(ELKTON, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Delaware man today for an alleged assault and making threats against a workplace in Cecil County.
The accused is identified as Brian Knight, 26, of Newark, Delaware. Knight is charged with the threat of mass violence, second degree assault and malicious destruction of property. Knight was arrested without incident and is awaiting an appearance before the court commissioner.
Yesterday at approximately 3:00 p.m., troopers at the North East barrack received a 9-1-1 call from an employee at a food distribution warehouse in the 400 block of Fletchwood Road in Elkton. The caller reported an irate individual inside the building damaging property and threatening to kill everyone in the building. Troopers were immediately dispatched to the area.
Arriving troopers met with several witnesses on the scene, including the supervisor who had noticeable injuries due to the alleged assault. Police were advised the irate individual, later identified as Knight, was an employee of the facility. Police were also told that Knight had assaulted his supervisor during a discussion and then began smashing items in the building and damaging property. Witnesses told police Knight exited the building while making threats of mass violence and threatening to return to the facility. He then left the scene in a car.
While continuing the investigation, troopers from the North East Barrack applied for an arrest warrant. Once issued by the Cecil County Court Commissioner’s Office, the Maryland State Apprehension Team located Knight and his vehicle at his home in Delaware at 10:30 a.m. today. Knight was arrested without incident and transported to the North East Barrack for processing. He will be taken to the District Court Commissioner’s office in Cecil County to await an initial appearance.
Although there is no known threat to Maryland, State Police remind Marylanders of the important role they have in helping to keep our state safe by reporting to police suspicious situations or circumstances that could be related to crime or possible acts of violence or terrorism.
Police resources work around the clock to keep our state safe and are standing by to act on information about suspicious circumstances. Citizens are reminded to stay vigilant and avoid the tendency to ignore what could be information vital to law enforcement efforts to prevent a crime or terrorist act.
Brian Knight
CONTACT: Office of Media Communications, 410-653-4236
The accused is identified as Brian Knight, 26, of Newark, Delaware. Knight is charged with the threat of mass violence, second degree assault and malicious destruction of property. Knight was arrested without incident and is awaiting an appearance before the court commissioner.
Yesterday at approximately 3:00 p.m., troopers at the North East barrack received a 9-1-1 call from an employee at a food distribution warehouse in the 400 block of Fletchwood Road in Elkton. The caller reported an irate individual inside the building damaging property and threatening to kill everyone in the building. Troopers were immediately dispatched to the area.
Arriving troopers met with several witnesses on the scene, including the supervisor who had noticeable injuries due to the alleged assault. Police were advised the irate individual, later identified as Knight, was an employee of the facility. Police were also told that Knight had assaulted his supervisor during a discussion and then began smashing items in the building and damaging property. Witnesses told police Knight exited the building while making threats of mass violence and threatening to return to the facility. He then left the scene in a car.
While continuing the investigation, troopers from the North East Barrack applied for an arrest warrant. Once issued by the Cecil County Court Commissioner’s Office, the Maryland State Apprehension Team located Knight and his vehicle at his home in Delaware at 10:30 a.m. today. Knight was arrested without incident and transported to the North East Barrack for processing. He will be taken to the District Court Commissioner’s office in Cecil County to await an initial appearance.
Although there is no known threat to Maryland, State Police remind Marylanders of the important role they have in helping to keep our state safe by reporting to police suspicious situations or circumstances that could be related to crime or possible acts of violence or terrorism.
Police resources work around the clock to keep our state safe and are standing by to act on information about suspicious circumstances. Citizens are reminded to stay vigilant and avoid the tendency to ignore what could be information vital to law enforcement efforts to prevent a crime or terrorist act.
Brian Knight
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CONTACT: Office of Media Communications, 410-653-4236