Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect in Domestic Violence Related Call

 

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff's Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Molder Kennedy on November 17, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by deputies on November 14, 2020.

According to the warrant, on November 14^th, deputies assigned to the Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) responded to an address in the 2000 Block of Lakewood St. in Suitland, MD, for a reported domestic violence call. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim, who reported having an argument with Kennedy outside in a car. Kennedy is alleged to have strangled the victim, causing them to lose consciousness momentarily. The victim was transported to the hospital where they received treatment for their injuries.

On November 17^th, deputies’ investigation led them to an address in the 4500 Block of Davis Ave in Suitland, Md. Upon arrival, deputies knocked on the door, which was answered by Kennedy. They served him the warrant, placed him into custody, and safely transported him to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

Kennedy is also charged with Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment. 

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