Maryland woman arrested after giving false identity during Cambridge traffic stop
CAMBRIDGE, MD – A routine traffic stop on New Year’s Eve quickly escalated when a woman allegedly provided police with a false name and date of birth, leading to multiple criminal charges and a night in custody.
Around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Cambridge Police conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Cedar Street after observing several violations. When officers approached the driver, the woman reportedly gave false identifying information. After further investigation, officers determined her true identity as 46-year-old Jacqueline Renee Johnson of Cambridge.
Once removed from the vehicle and taken into custody, Johnson was found to have a suspended Maryland driver’s license. She was transported to the Cambridge Police Department for processing.
Johnson now faces a list of charges, including driving without a license, driving on a suspended license, and obstructing and hindering. Police also charged her with fraud and making a false statement to avoid prosecution. One of the license-related charges stems from failure to attend a mandatory driver improvement program.
Johnson was later released on personal recognizance pending a court appearance.
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Key Points
- Jacqueline Renee Johnson was arrested after giving false information during a traffic stop in Cambridge
- She was charged with fraud, obstruction, driving on a suspended license, and other violations
- Johnson was released on her own recognizance after processing at the Cambridge Police Department