UPDATE 10/3/2024 @ 4:30 pm: On October 2, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a vehicle pursuit and subsequent search. Among the arrested were Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted second-degree murder and other serious charges, and Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, also of Lexington Park, who now faces multiple charges stemming from drug possession and a hit-and-run incident.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., deputies observed a gold GMC Yukon, in which Mason was a passenger, traveling southbound on MD Route 235. Mason, known to law enforcement, had an active warrant for his arrest on charges including attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm, and possession of a loaded handgun.
According to deputies, the GMC suddenly accelerated, striking the rear of another vehicle before fleeing the scene. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver, identified as Wills, failed to comply, leading to a pursuit. Wills reportedly drove recklessly, at one point reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour and ignoring multiple traffic signals.
Mason was taken into custody on his outstanding warrant, which includes charges for attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and multiple firearms-related offenses.
The chase ended when Wills lost control of the vehicle on Old Rolling Road in California, Maryland, and the GMC crashed into the front yard of a private residence. Both Wills and Mason fled the vehicle on foot.
Mason was apprehended after a brief search of the surrounding residential area. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Wills, however, attempted to evade capture by hiding in a nearby business parking lot inside a Chrysler sedan driven by Azse Ktemaque Hawkins, 36, of Prince Frederick. Hawkins was stopped by deputies and arrested for driving under the influence.
A subsequent search of Wills revealed that he was in possession of a significant amount of suspected cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia, including plastic bags and a digital scale, both commonly associated with drug distribution.
Wills faces the following charges:
- CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute
- CDS Possession – Not Marijuana
- CDS Possession of Paraphernalia (two counts)
- Fleeing and Eluding by Vehicle
- Fleeing and Eluding by Foot
- Hit-and-Run with Property Damage (two counts)
- Various related traffic violations, including reckless driving and failure to stop at the scene of an accident.
Hawkins was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence.
The three suspects were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown.
UPDATE 10/3/2024: At approximately 4:10 p.m., on October 2, 2024, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office observed a GMC Yukon traveling southbound on MD Route 235 in Hollywood, where Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, was a passenger. Mason is known to deputies and wanted on an open warrant for attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, handgun on person, and possession of a loaded handgun.
While watching the vehicle, deputies witnessed the GMC suddenly accelerate forward, strike the rear bumper of another car, and flee the scene. A short distance later, deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver of the GMC failed to stop, leading to a vehicle pursuit until the driver lost control of the vehicle, traveled off the roadway, and into the front yard of a private residence in the 22000 block of Old Rolling Road in California. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Tyquan Samuel Wills, 25, also of Lexington Park, and Mason, fled on foot. No injuries were reported.
After an extensive search, Mason was located in a nearby residential area and taken into custody without further incident.
Deputies located Wills in a nearby business area as he was trying to flee while hiding in a Chrysler sedan driven by Azse Ktemaque Hawkins, 36, of Prince Frederick. Following a traffic stop by deputies, Hawkins was found to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
During the subsequent investigation, Wills was found in possession of a significant quantity of suspected cocaine and related paraphernalia. He is charged with one count each of CDS possession – not marijuana and CDS possession with intent to distribute, two counts of CDS possession of paraphernalia, one count of fleeing and eluding by vehicle, one count of fleeing and eluding by foot, two counts of hit-and-run with property damage, and related traffic violations.
The three suspects were transported to the Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown.
No photo available for Azse Ktemaque Hawkins at this time.
10/2/2024: Police apprehended 23-year-old Davione Syheme Mason of Lexington Park today on an open warrant for attempted first-degree and second-degree murder charges. A full article will be published as more details become available.
Davione Syheme Mason, 23, of Lexington Park, was also arrested on July 3, 2024, after a search and seizure warrant at a residence in the 46000 block of Flower Drive in Lexington Park.
The warrant was served by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division with assistance from the Emergency Services Team.
No injuries were reported, but the investigation revealed a bullet hole in a nearby residence, and several shell casings were located at the scene.
Mason was charged in the arrest warrant with Handgun on Person, Loaded Handgun on Person, and Reckless Endangerment for this incident.
The suspect was transported to the Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown where he is currently being held pending a bond hearing.