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Maryland Man Ditched GPS Monitor While Awaiting Trial For Assault, Arson Arrest, Sheriff Says

A Maryland man arrested for multiple assault offenses and for threatening arson in St. Mary's County has escaped, officials say.

Markko Darvelle Morsell

Markko Darvelle Morsell

Photo Credit: St. Mary's County Sheriff

Markko Darvelle Morsell, 34, is wanted for escape after removing his electronic monitoring device and fleeing the area following his latest arrest. 

At the the time, Morsell was on pretrial release for charges that include three counts of second-degree assault, theft of $100 to under $1,500, and making threats of arson.

He was described as being 6-foot-3 weighing approximately 320 pounds. 

Anyone with information regarding Morsell or his whereabouts has been asked to contact Det. Joseph Bowling at the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office by calling (301) 475-4200 ext. 1959.

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