LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – Maryland State Police from the Leonardtown Barrack and the Criminal Enforcement Division Central South Region arrested a St. Mary’s County man in connection with an attempted murder that occurred yesterday morning in Lexington Park.
The accused is identified as John Otha Dickens, 33, of St. Mary’s County. Dickens is charged with attempted first and second-degree murder, and first- and second-degree assault. Dickens is currently being held at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center waiting to be seen by a court commissioner.
The victim is not being identified at this time. She is currently receiving medical treatment at an area hospital for injuries sustained during the incident.
The preliminary investigation indicates Dickens was at the victim’s residence shortly before 7:30 a.m. yesterday. The victim’s residence is located in the Fleets Way area of Lexington Park, Maryland.
After receiving a 9-1-1 call reporting an altercation at the Lexington Park residence, police responded to the scene. Upon their arrival, troopers and EMS personnel located the victim suffering from apparent stab wounds to her neck. EMS responders rendered aid on the scene and transported her by medevac to an area hospital.
Dickens has an outstanding arrest warrant for similar violent offenses in the area and was identified as the suspect in area surveillance footage. Police subsequently began an intense search of the area. Search efforts were conducted throughout the night and into today.
Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division troopers located Dickens shortly before 4:00 p.m. today. He was arrested without incident at a residence on Windsor Drive in Lexington Park.
Troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack and the Criminal Enforcement Division Central South Region responded to the scene. Assistance was provided by deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed events related to this incident to contact the Leonardtown Barrack at 301-475-8955 or msp.leonardtown@maryland.gov.
The investigation continues..
Way to go liberal lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. This violent idiot should have been behind bars a long time ago. Yet here we are. Him attacking quite probably the same person he has attacked in the past. Leave him in a hole. For the rest of his life. Quit being soft on crime. Maybe get draconian with it. Ffs.
And where was the attempted murder for the first incident in 2013? The child abuse charges? I swear you liberals love criminals.
Maybe you should ask the Republicans that have controlled all major aspects of St. Mary’s county government, the courts- not to mention the Republican voters that keep electing said republicans as to why crime is high in Lexington Park and why the Republican Court Commissioners keep releasing people. Doesn’t seem to be the “libs” doing it.
The states attorney’s office for St Mary’s County has been Republican held for decades, and the sheriff has been republican, and the county commissioners so, there is that.
RHINO.
Oh no honey pie, I’m a liberal democrat, because I’m smart.
Then you’re responsible for inflation at almost record highs, gas prices reaching all time highs, border crisis, and everything else that democrats destroy
Oh that doesn’t make you smart. You are playing right into what Yuri Bezmenov said in 1985 when he defected from the Soviet Union. You either a refuse to acknowledge it, or you are that blind that you can’t see it. Either way, you as a liberal are dooming the American Dream. Keep on keeping on though. Good luck to ya.
It’s not inflation. It’s corporate greed. Follow the profits. Follow the stock but-backs. Look at the profits on egg farmers. The border has been an issue for decades under both types of administrations- because we have forgotten the basic tenets of America. We welcome the poor, not prevent them from coming in. And if you think they are taking our jobs- tell me one person you know willing to pick oranges or mop a floor. Your argument doesn’t hold water. (This is for Anonymous)
It’s not inflation? You see your president mandated unconstitutional vaccinations which caused millions of workers to become unemployed, therefore shutting down productivity on many things, companies were forced to raise prices because of this to get people back to work
Your democratic leaders caused that, so yes you are responsible for it
The immigration crisis is at its worst level ever, why do you think governors of states that border Mexico are shipping bus loads of illegal immigrants north to democratic cities that refuse to control it???
Yes you are responsible for that as well
Would you like me to continue?
How about that stock market? Have you looked at your retirement plan (if you have one) bet that isn’t doing much now is it?
How about the billions of dollars the current administration has added to the debt? Sending military equipment to Ukraine for no reason, arming the taleban with all that fire power that was left when the us bailed
Yep you are responsible for that
WTF! I’m livid… That is what’s wrong with this County, they continue to let career criminals and repeat offenders out constantly to terrorize the citizens. Whoever let this guy out on his previous violent crimes needs to be voted out, fired, retire, demoted or whatever. They just shouldn’t be holding the position that they do. We should start charging the judge for murder when they let these loonies out.
Poster boy for NO BAIL before this happened. SIERRA HOTEL LEO’s for your quick action to catch this violent threat to the law-abiding citizens. Court Commissioner needs replaced. Prosecutor’s. need to stop plea bargaining. Judge’s need to ensure a fair trial. When/if the accused is found guilty your sentence should reflect your commitment to protect the law-abiding citizen’s
He will be released today ROR because he is such an outstanding member of society. Y’all need to stay out of Lexington Park because it is only going to get worse.
All this stuff he done and the judge turned around and let him back on the streets. It’s a shame
Others have already checked his Judicial record , and appears beased on comments its sorted and lengthy …
While ,,some people tout white privilege for leniency in the courts ,,,
what privilege is this POS getting ?
I know you! Recognize that crazy second grade use of punctuation. Lol,,,
Two questions
1. Why is it that Lexington Park out of all the areas has the most crime?
2. Who is responsible for this repeat offender to be out of the jail?
Don’t argue guys, none of you are good enough! Put God first before party. That’s how you win every time. Lower the crime, communicate with your neighbors, say hi, don’t scowl and stare and ignore. Try. The world is watching you, Leonardtown.