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Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Disturbance At Sheriff’s Residence In Maryland: Authorities

A Chesapeake Beach man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trespassing and threatening Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox and his family at their home earlier this month, according to officials.

Calvin Wayne Blackwell Jr.

Calvin Wayne Blackwell Jr.

Photo Credit: Calvert County Sheriff

On Nov. 7, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to the Sheriff’s home following reports of a trespassing incident involving 42-year-old Calvin Wayne Blackwell, Jr. who is familiar to law enforcement, causing a disturbance.

Deputies say Blackwell was banging on the front door, yelling, and alarming Cox and his family. 

When officers arrived, Blackwell was seated in a vehicle in the driveway, where he continued to shout profanities and make threats toward the sheriff and the Calvert County Sheriff's Office.

During the encounter, deputies observed a knife in plain view inside the vehicle, and a second knife was found on Blackwell during a search, authorities noted.

Despite deputies’ efforts, Blackwell refused sobriety tests and continued to make threats, according to the sheriff's office. He was arrested without further incident and taken to the Calvert County Detention Center.

Blackwell faces the following charges:

  • Second-degree assault;
  • Trespassing on private property;
  • Disorderly conduct;
  • Threatening to injure a state official;
  • Threats of mass violence;
  • Harassment;
  • Stalking.

The Sheriff and his family were unharmed during the incident, officials said.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.

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