On June 30, 2019, at approximately 9:18
p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the
22900 block of Town Creek Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported motor
vehicle accident. Investigation determined a Ford truck being operated by
Zachary Allan Kiger, age 30 with no fixed address, had been involved in a
single vehicle accident, causing damage to property. A witness advised the operator exited the
vehicle, made suicidal statements and indicated he was in possession of a
firearm. A perimeter was immediately established by officers on scene and
nearby residents were contacted via “CodeRED” and advised of the situation. “CodeRED”
is an emergency notification system that delivers a recorded message to
affected areas.
Kiger was located in the area shortly
after the incident and taken into custody. Located in Kiger’s pocket was a CDS
smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue. Kiger was also found to be
under the influence of alcohol. Located in the bed of the truck Kiger was
operating was a black powder revolver. Kiger was transported to MedStar St.
Mary’s Hospital for treatment and once released he was transported to the St.
Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with the
following:
CDS:
Possession-Not Marijuana
CDS:
Possession-Paraphernalia
Driving
Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving
Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se
Driving
Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol
Failure
to Return and Remain at Scene of an Accident Involving Property Damage
Person
Driving Motor Vehicle on Highway or Public Property on Suspended License and
Privilege
Kiger is currently incarcerated at the
detention center on a no bond status.
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Zachary Allan Kiger
