Devin E. Webb, 38, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on October 1, 2024, after an alleged attempt to escape from custody during a court appearance at the St. Mary’s County District Court in Leonardtown. Webb was in court for an unrelated matter when the incident occurred. According to the statement of charges, Webb was brought into the courtroom from the detention center holding facility after his case was called. He was directed by the bailiff to stand at the front of the courtroom, but within five seconds, Webb reportedly broke into a full sprint toward the courtroom doors, attempting to escape. Multiple officers, including Deputy Absher, Trooper Bender, and Deputy Deitrich, were in the courtroom at the time and immediately pursued Webb. He was tackled near the exit doors by Deputy Absher, Trooper Bender, and others before being restrained and escorted back to the holding facility. Court documents detail that Webb was returned to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, where he was incarcerated at the time of the incident. During an interview with law enforcement, Webb admitted to attempting the escape. “I just wanted to be outside,” Webb told officers, acknowledging that he knew his actions were wrong. […]
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