Man charged with assault after allegedly threatening victim with gun

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A victim responded to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office headquarters and reported an assault on March 22, which occured on March 21, at a residence in Lexington Park.

The victim alleged suspect Branden Kensley Hanlin, 19, of Lexington Park, grabbed the victim around the upper torso during an argument. Hanlin then retrieved a handgun from his waist band and pointed it at the victim’s face.

The victim was able to slap the handgun from Hanlin’s hand and flee the residence.

Deputy Lawrence observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim. Hanlin was located and placed under arrest.

He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault.

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