Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…The Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Surveillance Team (FAST) reported the arrest of Lewis James of Forestville, MD on an arrest warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder that was obtained by County Police on July 3, 2014.

                                                        
James is alleged to have assaulted a male victim at a residence in the 6000 block of Surrey Square Lane in Forestville, MD. According to the warrant James and a male victim (who is his uncle) were involved in a verbal altercation which became physical. During the physical altercation James allegedly produced a pocket knife and cut the victim in the stomach area before fleeing the scene.   

Upon receipt of the warrant the FAST Deputies began an investigation of James’ whereabouts. During their investigation contact was made with James who agreed to turn himself in. On July 25, 2014, FAST received confirmation that James turned himself in to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD.

James is also charged with Attempted Murder Second Degree, Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, Dangerous Weapon, and Reckless Endangerment.

For more information, contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354

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