LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 18, 2026) – Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division made a third arrest in connection with two related incidents in Lexington Park.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, detectives served an arrest warrant on Katina Marie Knott, 39, of Lexington Park, charging her with first- and second-degree assault, home invasion and third-degree burglary. The charges stem from two incidents that took place on August 13, in which victims were assaulted in two separate residences.
The investigation remains ongoing and has been assumed by the Criminal Investigations Division. Anyone with information about these cases is asked to contact Detective Andrew Burgess at 301-475-4200, ext. 8041, or by email at Andrew.Burgess@stmaryscountymd.gov.
Anyone with information about criminal activity is encouraged to contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office at 301-475-8008 or call 911 in an emergency. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through tip411 by:
- Text 847411: start 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.
- Phone: 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.
