Leonardtown Man Faces Multiple Charges After Mechanicsville Disturbance And Separate Drug Case

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — A late-January disturbance in Mechanicsville that allegedly resulted in property damage and concerned residents has led to multiple criminal charges against a Leonardtown man. Authorities say the incident, marked by alleged attempts to enter a vehicle, property destruction, and loud disruptions, is one of two separate cases now moving through the court system.

Justin Michael Cave, 33, of Leonardtown, has been charged with malicious destruction of property valued under $1,000 and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident Jan. 24, 2026, in Mechanicsville. A summons was issued Jan. 25, 2026, and a trial date has been scheduled for March 16, 2026.

According to police reports, officers reported observing Cave allegedly attempting to enter a Chevy Silverado. The registration on the pickup truck returned to a different individual. Police made contact with Cave, who allegedly continued pulling on the vehicle’s door handles and striking the truck. During the incident, he is also accused of breaking a window of a nearby garage belonging to another victim.

Both property owners reportedly told authorities that Cave was disruptive, screaming, and yelling outside their homes, prompting them to leave the area due to safety concerns. A witness from a nearby street contacted police, reporting that a man could be heard shouting along Mechanicsville Road.

In a separate incident that occurred Jan. 30, 2026, Cave is also facing additional charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis) and possession of CDS paraphernalia. That case has a scheduled trial date of March 19, 2026.

Court records indicate the Jan. 24 charges relate specifically to alleged property damage and public disturbance, while the Jan. 30 charges stem from a different encounter involving suspected drug possession.

Under Maryland law, malicious destruction of property valued under $1,000 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500. Disorderly conduct carries a potential penalty of up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (not cannabis) is a misdemeanor that may result in up to one year of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000, while possession of paraphernalia can carry penalties of up to two years in jail and fines of up to $2,000 if convicted.

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