Suspicious Vehicle Call: Police Arrest Waldorf Man At Construction Site

WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after police say he refused commands, interfered with officers, and resisted arrest during a late-night encounter at an active construction site.

Aaron Tyrone Watts, 57, of Waldorf, was arrested Jan. 31 following a response by law enforcement to a suspicious vehicle parked inside a construction zone near the end of Astra Drive, according to court documents.

Police were dispatched after receiving a report of a vehicle that had driven into and parked within an active construction area containing heavy equipment and materials. Due to recent thefts at construction sites in the area, officers said they approached the scene with caution.

According to the statement of probable cause, an officer located a white Range Rover parked behind a dirt mound with its lights off. A driver and a passenger were inside the vehicle. Officers activated emergency lights and issued verbal commands over a public-address system, instructing both occupants to show their hands.

Police reported the driver eventually complied, but the passenger — later identified as Watts — failed to follow commands, moved erratically inside the vehicle, and bent forward in his seat despite repeated orders to stop and show his hands. Officers said they were unable to see Watts’ hands and believed he may have been reaching for or concealing something.

Additional officers arrived on scene, and both occupants were ordered out of the vehicle. Police said Watts continued to refuse commands, physically resisted efforts to control his hands, and attempted to pull away during the arrest. Officers reported a prolonged struggle before Watts was placed in handcuffs.

After being secured, Watts was searched and later transported to the Charles County Detention Center. Police noted that emergency medical personnel evaluated Watts before transport.

Watts was charged with disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct, resisting or interfering with arrest, failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order, and obstructing and hindering a police officer. All charges are misdemeanors under Maryland law.

Court records show Watts was released on his own recognizance on Feb. 1.

A trial scheduling hearing is set for March 18 at 9 a.m. in Charles District Court.

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