News Release, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Joseph William Medley III, age 35 of Leonardtown.  Medley is currently wanted for the charge of escape second degree for violating conditions of his pretrial release.  

Medley’s original charges were for theft, obstructing and hindering. Medley is 5’6” in height, weighs 190 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Joseph William Medley III is asked to contact Detective Brian Fennessey at (301) 475-4200 extension *8103, or by email at Brian.Fennessey@stmarysmd.com. 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.

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