On December 22, 2024, a routine welfare check at a gas station in Lexington Park led to the arrests of four individuals on charges ranging from drug possession to providing false information to law enforcement. Senior Trooper Oyler and Trooper Abdel Wahab of the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack, were dispatched to the Shell gas station at Maryland Route 235 and Pegg Road around 11:24 a.m. Upon arrival, they observed a blue Chevrolet Equinox idling near the air pump with several occupants inside. The rear passengers made abrupt movements, appearing to conceal something, which drew the officers’ attention. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Melissa Anne Dudley, 45, of La Plata, exited the car and displayed signs of impairment. According to court documents, Dudley had slurred speech, glassy eyes, and difficulty maintaining her balance. When asked if she had consumed alcohol, she admitted, “I drank last night.” While Dudley was retrieving her license from the car, Trooper Oyler observed a glass smoking device and copper wool in plain view—items commonly associated with drug use. A probable cause search of the vehicle was initiated, and the situation quickly escalated. As officers began the search, Michael Nelson, 42, of Lexington Park, […]
The post State Police Arrest Driver for DUI, Three Others Face Drug and Weapon Charges in Lexington Park appeared first on Southern Maryland News Net.
Source: https://smnewsnet.comNew feed