A little before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25 in Loveville near the Third Base convenience store, St. Mary’s County Deputy Sheriff K-9 DFC Elizabeth Trossbach spotted a pick-up traveling at a high rate of speed and crossing road lines. The DFC Trossbach turned around to give chase. The vehicle turned onto a dirt road and ended up flipping the vehicle and fled on foot.
Other units were called to the scene to assist in the search. Deputies were concerned for the subject’s safety and well-being after the accident. The subject was later found in a cornfield after a lengthy search by responding deputies. He was, bleeding from a large laceration on the back of his head.
Trooper 7 was called in for a possible MediVac, At the time, Trooper 7 was out of service and Trooper 2 out of Andrews Air Force based responded to the scene.
The suspect, Michael King, 35 was transported to PG Shock Trauma. King will be charged with DWI, fleeing and eluding and has other outstanding warrants.