The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Silver Spring man was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree assault after he reportedly stabbed a coworker at a Charlotte Hall, Maryland, job site.
Jose Wilbert Herrera-Chavez, 36, was arrested for reportedly using a watermelon-cutting knife to stab a coworker at the Sheetz construction site, according to Southern Maryland News Net. Prior to the event, Herrera-Chavez told authorities that he had been bullied by his coworkers on a regular basis. The victim was transported to a medical facility after suffering an abdominal wound. It was decided to hold Herrera-Chavez without bond.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at about 4:55 p.m., deputies from the office arrived at a Charlotte Hall medical facility in response to a report of a victim who had been stabbed. The victim informed deputies that a coworker had stabbed him at a Charlotte Hall construction site. Deputies identified the suspect as Silver Spring resident Jose Wilbert Herrera-Chavez, 36, after conducting an on-scene investigation. Herrera-Chavez was found at the construction site, arrested without incident, and charged with assault in the first and second degrees.
The case has been taken on by the Criminal Investigations Division. Detective Kortnie Marsch can be reached by phone at 301-475-4200, ext. 8179, or by email at [email protected]. Additionally, tipsters can text Crime Solvers at 274637 or give them a call at 301-475-3333, which is open 24/7. Type Tip239 into the message area and click SEND. Once you receive a response, carry on the discussion. Note: Tip239 needs to be written in the message block exactly as it appears, and it is case-sensitive. You are never required to provide your name when using Crime Solvers. If your information results in an arrest, you can be eligible for a monetary reward.
