Patricia Kennedy Hammar, 61, of Chevy Chase
Patricia Kennedy Hammar, 61, of Chevy Chase, is facing misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, trespassing on private property, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, intoxicated public disturbance, and resisting or interfering with arrest after deputies said she refused to leave the Rod ’N’ Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach on June 18, 2026.
According to allegations filed in District Court for Calvert County, a deputy with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the resort on Mears Avenue at about 8:40 p.m. to assist resort staff and security with removing a disorderly guest. Management told deputies that Hammar had caused a disturbance in the resort’s game room before returning to Room 305, and that she was required to leave the property and not return for at least 24 hours.
Deputies said they contacted Hammar and another woman in the room and that both appeared heavily intoxicated, were loud and belligerent, and initially refused repeated instructions to gather their belongings and leave. The filing states that both women argued about being removed from the property and repeatedly said that Hammar “was an attorney” and “had done nothing wrong.”
After several verbal commands, deputies said the two women eventually left the room, but the process was repeatedly delayed in the hallway as they yelled, argued, and stumbled, causing a disturbance for other guests trying to reach their rooms. Both were warned they could be arrested for trespassing if they did not continue leaving the property.
Deputies said Hammar reported that her husband would provide transportation because she and the other woman were too intoxicated to safely drive. In the lobby area, however, Hammar allegedly continued acting disorderly, ignored instructions to stay with her belongings, and refused to provide accurate contact information so transportation could be arranged. She was then instructed to wait outside on a bench away from guests and customers.
While outside, deputies said Hammar left the designated waiting area, sat near the front entrance, and began rolling on the ground. The filing says she was given multiple orders to stop and return to the waiting area, including an instruction to “stop sitting at the front door” of the resort to prevent further disturbance, but she allegedly refused to comply.
When deputies attempted to arrest Hammar, they said she resisted by tensing her arms, dropping her body weight to the ground, refusing to stand, and screaming while accusing deputies of assaulting her. Emergency Medical Services and a supervisor were requested because of her level of intoxication and behavior, according to the filing. Deputies noted that Hammar wore a wrist brace, which was temporarily removed so she could be handcuffed, and that the handcuff was applied loosely to avoid injury or discomfort. She declined medical treatment at the scene.
Deputies said Hammar vomited while being transported from the resort and later vomited two additional times during intake at the Calvert County Detention Center. Detention center staff and an on-duty nurse evaluated her but refused intake until she was medically cleared, prompting deputies to take her to CalvertHealth Medical Center. After she was discharged and cleared, she was returned to the detention center and accepted for intake.
At her initial appearance on June 19, 2026, Hammar waived an attorney for that hearing and was released on personal recognizance. She was ordered to appear in court and not engage in criminal activity while awaiting trial.
