Lexington Park Man Charged with Attempted Murder

August 9, 2018
Ted William Taylor Jr., 28 of Lexington Park

Ted William Taylor Jr., 28 of Lexington Park

On August 4, 2018, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Corporal Stone of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Endeavor Street, in Lexington Park, for a reported disturbance.

Investigation determined Ted William Taylor Jr., 28 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim with brass knuckles. Taylor also obtained a knife and threatened the victim with it.

Taylor was arrested on a warrant and charged with the following:

  • Attempted 1st Degree Murder
  • Attempted 2nd Degree Murder
  • Assault 1st Degree
  • Assault 2nd Degree
  • Conceal-Dangerous Weapon
  • Dangerous Weapon-Int/Injure

Taylor is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.  Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Corporal James Stone at (301) 475-4200 extension *8064 or by email at [email protected]. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637).  Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

Ted William Taylor Jr., 28 of Lexington Park

Ted William Taylor Jr., 28 of Lexington Park