Stolen car suspect crashes into police cruiser before k9 tracks him down in maryland
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Stolen car suspect crashes into police cruiser before K9 tracks him down in Maryland

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March 18, 2026
Chase ends with crash and K9 arrest after stolen car spotted

LAUREL, Md. — A suspect driving a stolen vehicle slammed into a police cruiser while trying to escape, triggering a large-scale search that ended with a K9-assisted arrest.

The chaos unfolded around 3:25 p.m. on March 17 near Route 198 and Russett Green East.

Officers tracked the stolen Acura to a shopping center parking lot, where the driver attempted to flee and struck a patrol vehicle.

A coordinated search involving multiple officers, K9 units, detectives, and aviation followed.

The abandoned vehicle was later found near Jacks Reef Road, with the suspect nowhere in sight.

Police eventually located the suspect in the 3300 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road.

During the search, a K9 unit discovered a discarded jacket and a handgun in a nearby wooded area.

The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Jayden Munroe Inabinet of Fredericksburg, Virginia, was taken into custody and charged.

Key Points

  • Stolen vehicle located in Laurel shopping center
  • Suspect crashed into police cruiser while fleeing
  • Large search involved K9 and aviation units

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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