Police in Charles County Arrest Waldorf Man who Assaulted Woman During Attempted Robbery

February 1, 2022
Amir Dontae Hopkins, 24, of Waldorf

Amir Dontae Hopkins, 24, of Waldorf

On January 28, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a call for the report of an attempted robbery and assault that just occurred.

The victim indicated she was jogging on Berry Road near Ironwood Drive in Waldorf when a male approached her and demanded her cell phone. The man then struck the victim with a heavy book bag he was carrying. The suspect attempted to assault the woman again but she fought back and was able to get away from him. She flagged down a passing motorist who drove her home and she notified police. The victim gave a detailed description of the man who attacked her. Officers canvassed the area, located the suspect, and arrested him after he attempted to flee on foot. A large wooden block was found inside his bag.

Amir Dontae Hopkins, 24, of Waldorf, was charged with attempted theft, attempted robbery, and assault.

The investigation is ongoing.

On January 31, a judge ordered Hopkins be held at the detention center without bond.


Amir Dontae Hopkins, 24, of Waldorf

Amir Dontae Hopkins, 24, of Waldorf