2 Baltimore Children Driving Stolen Cars Strike Deputy: Sheriff

BALTIMORE, MD — Two children from Baltimore are facing multiple charges after authorities said they struck a Calvert County deputy's marked patrol vehicle.

Shortly after 7 a.m. Monday, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau said they received a lookout for two vehicles traveling more than 100 mph on Rt. 4 through Dunkirk.

Deputies said the two vehicles were spotted weaving in and out of traffic, passing on the shoulder and running red lights.

Deputies said one of the drivers attempted to elude a traffic stop in the area of Broomes Island Road. In doing so, the driver crossed over the median, struck a light pole, and ultimately struck a deputy's marked patrol vehicle which also contained his K9 partner.

Following the collision, deputies said they were able to take the young driver into custody.

Deputies said the second driver fled up an embankment prior to Broomes Island Road, traveled through a field into the wooded area near Yoes Corner Lane in St. Leonard. The driver then bailed out of the vehicle and fled into the woods. Deputies were able to arrest the second driver in the 3000 block of Blackberry Lane in Prince Frederick.

“This is the second incident this year where unlicensed, juvenile drivers have attempted to drive stolen vehicles recklessly through our county. We will always consider our citizens' safety when pursuing these individuals and fortunately our deputies are trained to end these pursuits and apprehend the suspects quickly," Sheriff Mike Evans said in a news release.

The two children are facing theft and numerous traffic charges along with second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, authorities said. The sheriff's office did not reveal their ages.

The deputy that was struck was transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma for injuries received and has since been released. His dog was uninjured.