A 56-year-old Lexington Park man is facing a stack of charges after a witness told deputies he walked into a home, made himself a cup of coffee, and left only after being told to go. What started as an odd, seemingly low-key encounter ended with the man accused of resisting arrest when deputies later located him nearby.
Deputies were called Thursday to investigate a reported burglary at a home in the 23000 block of Gunston Drive, according to Daily Voice. A witness told first responders that a man entered the residence and made a cup of coffee before being told to leave, the outlet reported.
The man left the residence without incident, according to The BayNet. While canvassing the area, deputies located a man matching the description provided by the witness, the same report noted.
Deputies Identify Suspect, Allege He Resisted Arrest
Deputies identified the man as Aldridge, The BayNet reported. Daily Voice reported that he is accused of resisting arrest before deputies detained him.
Aldridge appeared before a District Court Commissioner and was released on his own recognizance, The BayNet reported.
What Release on Personal Recognizance Means
Maryland Rule 4-216 describes release as a pretrial decision made before verdict, so Aldridge’s reported release on his own recognizance is not a resolution of the charges, according to Maryland Courts.
Investigation Remains Open
Daily Voice reported that the investigation was ongoing as of publication.
Why Aldridge entered the Gunston Drive home, and whether he knew the resident, remains unclear. The reported coffee-making incident preceded the deputies’ investigation and the charges now facing him.
