On Monday, April 22, 2024, Trooper First Class Black was in the area of Great Mills Road and South Essex Drive, in Lexington Park, attempting to locate a suspect, identified as Deodis Lee Clyburn Jr, 29 of Great Mills, who was involved in a disturbance in the area.
While searching for Clyburn, it was confirmed that he had an active warrant through the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack.
TFC Black located the suspect, and a foot pursuit ensued. Clyburn was apprehended and arrested with assistance from a another officer.
Suspected Cocaine and associated paraphernalia were located. Clyburn was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Cannabis, Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia, Obstructing & Hindering, and Failure to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order.