Suspect Arrested Following Assault at Matapeake Elementary and Middle School in Queen Anne’s County


UPDATE: The suspect has been taken into custody. Police remain on scene as the investigation continues.
 
Previous Information from early this afternoon 12/11/25:
A lockdown has been initiated by the School Resource Officer following an assault that occurred on the campus of Matapeake Elementary and Middle School in Stevensville in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. The individual involved fled the building, and there is no immediate danger to students or staff inside the school. As a precaution, law enforcement established a perimeter in the area as they were working to locate and apprehend the suspect. Police are at the scene and continue to investigate. Also, according to the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office, out of an abundance of caution related to the incident, the high school was on lockdown. The Talk of Delmarva will have more information as updates are provided.