In a shocking turn of events, a father accused of abducting his three children and stabbing his ex-wife and a young girl multiple times in Virginia Beach has been released from the hospital and booked into the Prince George's County Correctional Center. The accused, identified as 36-year-old Dana Plummer, is now facing serious charges that could potentially land him behind bars for several years.

Legal analyst, Ed Booth, explained that Plummer is currently facing aggravated and malicious wounding charges, which are directly linked to the stabbing incident. These charges carry significant weight and are considered the most severe among the multiple charges Plummer is facing. Booth further stated that Plummer could be charged with a Class 2 felony due to the two counts of malicious wounding, which could lead to a minimum of 20 years imprisonment or even life.

Apart from the malicious wounding charges, Plummer is also being charged with parental abduction, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and domestic abuse. Booth added that Plummer may additionally face a Class 6 felony charge for abduction under Virginia Code 18.47 (section D), punishable by a prison term of up to five years.

According to Booth, the charges in Maryland will be determined by prosecutors in that jurisdiction, as the father was booked into the Prince George's County Correctional Center. However, there is also a possibility of Plummer facing further charges in Virginia Beach pending an ongoing investigation by local authorities and the Commonwealth's Attorney's office.

While the severity of the charges against Plummer is evident, his mental state could potentially influence his case proceedings. Court documents reveal that the accused has a history of mental health struggles, including signs of paranoid schizophrenia. As a precautionary measure, Plummer had agreed to transfer custody of his firearms to a relative under the direction of the police in April.

The details surrounding the circumstances of the case in Maryland are yet to be determined by prosecutors. Meanwhile, Virginia Beach authorities are diligently investigating the incident to ensure justice is served.

As the legal process unfolds, the victims of this horrific incident continue to recover from their injuries. The community will be closely following the developments in this case, hoping for a just resolution and the safety of all involved parties.