Frederick Man Sentenced to 13.5 Years in the Division of Corrections for Second-Degree Assault and 17 Counts of Violating a Protective Order

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PRESS RELEASE

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MAY 19, 2025

Frederick Man Sentenced to 13.5 Years in the Division of Corrections for

Second-Degree Assault and 17 Counts of Violating a Protective Order

 

 

 

Frederick, MD – Today in Frederick County Circuit Court, The Honorable Joanie Raymond-Brubaker ordered 45-yr-old Jerome Mario Britton, of Frederick, MD to serve a total of 13.5 years in the Division of Corrections for Second-Degree Assault and 17 counts of Violation of a Protective Order.  A jury found the Defendant guilty of those crimes on March 20, 2025.

On September 4, 2024, Frederick Police responded to Frederick Health Hospital for a report of a domestic assault.  The Victim had asked her husband to drive her to the hospital to get medical attention for “a toothache.”  When she was safe, she disclosed that her actual injury was to her eye area from having been assaulted by her husband several weeks prior. The hospital staff reported the assault to police immediately with the consent of the Victim.

The victim told police that on August 15, 2024, the Defendant punched her in the eye with his closed fist, causing her to lose consciousness.  The victim took photos of the injuries of her bruised and swollen eye, which she showed law enforcement.  Police observed the victim’s eye was still swollen and bruised from the assault upon observing her.

State’s Attorney Charlie Smith said, “My office takes Domestic Violence extremely seriously, we know how difficult it is to navigate an abusive situation and seek help. We commend this victim for finding safety in reporting and for sharing her story with the jury.  We are pleased with the sentence and feel that justice was done.”

The State read the Victim’s impact statement, “My children were fearful when they say my injuries.  He has no regard for the pain he caused us.  We are safe now and I no longer take my safety for granted.”

Chief Assistant State’s Attorney, Domestic Violence Unit, Brett Engler represented the State of Maryland.

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