A 39-year-old Callaway woman has been sentenced to 120 days of active incarceration after convictions on charges of driving while impaired by alcohol, multiple counts of driving while her license was suspended, and violating the terms of her probation.
Stacey Lynn Wilkinson appeared before the Honorable K. Christy Holt Chesser in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court, where she received a total sentence of 480 days, with 120 days to be served in jail. The remaining time was suspended, subject to conditions that typically include supervised probation and compliance with alcohol-related restrictions.
The convictions stem from three separate incidents in early 2026. On March 26, Wilkinson was cited for driving while suspended. She faced the same charge again on April 15. On April 25, she was arrested for driving while impaired by alcohol. Her license had already been suspended because of prior alcohol restrictions.
Wilkinson was also found to have violated probation that had been ordered in July 2025. Probation violations in Maryland can result in the activation of previously suspended sentences, which contributed to the active jail time imposed in this case.
State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling emphasized the broader responsibility that comes with operating a vehicle. “Driving is a privilege that carries significant responsibility, and every person on the road has an obligation to follow the law,” she said. “The choices we make behind the wheel have real consequences for everyone who shares our roads.”
Assistant State’s Attorneys Paisleigh Hemmings and Hollend Hickman handled the prosecution. Deputies Mina Geric and Austin Welch of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigations that led to the charges.
Impaired driving remains a persistent public safety concern in St. Mary’s County and throughout Southern Maryland. Local law enforcement agencies conduct regular patrols and sobriety checkpoints, particularly during holiday periods and summer months when traffic volumes increase on rural roads and routes connecting to the Chesapeake Bay area.
Maryland law treats driving while impaired by alcohol as a serious offense with escalating penalties for repeat offenders. License suspensions tied to alcohol violations are common, and driving on a suspended license can lead to additional criminal charges and longer periods of revocation. When combined with a probation violation, the consequences often include periods of incarceration to reinforce accountability.
The 120 days of active time ordered in Wilkinson’s case reflects the court’s response to a pattern of violations occurring within a relatively short timeframe. Judges in St. Mary’s County have imposed similar sentences in other impaired driving and suspended license cases, balancing punishment with opportunities for rehabilitation through probation and treatment programs when appropriate.
Community members in Callaway and surrounding areas of St. Mary’s County rely on safe roadways for daily commutes, school transportation, and access to local services. Cases like this one underscore the ongoing efforts by prosecutors and law enforcement to deter dangerous driving behaviors that put residents at risk.
Wilkinson’s sentencing concludes the court proceedings related to the three 2026 incidents and the probation violation. She will begin serving the active portion of her sentence under the supervision of the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.
State’s Attorney Sterling’s office continues to prioritize traffic safety prosecutions, working with the Sheriff’s Office to address impaired driving and license compliance issues that affect the entire community.
