Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf
UPDATE 3/28/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison in connection with a multi-vehicle high-speed crash that claimed the life of a mother of four, Jaleisa Wilcox, 33, and injured another individual.
During the sentencing hearing, the State requested the maximum penalty of ten years in prison, despite the Maryland sentencing guideline range only calling for a sentence between three months and four years.
Carlucci was sentenced to ten years in prison, with seven years of active incarceration. Upon release, he will be placed on five years of supervised probation with a special condition prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle until further order of the Court.
“The heartbreaking tragedy of this case speaks to the critical need for responsible driving—and penalties that reflect the irreparable harm these crashes can cause. The profound loss felt by Jaleisa’s loved ones is a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by reckless drivers on the road,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “Every time a driver gets behind the wheel, they make choices that affect not just their own fate, but also the lives of everyone around them. That responsibility should never be taken lightly.”
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Michael McGraw prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Corporal Jason Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
The Honorable Joseph Stanalonis presided over the case.
UPDATE 3/24/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Anthony Michael Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been convicted of manslaughter by vehicle in connection with a high-speed crash that claimed the life of another.
In May 2023, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision in Mechanicsville involving two overturned vehicles.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a three-vehicle crash where one victim sustained minor injuries and another was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An extensive investigation revealed that Carlucci attempted to pass multiple vehicles by driving on the shoulder and struck the victim’s vehicle causing it to overturn. Excessive speed was determined to be a significant factor.
“Every action behind the wheel carries great responsibility. The Defendant’s choice to excessively speed and recklessly endanger those on the road needlessly took an innocent life and will cause a lifetime of heartbreak for the victim’s family,” said State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “Our office is committed to holding dangerous drivers accountable and ensuring safer roads for our community–because everyone deserves to make it home to their loved ones.”
Carlucci will remain held without bond while pending sentencing. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Mike McGraw prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Corporal Jason Smith of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
Judge Joseph Stanalonis presided over the case.
UPDATE 9/10/2024: Michael Anthony Carlucci, 50, of Waldorf, is currently being held at the St. Mary’s Detention Center and facing multiple charges, including negligent manslaughter, following a 2023 motor vehicle crash.
According to court documents from the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, Carlucci has been charged with one count of felony negligent manslaughter by auto, one count of misdemeanor criminal negligent manslaughter by vehicle, and one traffic violation for driving in excess of a reasonable and prudent speed on a highway.
Court documents show an initial arrest warrant was issued on May 20, 2024, but was later marked as “issued in error” before a second warrant was issued and remains active as of May 28, 2024.
A bail review hearing was held on September 10, 2024, in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, presided over by Judge Amy Lorenzini. Details of the bond decision were not immediately available.
Pre-trial assessments were conducted following the hearing, and Carlucci was advised of his rights.
After his Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, Carlucci, entered a guilty plea for a speeding violation that occurred on March 1, 2024, in Charles County. According to court records, Carlucci was cited for driving 49 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone near Gallant Green Road and Hoffman Road at approximately 12:35 p.m.
Jalesa Wilcox, age 33 of Lusby. Photo provided by family. She leaves behind four children and her fiancé.
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UPDATE 6/1/2023: On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:44 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Three Notch Road near the intersection of Mt. Zion Church Road in Mechanicsville.
Deputies arrived on scene to find multiple vehicles involved in a serious crash, with two overturned.
The vehicles involved were a white 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, a silver 2008 Toyota Camry and a silver 2000 Toyota 4Runner.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to continue the investigation.
Preliminary investigation determined the 2020 Corvette, operated by Michael Anthony Carlucci, age 48 of Waldorf, was traveling southbound on Three Notch Road near Laurel Grove Road when the vehicle struck the rear driver side of the 2000 Toyota 4Runner, operated by Jeamine Eugene Barnes, age 50 of Hollywood, then the Toyota Camry, operated by Jalesa Wilcox, age 33 of Lusby, sending all three vehicles into an earthen berm.
The Corvette and Camry rolled over after the impact with the berm and the 4Runner crossed into the northbound lanes.
Carlucci was transported to Capitol Regional Medical due to his injuries and severity of the crash. Wilcox was pronounced deceased on the scene by first responders.
At this time, speed is considered to be a contributing factor in the crash.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a dark gray or black newer model Ford Mustang with stripes that may have been in the area before the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or events leading up to it is asked to call Corporal Jason Smith at 301-475-4200, ext. 2328 or email jason.smith@stmaryscountymd.gov.
UPDATE 3:10 p.m.: All lanes of Three Notch Road SB and NB are closed due to the investigation. Use Loveville Road, Point Lookout Road or Morganza Turner Road for detours, police and MDOT SHA on scene.
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office broadcasted a BOLO alert to nearby agencies for a vehicle that was reportedly racing the involved Corvette, according to multiple witnesses. It is unknown the make or model vehicle that fled.
First Responders located a C8 Corvette overturned along with a second sedan overturned in the Northbound lanes, a SUV that flipped and landed on its wheels in the Southbound lanes, and two additional vehicles in the Northbound lanes/median.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit is on scene to investigate further.
One adult male was flown to an area trauma center for serious injuries to an upper extremity. One patient declared deceased on the scene. One patient denied transport with all other patients reporting no injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to the collision, and has not already provided a statement, is asked to call Cpl. Jason Smith 301-475-4200, ext. 2328 or email Jason.Smith@stmaryscountymd.gov.
We will provided updates when they become available.
Avoid the area and expects extended delays/road closures.
5/31/2023 @ 1:59 p.m.: On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at approximately 1:46 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Mt Zion Church Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with two vehicles overturned, one ejected and one trapped.
Ridge Volunteer Fire Chief 4B advised they were on scene and reported three vehicles involved with one vehicle overturned with entrapment.
A short time after arrival, Chief 4B reported one victim deceased on the scene. One patient trapped partially under an overturned vehicle.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 was pre-launched to land nearby.
UPDATE 2:05 P.M.: Incident command reporting one patient denying any injuries, one victim has been pronounced deceased on scene, and the third patient, an adult male, is being transported to the landing zone.
Please avoid the area and expect multiple hours long delays for Southbound Three Notch Road.
Police are investigating the collision with accident reconstruction teams responding to continue the investigation.
