A North Carolina resident has been taken into custody and faces criminal charges after Maryland Transportation Authority Police say he urinated on several people, including a child, during a July 18 Morgan Wallen concert at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Arrest follows multi-week investigation
Authorities identified the suspect as Jayson Reed, 33. Following a multi-jurisdictional inquiry and consultation with the Baltimore City State's Attorney’s Office, detectives obtained an arrest warrant. Reed was located and arrested this week in Wilson County, North Carolina, and is awaiting extradition to Maryland, officials said.
MDTA Police say officers who were supporting event operations responded to reports of a fight in progress inside the stadium on the night of the show. Stadium security separated those involved and escorted Reed from the venue after attendees reported that he had urinated on other concertgoers.
Victims describe the encounter
One concertgoer, Troy Grevelding, told WJZ he was attending the concert with his wife and two nieces when he felt something wet on his legs as the performer took the stage. Grevelding described seeing the suspect with his pants down and said the man was urinating on him, his wife and an 8-year-old girl.
"I just look, and at that point his pants are completely down. He's urinating all over myself … all over my wife," Grevelding said.
Grevelding said he pushed the suspect away and that stadium security removed the man. He later posted video online he said showed officers telling him they could not make an arrest at the time unless the victim formally pressed charges.
Charges and current status
Reed faces multiple counts, including four counts of second-degree assault and public urination, along with other related offenses, according to authorities. He is currently being held in North Carolina pending transfer to Maryland to face the charges.
| Alleged offense | Details reported |
|---|---|
| Second-degree assault | Four counts tied to the incident |
| Public urination | Alleged act occurred inside stadium |
| Other related offenses | Not specified by police |
Investigation, evidence and next steps
Initial on-scene responses by MDTA officers included documenting the incident and providing victims with identification and a report number. Detectives later identified additional witnesses who were not present during the initial response, prompting the warrant and subsequent arrest.
Authorities did not release additional specifics about physical evidence or surveillance footage. Extradition proceedings typically follow the issuance of an arrest warrant when a suspect is detained outside the jurisdiction where the alleged crime occurred; Reed remains in North Carolina custody as the Baltimore City case proceeds.
Public reaction and event security
The episode has drawn attention on social media, where the victim posted video of the immediate aftermath. In his comments to local media, Grevelding expressed frustration with what he perceived as limits to on-the-spot enforcement.
Large events like stadium concerts often deploy a mix of private security and public law enforcement. In this case, MDTA officers were providing support to stadium security when they responded to the disturbance, separated participants, and ultimately pursued a detective-led inquiry that resulted in charges.
- Where it happened: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
- When it happened: July 18 concert
- Suspect: Jayson Reed, 33, arrested in Wilson County, N.C.
- Alleged victims: Multiple attendees, including an 8-year-old girl
Anyone with additional information about the incident who has not already spoken with detectives is asked to contact MDTA Police. As the case moves forward, court filings, formal charges and any potential statements from Reed or his legal counsel will provide further details about the events that night.
Authorities did not provide a scheduled court date. The Baltimore City State's Attorney’s Office consulted with MDTA detectives during the investigation, which culminated in the arrest warrant that led to Reed's detention this week.
This story will be updated as more official information becomes available from prosecutors or law enforcement.
