Man who was Wandering Hallways of Great Mills High School with a Handgun Arrested for Two Day Time Armend Robberies

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery at the Tacos Hernandez Authentic Mexican Restaurant on Great Mills Road, in Lexington Park. The St. Mary’s County Emergency Communication Center (ECC) received a call advising an African American male wearing a black jacket, red pants with white stripes and a black balaclava entered the establishment, approached the counter, displayed a firearm and stole money from within the tip bowl on the counter and fled the area. Police responded to the scene and made contact with the owner who told them, he is familiar with the male suspect because he frequently comes into the establishment. He said typically sees the suspect by the Stop-N-Shop liquor store, which is adjacent to the restaurant. According to owner, the male suspect entered the establishment and went to the bathroom. After a few moments, the male suspect exited the restroom, and approached the counter and was asked to remove his black face mask, as his employees were uncomfortable. The male suspect became upset and refused to remove his mask. The male suspect removed a black handgun from his waistband area and held … Continue reading Man who was Wandering Hallways of Great Mills High School with a Handgun Arrested for Two Day Time Armend Robberies