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Lexington Park Today
By the People, for the People
Deputies Apply Tourniquet After Violent Stabbing In Lexington Park
A 29-year-old man has been charged with first-degree assault after a stabbing incident left a victim airlifted with multiple stab wounds.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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According to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of an assault in Lexington Park, Maryland on February 25, 2026. They found a victim covered in blood with a two-inch laceration across the right arm, as well as stab wounds to the left thigh and left forearm. Deputies applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding and the victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities later located and arrested 29-year-old Austin Timothy Kemp Blackburn, who they allege was involved in an argument with the victim and fled the scene before police arrived.
Why it matters
Violent crimes like this stabbing incident raise concerns about public safety in the Lexington Park community. The use of a tourniquet by deputies likely saved the victim's life, highlighting the importance of first responders being equipped to provide emergency medical care. This case will also test Maryland's laws around first-degree assault, which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment.
The details
According to charging documents, Blackburn allegedly fled the scene prior to deputies' arrival. The victim was transported by helicopter to Capital Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Deputies later located Blackburn in the area of Colby Drive in Lexington Park. Investigators allege Blackburn stated that he had been arguing with the victim and did not remember what occurred until he ran out of the residence holding a metal object, which he allegedly discarded by throwing it into a drainage pipe.
- On February 25, 2026, deputies responded to a report of an assault in Lexington Park.
- Blackburn is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 24, 2026.
The players
Austin Timothy Kemp Blackburn
A 29-year-old man from Lexington Park who has been charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault in relation to the stabbing incident.
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that responded to the stabbing incident and apprehended the suspect.
What they’re saying
“Deputies applied a tourniquet to the victim's right arm to control bleeding.”
— St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office (thebaynet.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on March 24, 2026 whether or not to allow Austin Timothy Kemp Blackburn out on bail.
The takeaway
This violent stabbing incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and investment in public safety resources in the Lexington Park community. The quick action of deputies in applying a tourniquet likely saved the victim's life, demonstrating the importance of first responders being equipped to provide emergency medical care.
