Deshawn Campbell, 18, of Leonardtown
Deshawn Campbell, 18, of Leonardtown, has been charged with obstructing and hindering, resisting or interfering with arrest, and second-degree assault after authorities say he struggled with deputies during the service of search warrants in Dameron on June 16, 2026.
The charges stem from an operation at a residence on Three Notch Road in Dameron, where numerous members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to serve several search and seizure warrants. According to police, the warrants included a residential search warrant and a search warrant for Campbell’s person.
Authorities said Campbell was seated in a vehicle when deputies arrived. Deputies gave him verbal commands to walk toward law enforcement, and he initially complied. A sergeant with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office then approached Campbell to place him in custody and carry out the search warrant for his person.
According to the allegations, the sergeant attempted to remove a cell phone from Campbell’s hand. Authorities said Campbell then “resisted arrest by violently pulling away and forcefully trying to maintain grasp of his phone.” Deputies reported that force had to be used to place Campbell on the ground so they could maintain control of him.
Once Campbell was on the ground, authorities say he continued to resist arrest by rolling onto his back to avoid being handcuffed. Deputies further alleged that Campbell “assaulted Sgt. Teague by forcefully striking him in the chest area with his hand.”
The filing states that Campbell’s actions “hindered the furtherance of criminal investigation and the service of the search and seizure warrants.”
In the formal charge language, Campbell is accused of intentionally and knowingly obstructing and hindering a police officer in the performance of lawful duties. He is also accused of intentionally resisting or interfering with a lawful arrest and assaulting a sergeant in the second degree.
Campbell appeared before a judicial officer early June 17, 2026. During the initial appearance, he was advised of the charges, possible penalties, and his right to an attorney. The paperwork states that Campbell appeared without an attorney and elected to waive an attorney for the initial appearance only. A judicial officer found that the waiver was made knowingly and voluntarily.
Campbell was released on personal recognizance, meaning no bail amount was required for his release. As conditions of release, he was ordered not to engage in criminal conduct and to appear in court when notified. The release notice also informed him that a warrant could be issued for any violation of release conditions and that he must notify the court in writing of any change of address or telephone number.
A questionnaire completed during the initial appearance listed Campbell as a Maryland resident, single, self-employed, and living with his mother. It also noted no prior convictions and no prior failures to appear, while listing pending cases and probation or parole as “yes.”
Campbell is scheduled for a court date on August 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s District Court in Leonardtown.
