LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fight with shots fired at approximately 9:09 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the area of Franklin Road and Saratoga Drive in Lexington Park.
During the investigation, deputies located a 2016 Hyundai Sonata with a flat front passenger-side tire. The vehicle also had damage to the hood consistent with being struck by a projectile. The driver of the Hyundai was identified as Shayonna Renee Miles, 24, of Lexington Park.
Deputies also located video surveillance from the area that appeared to show the Hyundai entering Franklin Road, where the occupants of the vehicle became involved in a physical altercation with multiple individuals. Following the altercation, the driver and occupant returned to the vehicle, and the driver attempted to strike people near the intersection of Franklin Road and Louden Lane. The Hyundai was seen following the group into the driveway of a residence and appearing to strike them. The suspect then backed up and drove into the driveway an additional time, again appearing to strike the victims.
A witness told deputies he suffered injuries after being struck by the Hyundai.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division assumed the investigation. Based on the investigation, Miles was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, where she was charged with first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Richard Stillwell at 301-475-4200, ext. 8183, or by email at Richard.Stillwell@stmaryscountymd.gov.
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