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Man arrested in Waldorf stabbing that left woman injured, man dead

The stabbing appears to be an isolated incident.

WALDORF, Md. — One man is in custody in connection to a deadly stabbing in Waldorf early Tuesday morning, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said.

On Tuesday at 12:17 a.m., officers responded to the 12700 block of Pearson Drive for the report of a stabbing. At the scene, officers located two people who had been stabbed inside the house. A woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment of with injuries that weren't life-threatening. 

A man, identified as 62-year-old Timothy Portzen, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The stabbing appears to be an isolated incident. 

On Tuesday afternoon, officers were in the area of Port Tobacco Road and Chapel Point Road in La Plata when they located Scott Anthony Goldsmith, 52, of no fixed address, who was wanted in connection to the stabbing.

Goldsmith was arrested and is being held at the Charles County Detention Center where he was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault.

Anyone with information may contact Detective Worley at 301-609-6518. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3 Intel mobile app. 

The investigation into this deadly stabbing is active and ongoing. 

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