Sheriff: DC man arrested for flashing loaded gun, allegedly making threats in Charles County
Mar 21, 2025
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) - A 21-year-old man from D.C. is facing several charges after he flashed a loaded gun and made threats in Maryland, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
On March 15, just before 9:30 p.m., Charles County deputies responded to a liquor store
in the 4600 block of Indian Head Highway to a report of a person flashing a gun at people.
Deputies made contact with the man, later identified as Cato Alexander Johnson, at the front door. But, he immediately became confrontational, according to deputies
Officials said Johnson stated he had a gun and was going to pull it out.
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After a struggle, deputies secured the loaded gun and took Johnson into custody.
The CCSO said authorities placed him in their patrol vehicle where he continued to kick the cage and headbutt the back passenger window.
Johnson was charged with first-degree assault, resisting arrest, concealed handgun violation and other related charges.
He is being held without bound at Charles County Detention Center. ...read more read less