Burglary Scare In Lexington Park: D.C. Man Arrested After Alleged Break-In Attempt While Victim Was Home

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A tense situation unfolded in a Lexington Park neighborhood on October 24, 2025, when a resident confronted an intruder attempting to break into their home. The incident resulted in the arrest of a Washington, D.C. man.

Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence following a report of an active burglary in progress. The victim told dispatchers that they were inside the home when they heard someone attempting to force entry through a door or window.

Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers located a suspect matching the description provided by the homeowner. The suspect, identified as a resident of Washington, D.C., was detained near the property. Investigators found evidence of forced entry attempts on the exterior of the house.

The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the local detention center. He faces charges of attempted fourth-degree burglary and malicious destruction of property. Authorities emphasized the importance of residential security and praised the homeowner for immediately contacting emergency services rather than confronting the suspect directly.