after he came to an apartment under the guise of meeting a woman he had been talking to online. The victim was chased outside, stabbed in the back, and robbed of his cell phone before he was able to escape to his vehicle.

“This was a deliberate and dangerous attack that escalated into violence and serious injury. The victim was targeted, assaulted, and robbed through an act of deception. He luckily managed to escape any further injury, thanks to the quick aid of emergency responders and medical professionals,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “We are grateful for the efforts of investigators, our prosecution team, and the jury in securing this conviction.”

Bush remains held without bond pending sentencing and faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison.

Assistant State’s Attorney Shaye Reynolds and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Ridge prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.

Detective Kortnie Marsch of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.

The Honorable Joseph Stanalonis presided over the case.