Lexington Park Man Arrested by State Police After Brief Vehicle and Foot Chase

January 13, 2017
Ronnell Tyrone Shields, 26, of Lexington Park

Ronnell Tyrone Shields, 26, of Lexington Park

On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 4:05 pm, Trooper J. Mulhearn from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car on Route 246 at Westbury Blvd. for a traffic infraction.

Tpr. Mulhearn made contact with the driver, Ronnell Tyrone Shields, 26, of Lexington Park and detected the odor of marijuana. Shields handed him suspected marijuana and a baggie containing additional suspected marijuana. Tpr. Mulhearn then advised Shields to step out of the vehicle. At this time, Shields put the vehicle in drive and fled the scene. A brief chase ensued, resulting in Shields bailing out of the vehicle and fleeing on foot. Shortly after, Shields was located in the backyard of a residence and placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of CDS paraphernalia.

Shields was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and issued a civil citation for Possession of Marijuana: Less than 10 Grams. He was charged with Failure to Obey a Lawful Order and several traffic citations. Shields was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.

Previous Cases in Southern Maryland Involving Ronnell Tyrone Shields

 DATE  Charge  County  Disposition
3/13/2016  DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT REQUIRED LICENSE AND AUTHORIZATION  SAINT MARY’S COUNTY  NOLLE PROSEQUI
10/14/2014  EXCEEDING MAXIMUM SPEED: 69 MPH IN A POSTED 40 MPH ZONE  SAINT MARY’S COUNTY NOLLE PROSEQUI
10/14/2014 DRIVING TO DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT REQUIRED LICENSE AND AUTHORIZATION SAINT MARY’S COUNTY GUILTY /PROBATION BEFORE JUDGEMENT
 10/14/2014 PERSON DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED SAINT MARY’S COUNTY NOLLE PROSEQUI
 10/14/2014 PERSON DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC USE PROPERTY ON REVOKED LICENSE AND PRIVILEGE SAINT MARY’S COUNTY  NOLLE PROSEQUI
 10/14/2014  PERSON DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC USE PROPERTY ON SUSPENDED LICENSE AND PRIVILEGE  SAINT MARY’S COUNTY NOLLE PROSEQUI
 9/21/2013  CDS:POSSESS-NOT MARIJUANA  ST. MARY’S COUNTY NOLLE PROSEQUI
 9/21/2013  CDS:POSS PARAPHERNALIA  ST. MARY’S COUNTY GUILTY
 7/31/2011  DRIVING TO DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT REQUIRED LICENSE AND AUTHORIZATION  SAINT MARY’S COUNTY NOLLE PROSEQUI
7/31/2011  PERSON DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC USE PROPERTY ON SUSPENDED LICENSE AND PRIVILEGE  SAINT MARY’S COUNTY GUILTY /PROBATION BEFORE JUDGEMENT
 5/15/2011 PERSON DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED CALVERT COUNTY  NOLLE PROSEQUI
 5/15/2011 DRIVING TO DRIVE MOTOR VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT REQUIRED LICENSE AND AUTHORIZATION CALVERT COUNTY GUILTY /PROBATION BEFORE JUDGEMENT
1 /29/2010  THEFT: LESS $1,000 VALUE  ST. MARY’S COUNTY  NOLLE PROSEQUI
 1/29/2010 CRED CRD-PERSONATN/L/T $500  ST. MARY’S COUNTY NOLLE PROSEQUI
 1/29/2010  CRED CRD/ANOT. CHARG L/T $500  ST. MARY’S COUNTY NOLLE PROSEQUI
Ronnell Tyrone Shields, 26, of Lexington Park

Ronnell Tyrone Shields, 26, of Lexington Park