Lexington Park Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin and Handgun

December 28, 2018
Marcus Darnell Courtney, 27 of Great Mills

Marcus Darnell Courtney, 27 of Great Mills

On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Deputy Forbes of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic stop in the 21300 block of Village Court in Great Mills.

The operator of the vehicle was identified as Marcus Darnell Courtney, 27 of Great Mills. Courtney fled on foot during the traffic stop and was quickly apprehended by deputies after a brief struggle. Located under the driver’s seat in the vehicle operated by Courtney, was a loaded Springfield XDS .45 handgun; also recovered from inside the vehicle was a cigarette pack with individually packaged gum wrappers containing suspected heroin.

Courtney was charged with the following crimes:

  • CDS Possession
  • Transport Handgun in Vehicle
  • Handgun on Person
  • Assault Second Degree
  • Obstruction and Hindering

Courtney is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.

In October of 2016 Marcus Darnell Courtney was sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of  a regulated firearm, however the sentence was suspended to 6 months and 10 days. Courtney is currently on probation.


Marcus Darnell Courtney, 2016 Arrest

Marcus Darnell Courtney, 2016 Arrest

Marcus Darnell Courtney, 27 of Great Mills

Marcus Darnell Courtney, 27 of Great Mills