On October 4, 2018, deputies from
the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22200 block of Archer
Street in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Two victims advised deputies a blue van with
a white male operator drove past the area while they were outside, and
discharged a firearm. The victims
advised the operator of the vehicle extended his arm outside the vehicle while
holding a firearm, and discharged the weapon.
While deputies were on scene conducting the investigation, the suspect
vehicle was observed driving past the scene.
Deputies immediately pursued the vehicle and conducted an investigative
stop on the vehicle. The vehicle was operated
by Jesse James Taylor, age 37, of Bushwood.
Upon contacting Taylor, deputies
detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Taylor’s breath. Taylor was arrested and charged with the
following:
Assault
First Degree
Reckless
Endangerment
Driving
Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving
Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol
Taylor remains incarcerated at
the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center awaiting an
appearance before the District Court Commissioner. Anyone with information on
this incident is asked to contact Deputy Tyler Westphal at (301) 475-4200
extension *8017, or by email at Tyler.Westphal@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or
text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the
Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for
information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or
indictment.
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Jesse James Taylor
