On January 17, 2020, School
Resource Officer, Corporal Angela Delozier was working a basketball game at
Leonardtown High School located at 23995 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown.
Cpl. Delozier was alerted to suspicious activity involving a group of juveniles
by staff at the game. Cpl. Delozier and
staff from the St. Mary’s County Public Schools immediately moved the juveniles
to a secure location away from students and spectators and began an investigation. During the investigation, Cpl. Delozier
located a loaded handgun on a 17-year-old male juvenile, from Mechanicsville.
The juvenile was arrested and
transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and
charged as an adult with the following:
Carry and Possess a Handgun on School Property
Did Carry and Transport Loaded Handgun on Person
Wear and Carry a Dangerous Weapon-Conceal
Possession of Regulated Firearm- Individual Under 21
Disruption of School Activities
The juvenile remains incarcerated
at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center awaiting an
appearance before the District Court Commissioner. Due to a recent change in Maryland law, the
name and photograph of the juvenile will not be released until the court makes
a finding at the waiver hearing to determine the jurisdiction of this incident.
This investigation is ongoing and
the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues to collaborate with the St.
Mary’s County Public Schools to ensure the safety and security of our students
and staff.
Citizens may remain anonymous and
contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their
message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are
eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St.
Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
For official news and information
follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
