St. Mary’s County Deputy Potter responded to a residence on Oliver Court in Great Mills on September 24th, for a domestic assault.

The victim alleged suspect Derek Ramon Smith, 43, of Great Mills, grabbed the victimโ€™s wrist during an argument. Smith then struck a juvenile victim in the face with his fist. The juvenile victim had fresh evidence of injury.

Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Maryโ€™s County Detention Center. He was charged with Child Abuse Assault 2nd Degree, 2 COUNTS 2nd Degree Assault.