February 28th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
OnSunday afternoon at around 4:00 PM,, an Allegany County Sheriff’s Deputy was on patrol in the area of Route 36, Lonaconing Maryland, when a vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed. When the Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle, it began to slow as if it were going to stop and then rapidly accelerated away from the patrol vehicle. The suspect vehicle continued north bound on Route 36, accelerating, and making numerous maneuvers to overtake northbound traffic.
As the vehicle approached the intersection of Route 36 and Rockville Street, it lost control, left the roadway, and struck a tree which caused the vehicle to proceed out of control over an embankment where it came to a stop. The Sheriff’s Deputy then observed the operator, later identified as Devonnte Rayshawn Wilson (22-year-old) from Hagerstown Maryland, exit the vehicle and flee north on Route 36. The Sheriff’s Deputy began to pursue Wilson on foot until he heard occupants from inside the vehicle yelling out that there was a 6-month-old baby present. The Sheriff’s Deputy radioed for further law enforcement assistance and Emergency Medical Services to respond while also diverting his attention to rendering aid to the occupants still within the vehicle.
The initial Sheriff’s Deputy remained on scene with the occupants of the vehicle while responding Allegany County Sheriff’s Deputies and Maryland State Police Troopers were directed to the area that Wilson had fled.
Wilson was observed running across Route 36 towards Brodie Road when a Sheriff’s Deputy began pursuing on foot. Wilson went over a fence and into the wooded area where the Deputy lost sight. Maryland State Police Aviation – Trooper 5 – responded and assisted in the search. During this time, numerous civilians were outside observing the incident. A citizen reported to a Sheriff’s Deputy that Wilson was seen in a residential yard beside a nearby business. Deputies and Troopers quickly responded to that area and attempted to apprehend Wilson. Wilson resisted arrest but was ultimately successfully arrested and taken into custody.
Wilson was found to have an active arrest warrant and did not possess a valid drivers license. Deputies located several different controlled dangerous substances inside the vehicle.
The occupants of the vehicle provided false information to Sheriff’s Deputies who were identified as Elizabeth Cook (19-year-old) 0f Westernport Maryland, Raymond C Scott (23-year-old) of Oakland Maryland and Maekayla B Sheridan (19-year-old) of Hagerstown Maryland.
Rayshawn Wilson was charged with the following:
· Fail to Obey Lawful Order
· Obstruction and Hindering
· CDS Possess Oxycodone
· CDS Possess Marijuana 28 grams
· Disturb the Peace – Loud Noise
· Resisting Arrest
· Reckless Endangerment
· Child Neglect
· Desertion of Minor
In addition to the criminal charges, Wilson was charged with 19 total traffic related citations to include Fleeing and Eluding Police in a vehicle and on foot.
Elizabeth Cook (19-year-old) 0f Westernport Maryland, Raymond C Scott (23-year-old) of Oakland Maryland and Maekayla B Sheridan (19-year-old) of Hagerstown Maryland were all charged with Obstructing and Hindering, False Statement to Police and CDS related charges.
The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all the citizens of Lonaconing Maryland who assisted in locating Devonnte Wilson. Your support for Law Enforcement and your willingness to assist is highly respected and greatly appreciated.
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