On 3/10/15 at 2:36 pm, Trooper First Class Matthews stopped a vehicle on Rt. 402 near Armory Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations.
The driver, Phyllis O. Stewart, 49 of Prince Frederick, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. She was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.
The passenger, Christopher M. Gonzalez, 35 of Prince Frederick, came to the Barrack to pick up Stewart when her processing was completed. When Gonzalez arrived at the Barrack, and the troopers were preparing to issue Gonzalez traffic citations for operating an unsafe vehicle on the highway and driving on a suspended license, Gonzalez left the Barrack running down the street.
He was told several times to stop and was placed under arrest once the officers were able to stop him.
He was arrested and charged with Hindering/Obstructing the investigation, making a False Statement to Law Enforcement and Failing to Obey Reasonable and Lawful Order of Law Enforcement Officer.
He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.