SOLOMONS, Md. — A Great Mills man is facing charges in two separate incidents—one involving an alleged domestic assault and another related to drug possession—following a week of escalating legal issues.
Court documents indicate that on March 31, 2025, at approximately 6:49 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of domestic assault at a residence on Longfields Village Drive.
Initially, the victim informed deputies she had only engaged in a verbal argument with her friend, Andre Morris, but later stated that he had “only pushed” her. The dispute reportedly began after Morris allegedly struck their dog, prompting the victim’s response and escalating tensions.
According to the victim, she and Morris planned to move into the residence together that day. As the argument intensified, Morris reportedly blocked her from leaving the bedroom, grabbed her by both biceps, and pushed her onto the bed. When she attempted to exit again, Morris allegedly continued to restrain her. Deputies observed visible injuries on the victim, including bruising on her right hip and redness on her left forearm, consistent with being restrained.
Morris admitted grabbing the victim, claiming it was to prevent her from leaving in an agitated state out of concern she might harm herself. He also admitted to pushing her onto the bed, asserting it was done in a manner intended to avoid causing injury.
Despite the presence of visible injuries, Morris was issued a criminal summons rather than being taken into custody at the scene, a decision permitted under Maryland law for misdemeanor second-degree assault cases. His preliminary inquiry for the assault charge is scheduled for May 9, 2025, in St. Mary’s District Court.
On April 1, 2025, Morris encountered further legal issues in Calvert County. Deputies patrolling near the Solomons Island Boat Ramp detected a strong odor of marijuana from a vehicle occupied by Morris and two others. A subsequent search revealed marijuana, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Morris admitted ownership of the substances, explaining he used a rolled dollar bill to ingest the cocaine and a bank card to finely “chop” it for use.
In Calvert County, Morris faces misdemeanor charges of cocaine possession, punishable by up to four years imprisonment and/or a fine of $25,000, as well as two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, each carrying potential penalties of up to one year imprisonment and/or a fine of $500. His trial for the drug-related charges is set for May 7, 2025, in Calvert County District Court. Judge assignments for both hearings remain pending.
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