TALBOT COUNTY, Md. — An 18-year-old man has been served with a criminal summons in connection to a high-speed chase that took place in November 2024. The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office reports that the incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. on Nov. 10, when deputies were conducting traffic enforcement along Route 50 near Howell Point Cutoff Road.
Deputies observed a Mercedes SUV traveling at speeds over 110 mph and attempted to stop the vehicle. However, the driver, later identified as Dariusz Hentz, allegedly refused to pull over and continued to flee. The pursuit led deputies through the towns of Trappe and Easton, where Hentz allegedly ignored traffic laws and engaged in dangerous driving maneuvers to evade capture, putting both public and law enforcement safety at risk.
Due to the escalating danger, deputies decided to discontinue the chase. Following further investigation, Hentz was identified as the driver. On Jan. 28, 2025, a criminal summons was issued, charging Hentz with multiple offenses, including fleeing and eluding police, reckless driving, speeding, and obstructing law enforcement.
Hentz was served the summons last week by the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office. The case remains under investigation.