On Sunday, May 21, 2023, officers responded to the 600 block of Piney Branch Way, for the report of an individual from a former relationship beating on the windows of an apartment.
Officers located the individual, who appeared to be intoxicated and when the officers attempted to detain the individual a struggle ensued.
The individual was found to be in possession of a loaded Davis Industries .380 handgun.
The suspect, identified as a New Market, Tennessee resident, after being medically screened, he was transported to the Charles County Detention center.
One La Plata police officer received minor injuries during the incident.