On Sept. 25, Deputy S. Ruest responded to Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for a report of an assault.
The victim pointed towards Robert Gregory Carson, 20 of Lexington Park and stated Carson had just pulled a knife on him. Deputies approached Carson who took off running but was caught and detained after a short foot chase.
Investigation revealed Carson was in a verbal dispute with the victim. The verbal dispute escalated when Carson grabed a knife and threatened to cut the victim. The victim fled and contacted the police. Carson provided a false name to the deputies but was identified during the booking process.
Carson was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and false statement to a police officer.