De’Atre Marquise Perkins
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On December 28, 2018, Tpr T. Howard attempted a traffic stop in the area of Pacific Drive, Lexington Park, MD when the suspect crashed the vehicle and fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit the operator was apprehended.
A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from his person and he gave a false name. His true identity was revealed and he was found to have active warrants through MSP Leonardtown and SMCSO. A search of his vehicle revealed a loaded handgun under the driver’s seat and suspected marijuana.
The suspect was identified as De’Atre Marquise Perkins (23 of Temple Hills, MD). Perkins is prohibited from possessing a firearm since he is considered a Fugitive From Justice. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention & Rehabilitation Center where he was charged with multiple counts of handgun possession, and marijuana greater than 10 grams. (18-MSP-056488)