On October 17, 2018, at
approximately 8:50 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
responded to the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the
report of an assault with a firearm.
Investigation determined Marcus Isaiah Peterson, age 29 of Lexington
Park, brandished a firearm in the area of his residence, and then pointed the
weapon at a juvenile victim; Peterson also pointed the weapon at several other
individuals in the area. Shortly after this incident, Peterson was confronted
by a relative of the juvenile victim.
Peterson and his wife Amber Lanesh Adkins, age 28 of Lexington Park,
agreed to meet the relative outside, to settle the issue. The parties met outside, at which time Adkins
produced a firearm from the inside of her jacket, and pointed the weapon at the
victim, threatening to shoot the victim.
Peterson and Adkins then left the scene and returned to their
residence. Deputies made contact with
Peterson and Adkins at their residence, and shortly after contact a search
warrant was obtained for the residence.
Located during the search warrant was a black replica handgun which
matched the victims’ descriptions.
Peterson was placed under arrest at which time Adkins became
confrontational, and interfered with his arrest. Ultimately, both Peterson and Adkins were
arrested; Peterson was charged with Assault First Degree, and Adkins was
charged with Assault First Degree and Resist/Interfere with Arrest.
Anyone who may have witnessed the
incident or has any additional information is asked to contact Dep. Sidorowicz
at (301) 475-4200 extension *8043, or by email at Daniel.Sidorowicz@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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Marcus Isaiah Peterson
Amber Lanesh Adkins
