At 12:44 a.m. May 23, Trooper Shughart of the Leonardtown barrack responded to Peach Tree Drive, Lexington Park, for a reported breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.
On arrival the victim was seen standing beside his vehicle. The victim advised that when he came outside, he found the accused, Hank Walter Whiteside, 33, of Lexington Park, inside his vehicle.
When Whiteside observed the victim at the vehicle’s door, he kicked the victim in the head and attempted to leave. Whiteside was detained by the victim until police arrived.
Investigation revealed that thefts had occurred from a total of four vehicles. Whiteside was arrested and charged with theft and assault. He was taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review.