LEONARDTOWN, Md. — St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Robert Eric Hyatt Jr., 38, of Fort Washington, following a 911 report of a home invasion on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Deputies from the Patrol Division responded to the 45000 block of Military Lane after receiving a call from the victim, who reported that a male suspect was attempting to enter his residence forcibly. During the 911 call, a loud disturbance was heard as the suspect forced his way into the home.
Upon arrival, deputies entered the residence, where the suspect surrendered without incident. A search revealed that Hyatt was carrying a 9mm handgun, brass knuckles, and a large knife, and he was wearing body armor.
The victim was found on the balcony of the residence, suffering from a laceration to the head and a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was transported to an area hospital by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command.
Hyatt faces ten charges, including attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, wearing bulletproof armor in the commission of a violent crime, concealing a dangerous weapon, and related burglary offenses.
He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown.
The case is now being handled by the Criminal Investigations Division, with Detective Benjamin Raley serving as the lead investigator. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Raley at 301-475-4200, ext. 8076, or via email at Benjamin.Raley@stmaryscountymd.gov.
It’s time to lock and load Its not that hard to get a gun.
Great job SMCSO. Keep up the great work. With the violent nature of those charges and the weapons, I hope the accused is in DOC until his trial. Jaymi Sterling & your capable staff it’s your turn to protect the law-abiding citizens. Judges! your job is to ensure a fair trial. Fair to the accused and fair to the law-abiding citizens. When/if the accused is found guilty, the sentence will reflect your commitment to protect the law-abiding citizens.
That body armor wouldn’t have helped him if he chose my house.
My house also He would be at room temperature in no time
Time to leave this garbage in jail