LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On Monday, September 25, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were conducting a threat investigation in Leonardtown, MD, and while interviewing Demetri Kavon Gross, 28, also of Leonardtown, they discovered he had an open warrant through the Maryland State Police for Driving While Suspended.
Deputy First Class Alexander Wynnyk and Deputy First Class Richard Wilhelmi attempted to place Mr. Gross in custody, but the suspect backed away and resisted arrest, and a physical altercation ensued, causing the Deputies to fall into a chain link fence, resulting in damage. Additionally, DFC Wynnyk suffered repeated blows to the head from Mr. Gross’s closed fist.
Following the struggle, Mr. Gross was placed under arrest, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, and charged with the following offenses:
- Felony Assault Second Degree-Law Enforcement Officer
- Assault Second Degree
- Resist/Interfere with Arrest
- Failure to Obey a Lawful Order
- Malicious Destruction of Property <$1000
DFC Wynnyk was treated for abrasions and a concussion and released from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
Should have been transported to St Marys Hsp first for treatment
Resisting ,fighting and throwing fists on a law enforcement officer should result in a life sentence , no parole , no pardons .
Teach them that they are victims and police are criminals, what do you expect?
Lock him in jail for the rest of his life. He is a danger to society.
this is what its like living in the maze that Annapolis gives us to live in. Don’t deviate from the maze, if you deviate, you might go to jail.
Sierra Hotel LEO’s. Hope the court commissioners saw fit to keep this violent individual locked up, Now Jaymi Sterling DO YOUR JOB! and prosecute to the fullest. Judge you need to ensure a fair trial. When/if the accused is found guilty, your sentence should reflect your commitment to protect the law-abiding citizens of St Mary’s County.
Doesn’t say Mr. Gross was injured. Why would he need transporting to hospital? It was the Deputy that was injured. Why take an injured person to the hospital to wreck more damage there? He’s already in enough trouble, he didn’t need anymore.