Tarvaris Tony Reid, 47, of Owings
Tarvaris Tony Reid, 47, of Owings, is facing multiple assault charges after leading deputies on a high-speed chase through Calvert County, ramming police vehicles, and resisting arrest.
According to court documents, on February 26, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m., a deputy was conducting traffic enforcement on Southbound Route 2 near Wayside Drive when he observed a silver Nissan Maxima traveling at 70 mph in a 40 mph zone.
The deputy initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle, later identified as belonging to Tarvaris Tony Reid, failed to stop and accelerated away at high speed. The deputy noted that the vehicle’s Virginia registration did not match the Nissan Maxima, but actually being registered to a Chevrolet Impala.
Deputies attempted to box in the suspect’s vehicle, but the driver allegedly drove over a curb and onto the grass to escape. The vehicle was reported to have reached speeds of 100 mph on Route 4, running a red light at the intersection of Jennifer Lane and Route 4. Deputies deployed stop sticks in an effort to disable the vehicle, but they were unsuccessful. The suspect then reportedly crossed the median, driving northbound in southbound lanes, before making a final attempt to flee down Skinners Turn Road.
A deputy then executed a PIT maneuver, causing the vehicle to spin out near Industrial Drive. Even after the maneuver, the suspect allegedly rammed two police cruisers in an attempt to continue escaping.
Once stopped, deputies ordered the driver out of the vehicle. The suspect exited with his hands raised and complied with commands. Upon being taken into custody, deputies observed bloodshot, glossy, and watery eyes, the strong odor of alcohol, and unsteady movements. The suspect’s pants were reportedly falling down and unbuttoned. A search of the vehicle did not yield any contraband or weapons, but a pocketknife was found on the suspect’s person.
The suspect was transported to Calvert Medical Health Center for medical evaluation. While there, he allegedly boasted about evading deputies, stating, “I was two cars ahead of you” and “I was pulling the E-brake on a front-wheel drive car”. He reportedly laughed and bragged about his driving maneuvers to medical staff, describing how he attempted to avoid law enforcement.
When asked to submit to a blood alcohol test, the suspect allegedly refused, saying, “I don’t want to take any test, I just want to take the pee test for Calvert Medical Health.”
The suspect was released from the medical facility at approximately 3:10 a.m. on February 27, 2025, and was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, where he was charged and booked. He was held without bond following a bail review hearing on February 28, 2025.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2025, in Calvert District Court.
Tarvaris Tony Reid, is Charged with the following:
- Assault – First Degree (2 counts, Felony)
- Assault – Second Degree (2 counts, Misdemeanor)
- Additional traffic and reckless driving charges may be pending.
Tarvaris Tony Reid, 47, of Owings
