Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect Who Assaulted Gas Station Employee During Theft:

May 27, 2021
Anastasia Nichelle Artis, 32, of La Plata

Anastasia Nichelle Artis, 32, of La Plata

On May 17 at 8:05 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to a gas station in the 6600 block of Crain Highway in La Plata for the report of an assault and theft.

An initial investigation revealed a woman entered the business, physically assaulted the cashier and stole money from the cash register. After obtaining the money, the suspect fled in a vehicle.

As a result of their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Anastasia Nichelle Artis, 32, of La Plata. Artis was charged with second-degree assault and theft. She is currently being held at the Charles County Detention Center on no bond.

Det. Wimberly is investigating.

Anastasia Nichelle Artis, 32, of La Plata

Anastasia Nichelle Artis, 32, of La Plata