LUSBY, Md. – On the evening of October 19, 2024, deputies responded to a call regarding a disturbance involving an intoxicated individual causing a scene in a Lusby, Maryland neighborhood. The incident culminated in the arrest of 41-year-old John Frederick Marshall, who now faces charges of disorderly conduct, second-degree assault, and intoxicated endangerment. This case adds to Marshall’s recent history of run-ins with law enforcement, following an incident involving a reported bomb threat just days later.
According to official court documents, officers arrived on the scene around 6 p.m., where they were approached by a resident who recounted an escalating conflict. Concerned for the safety of children nearby, the resident had initially asked Marshall and others to quiet down. However, the situation took a dramatic turn when Marshall reportedly retaliated by hurling pumpkins at the resident’s property. In response, the resident armed himself with a bat and instructed Marshall to leave. Instead, Marshall allegedly brandished a knife, threatened the resident with the words, “I will kill you,” and chased him around the property.
During the investigation, officers noted a strong smell of alcohol on Marshall, who was visibly disheveled with bloodstains on his clothing and minor injuries. A knife was found in his possession and secured by Sgt. Morgan. Witnesses, including Marshall’s ex-wife, reported that Marshall had been staying with her temporarily but had grown aggressive after she requested him to leave due to his intoxicated state.
The ex-wife, who had placed Marshall’s belongings outside, observed as he scattered them in anger before turning on the neighbors, prompting her to call 911 for assistance. The scene, once a peaceful neighborhood, had erupted into a chaotic confrontation, with residents and children witnessing the altercation.
Marshall was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. The knife, considered a critical piece of evidence, was cataloged by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
Following the October 19 incident, Marshall was held without bond. However, during a bail review hearing on October 21, Judge Michelle R. Saunders set his release on a $5,000 unsecured personal bond, which he posted the same day.
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