CALIFORNIA, Md. — What began as a report of aggressive driving in a Starbucks parking lot on New Year’s Day escalated into an arrest involving alleged intoxication, disorderly conduct, and an attempted escape, according to Maryland State Police. Authorities say a 61-year-old Chevy Chase woman now faces multiple charges following the January incident in St. Mary’s County.
According to charging documents, police responded on Jan. 1, 2025, to the Starbucks parking lot in California, Maryland, for a reported road rage incident. Upon arrival, police say they were flagged down by several individuals who reported that a woman had been driving erratically and appeared possibly intoxicated.
Police made contact with the driver, who identified herself as Kimberly Vanessa Higgs, 61, of Chevy Chase, Maryland. They reported observing Higgs swaying while standing, slurring her speech, exhibiting glossy eyes, and avoiding direct responses to officers’ questions. Police also noted a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath. When asked whether she had consumed alcohol, Higgs allegedly denied drinking…