On February 9, 2018, deputies
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Mechanicsville
Burchmart, located on Three Notch Road, for a report of a robbery in
progress. Upon arrival, Deputy First
Class Roszell, observed the suspect Kottie Deon Fauntroy, age 35, of Laurel,
Maryland, detained on the ground by employees and customers. Investigation
revealed Fauntroy came behind the counter at the store, assaulted an employee,
and began to grab money from the store register. The employee attempted to stop
Fauntroy, at which time another employee and customers, assisted and detained
Fauntroy until law enforcement arrived. Fauntroy was charged with the following
criminal violations:
Robbery
Assault 2nd
Degree
Theft
Fauntroy remains in custody at the St. Mary’s County
Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.
