Press Release, Maryland State Police-Leonardtown Barrack

Foot Pursuit/Handgun Violation/CDS/Warrant:

On December 28, 2018, Tpr T. Howard attempted a traffic stop in the area of Pacific Drive, Lexington Park, MD when the suspect crashed the vehicle and fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit the operator was apprehended. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from his person and he gave a false name. His true identity was revealed and he was found to have active warrants through MSP Leonardtown and SMCSO.

A search of his vehicle revealed a loaded handgun under the driver’s seat and suspected marijuana. The suspect was identified as De’Atre Marquise Perkins (23 of Temple Hills, MD). Perkins is prohibited from possessing a firearm since he is considered a Fugitive From Justice. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention & Rehabilitation Center where he was charged with multiple counts of handgun possession, and marijuana greater than 10 grams. (18-MSP-056488)

The following people were arrested for Driving under the Influence:

  • On 12/28/2018, William Gregory Baker, 37 of Lusby, MD was arrested by Tpr R. Kaszubski
  • On 12/29/2018, Michael Ryan Dodge, 38 of Lusby, MD was arrested by Tfc J. Mulhearn
  • On 12/29/2018, Dwight Kyle Rodgers, 27 of Chaptico, MD was arrested by Tfc J. Mulhearn
  • On 12/31/2018, Michael Douglas Mackenzie, 23 of La Plata, MD was arrested by Tfc A. Oyler
  • On 1/1/2019, Keshawn Joseph Cornell Morgan, 19 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tpr T. Howard
  • On 1/1/2019, Zane Allen Bainter, 20 of Mechanicsville, MD was arrested by Tpr. T. Howard
  • On 1/1/2019, Shawn Joseph Houser, 39 of California, MD was arrested by Cpl. J. Pilkerton

The following people were arrested for Open Warrants:

  • On 12/27/2018, Trenton Deonn Barnett, 29 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tfc B. DiToto for Motor Vehicle Theft.
  • On 12/27/2018, Donald Bert Gray, 51 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tpr M. Whitman for FTA-Driving on a Suspended License.
  • On 12/29/2018, De’Atre Marquise Perkins, 22 of Temple Hills, MD was arrested by Tpr T. Howard for Driving While Impaired by Alcohol and Driving without a Required License.
  • On 1/1/2019, Travis Oneil Johnson, 33 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tfc M. Johnson for 2nd Degree Assault and Theft less than $100.
  • On 1/1/2019, Christopher Lawrence Robinson, 25 of Lexington Park was arrested by Tfc M. Manning for FTA-Theft less than $100

David M. Higgins II, Publisher/EditorEditor-in-Chief

David M. Higgins II is an award-winning journalist passionate about uncovering the truth and telling compelling stories. Born in Baltimore and raised in Southern Maryland, he has lived in several East...