UPDATE 2-5-15: Suspect JOSEPH DESALES THOMAS has been apprehended. Thomas was located and arrested on 2-4-15 at 10:32 PM, by Deputy J. Smith. He was served with an arrest warrant charging him with 2 COUNTS 1st Degree Assault, 2 COUNTS 2nd Degree Assault, Possession Paraphernalia, and Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance: Not Marijuana.
Joseph Dasales Thomas
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE 2-3-15:
On February 3, 2015 at 11:16 PM, Sheriff’s Office patrol
units responded to the area of 22000 block of Baja Lane, Great Mills, Md. for
the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival
deputies discovered two adult male victims had been stabbed during an altercation
involving a third person. One victim was
flown to Prince George’s Hospital Shock Trauma Center for precautionary
measures with a stab wound to his upper body.
The second victim was transported to Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital with minor
stab wounds on various parts of his body.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division were contacted,
responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
During the
investigation detectives were able to identify a suspect in the stabbings and a
temporary felony warrant has been issued for Joseph Desales Thomas, age 51, of
Great Mills, Md. Detectives are asking
anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Thomas to contact
Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200 ext. 9125 or Crime Solvers at
301-475-3333. Tipsters can also text
their tips in to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637). Callers and tipsters do not have to leave a
name, just the information. If the
information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller/tipster may be
eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Commander
Criminal Investigations Division
301-475-4200 Ext. 1925
