On November 4, 2017, deputies
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a private residence,
for the report of a robbery that occurred at a business located in Lexington
Park. The victim advised deputies he had
confronted two individuals in the parking lot of the business and asked them to
leave. According to the victim, one of
the individuals, an African American male, began to assault him. During the assault, the individual was able
to remove items of value from the victim. Both suspects then fled the scene;
the victim required medical attention for the injuries sustained in the
incident.
On November 5, 2017, deputies
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area in Lexington
Park, for the report of a robbery and carjacking. Deputies made contact with the victim who
advised while in the area, he was confronted by an African American male who
requested his assistance with a disabled vehicle. The victim allowed the male
inside his vehicle, and as they were driving the male produced a handgun, and
ordered the victim to drive to another location. Upon arriving at the ordered location, the
suspect forced the victim to exit the vehicle; the suspect then fled the scene
with the victim’s vehicle and other items of value.
The Criminal Investigations
Division (CID), continued the investigations and determined based on
information provided, both incidents had been committed by the same
individuals. William Edward Johnson III, age 27, of Suitland, Maryland, was
identified as one of the individuals responsible for the crimes. Johnson was located in Prince George’s County
on November 21, 2017, and was taken into custody without incident. Johnson was transported to the St. Mary’s
County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, and charged with various criminal
violations for both offenses. The cases were reviewed with State’s Attorney
Richard Fritz, and additional criminal charges are forthcoming.
The Sheriff’s Office would like
to thank the United States Marshall Service, Prince George’s County Police
Department, Maryland State Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and the
Charles County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with these investigations.
