LUSBY, Md. — A Lusby man taken into custody for disorderly conduct escalated the situation further when he allegedly became combative inside a patrol vehicle and attempted to harm himself, prompting swift intervention from officers before his safe transport to the detention center.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joshua Mark Bragalone, 44, a resident of Lusby. Deputies had already responded to multiple disturbances involving Bragalone at 380 Clubhouse Drive over the span of two days, with repeated complaints from neighbors regarding his erratic behavior.
According to court documents and statements from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the residence at approximately 9:30 a.m. on March 4 following another report of a disorderly person. Dispatch informed responding officers that Bragalone had been the subject of similar calls earlier that morning and the previous night.
One resident described ongoing conflicts with Bragalone since he moved into the unit in August 2024, alleging that he frequently shouted and screamed through the walls. Another neighbor provided deputies with video evidence, reportedly capturing Bragalone engaged in a verbal dispute in which he allegedly used racial slurs.
As deputies gathered witness statements, they saw Bragalone running toward them down the street. Officers reported that he emitted a strong odor of alcohol, appeared intoxicated, and behaved in an agitated manner. Based on witness accounts and his behavior, deputies placed him under arrest for disorderly conduct and intoxicated endangerment.
While being transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, Bragalone removed his seatbelt and began kicking the protective cage inside the patrol car. According to the officer’s statement, he threatened to fight deputies and made alarming statements indicating that he intended to harm himself.
Concerned for his safety, the deputy diverted to the District 3 station while awaiting additional units. While monitoring Bragalone through the vehicle’s partition, the officer saw him wrap his seatbelt around his neck.
The deputy immediately intervened, removing the seatbelt and restraining Bragalone to prevent further harm. Once backup units arrived, officers secured him before continuing transport.
Bragalone was booked into the Calvert County Detention Center without further incident and charged with disorderly conduct and intoxicated endangerment, both misdemeanors under Maryland law. If convicted, disorderly conduct carries a maximum penalty of 60 days in jail and/or a $500 fine, while intoxicated endangerment carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $100 fine.
Court records indicate that Bragalone was released on his own recognizance the same day, meaning he was not required to post bail. His trial is scheduled for June 9 in Calvert County District Court.
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So release him to continue to harass his neighbors. Maker perfect sense.
I believe disorderly conduct needs to be more hefty. Max should be 1 year in jail and minimum 6 months. 60 days is nothing. So many repeat offenders because the laws are lax or just not tough Judges.
And who is paying for more jail time? Here’s a hint, it’s not the offenders.
Where in the hell did all these weird people come from that live in Lusby now?? Used to be a small town and we knew everyone! I guess all the trash came south! Hope CCSO keeps locking these crazy people up.