At 12:45 a.m. Oct. 22, Trooper Long responded to Point Lookout State Park for a reported assault.
Investigation revealed the victim was awakened by Christopher John Forker, 25, of Greenbelt, to go fishing.
Victim #1 became enraged and knocked Mr. Forker to the ground. As victim #1 was holding him down, Forker grabbed his fillet knife and pulled victim #1 closer. This caused a laceration to the victim’s shoulder.
Victim #1 left the scene only to return approximately 15 minutes later and push Mr. Forker as he was attempting to cast a fishing line; causing a minor laceration to Mr. Forker’s shin.
Victim #1 then threw the fillet knife, tackle box, and other fishing items into the water. Mr. Forker, victim #1 and victim #2 became engaged in a physical altercation, causing minor lacerations to victim #2’s knees, hand and cheek.
When victim #2 called 911, victim #1 fled the scene. A search for victim #1 was conducted utilizing a St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit and Maryland State Police helicopter. Victim #1 could not be located.
Approximately 4 hours later, Deputy Maguire stopped a vehicle and found all three subjects inside. Victim #1 had a large, deep laceration to his shoulder and was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital.
Mr. Forker was arrested and charged with 1st degree assault.
He was taken to the detention center and held pending a bond review. This case is continuing with additional charges pending.