Justin Tyler Chapman, 20, of Lexington Park, was arrested on September 5, 2024, after allegedly possessing ammunition illegally and violating a protective order. The arrest followed an investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, prompted by a tip from a concerned individual. According to court documents, Deputy Devin Absher responded to Chapman’s residence on Poplar Ridge Road around 10:45 p.m. on September 4, 2024, after receiving information from the complainant. The complainant reported that Chapman had been in possession of a firearm for several months, despite being prohibited from having any firearms or ammunition due to a prior conviction. She stated that there was an active protective order against Chapman, issued on May 22, 2024, which required him to surrender all firearms to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arriving at the residence, Deputy Absher spoke with the homeowner, who informed the officer that Chapman had been renting a room from her for about a year and a half. She allowed Deputy Absher to enter Chapman’s room, where he observed a magazine with a single round of ammunition in plain view on a bedside table. The homeowner told police that on August 24, 2024, she had seen a […]
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