UPDATE 4/14/2023: On April 12 at 6:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a woman lying on the ground near the front of a house in the 2300 block of Woodberry Drive in Bryans Road, MD. Unfortunately, the woman was pronounced dead by the time the officers arrived at the scene. The woman was later identified as Jasmine Lakesha Hicks, 29, of La Plata, and her body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy. The autopsy results revealed that Hicks’ death was a homicide.
The investigators quickly began pursuing leads and identified the suspect as Deanthony Lamont Warrick, 34, of Bryans Road, MD. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant, and Warrick was located and arrested on April 13 in Prince George’s County.
According to the preliminary investigation, Hicks and Warrick knew each other, and the incident was a domestic-related murder. The authorities have not provided any further information on their relationship’s nature or the crime’s motive.
Warrick is currently being held without bond at the Charles County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Johnson at 301-609-6453. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.
Authorities are investigating the death of an adult female who was found lying on the ground in the 2300 block of Woodberry Drive early Monday morning.
According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a report of a person who appeared to be hurt at around 6:40 a.m. on April 12. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered the victim, who was already deceased.
The authorities have not released the woman’s identity, pending positive identification from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. An autopsy will also be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.
Detective Johnson is leading the investigation and has called on anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. “We urge anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area to contact us immediately,” he said.
Tipsters can call the Charles County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS to provide information anonymously. They can also submit tips online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released any information on possible suspects or motives for the woman’s death.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has assured residents that they are doing everything they can to investigate the case and ensure the safety of the community.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring closure to the victim’s family and justice to the community.
