UPDATE 11/24/2024 – Sheriff’s Office Press Release: Early on November 24, 2024, members of the Prince George’s County Police Department contacted the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office regarding a stolen 2023 Dodge Charger reportedly located in St. Mary’s County.
Patrol deputies launched an immediate search and, at approximately 11:05 a.m., located the vehicle traveling northbound on Route 235 near Route 246. Deputies attempted a traffic stop near Pegg Road, but the car fled, initiating a pursuit. The chase proceeded north on Route 235 and ended when the vehicle crashed on FDR Boulevard. Four occupants fled the scene on foot, and deputies apprehended three; the fourth subject remains at large.
The three apprehended individuals include two juveniles, ages 14 and 17, and an adult, Jordan Xavier Rutledge, 26, of Lexington Park. The 14-year-old passenger was found in possession of a stolen weapon originating from Albuquerque, NM. The 17-year-old driver has been charged as an adult with possession of a regulated firearm being under 21, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, possession of a regulated stolen firearm, loaded handgun in vehicle, loaded handgun on person, motor vehicle unlawful taking, CDS possess cannabis under 18, handgun carry and transport in vehicle, possession contraband in a place of confinement, CDS possess not cannabis and numerous traffic citations, was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center pending a bond hearing.
Rutledge was released while potential charges remain under review.
Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from publicly identifying a juvenile, even when charged as an adult, due to legal protections safeguarding the juvenile’s identity throughout the judicial process.
The fourth subject’s identity is currently unknown; a preliminary description of the suspect is that of a black male wearing all-black clothing.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank our allied partners, including the Maryland State Police Troopers and Aviation Command and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their assistance during the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Deputy First Class David Katulich at 301-475-4200, ext. 8164, or by email at [email protected].
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11/24/2024: On November 24, 2024, at approximately 11:06 a.m., Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a high speed vehicle pursuit in the area of Three Notch Road and Miramar Way in California, Maryland.
The pursuit ended on FDR Boulevard in the area of Castillia Way, where the occupants then fled on foot.
Maryland State Police, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 7 responded to assist deputies.
Two suspects were located and apprehended.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office released the following information at 11:57 a.m., on November 24, 2024: Police activity at FDR Boulevard and Castillia Way in California. Police advised the road closure between Castillia Way and Harris Teeter is to be avoided for the next two hours.
Updates will be provided if they become available from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
No known injuries were reported.
