SOLOMONS, Md. — A Great Mills man is facing multiple charges stemming from two separate incidents—one involving an alleged domestic assault and the other related to drug possession—following a series of escalating legal issues.
Court documents reveal that on March 31, 2025, at approximately 6:49 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic assault at a residence on Longfields Village Drive. The victim initially informed deputies that the dispute with her friend, Andre Morris, was just a verbal argument. However, she later admitted that Morris had “only pushed” her, which reportedly occurred after he struck their dog, escalating the tensions.
The victim stated that she and Morris had planned to move into the residence that day, and during the argument, Morris allegedly blocked her from leaving the bedroom. He reportedly grabbed her by both biceps and pushed her onto the bed. When the victim attempted to leave again, Morris allegedly continued to restrain her. Deputies noted visible injuries on the victim, including bruising on her right hip and redness on her left forearm, consistent with being restrained.
Morris admitted to grabbing the victim, claiming it was to prevent her from leaving out of concern for her safety, stating he feared she might harm herself. He also acknowledged pushing her onto the bed but insisted he did so in a manner that would not cause injury.
Despite the visible injuries, Morris was issued a criminal summons instead of being taken into custody at the scene, as permitted under Maryland law for misdemeanor second-degree assault cases. His preliminary hearing for the assault charge is scheduled for May 9, 2025, in St. Mary’s District Court.
The following day, on April 1, 2025, Morris found himself in further legal trouble in Calvert County. Deputies patrolling near the Solomons Island Boat Ramp noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from a vehicle occupied by Morris and two others. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Morris admitted to ownership of the substances, explaining that he used a rolled dollar bill to ingest the cocaine and a bank card to finely “chop” it for use.
In Calvert County, Morris now faces misdemeanor charges of cocaine possession, which could result in up to four years of imprisonment and/or a $25,000 fine, along with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, each carrying a potential penalty of up to one year in prison and/or a $500 fine. Morris’ trial for these drug-related charges is scheduled for May 7, 2025, in Calvert County District Court. Judge assignments for both hearings remain pending.
Morris is set to face both assault and drug-related charges in the coming weeks, with both trials scheduled in May 2025.
