A Huntingtown man received a five-year active prison sentence after pleading guilty to driving while impaired by alcohol for the fourth time.
Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee sentenced Richard Meredith Huntzberry, 39, on May 4. The court imposed 10 years incarceration with all but five years suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation. As a condition of probation, Huntzberry must maintain an ignition interlock device on all his vehicles.
The case stemmed from a crash on Dec. 31, 2025. Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of 3885 Sixes Road in Prince Frederick after reports of an accident. Investigation showed a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Huntzberry crossed the center line and struck another vehicle occupied by a woman and her 18-month-old child.
Deputies noted a strong odor of alcohol on Huntzberry’s breath, slurred speech and watery eyes. He failed all field sobriety tests. Although he denied being the driver, a witness reported seeing him exit the driver’s side of the Jeep. The woman and child were not seriously injured.
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey commended the court for imposing the maximum sentence allowed by law.
“The court is to be commended for imposing the maximum sentence authorized by law and holding Mr. Huntzberry accountable for his actions,” Harvey said. “Drivers must know that there are severe consequences for drunk driving.”
Assistant State’s Attorney April N. Brown prosecuted the case.
The Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement continue to stress the dangers of impaired driving, especially in communities across Southern Maryland.
