CHARLES COUNTY, Md. — The Charles County man who was arrested and charged with violating a governor’s order limiting the size of gatherings is being held without bond after a Monday hearing.
A state’s attorney for Charles County, Anthony Covington, told the judge at the hearing that his request for no bond was because, “During this crisis, Myers is a menace to our society.”
According to to the sheriff’s office, Shawn Marshall Myers, 41, is accusing of hosted a gathering of approximately 60 people Friday night for a bonfire in the 15000 block of Lukes Lane in Hughesville, Maryland.
When he repeatedly refused orders to disperse the group, he was arrested and charged, said the sheriff’s office. This was believed to be the first arrest in the state for group size.
Following the arrest, Governor Hogan tweeted, “A Charles County man has been arrested after repeatedly violating the executive order banning large gatherings and hosting a bonfire party with 60 guests. I cannot begin to express my disgust towards such irresponsible, reckless behavior.”
Myers is also a registered sex offender.
Originally posted on WJLA.