Thursday, December 8, 2022

Deputies Arrest First-Degree Assault Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD…. The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the Arrest of Nixon Martinez-Linares, on December 5, 2022, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by county police on November 16, 2022.

According to the warrant, on September 13, 2022, police responded to the 600 Block of Dudley Avenue in Oxon Hill, Maryland, for the report of a contact shooting. Through their investigation police learned that the victims were approached by two unknown suspects that arrived in a black SUV to participate in an alleged drug transaction. According to witnesses, one individual started a verbal argument, and it is alleged that the second individual fired a gun, causing injury to the victim. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he received medical treatment. Through their investigation, detectives could identify Martinez-Linares as one of the suspects.

On December 5, 2022, deputies determined that Martinez-Linares could be located at an address in the 700 block of Carson Ave, Oxon Hill, MD. Upon arrival, deputies identified Mr. Martinez-Linares, served him with the warrant, and placed him into custody. The Suspect was safely transported to the Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, MD, without incident.

The suspect is also charged with Assault-Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm Minor, Reckless Endangerment, Loaded Handgun on Person, and Handgun on Person.


For more information about this release contact the communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-7354.

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