Crosby Jay Dawson
Crosby Jay Dawson

UPDATE – 10/14/2025 – State’s Attorney Imposes Maximum Sentence For Leonardtown Sex Offender: ‘Justice For The Victim’

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced yesterday that a St. Mary’s County Jury found Crosby Dawson, 41, of Leonardtown, Maryland, guilty of two counts of second-degree rape and the sexual abuse of a minor involving a child victim.

Dawson faces a maximum penalty of 65 years in prison and will be required to register as a Tier III sexual offender for LIFE.

Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah Proctor, Chief of the Special Victims Unit, and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Mike McGraw prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.

Detective Kortnie Marsch of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Nichole Moneymaker of the Child Protective Services Division, St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, were the lead investigators. Members of the Child Advocacy Center assisted in the successful investigation and prosecution of the case.

The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis presided over the case.

Dawson will continue to be held without bond pending a sentencing hearing.

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  1. #Terminate

    We need the mob back to keep our neighorhoods safe from violent criminals. Gov messes up everything

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