Lexington Park Man Convicted Of Attempted Second-Degree Murder For Stabbing Another Bar Patron Over A Spilled Drink

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Winston Warren Smith, 39, of Lexington Park, Maryland, faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison after admitting guilt to the attempted second-degree murder of another bar patron.

In April 2024, Smith was involved in an incident at a bar located on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, Maryland. After a verbal argument turned physical, both Smith and the victim were asked to leave the bar. Smith exited the establishment first. Once the victim made it outside, Smith and an accomplice attacked the victim, and Smith stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife.

Within minutes, law enforcement officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and located the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. First responders arrived and quickly rendered aid to the victim. Before the victim was transported to shock trauma, the victim told investigators that he was involved in an argument over a spilled drink. Smith was later identified as the individual who stabbed the victim and was subsequently arrested.

Smith will be held without bond pending a sentencing hearing where he faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.

Assistant State’s Attorneys Zachary Varda and Kirstin Riddle prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.

Detective Benjamin Raley of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.

The Honorable Michael J. Stamm presided over the case.

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