Vehicle Reported Stolen In Lexington Park Leads To Drug-Related Charges

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — What began as a report of a missing vehicle on a Lexington Park street expanded into a criminal investigation involving alleged unauthorized use, suspected drug activity, and recovered evidence, according to police and court documents. A Lusby man now faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, which unfolded over the course of several hours.

Douglas Lee Oliver Jr., 36, of Lusby, has been charged with motor vehicle unlawful taking, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) not including cannabis, and possession of CDS paraphernalia, court records show. A summons was issued Jan. 15, 2026, and a preliminary inquiry is scheduled for March 6, 2026.

According to police reports, officers responded to Pacific Drive in Lexington Park at approximately 6:50 p.m. Jan. 14, 2026, for a report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, officers met with the owner of a black Honda Accord, who stated that she had been at a residence with an individual she knew only as “Pacman,” later identified by police as Oliver.

According to court documents, the vehicle owner told police she had known Oliver for only a few days. She reported leaving her keys on a counter inside the residence and later discovering the keys were missing. When she went outside, she realized her vehicle was also gone. She told officers she did not give Oliver permission to use her vehicle.

Police were further advised that drugs had allegedly been used earlier and that Oliver was believed to be under the influence while driving the vehicle, according to police documents. The vehicle owner also reported that Oliver had made statements implying he may have been armed with a firearm.

Police reports indicate that at some point later, individuals reportedly made contact with Oliver, who stated that he had left the vehicle behind and needed a ride. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate Oliver or the vehicle at that time. The vehicle owner later regained possession of her vehicle after a friend informed her where it had been left. She subsequently contacted law enforcement to advise that the vehicle had been recovered.

Police later conducted a search of the vehicle and located a glass smoking device and a cellphone. The vehicle owner told officers the items did not belong to her and stated they belonged to Oliver, according to charging documents.

Under Maryland law, motor vehicle unlawful taking is a misdemeanor punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a fine of up to $500. Possession of a controlled dangerous substance not including cannabis may carry penalties of up to one year of incarceration and/or a $5,000 fine, while possession of CDS paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $500 fine, upon conviction.

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