On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Cpl. Carberry from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 27000 block of Cox Drive, in Mechanicsville, for a report of a disturbance.
When police arrived at the address they determined a wedding party being held at the residence. They were notified that a person was causing a disturbance outside on the back porch of the residence. Police observed a subject, later identified as Jerry Leslie Blackley, age 28, of Mechanicsville, being restrained on the ground by guests at the party.
Blackley appeared to be intoxicated and was acting in a disorderly manner. He had had several physical altercations with party-goers who wished not be victims.
Blackley was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Rehabilitation Center where he was charged with disorderly conduct.