On August 28, 2010 the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communication’s Center broadcast a lookout for 2001 Hyundai Sonata with Maryland registration driven by Wendy Alohalani Short, 20 of Chaptico. It was reported that Short was a suspect in an assault and destruction of property which just occurred on Stephen Court in Leonardtown.
Deputy Perkins was in the area and observed the suspect vehicle. Deputy Perkins initiated her emergency equipment and attempted to stop the vehicle. Short refused to stop the vehicle and fled. Deputy Perkins lost site of the suspect vehicle but a short time later located the vehicle on Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown.
The vehicle was unoccupied but Deputy Perkins located Short in the area. The victim of the assault and destruction of property identified Short.
Short was arrested and charged with second degree assault, destruction of property and numerous traffic violations including fleeing and eluding and driving without a license
