On January 16, 2011 at 4:31 a.m., Tpr. E. R. Mersman responded to the 24000 block of Old Three Notch Road in Hollywood for a reported Theft of Motor Vehicle.
Upon arrival, contact was made with a female complainant, 45, of Hollywood who advised that she left her 2002 GMC Sierra truck running while entering her residence. At that time an unknown subject entered the vehicle, without permission, and left the scene headed in the direction of Maryland Route 235.
Numerous law enforcement units canvassed the area in an attempt to locate the vehicle. At 5:15 a.m., a St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputy located the vehicle in the 42000 block of St. John’s Road in Hollywood.
Found to be in possession of the vehicle was Alex Patrick Shively, 20 of Hollywood. Shively was arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft, a search incident to arrest also revealed Marijuana in his possession. Shively was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged accordingly and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. The vehicle was released to its rightful owner.