On February 14, 2018, an adult
female reported a possible sex offense to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s
Office, involving an adult male and a seven year old juvenile. Based on the information provided by the
complainant, the investigation was continued by the Criminal Investigations
Division (CID). Investigation revealed
Zachary Lee Thomas, age 23, of Lexington Park, engaged in a sex act with the
juvenile at a private residence in St. Mary’s County. Detectives made contact with Thomas on
February 15, 2018; Thomas was placed under arrest and transported to the St.
Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Thomas was charged with one count of sexual
abuse of a minor, and is currently being held without bond. Further criminal charges are forthcoming
pending a review with the State’s Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with further information about this matter is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension *8128, or by email at Trevor.Teague@stmarysmd.com.
