Cherron Montril Waul, age 47 of Lexington Park
UPDATE 6/28/2024: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced that Cherron Montril Waul, 47, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to Life in prison for the first-degree murder of Jermell Delontae Jones, age 33 of Great Mills, that occurred in the early morning hours of February 3, 2022.
“Mr. Waul lured the victim out of his home, then mercilessly stabbed him nineteen times, cut him an additional seven times, ultimately killing him,” Sterling said. “The Defendant left the victim to die in the freezing cold and rain near Great Mills High School where he was discovered by a morning commuter.”
State’s Attorney Sterling added, “I want to acknowledge the incredible investigation and thank the entire law enforcement team, to include the crime lab technicians, patrol officers, and detectives who worked closely with the prosecution team. I’d further like to thank the legal administrators, prosecutors, victim witness coordinators, investigators, and members of the Evidence Review Unit who worked diligently with our law enforcement partners to ensure justice for the victim, his family, and our community.”
Waul was convicted by a St. Mary’s County jury of first-degree murder, following a three-day jury trial in April 2024.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorneys Jeffrey R. Maylor and Donna C. Pettersen prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Detective Warren Forinash of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis presided over the case.
UPDATE 4/4/2024: – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Cherron Montril Waul, 46, of Great Mills, Maryland, was convicted of first-degree murder for the brutal slaying of a 33-year-old St. Mary’s County man that occurred on February 3, 2022.
Following a three-day jury trial, Waul was convicted by a St. Mary’s County jury of first-degree murder.
“This horrific attack was pre-meditated and calculated,” said Sterling. “The Defendant lured the victim from his home to a secluded area near Great Mills High School, where he unsparingly stabbed the victim nineteen times and ultimately killed him.”
The Defendant will be held without bond pending a sentencing hearing in June and faces a maximum penalty of life without the possibility of parole.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorneys Jeffrey R. Maylor and Donna C. Pettersen prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Detective Warren Forinash of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis presided over the case.
UPDATE 2/4/2022 @ 1:25 p.m.: The victim of the murder has been identified as Jermell Delontae Jones, age 33 of Great Mills.
On February 4, 2022, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Cherron Montril Waul, age 44 of Lexington Park.
Waul was charged with the following:
- Murder First Degree
- Murder Second Degree
- Armed Robbery
- Assault First Degree
- Assault Second Degree
Preliminary investigation determined Waul lured the victim to meet with him outside of the Indian Bridge Apartments complex, and a physical altercation took place. Jones was stabbed repeatedly and subsequently died.
Waul remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, awaiting an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
UPDATE 2/3/2022 @ 10:45 a.m.: On February 3, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21100 block of Great Mills Road in Great Mills, for the check the welfare of a male subject lying on the ground.
Deputies arrived on scene and located the male victim who was deceased. Detectives and crime lab personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.
The victim has been positively identified however his name will not be released by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office until next of kin has been notified.
The victim is a male, age 33 from Great Mills.
The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as warranted.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Daniel Sidorowicz at (301) 475-4200 extension 78043 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.
2/3/2022 @ 8:00 a.m.: On Thursday, February 3, 2022, at approximately 7:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Indian Way and Great Mills High School, for the report of a deceased subject.
Police arrived on the scene to find a subject laying next to an apartment building on Indian Way, located a few feet off of school property.
Officers pronounced the victim deceased upon arrival.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Lab Technicians are currently on the scene investigating
A spokesperson for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following. “Advisory: Police Activity in area of Indian Bridge Apartments and Great Mills Road. The incident does NOT involve Great Mills High School”
The incident near Indian Bridge Apartments is a Death Investigation, IT IS NOT related to Great Mills High School and not a student.
Expect a large police presence near Great Mills High School.
