On February 28, 2020, deputies from the St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 44500 block of Pasture View Way
in Valley Lee, for the reported assault and protective order violation. Prior
to the arrival of law enforcement, the suspect, later identified as Jamel Tiant
Mitchell, age 35 of no fixed address, barricaded himself inside the victim’s residence
and refused to exit the home. Deputies from the Critical Incident Negotiations Team
and the Emergency Services Team responded to the scene.
Preliminary investigation determined prior
to the barricade, Mitchell had assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim’s
wrists and throat during an argument, causing visible injury to the victim.
There is a valid protective order in place prohibiting Mitchell from contacting
the victim by any means.
During the barricade Mitchell made
threats to detonate incendiary devices and shoot law enforcement officers. Mitchell
ultimately surrendered to law enforcement without incident. Mitchell was
arrested and charged with the following:
Arson/Threat
Threat of Mass Violence
Assault Second Degree
Violate Protective Order
Mitchell is currently incarcerated at
the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.
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Jamel Tiant Mitchell
