What This Maryland Man Was Arrested For Will Make You Sick

Fair warning, this is disgusting. A Maryland man faces a series of charges after attacking a woman with a dirty syringe. Police suspect that he has many more victims out there and are hoping more women come forward before this case goes before the court.

Which, at least in part, is why this case is still under investigation. Back in February, the police updated their Facebook post with their horrific discovery of what was inside the syringe:

"Anne Arundel County Police Department learned that the substance in the tested syringes was semen. Additional testing and investigation are under way. Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have yet to report similar incidents. This investigation is extremely active additional charges may be applicable. Anyone with any information is asked to call Southern District at 410-222-1960 or the TipLine 410-222-4700.

On February 18, 2020 we were notified of an assault that occurred in the entrance vestibule of 5570 Shady Side Road in Churchton, Maryland. An adult female reported she was assaulted by an unknown suspect with what is believed to be a syringe. Video surveillance from the business was pulled and a white male approximately 50 years old is seen walking near the victim. The suspect leans into, and assaults the victim.

On February 25, 2019 detectives received a tip identifying a potential suspect. Through investigative means, Detectives were able to positively identify the suspect as Thomas Bryon Stemen of Churchton, Maryland. Stemen was placed under arrest where he was charged with 1st, and 2nd Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment."

According to Capital Gazette, district Court Judge John P. McKenna mandated that the blood of Thomas Byron Stemen “be tested for the presence of HIV and any other identified causative agents of AIDS and Hepatitis C.” His order followed a request by the State’s Attorney’s Office on behalf of the woman, who submitted a letter to the same effect, which was ordered sealed by McKenna.

Here is the hard part, as of June 18th, the results of Stemen's test have not been released. A little research revealed that Stemen waived his right to be in court Monday. In his absence, his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Mary Jo Livingston, argued not that McKenna should reject the order but that he should keep it and its results private. She said anything to the contrary would violate Stemen’s medical privacy rights.

Miller also asked for the judge’s ruling to be put under court seal, but McKenna rejected the lawyers’ request. “The order doesn’t disclose any private medical information,” McKenna said. The reports did show that the victims will be notified of Stemen's results, of course.

Written by Jessica Ripple - July 1, 2020

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