LUSBY, Md. – On November 3, 2024, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat reported at its District Three office in Lusby, Maryland. The incident led to the arrest of John Frederick Marshall Jr., who reported seeing someone attempting to set off a bomb behind the sheriff’s office. This case is one of several bomb threats reported across Maryland during a tense election season.
According to the official statement of charges, officers arrived at the District Three office at approximately 3:35 p.m. after Marshall reported a potential bomb threat. Marshall alleged that a person behind the sheriff’s office was preparing to detonate an explosive. However, upon investigation, officers determined that a detailing company was working on a tanker truck in the area, and there was no credible threat.
Despite officers’ findings, Marshall grew increasingly agitated, shouting profanities and causing a disturbance visible to passersby. As a result, he was taken into custody on charges of disorderly conduct and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center without further incident.
Marshall faces charges of disorderly conduct, with penalties including a potential 60-day jail sentence or a fine of up to $500. The case was filed on November 3, 2024, with an initial court appearance scheduled for December 18th, 2024.
This incident comes during a period of heightened security concerns across Maryland. Recently, several bomb threats targeted Maryland Board of Elections sites, prompting increased security at polling stations and early voting locations. According to the FBI, the threats have drawn concern from both federal and state law enforcement agencies, and authorities are closely monitoring polling sites to ensure public safety.
Although Marshall’s case does not appear directly connected to these election-related threats, it highlights the atmosphere of tension and heightened alert that officials and communities are navigating.
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