PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – An unsettling confrontation unfolded in Calvert County when Calvin Wayne Blackwell Jr., 42, was arrested after allegedly trespassing at the home of Sheriff R. Cox and threatening violence against law enforcement. Blackwell, whose charges range from trespassing to making threats of mass violence, now faces serious legal consequences for what deputies described as erratic and threatening behavior.
The incident began on November 7 at approximately 5:30 p.m., when Blackwell was found banging on the front door of Sheriff Cox’s home, reportedly yelling threats that instilled fear in the sheriff’s family. Cox, who was home with his family at the time, alerted the Calvert County Control Center, prompting deputies to respond to the scene.
Deputies found Blackwell seated in his 2014 Chevrolet Silverado parked in the sheriff’s driveway. According to police reports, Blackwell was irate, shouting profanities, and making threats such as, “I’m going to kill everyone in there” and “all the deputies in Calvert County.” Neighbors reportedly observed the escalating confrontation from their windows as the situation unfolded.
In addition to his verbal threats, deputies noted that Blackwell had weapons readily accessible, including a Milwaukee knife visible in the truck’s window and another knife in his pocket. Both were secured by officers during the arrest.
This was not the first time Blackwell had shown up unannounced at Sheriff Cox’s residence. According to Cox, Blackwell had previously arrived without invitation, once spinning his truck tires in the driveway. Another encounter occurred when Cox’s grandmother had to order Blackwell to leave the property.
Deputies on the scene noted that Blackwell is known to abuse alcohol and drugs, though no substances were detected during this encounter. When asked to perform field sobriety tests, Blackwell refused, yelling profanities at officers.
Blackwell was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Control Center without further incident. As officers secured him, he made an ominous statement: “Don’t worry, I’ll be out in one hour.” This remark left Sheriff Cox and others concerned that Blackwell might return to carry out his verbalized threats.
The charges against Blackwell carry serious penalties under Maryland law. If convicted of second-degree assault, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a $2,500 fine. The charge of making threats of mass violence alone carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, while the stalking charge could add up to 5 years of imprisonment and a $5,000 fine. In total, Blackwell faces decades of potential incarceration and significant financial penalties.
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He is most likely out, he isn’t wrong about being out in a hour
Great way Sheriff Cox handled this knucklehead. Call the D/S working and let them handle the arrest instead of getting into a confrontation, especially with his family present. Keep this knucklehead incarcerated to protect the Sheriff and other citizens.
You know obviously their most be some kinda issue if he has gotten away with this before. My guess this cop must o did something real messed up especially if he got away with it before. I bet if cops did their jobs citizens wouldn’t be showing up at their homes