On Jan. 30 at 2:29 a.m., officers responded to the 8300 block of Wheatley Drive in La Plata, for the report of an assault.
Investigation revealed the suspect and victim were involved in a dispute that led to the suspect, Lawrence Vincent Lucas, II, 31 of La Plata, striking the victim with a metal rod. The victim drove himself to the hospital where he was treated for a non life-threatening injury.
The suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault.
Officer J. Rager is investigating.