CHARLOTTE HALL, Md., June 11, 2025 — Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jose Wilbert Herrera-Chavez, 36, of Silver Spring, following a stabbing incident at a job site in Charlotte Hall on June 10, 2025. The incident was reported at approximately 4:55 p.m. when deputies responded to a medical facility where the victim, stabbed by a coworker, was receiving treatment.
An on-scene investigation identified Herrera-Chavez as the suspect. Deputies located him at the job site and took him into custody without incident. He faces charges of first- and second-degree assault. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the case to conduct a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are seeking additional information from the public. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact Detective Kortnie Marsch at 301-475-4200, ext. 8179, or via email at Kortnie.Marsch@stmaryscountymd.gov.
For anonymous tips, residents can contact Crime Solvers 24/7 at 301-475-3333 or text “Tip239” to 274637, followed by their message. Tipsters must type “Tip239” exactly as shown to ensure proper routing. After receiving a response, they can continue the conversation anonymously. Those providing information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward and are not required to disclose their identity.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized the importance of community cooperation in resolving such incidents, noting that public assistance can be critical to investigations. The case remains active as detectives continue to gather evidence and explore the motive behind the workplace altercation.
