Just after 8 a.m. Jan. 12, St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputy Vezzosi responded to a residence in Lexington Park, for a reported domestic assault.
Investigation revealed the suspect, Shileka Janella Smith, 19, of Lexington Park, and the victim were involved in an argument when the suspect grabbed a knife and began to chase the victim.
The victim was able to get the knife away from the suspect. The victim escaped the incident with only minor injuries.
The suspect was placed under arrest, charged with Assault 2nd Degree and transported to the Detention Center pending a bond hearing before the District Court Commissioner.