Waldorf, MD – A man who shucked his clothes at a gas station in the 3600 block of Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf Jan. 4 has been charged with assault, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and possession with intent to distribute drugs.

Charles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man who was assaulting patrons and taking his clothes off at 2:51 p.m. When officers arrived, they observed the suspect—who was completely nude—in the parking lot.

The suspect refused to comply with the officers and became aggressive.

Officers deployed a Taser and were able to subdue the suspect without further incident.

Deputies located a vial of suspected PCP and drug paraphernalia in the suspect’s car.

The suspect, identified in a Charles County Sheriff’s Office press releases as Marcellus Franklin Thomas, 26 of Waldorf (pictured), was transported to a hospital as a precaution.

Upon his release, Thomas was charged with assault, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and possession with intent to distribute drugs.

Master Corporal D. Belfield and PFC R. Horrocks investigated.

Contact Joseph Norris at joe.norris@thebaynet.com