On February 1, 2018, at
approximately 4:55 PM, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
responded to the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive, in Great Mills, for a report of
a disturbance involving a knife. Upon
arrival, the victim, a 60 year old male from Great Mills, was located and found
to be suffering from knife wounds. The
Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the
investigation.
Investigation revealed the victim
and suspect, John Winfield Carter Jr. age 42, from Great Mills were involved in
an argument that turned physical. The
suspect removed a knife from his front pocket and began to stab the victim. As
a result of his injuries, the victim was flown to a regional trauma center for
treatment. Carter Jr., was arrested and
charged with Assault 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree;
he is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and
Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.
