On June 15, 2021, members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force, Narcotics Division, Criminal Investigations Division, along with assistance from the Emergency Services Team, executed a search and seizure warrant in the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park.
Joseph Daren Brooks Jr., age 18 of Lexington Park, attempted to flee the residence on foot, deputies pursued Brooks and took him into custody.
Located in the waistband of Brooks’ jeans was a loaded handgun. Brooks was also found to be in possession of a digital scale, and suspected marijuana. Brooks was uncooperative with officers on scene and resisted arrest by attempting to exit the police vehicle.
Joseph Daren Brooks Jr., age 18 of Lexington Park
Joseph Daren Brooks Jr., age 18 of Lexington Park was charged with the following:
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- Possession of a Firearm/Minor
- Handgun on Person
- Loaded Handgun on Person
- Resist/Interfere with Arrest
The following wanted individuals were located at the residence where the search warrant was executed and arrested:
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- Keyon Micah Jasey, age 19 of New Jersey- Failure to Appear/Driving Without Required License
- Deatre Marquise Perkins, age 25 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving Without Required License
- Oliver Thomas Smith, age 35 of Great Mills- Failure to Appear/Driving Without Required License
- Austin Dylan Winbush, age 21 of Capitol Heights- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended
Anyone with information on gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact (301) 475-4200 extension 78087 or by email at [email protected].
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force is a collaborative effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County to ensure the safety and security of all residents, through the arrest and prosecution of those seeking to do harm unto others through gun violence.
6/15/2021: On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, a search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed at a residence on Columbus Drive, in Lexington Park, by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, with the assistance of their Youth Gun Violence Task Force, Emergency Services Team, K-9 Deputies and the Maryland State Police.
A number of illegal guns were recovered and other evidence was collected and taken from the scene.
One vehicle, and one stolen scooter were towed from the scene to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office impound lot.
Police made multiple arrests on the scene, some were for outstanding warrants.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is expected to release a statement on the incident later today and we will update this article accordingly.
Anyone with information pertaining to gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact the Youth Gun Violence Task Force at (301) 475-4200 extension 78087 or by email at [email protected].
Deatre Marquise Perkins, age 25 of Lexington Park
Keyon Micah Jasey, age 19 of New Jersey
Austin Dylan Winbush, age 21 of Capitol Heights
Oliver Thomas Smith, age 35 of Great Mills
