Lexington Park Man Arrested After Leading Police on High Speed Chase in St. Mary’s County

April 11, 2020

James Craig Proctor, age 32 of Lexington Park

On March 21, 2020, Dep. Burgess attempted to stop a vehicle in the 20500 block of Treetop Road in Lexington Park. James Craig Proctor, age 32 of Lexington Park, failed to stop and deputies pursued the vehicle.

Proctor stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. Proctor was quickly located and taken into custody. Located in Proctor’s vehicle was suspected CDS smoking device containing residue (suspected cocaine).

Proctor was arrested and charged with the following.

  • CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia
  • CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana
  • Driving While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely
  • Driving Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance
  • Driving on Revoked License and Privilege
  • Attempt by Driver to Elude Uniformed Police by Failing to Stop
  • Attempt by Driver to Elude Police by Fleeing on Foot, Reckless Driving
  • Driving Without Current Tags
  • Displaying Expired Registration Plates Issued by Any State


James Craig Proctor, age 32 of Lexington Park