David Leroy Harvey, Jr., 33, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to 41 years in prison, with 21 years active, after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fleeing and evading police, according to State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling.
“This is the defendant’s third felony drug conviction. Mr. Harvey had only been out of jail for two months and was on supervised probation for robbery in another county when he chose to conduct another felony, according to State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling. “Repeat offenders who continue to engage in criminal activity despite prior judicial intervention pose some of the most significant safety risks to our community and must be held accountable accordingly.”
On February 21, 2026, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office performed a traffic stop near Pegg Road and Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, identifying the driver as David Leroy Harvey, Jr. After a K-9 detected the stench of controlled dangerous narcotics, deputies began searching Harvey. When the authorities discovered two enormous bags of cocaine and $4,661 in cash, Harvey fled and plunged into a pond in an attempt to avoid arrest.
Lisa Ridge, Senior Assistant State’s Attorney, prosecuted the case on behalf of the inhabitants of St. Mary’s County.
Bianca Melton, a former deputy with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, led the investigation.
The Honorable Amy Lorenzini presided over the case.
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