Bryans Road man charged with murder

Janeal Jerome Thompson, 26, of Bryans Road has been charged with first-degree murder and first- and second-degree assault.

Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives initiated an investigation into a possible missing person on Nov. 2. Family members of Ronaj Henderson, 22, of Bryans Road last saw him early in the morning on Oct. 27.

During the investigation, detectives learned the victim had been shot in the area of Bryans Road by a person known to him and his body was left somewhere in western Charles County. Investigation led detectives to the Riverside Road and Smith Point Road area in Nanjemoy.

Henderson’s body was found in a wooded area on Nov. 4. Based on additional information, detectives identified the suspect as Thompson. Thompson was located in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 4 and was subsequently extradited to the Charles County Detention Center on Nov. 7 where he was charged with first-degree murder and other related charges.

Thompson is scheduled for preliminary hearing on Dec. 4 at 8:45 am in Courtroom 1 at the District Court of Maryland for Charles County.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. J. Feldman at 301-609-6474. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866411-TIPS.