LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 9, 2026) – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that D’Montre Montez Bush, 26, of Lexington Park, Maryland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison with 14 years of active incarceration for armed robbery and related offenses.

In May 2026, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted Bush of armed robbery, robbery, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault following a three-day jury trial.

“The defendant and his accomplices lured and ambushed an unsuspecting victim who believed he was meeting up with a woman. That kind of predatory behavior is particularly ruthless and demonstrates a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of others,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “No one should have to fear being targeted, deceived, and violently victimized. This type of calculated violence will not be tolerated in our community.”

Assistant State’s Attorney Shaye Reynolds and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Ridge prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.

Detective Kortnie Marsch of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.

The Honorable Joseph Stanalonis presided over the case.