LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – Following an investigation into three seemingly unprovoked assaults on Wednesday, November 6, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged Malachi Alexander Steele, 22, of Lexington Park. The incidents left one victim with minor injuries, requiring hospitalization.
The Sheriff’s Office received the first report at 10:32 a.m., with two additional reports following, indicating that assaults had occurred near Great Mills Road and South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Deputies responded and searched the area, apprehending Steele at approximately 11:55 a.m.
Steele has been charged with one count of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault. He was also charged with theft of $100 to less than $1500, as the bicycle he was riding had been recently reported stolen.
Following the arrest, Sheriff Steve Hall said, “The swift actions of our Deputies, combined with strong community partnerships with Lexington Park businesses, enabled the rapid identification and apprehension of the suspect in a true demonstration of how our community and law enforcement work together to keep St. Mary’s County safe.”
The suspect was transported to the Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown.
Great Job Sherrif Hall and the Deputies who face the violence on a daily basis. Keep up the good work. To the businesses that helped, community involvement is a big part of a safe place to live, raise a family and work/shop.
Homeboy I absolutely agree with you there is violence in Lexington Park there are lots of dangerous people out here. And people like this putting their hands on people stealing people’s bicycles this is just the type of trash that needs to be taken out of our community.