Authorities from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brian Wayne Rishel, a 52-year-old resident of Preston, Maryland, on July 18, 2025. According to officials, an arrest warrant charged Rishel with several offenses, including stalking, distribution of a sexual image, malicious destruction of property, and malicious burning of property. Following his arrest, Rishel was transported to the Talbot County Central Booking facility for processing and an initial appearance before the District Court Commissioner. Initially, Rishel was ordered to be held without bond. However, on July 21, 2025, Judge Karen Ketterman modified the terms of his release, granting a $50,000 unsecured personal bond.