On September 12 at approximately 6:28 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 3300 block of Patapsco Place in Waldorf for an unconscious female. When officers arrived, a male, who was inside the residence with the woman, told officers the woman had fallen. The woman, age 26, was transported to a hospital where she was admitted in critical condition. It was later determined she had a severe spinal fracture and was placed on life support. Further investigation revealed the injuries were not consistent with a fall, and the male’s account of events changed multiple times. After consulting with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, the male, Matthew Alexander Buchannon, 20, of Waldorf, was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment. Detective Burgess is continuing to investigate.
Matthew Buchannon
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