Leonardtown, MD (April 13, 2026) — Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested Darrin Michael Atlas, 48, of Leonardtown following an investigation for an assault which occurred on April 10, 2026, in the 22100 block of Bell Farm Way.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim met the suspect to have a discussion when Atlas allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim and held the firearm to the victim’s head. The victim was ultimately able to flee the residence.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division assumed the investigation. Atlas was later apprehended during a vehicle stop and a handgun was located in the vehicle. A search warrant was executed at his residence where additional evidence was recovered.
Atlas was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with the following:
- Assault first-degree
- Assault second-degree
- Firearm use during the commission of a felony/crime of violence
- Illegal possession of a regulated firearm
Atlas remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing. Anyone who has additional information is asked to contact Detective Andrew Burgess at 301-475-4200, ext. 8041, or by email at Andrew.Burgess@stmaryscountymd.gov.
