A Calvert County jury has found Brandon Alexander Turner, 22, of Greenbelt, guilty of the attempted first-degree murder of Master Deputy Sheriff James Flynt. The jury also convicted Turner of first-degree assault on Deputies Anthony Aranda and Tyler…
A Calvert County jury has found Brandon Alexander Turner, 22, of Greenbelt, guilty of the attempted first-degree murder of Master Deputy Sheriff James Flynt. The jury also convicted Turner of first-degree assault on Deputies Anthony Aranda and Tyler Bowen, as well as illegal use of a firearm. The verdicts were delivered on the evening of June 11, 2024, after a seven-day trial.
The incident that led to Turner's conviction began on December 17, 2022, when he stopped his vehicle on MD Route 4 near Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk. Deputies approached the vehicle, prompting Turner to flee and initiate an eight-mile pursuit that reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. During the chase, Turner fired multiple shots at the pursuing deputies.
The pursuit came to an end near the Walnut Creek subdivision when Deputy Flynt managed to force Turner's vehicle off the road, causing it to crash. After exiting his vehicle, Deputy Flynt ordered Turner to drop his gun. Turner responded by firing two shots, hitting Deputy Flynt in the right leg and severing his femoral artery.
The quick response and life-saving measures provided by Sheriff's deputies, EMTs, Paramedic Adam Weiss, and the emergency room staff at Calvert Health Medical Center were crucial in saving Deputy Flynt's life. Turner was subsequently apprehended after fleeing the scene and hiding in the woods.
Sentencing for Turner is scheduled for October 11, 2024, before the Honorable Andrew S. Rappaport. Turner faces a sentence that could significantly exceed life imprisonment.
This case was prosecuted by Calvert County State's Attorney Robert Harvey and Deputy State's Attorney Timothy Maher. The prosecution's success in securing a conviction highlights the gravity of the offenses and the commitment to ensuring justice for the deputies involved.
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