While conducting Community Policing activities in the Country Lakes area a St. Mary’s Sheriff Officer observed an ATV traveling at nearly 80 miles per hour in a posted 25 mile per hour zone.
The vehicle fled and was followed into a back yard. The operator, Anthony Aaron Dell Acqua, 18 of Mechanicsville, fled into a residence and Officers pursued.
The chase went through the residence and the suspect locked himself into a bedroom, refusing to open the door. The door was forced open and a struggle ensued.
Suspect Dell Acqua was charged with Failing to Obey a Lawful Order, Resisting Arrest and numerous traffic violations. One Deputy sustained minor injuries in the alteration but required no medical treatment.