Deyonta Terrell Gross, 31, and James William Blackiston, 31, both of Lexington Park
Two current inmates at the detention center in Leonardtown are facing charges after allegedly assaulting each other on August 23, 2024. The arrests were made following an on-view incident observed by authorities, according to documents filed with the District Court for St. Mary’s County.
Deyonta Terrell Gross, 31, and James William Blackiston, 31, both of Lexington Park, were charged with second-degree assault after allegedly attacking each other. Court documents indicate the incident took place on August 23, 2024.
Court records reveal that the assaults occurred within the facility’s secured area, though the specifics of the altercation have not been disclosed publicly.
According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy A. Tasciotti was the arresting officer in both cases.
The charge of second-degree assault on a Department of Corrections employee, which applies when the victim is an inmate, is classified as a misdemeanor under Maryland law.
Deyonta Terrell Gross, 31, and James William Blackiston, 31, both of Lexington Park
