Capitol Heights, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department has charged an elected official with several traffic offenses. She is identified as Elaine Scott Williams, 60 of Capitol Heights. She is a councilwoman in the Town of Capitol Heights.
On January 2, at about 10:20 p.m., a patrol officer stopped Williams in the 100 block of Capitol Heights Boulevard for a minor traffic violation.
During the stop, the officer discovered Williams was driving on a suspended license. Further investigation revealed Williams was also wanted through the Maryland Transportation Authority for failing to appear on a previous traffic violation. Williams was arrested and transported to the Department of Corrections, where she was released on her own recognizance.
