On May 20, Investigators from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Professional Responsibilities (BPR) served the defendant, David Adam Goff with a criminal summons charging him with second-degree assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, and other related offenses.

The investigation determined that on May 13, Goff, an off-duty St. Mary’s County deputy sheriff was driving southbound on Rt. 235 in the area of Mattapany Road. Lexington Park, in his personally owned vehicle. Goff observed an ATV being operated on the roadway by Shane Weasenforth. The ATV was stopped by Goff and an argument ensued.

Weasenforth allegedly spit at Goff and drove off. Goff flagged down an on duty deputy sheriff who located the ATV operator. See original story on the allegations here.

When Goff and the on duty deputy sheriff located Weasenforth, Goff exited the on duty deputy’s vehicle and approached Weasenforth. As Goff approached Weasenforth, Weasenforth attempted to strike Goff, investigators say.

Weasenforth was taken to the ground with the assistance of the on duty deputy where he briefly struggled against the officers. Weasenforth stopped resisting the officers’ attempts to handcuff him; however, Goff continued striking Weasenforth in the head. The on-duty deputy intervened and protected Weasenforth from further assault.

During the incident off-duty sheriff’s lieutenant BCI Commander Rick Burris arrived on the scene. After observing Goff acting inappropriately, Lt. Burris immediately initiated a preliminary investigation and directed Goff be removed to a nearby location where he was administered a Preliminary Breath Test.

Probable cause was developed to suggest Goff had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Goff was transported to the Sheriff’s Office for further investigation by the Bureau of Professional Responsibilities (Internal Affairs). The incident was reviewed with the State’s Attorney’s Office and the following charges were agreed upon:

1) Assault 2nd Degree

2) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

3) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Per Se

4) Driving While Impaired

The administrative investigation into the entire incident is continuing. The defendant remains suspended with pay until the conclusion of the administrative/criminal investigation.