LEONARDTOWN — Deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on June 6, 2026, and later arrested four suspects after a pursuit involving a stolen 2025 Ford Bronco in the Leonardtown area.
The victim reported the Bronco stolen from his residence in Lexington Park. Using GPS tracking data, deputies determined the vehicle was in the Loveville area. They located it operating near Point Lookout Road and Hollywood Road in Leonardtown and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled southbound on Point Lookout Road at a high rate of speed.
Deputies pursued the Bronco to the 22000 block of Hanover Drive, where four occupants exited and fled on foot. The vehicle was recovered with no injuries reported.
With help from witnesses, deputies located and arrested two juveniles in a nearby wooded area. A 911 caller then reported that a blue Toyota Camry had picked up two individuals matching the descriptions of the remaining suspects. Deputies located the Camry and, after investigation, identified two of its occupants as the outstanding suspects from the Bronco.
One suspect was identified as Deshawn Anthony Carey, 18, of Lexington Park. The second was a juvenile. Carey was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with 11 offenses. These include unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, theft of property valued at $25,000 or more but less than $100,000, theft of at least $1,500 but less than $25,000, four counts of theft of at least $100 but less than $1,500, two counts of theft of less than $100, theft of a credit card, and willful and malicious destruction of property.
The three juveniles were referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Due to legal protections, juveniles are not publicly identified.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office credited citizen witnesses whose observations advanced the investigation. The office encourages anyone with information about criminal activity to contact deputies at 301-475-8008 or call 911 in an emergency. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through tip411 by texting 847411 starting with “SMCSO” followed by the tip, online at www.FirstSheriff.com/tips, through the SMCSO app, or via the Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333. Eligible tips leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward through Crime Solvers.
Vehicle theft investigations often rely on technology such as GPS tracking and community assistance. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues to work with residents to address property crimes in the county.
