A 20-year-old Lusby man pleaded guilty February 13, 2026, in Calvert County Circuit Court to attempted second-degree murder and related charges in a 2025 drive-by shooting that targeted two men changing a tire in southern Maryland.
Khiantae Rai-Vaugh Marquez Robinson entered guilty pleas to attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and concealing evidence of a crime. The charges arose from a September 16, 2025, incident on Golden West Way in Lusby. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office investigators concluded that Robinson fired two shots from a vehicle at Nicholas Derick Dwayne Smith, 25, and Timothy William White, Jr., 25, who were not struck by the gunfire.
Authorities identified Robinson as the suspect following the shooting. After a seven-day search, investigators took him into custody. Robinson has remained detained at the Calvert County Detention Center since his arrest.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Christopher J. Monte prosecuted the case. Sentencing is set for May 15, 2026, before a Calvert County Circuit Court judge. Robinson faces a maximum possible sentence of 78 years in prison.
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey commended the investigative efforts that led to the resolution. Harvey specifically recognized Detective William Freeland and other members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office “for their diligent work in identifying and apprehending the defendant.” The quick identification and apprehension followed a focused search that closed the case without further incidents in the Lusby community.
The guilty plea resolves the criminal prosecution stemming from the roadside shooting, which heightened concerns about gun violence in Calvert County’s southern areas last fall. No injuries occurred, but the incident underscored risks to motorists in everyday situations such as vehicle breakdowns. Sheriff’s Office detectives relied on witness accounts, scene evidence, and follow-up leads to build the case that culminated in Robinson’s guilty pleas.
This outcome reflects ongoing collaboration between the State’s Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement to address violent crime in Southern Maryland. The maximum 78-year exposure highlights the seriousness with which prosecutors and the court view firearm-related attempted murder charges in the jurisdiction.