On Nov. 25, Deputy Elizabeth Croyle attempted to stop a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban for suspicion of Driving While Impaired on Three Notch Road in the vicinity of Popular Ridge Road in Lexington Park.
The vehicle failed to stop, proceeding south on Three Notch Road at a top speed of about 65 mph. The vehicle eventually pulled to the shoulder in the area of Bay Forrest Road and the operator, Chrystal K. Patton, 45 of Lusby, was arrested. A search incident to her arrest resulted in the recovery of Ativan Tablets, a schedule IV Narcotic for which she did not have a prescription.
Patton was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and numerous traffic related offenses to include Driving While Impaired by Alcohol, Fleeing and Eluding, Speeding and Failing to Drive Right of Center.
Patton was released to the Custody of the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.