On Feb. 10, at 12:42 a.m., Deputies responded to a residence on Preference Way in Valley Lee, for the domestic dispute. Prior to arriving at the residence deputies learned the male subject at the residence was wanted on two outstanding warrants through Charles County for telephone misuse and violation of a peace order.
As deputies approached the subject, Martin R. Abell, Jr., age 32, Abell initiated a fighting stance and approached the deputies.
During the arrest of Abell, Brandy N. Pilkerton, 27 of Bryantown, intervened in the arrest of Abell. Both subjects were subdued and arrested. Pilkerton was charged with hindering police officers and resisting arrest. Abell was charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest and served the two warrants from Charles County. Pilkerton and Abell were incarcerated in the detention center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.