On August 26, deputies responded to 2000 Liquors in Lexington Park, for a disturbance complaint. Investigation revealed Bruce Nathaniel Johnson, Jr., 27 of Tall Timbers, was at 2000 Liquors, removed a bottle of liquor from the shelf and exited the store without paying for the item. A few minutes later Johnson re-entered the store and removed a second bottle from the shelf. A store employee confronted Johnson and asked for identification. Johnson complied and handed the employee his identification. The employee then informed Johnson that he was contacting the police. Johnson became irate and left the store.
As deputies were responded to the scene, Johnson contacted the St. Mary’s County Emergency Center and stated that if the police did not expedite their response to 2000 Liquors, he would “blow the place up”. When deputies arrived Johnson fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later.
Johnson was arrested for theft and threats of arson. A search of Johnson incident to the arrested revealed Johnson was in possession of a glass smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue.
Johnson was charged with theft, threat of arson, possession of controlled dangerous paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.