In the afternoon of July, 27, 2025, NAS Patuxent River Security Department personnel observed a vehicle driving suspiciously on base.
After witnessing multiple traffic violations in the vicinity of sensitive areas on base, NAS Pax River Police attempted a vehicle stop, at which time the suspicious vehicle fled. NAS Pax River Police units pursued the vehicle off base, after securing authorization from the shift supervisor.
In the course of the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle struck NAS Pax River Police vehicles multiple times, as well as at least one civilian-owned vehicle not involved in the pursuit.
Following the pursuit, a large quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia were discovered in the suspect’s vehicle. NAS Pax River’s Criminal Investigation Division has lead on the investigation of the incident.
Federal charges are being pursued at this time. Preliminary reporting indicates the only injuries reported were by that of the suspect, Shai Alexander Davis, who was transported to St. Mary’s Medstar Hospital for treatment.
We’re extremely grateful for the quick action of our Naval Security Forces at NAS Patuxent River as well as those of our community partners in the St. Mary’s County Sherriff’s department for the swift apprehension of this suspect. Their vigilance, and dedication in quickly apprehending this suspect, prevented injuries and made the community safer.
NAS Patuxent River takes the safety of its personnel, residents, and the installation at large extremely seriously. The decisive action of our Naval Security Forces was the embodiment of “See Something, Say Something.”
On Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2025, police officers with the U.S. Navy Police from Naval Air Station Patuxent River pursued a suspect driving a Ford Crown Victoria through the California and Hollywood areas of St. Mary’s County for reasons not yet known.
The pursuit escalated when the suspect began traveling Southbound in the Northbound lanes of Three Notch Road near First Colony Boulevard, prompting assistance from the Maryland State Police and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
U.S. Navy Police from Patuxent River brought the chase to an end when they struck the suspect’s vehicle near Three Notch Road and Airport View Drive in Hollywood, resulting in two cruisers sustaining damage.
Firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the scene around 5:03 p.m., due to the suspect sustaining injuries from the crash. The individual was transported to an area hospital with injuries reported as non-life-threatening.
Authorities say the roadway is now fully open. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
