On May 9, 2014, deputies
responded to the La Quinta Inn located in California, Maryland, for the report
of an armed robbery which occurred outside the business. The initial investigation by patrol deputies
determined two victims were approached by a suspect armed with a handgun who
demanded the victims give the suspect money and property. The suspect then pushed the gun into the head
of one of the victims and instructed to him walk away. The suspect then fled on foot.
Detectives from the Criminal
Investigations Division were contacted and assumed the investigation. Detectives subsequently identified a
suspect in the robbery as Aaron L. Pickeral, 35, of Lexington Park. On
June 18, 2014 detectives located Pickeral and placed him under
arrest. A Search and Seizure Warrant was
executed at his residence following his arrest and evidence was recovered.
Pickeral was charged with 2
counts of Armed Robbery and 2 counts of 1st Degree Assault. He was incarcerated
in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center under no bond. Additional charges are pending following a
review with the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Aaron L. Pickeral
Captain Terry L. Black
CommanderCriminal Investigations Division
301-475-4200 Ext. 1925
