On September 30, 2019, detectives from
the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded
to the 22500 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported sex
offense. The investigation determined
Ezekiel Jedidiah Thomas, age 22 of Newburg, assaulted the victim, age 19, in a supply
closet. Thomas observed the victim enter the supply closet and close the door.
Thomas proceeded to follow the victim and was able to enter the closet as the
victim was attempting to exit. Thomas
prevented the victim from leaving the closet and ordered the victim to perform
a sexual act. The victim refused, and
Thomas assaulted the victim and attempted to force the victim to perform the
sexual act. A witness was able to open the door and stop the assault. Thomas was arrested and charged with the
following crimes:
Second
Degree Rape (Attempted)
Assault
Second Degree
Sex
Offense Third Degree
False
Imprisonment
At the time of Thomas’ arrest, it was
discovered he had an open warrant from Salisbury, Maryland for the following
crimes:
Assault
Second Degree
False
Imprisonment
School:
Molest ETC-Other Location
School:
Disturb Operation
Thomas was transported to the St. Mary’s
County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and served his outstanding warrant. Thomas is currently incarcerated at the
detention center on a no bond status.
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Ezekiel Jedidiah Thomas
