ย St. Maryโ€™s County Sheriffโ€™s Cpl. C. Grumbles responded to a residence in Lexington Park on March 19 for a reported protective order violation.

ย Investigation revealed the suspect, John Allen Combs, Sr., 35, of Lexington Park entered upon the property of the victim after being served a Protective Order directing him to remain away from the property.

ย Upon arrival of Cpl. Grumbles, Combs fled the property and was apprehended in the woods to the rear of the victimโ€™s residence.

ย Combs was also served with an open warrant charging Combs with Stalking the victim.ย  Combs was transported to the Detention Center pending a bond hearing before the District Court Commissioner.