DARLINGTON, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged assault and kidnapping that occurred last week in Harford County.
The suspects have been identified as Chris Lamar Cochran, 48; Grace Elizabeth Amanda Johnson, 38; and Leland Charles Lewis, 48; all of Darlington, Maryland. Cochran is charged with kidnapping, first- and second-degree assault, and false imprisonment. Johnson is charged with first- and second-degree assault, and false imprisonment. Lewis is charged with false imprisonment, first- and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.
The victim, an adult male, is not being identified at this time.
At approximately 8:20 a.m. on March 10, 2025, troopers responded to the area of 4200 Conowingo Road in Darlington for a report of a male with his hands bound behind his back running down the middle of the road. Upon arrival, the victim stated that he had been assaulted and subsequently held captive. The victim advised that he had been left unattended that morning and was able to escape.
The victim was flown to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center by Maryland State Police Aviation Command. Through the initial investigation, police were able to identify Cochran, Johnson, and Lewis as suspects.
Assistance was provided by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Apprehension Team, and Baltimore County Police Department. The Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division Northern Region is leading the active investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.
Photo via Maryland State Police
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