Baltimore Man Faces Significant Fines and Expenses After Stolen Car Recovery
Trace Thompson, a Baltimore resident, is facing thousands of dollars in fines and expenses after his 2020 Subaru Legacy was stolen from Mount Vernon and later recovered. The car was taken on October 17, and despite Thompson's efforts to track it with the manufacturer's help, it was eventually found by Baltimore County Police on October 30. The driver, Bobby Hamlett, 71, was arrested and charged with unlawful taking and unauthorized removal of a motor vehicle, though he claimed Thompson had given him permission to borrow the car, which Thompson denies. Upon recovery, the vehicle had a damaged rear window, and its interior was described as a 'crime scene' due to trash, drugs, and bodily fluids, costing Thompson $600 for professional cleaning. Additionally, Thompson received notices for unpaid tolls and a $2,398 fine from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) for lapsed insurance coverage, which he disputes, stating he had continuous coverage.
