A Lexington Park woman is facing misdemeanor theft charges after allegedly stealing five pickled sausages from a Dollar General in Charlotte Hall.
On May 21, an incident occurred at the Potomac Way store. According to criminal records filed in St. Mary’s County District Court, 30-year-old Trinik Shatega King was observed concealing five individually wrapped “Big Mama” brand pickled sausages before leaving the store without paying. The things were valued at $9.75.
King was identified by store employees and later confirmed by her Maryland driver’s license, according to Cpl. Vincent Pontorno of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. According to the complaint, King passed all points of sale without making any attempts to pay.
She has been charged under Maryland Criminal Law §7-104(3) for theft of items worth under $100. The misdemeanor violation carries a potential sentence of 90 days in prison and a $500 fine.
King, who lives on Lookout Drive in Lexington Park, received a summons on May 22 and was properly served on June 3. She waived her right to a preliminary inquiry. A trial is set for July 7 in Courtroom 1 of the St. Mary’s County District Court.
On May 30, the St. Mary’s County Public Defender’s Office filed an appearance in the case, representing King. The matter is still pending.
