Updated 5/30/17
Leonardtown, MD– A Lexington Park woman has pleaded guilty to assault for attacking another woman last August. Barbara Virginia Daly, 54, attacked the victim on Aug. 19, 2016 during a custody dispute. The victim had temporary legal custody of Daly’s grandchildren. When Daly asked to visit with them, the victim told Daly she was not allowed to take the children away from the home or visit them without supervision.
When the victim walked away, Daly grabbed her by the hair and then raked her fingers across the victim’s face, resulting in multiple lacerations.
Daly was charged with first-and second-degree assault. On May 22, Daly pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and the charge of first-degree assault was dropped. Daly was sentenced to five years in prison with all but six months suspended.
Daly was also sentenced to two years of supervised probation and was approved for work released.
Contact Joy Shrum at j.shrum@thebaynet.com
Leonardtown, MD— On August 19, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Seyfried responded to MedStar St. Mary’s Hosptal for a reported assault.
Once Seyfried arrived on the scene contact was made with the victim in the emergency room. The victim advised she had been assaulted by the defendant, who was identified as Barbara V. Daly, 53 of Lexington Park, after a custody dispute.
The victim advised she is the temporary legal guardian of Daly’s daughter’s children. The victim also advised she returned home from running errands with the children and, “upon pulling into her residence, Daly was waiting at her residence,” according to charging documents.
When the victim exited her vehicle, Daly approached them stating she wished to visit the children. As the victim was getting things out of her vehicle, “Daly picked up one of the children and began walking away,” charging documents indicated.
The victim advised she went and retrieved the child from Daly’s arms, telling Daly she was not allowed to take the children away from the residence or visit them without supervision.
The victim stated she then turned and began to walk away when Daly grabbed her by the hair and yanked her backwards. Daly then grabbed the victim’s face from behind and raked her fingers across the victim’s face, with one of Daly’s fingers going into the victim’s mouth.
The victim stated she then ushered the children inside before calling her husband to come assist her. Seyfried made contact with the victim, observations were made and Seyfried noticed that there were multiple lacerations on the victim’s face.
Seyfried also talked to a physician who advised, “the tear was completely through her cheek and she could put her tongue through the tear. Additionally, if the tear was not aligned properly, it could lead to permanent dis-figuration and require additional corrective and cosmetic surgeries” according to charging documents.
Daly has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault. Daly at this time does not have a scheduled court appearance set. Daly faces a maximum jail sentence of 35 years and/or a maximum fine of $2,500.