Charlotte Hall Man Charged With Assault, Wearing a Handgun While Under the Influence

June 17, 2026
Charles Edward Karpiak, 57, of Charlotte Hall

Charles Edward Karpiak, 57, of Charlotte Hall

Charles Edward Karpiak, 57, of Charlotte Hall, was arrested on June 17, 2026, and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and wearing a handgun while under the influence.

The charges were filed in District Court in St. Mary’s County following an arrest by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Karpiak is accused of committing the offenses on June 17, 2026.

The most serious charge, first-degree assault, is listed as a felony. Karpiak also faces misdemeanor charges of second-degree assault and wearing a handgun while under the influence.

After his initial appearance on June 17, 2026, Karpiak was ordered held without bond. He also waived an attorney at the initial appearance, according to the case information.

A bail or bond review hearing is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2 at St. Mary’s District Court.

At the time of publication, additional documents outlining the specific allegations in the case were not available. This article is based on the case information that was publicly available as of June 17, 2026. We will provide an update as more details become available.

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