On December 14, 2018, deputies
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46300 block of
Pegg Road in Lexington Park, for the reported burglary in progress. Contact was made with individuals at the
residence who advised Benjamin Leon Sanders, age 40 of Dameron, arrived at the
residence armed with a tire iron.
Sanders forced his way into the residence, and assaulted two victims
inside the residence; one victim reported minor injuries from the assault. Sanders then stole various prescription
medications and fled the residence. DFC.
McCuen, ultimately located Sanders and charged him with the following crimes:
Home Invasion
Burglary-Third Degree
Assault Second Degree
Theft
Sanders is currently incarcerated
at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond
status awaiting a bond review.
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Benjamin Leon Sanders
