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Ex-Husband Surrenders After Killing Wife in Maryland

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Maryland State Police Investigate Homicide in St. Mary’s County

**LEXINGTON PARK, MD** – The Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place Friday in St. Mary’s County.

The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Chaquanda Latise Odom from California, Maryland. Emergency services declared her deceased at the scene.

Officers from the Leonardtown Barrack responded to a shooting report on Liberty Street, Lexington Park, at approximately 11:10 a.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, they found Odom with multiple gunshot wounds.

The investigation led to the arrest of 38-year-old Jayson David Pressley, Odom’s ex-husband, after he surrendered at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Pressley faces charges of first- and second-degree murder and is being held without bond.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. They are supported by other divisions of the state police, as well as the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and State’s Attorney’s Office. Further details are available on the MSP News page.

Hospital Assault Leads to Charges After Patient Release

Hospital Assault Leads to Charges After Patient Release

**Utica, NY -** On December 25th, Utica Police officers responded to a reported assault at Wynn Hospital. Staff reported an incident where a patient allegedly assaulted a nurse by grabbing her hair and throwing her to the ground.

Following the assault, the patient kicked and hit the nurse while continuing to pull her hair. Due to being admitted to the psychiatric ward at the time, the patient could not be immediately charged.

On December 31st, the patient, identified as 23-year-old Tyehsa Bowman from Utica, was released from care. Subsequently, she was charged with assault in the second degree.