LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Early on November 24, members of the Prince George’s County Police Department contacted the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office regarding a stolen 2023 Dodge Charger reportedly located in St. Mary’s County.
Patrol deputies launched an immediate search and, at approximately 11:05 a.m., located the vehicle traveling northbound on Route 235 near Route 246. Deputies attempted a traffic stop near Pegg Road, but the car fled, initiating a pursuit. The chase proceeded north on Route 235 and ended when the vehicle crashed on FDR Boulevard. Four occupants fled the scene on foot, and deputies apprehended three; the fourth subject remains at large.
The three apprehended individuals include two juveniles, ages 14 and 17, and an adult, Jordan Xavier Rutledge, 26, of Lexington Park. The 14-year-old passenger was found in possession of a stolen weapon originating from Albuquerque, NM.
The 17-year-old driver has been charged as an adult with possession of a regulated firearm being under 21, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, possession of a regulated stolen firearm, loaded handgun in vehicle, loaded handgun on person, motor vehicle unlawful taking, CDS possess cannabis under 18, handgun carry and transport in vehicle, possession contraband in a place of confinement, CDS possess not cannabis and numerous traffic citations, was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center pending a bond hearing. Rutledge was released while potential charges remain under review.
Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from publicly identifying a juvenile, even when charged as an adult, due to legal protections safeguarding the juvenile’s identity throughout the judicial process.
The fourth subject’s identity is currently unknown; a preliminary description of the suspect is that of a black male wearing all-black clothing. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank our allied partners, including the Maryland State Police Troopers and Aviation Command and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their assistance during the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Deputy First Class David Katulich at 301-475-4200, ext. 8164, or by email at David.Katulich@stmaryscountymd.gov.
Tipsters can also call Crime Solvers 24/7 at 301-475-3333 or text Crime Solvers at 274637. In the message block, type “Tip239” and select SEND. After you get a response, continue your conversation.
“Rutledge was released while potential charges remain under review.” That seems like a reasonable thing to do given he ran from the police and didn’t cooperate in identifying the other suspect. Hope you kissed him goodbye.
It’s start at home teaching them to become thugs and criminals
no fathers. I read about this in a book.
Look at all the single mothers that can’t control their kids. Just let them come and go as they please, no rules, love, or structure.
Driving a stolen veh. which they crashed, fleeing law enforcement endangering the public, and possession of a firearm. Released? That makes no sense. Gotta keep these knuckleheads incarcerated to protect the public.
poor boys do not have their fathers. looking for some acceptance but getting it in the wrong places.
YUP, something wrong with them being released!