Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Robert Dariel Smartt on August 26, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by Montgomery County Police detectives on August 22, 2020.

According to the warrant, on August 22, the Montgomery County Police responded to an address in Silver Spring, MD, for a reported domestic violence call involving a weapon. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim and Smartt had been engaged in an ongoing child custody dispute. Smartt is alleged to have arrived at the victim’s residence, attempting to kick in the door. When the victim looked out the window, Smartt pulled out a gun, pointing it and threatening to shoot while the victim was holding a child. The victim moved away from the window and called 911.

On August 26th, Prince George’s County Sheriff’s deputies received the warrant for Smartt’s arrest and were led to an address in New Carrollton, MD. Upon arrival, Deputies knocked, and a male answered the door and was identified as Smartt. Deputies served him the warrant and placed him into custody. He was transported to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD without incident.    

Smartt is also charged with 2 additional counts of First-Degree Assault and Felony Use of a Firearm. 

 

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