LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On December 22, 2024, Sr Tpr Oyler and Tpr Abdel Wahab conducted a welfare check at the Shell Gas Station, located at 22141 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD for an individual who was passed out in the driver’s seat of the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Melissa Anne Dudley, 45 of La Plata, MD was arrested for driving under the influence. Suspected Cocaine and associated paraphernalia was observed in plain view in the vehicle. While conducting the investigation, one of the occupants of the vehicle, identified as Michael Lawrence Nelson, 42 of Lexington Park, MD fled on foot but was apprehended by Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
A search incident to arrest of Nelson revealed suspected cocaine, brass knuckles and a folding knife. The other two individuals were identified as Thomas Edward Dalton, 38 of Hughesville, MD and Tabitha Marie Wilson, 30 of Lusby, MD, who initially provided a false name. Wilson was found to have an active warrant through Calvert County for Possession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics.
All four occupants of the vehicle were arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.
Dudley was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Cannabis and Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia. She was also issued traffic citations for driving under the influence. Nelson was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Cannabis, Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia, Disorderly Conduct, Dangerous Weapon-Concealed and Failure to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order. Dalton was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Cannabis and Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia. Wilson was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Cannabis, Possession of CDS: Paraphernalia and False Statement to Peace Officer.
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