On February 4, Deputy Michael Worrey responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a reported Theft.
Deputy Worrey’s investigation determined William Shawn Carter, 35 of Lexington Park, who was already wanted on a warrant for assault had used the victims ATM card without permission making approximately $200 in unauthorized purchases and failed to return the victims vehicle.
Deputy Worrey located the victim’s vehicle in the area of Great Mills Road traveling east failing to stop for the red traffic light at Willows Road. Deputy Worrey pursued the vehicle which turned south onto Three Notch Road failing to yield to his emergency equipment. The vehicle continued south to Point Lookout Road where it turned north towards St. Mary’s City. Deputy Worrey ended the chase as they approached Vista Road turning off his emergency equipment and slowing his vehicle due to concerns for public safety. As Deputy Worrey approached St. Mary’s City, he observed the vehicle off the road into a snow bank with Carter running away from the scene.
Deputy Worrey apprehended Carter after a short foot chase.
William Shawn Carter was charged with Theft, Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and various other traffic related offenses. He was released to the custody of the Sr. Mary’s County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
