On February 20, 2018, deputies
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 30000 block of
Mary Helen Lane in Leonardtown, for a report of shots fired into a
residence. Upon arrival, deputies
discerned there were numerous occupants in the residence, and one victim had
been directly fired at, however the victim was uninjured. A description of the suspect to include
clothing worn was disseminated to responding deputies. It was also discovered the victim’s vehicle
had been intentionally damaged with spray paint and other corrosive materials.
Responding officers located
Nicholas Bruce Osborne, age 18, of California, on foot in the area, after
locating his abandoned vehicle. Osborne
was wearing clothing which matched the description disseminated, and Osborne
also had the same color spray paint used to damage the victim’s car on his
person. Contact with witnesses in the
area revealed Osborne was in a neighboring yard, following the shooting. Subsequently, a search of the area revealed a
handgun concealed in the same vicinity.
Osborne was found to be in possession of a significant quantity of a
controlled dangerous substance and other prohibited firearms related items.
Osborne was placed under arrest
and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center
and charged with the following criminal violations:
·
Assault 1st Degree (3counts)
·
CDS Distribution with a Firearm
·
Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics
·
Dangerous Weapon-Conceal
·
Reckless Endangerment
·
Handgun on Person
·
Malicious Destruction of Property (2 Counts)
