Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Devonte Twain Harrod, 26, of Lexington Park, and a 16-year-old female on November 18, 2025, in connection with a robbery and stabbing incident that occurred two days earlier in Lexington Park.
The incident unfolded on November 16, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of a suspicious situation in the 21000 block of Spyglass Way. Shortly after, a second call came in about a walk-in assault victim at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department on South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. The victim, who arrived seeking help, had suffered stab wounds during a confrontation while meeting an acquaintance. Multiple suspects reportedly robbed and assaulted him before he escaped to his vehicle and drove to the fire department. He was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment and later released.
Both suspects were taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. Harrod and the juvenile face charges including armed robbery, robbery, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500. Maryland law prevents public identification of juveniles in criminal cases, even if charged as adults, to protect their privacy during legal proceedings.
The investigation continues, with detectives seeking additional information from the public. Anyone with details can contact Detective Kortnie Marsch of the Criminal Investigations Division at 301-475-4200, extension 8179, or via email at Kortnie.Marsch@stmaryscountymd.gov.
Anonymous tips may be submitted in several ways. Individuals can text 847411, beginning the message with “SMCSO” followed by a space and the information. Tips can also be sent online through the sheriff’s office website at www.FirstSheriff.com/tips or via the free SMCSO mobile app, available on Google Play or the Apple App Store. Callers may use the St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333, where tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward if the information results in an arrest.
This case highlights procedures followed by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in handling violent crimes. Under Maryland criminal law, armed robbery involves the use of a dangerous weapon during a theft and carries potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison. First-degree assault applies when a firearm or other deadly weapon causes or attempts serious physical injury, with sentences up to 25 years. Theft charges in this range fall under misdemeanor or felony classifications depending on circumstances and prior records.
Cases involving juveniles follow specific protocols under Maryland’s Juvenile Justice Reform Act, which emphasizes rehabilitation while allowing waivers to adult court for serious offenses. Charges against the 16-year-old will proceed accordingly, with identity shielded.
