Man Threatens To Kill Delivery Driver, Charged After Confrontation With Deputy At St. Charles Town Center

WALDORF, Md. — A Fort Washington man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he caused a disturbance at St. Charles Town Center and threatened both a delivery driver and a responding deputy.

Jamal Jonathan McKinney, 29, of Fort Washington, was arrested April 23, 2026, following the incident, according to court documents.

Deputies responded around 9:31 a.m. to the mall’s food court area for reports of a disorderly individual. Upon arrival, an officer located McKinney outside the mall yelling, clenching his fists, and taking what was described as a fighting stance.

According to the statement of probable cause, McKinney ignored commands to stop and approached the deputy while shouting profanities. The officer raised an arm to maintain distance and ordered him to sit down, but McKinney continued yelling and refused to provide identification.

Mall security told deputies that McKinney had earlier threatened to kill a delivery driver. Investigators say he also made statements claiming he had killed people before and did not care about the consequences.

Authorities said multiple employees and patrons were disturbed by his behavior, and he refused repeated requests to leave the property.

Deputies detained McKinney for disorderly conduct, and he continued making threats toward law enforcement, including statements that he would assault officers. While being transported to the Charles County Detention Center, authorities say he remained aggressive, threatening officers and stating he was going to fight them.

McKinney is charged with second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest.

He was released on his own recognizance following his arrest.

A hearing is set for June 23, 2026, in Charles District Court.

Under Maryland law, second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer carries up to 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace each carry up to 60 days in jail, while resisting arrest is punishable by up to three years in prison.

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