Hope G. Beggs
Great Mills, MD— On July 19, St.Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Captain Alioto observed the defendant, identified as Hope G. Beggs, 61, of Lexington Park, operating a red Ford Ranger on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.
Alioto recognized Beggs as someone whose operating privilege is suspended through the State of Maryland. Alioto observed Beggs enter into Lord Calvert Trailer Park.
Alioto contacted the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center and confirmed through the MVA/NCIC the Beggs’ operating privileges are currently suspended.
Alioto made contact with Beggs, who immediately advised that she knows she is suspended. Beggs authorized a search and Alioto observed, “a folded piece of cardboard from her right rear pocket,” according to charging documents.
Alioto also recovered a straw which had a white powdery residue inside. It was determined to be powder cocaine. Beggs admitted to using the straw to ingest (snort) powder cocaine into her body.
Beggs was placed under arrest and was transported to the St.Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with controlled dangerous substance (CDS) possession not marijuana, CDS possession of paraphernalia, and failure to display license on demand.
At this time Beggs does not have a scheduled court appearance. Beggs faces a maximum jail sentence of fours years and/or a maximum fine of $25,500.
Contact Charles Seifert at c.seifert@thebaynet.com