Mechanicsville man arrested for assaulting woman; Accused of attempted murder

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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LEXINGTON PARK, Maryland. – On the evening of June 22, 2024, the St. Mary County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to a reported assault in the 45000 block of Nicholas Court in Lexington Park, MD.

Deputies spoke with the victim, who told her she was supposed to meet her ex-husband, John William Alvarado, 47, of Mechanicsville, MD. When the victim approached the suspect, Alvarado exited his vehicle, pointed a loaded handgun at the victim and began striking the victim with the handgun several times. Alvarado then discharged the handgun twice and fled the scene.

The victim was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Detectives from the Division of Criminal Investigation responded to continue the investigation, and the ensuing investigation revealed that Alvarado had a prior disqualifying criminal conviction that prohibited him from possessing firearms.

On June 23, 2024, detectives received an arrest warrant for Alvarado. Detectives received information about Alvarado who was in the Leonardtown area and, with the assistance of deputies from the Patrol Division, a traffic stop was conducted during which the suspect was taken into custody and served the arrest warrant accusing him of: