On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 12:15am, Tpr. S. M. Ditoto responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for a reported domestic assault. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female complainant, 46, of Lexington Park who advised she was assaulted by Timothy Wayne Bush, 47, of Lexington Park. The complainant advised that the assault took place in the residence and she was struck repeatedly by Mr. Bush prior to being able to call for assistance. Tpr. Ditoto was unable to question the suspect, due to his departure from the scene prior to his arrival. A broadcast was issued for a vehicle that Mr. Bush was believed to be occupying. The lookout resulted in Mr. Bush being located and detained in the area of Maryland Route 246 and Maryland Route 237 a short time later. Information provided by a witness that observed the assault was obtained and Mr. Bush was placed under arrest for Second Degree Assault. He was was intoxicated but cooperative when questioned by Law Enforcement. Mr. Bush was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged accordingly and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.
