Woman Arrested for Assault and Threat of Arson in Park Hall

On March 3, 2018 Trooper K. Bauer of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barracks responded to Courtneyville Road, in Park Hall for the report of an assault with a knife.

While responding to the residence, the emergency communications center stated that the suspect had left the residence in a Gray Kia with a New York registration, but that the victim was still at the residence and that he was bleeding due to a stabbing that had occurred. Upon arrival police made contact with the suspect, Krystal Lee Patton, 31, of no fixed address, who was located in a Gray Kia Optima, and conducted a search of her person for the possible weapon that was used in the assault. The search yielded negative results.

Police asked Patton what was going on and why there was a 9-1-1 call stating that somebody had been stabbed. Patton stated that she did not know anything about a stabbing and was more worried about getting in trouble for driving from the residence to the location where the Trooper made contact with her due to her license being revoked. Patton continued to state that she had no idea about a stabbing. Patton then stated that she was drinking last night and that she had left to take a shower at planet fitness due to the residence not have any power. Patton stated that she had returned to the residence and then got into an altercation with her husband. At that time, Sgt. Raddatz of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office had responded to the scene.

A search of the vehicle was conducted on the vehicle for the weapon and yielded negative results. Upon entering the residence, the Trooper made contact with a witness, who stated that a male victim had been stabbed and that he was sitting in his bedroom. The Trooper observed blood on the steps of the deck, on the deck, and then on the floor in the entryway of residence. The blood trail led into a bedroom. The Trooper made contact with the victim at the residence, who had his left hand wrapped in a towel, covered in blood. Police observed a laceration on his left hand just above the knuckle of his pointer finger to be about ¼”-1/2″ in length. The laceration was bleeding heavily. At that time, the Lexington Park Rescue Squad had responded to the scene and treated the victim for his injuries. EMS advised McGinnis that he would need to be transported to the hospital for stitches, however, he refused and EMS wrapped his hand to stop the bleeding of the laceration.

The victim stated that he and Patton have had a rough month and that times have been tough. He stated that he had consumed four beers the night before and that Patton was also drinking, and that he did not know how the argument started but that Patton had come home and was immediately upset with him. The victim stated that Patton arrived at the residence and that an argument ensued soon after, and he does not remember what Patton stabbed him with and that he did not even see her stab him.

While Trooper Bauer spoke with McGinnis, Patton was placed under arrest for 2nd degree assault. Due to noncompliance of Patton, Sgt. Raddatz transported her to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for processing.

While transporting Patton, she threatened to burn Sgt. Raddatz’s house down. Upon arrival at the detention center, Sgt. Raddatz attempted to open the back door of his cruiser as Patton kicked the door open causing the door to strike Sgt. Raddatz in his arm. While at the detention center Patton was very uncooperative.

Patton was charged with assault, two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, assault by body fluid, and threat of arson.

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