On Sept. 29, St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputy A. Whipkey responded to the McKay’s Store on Signature Lane in Lexington Park, for the report of a theft.
Complainants at the business called police when they witnessed a white male suspect steal two 30-packs of beer and run from the business.
Using his familiarity with the area, Deputy Whipkey exited his vehicle and proceeded down a dirt path where the suspect was last seen running.
While on the path the deputy confronted the suspect, who was running with some of the stolen beer.
The suspect, identified as Jeffery Keith Reid , 40 of Lexington Park, was taken into custody and charged with Theft under $100.