Keith Arlington Yates, 38, of Saint Inigoes, is facing multiple misdemeanor charges following his arrest on September 7, 2025, in California, Maryland. According to court documents, Yates is accused of attempting to avoid arrest by falsely identifying himself and was later found in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia. Deputy Zachary Jerew of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting suspicious behavior in the parking lot of the Sheetz on Three Notch Road. A complainant told deputies that a man was walking between the wood line and a red SUV while carrying pocketknives and a machete. When officers arrived, they approached a red 2022 Nissan Pathfinder parked at the location and spoke with a female witness, who identified herself as the defendant’s sister. She informed officers that Yates had an active warrant and had previously used their brother David’s name during police encounters. According to the statement of probable cause, Yates initially identified himself as “David Lee Yates” when approached. However, another deputy at the scene recognized him from a prior incident and confirmed his identity as Keith Arlington Yates using a booking photograph. A Maryland State Police arrest warrant was confirmed for him. Upon being confronted, […]
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