LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On Saturday, June 6, 2026, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim reported that his 2025 Ford Bronco had been stolen from his residence in Lexington Park.
Based on GPS tracking data, the vehicle was determined to be in the Loveville area. Deputies later located the Bronco operating near Point Lookout Road and Hollywood Road in Leonardtown and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle fled southbound on Point Lookout Road at a high rate of speed.
Deputies pursued the vehicle to the 22000 block of Hanover Drive, where four occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
The Bronco was recovered, and no injuries were reported.
With assistance from witnesses, deputies located and arrested two juveniles in a nearby wooded area. As deputies continued searching the area, a 911 caller reported that a blue Toyota Camry had picked up two individuals matching the descriptions of the outstanding suspects near where the stolen vehicle had been abandoned.
Deputies located the Camry and, following an investigation, determined that two of its occupants were the remaining suspects who fled from the Bronco. One suspect was identified as Deshawn Anthony Carey, 18, of Lexington Park. The second suspect was identified as a juvenile.
Carey was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with 11 criminal offenses, including unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, theft of property valued at $25,000 or more but less than $100,000, theft of at least $1500 but less than $25,000, four counts of theft of at least $100 but less than $1500, two counts of theft of less than $100, theft of a credit card and willful and malicious destruction of property.
The three juveniles were referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Due to legal protections, juveniles are not publicly identified by law enforcement agencies.
The stolen vehicle was recovered, and no injuries were reported.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office thanks the citizen witnesses whose observations and information were instrumental in advancing this investigation.
Anyone with information about criminal activity is encouraged to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008 or call 911 in an emergency. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through tip411 by:
- Text 847411: start your message with “SMCSO”, add a space, and then your tip.
- Online: Submit a tip through the Sheriff’s Office website at www.FirstSheriff.com/tips.
- App: Send a tip directly through the SMCSO app. Download the free app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Phone: For those who prefer to make a phone call, tips can also be shared through the Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333.
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