Lexington Park Woman Charged After Prince Frederick Apartment Disturbance Causes Property Damage

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A Lexington Park woman is facing charges after deputies say she caused a disturbance at a Prince Frederick apartment complex and damaged a door while trying to force her way inside.

La’Joi Kayla Scott-Butler, 18, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was arrested April 30, 2026, following the incident at an apartment on Elizabeth Drive, according to charging documents.

Maryland State Police responded to the residence after receiving a report of a disorderly subject yelling and attempting to gain entry into an apartment. The caller told authorities Scott-Butler was outside shouting obscenities and striking the front door.

When troopers arrived, they reported hearing loud banging and yelling before observing Scott-Butler repeatedly hitting the door with closed fists. She allegedly continued shouting and refused multiple commands to lower her voice and stop, according to the report.

Authorities say Scott-Butler became increasingly agitated, continued yelling at officers, and ignored orders before being taken into custody. Investigators reported she resisted being escorted, attempting to pull away and refusing to walk while in handcuffs.

The occupant of the apartment told officers Scott-Butler had been trying to gain access to see a child but did not have visitation rights. The resident said he locked the door and repeatedly told her to leave before calling law enforcement.

Troopers later documented visible damage to the apartment door, including dents, scuff marks, and chipped paint. The damage was estimated at approximately $300.

Scott-Butler is charged with malicious destruction of property valued under $1,000, disorderly conduct, and failure to obey a lawful order.

She was released on her own recognizance following a bond review on May 1, 2026, according to court records.

A trial is set for June 1, 2026, in Calvert District Court.

Under Maryland law, malicious destruction of property valued under $1,000 is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, while disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order carry similar potential penalties.

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