Man charged with false statement of an armed robbery

Daniel Isom

St. Mary’s County Corporal O’Connor responded to Yorktown Road on November 16th for a reported robbery.

The victim, identified as Daniel James Isom, 21, of Lexington Park, alleged he was walking on Midway Drive when he was approached by a black male suspect who asked for a cigarette. After Isom told the suspect no, the suspect produced a handgun and demanded Isom’s property.

After obtaining Isom’s money and other property, the suspect walked away. During further investigation, Corporal O’Connor determined the reported robbery was a false report. Isom had lost his brother’s money earlier in the day and made up the story to hide that fact. Isom was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

He was charged with False Statement to Police Officer Causing Investigation and False Statement to Officer.