Cops Surround House, Capture Suspect with K-9 Dog

HOLLYWOOD  --- Deputy Katherine Dassing reports that St. Mary's Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 911 call for a reported Strong Arm Robbery at a Mechanicsville establishment. Upon arrival Deputies located a undisclosed female victim suffering from a back injury. The victim refused medical attention and gave a description of the suspect
and the vehicle he was operating. The vehicle was discovered at a residence in the Hollywood area and the home was surrounded. Deputies were assisted by a Maryland State Trooper and attempts to contact the occupants yielded negative results. A short time later the suspect exited the residence and confronted Officers which led to a struggle.
Officers were able to place the suspect in custody by utilizing Sheriff's Office K-9 Roni. As the investigation continued it led to the arrest of the Suspect that was apprehended. Jason Lawrence Yeatts, 24, of Hollywood was charged with possession of
cocaine, possession marijuana, two counts of possession of paraphernalia, Strong Arm Robbery, Assault Second Degree, Theft Under $500.00 and Property Destruction. A second subject, a 19 year old female, was detained and later released and could face charges pending a State's Attorney's Office review. Yeatts is currently being held on $15,000.00 bond.