The Elkton woman suspected of killing a police officer while drunken driving New Year?s Eve was indicted Wednesday by a Baltimore City grand jury.
Kerri King, 35 , a dancer on Baltimore City?s block of strip bars, is accused of automobilemanslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident and driving while under the influence of alcohol.
“There was a broad investigation, including gathering the evidence and rechecking the accident scene, that led to this indictment,” said Margaret Burns, spokeswoman for the Baltimore City State?s Attorney?s Office.
On Dec. 31, King struck and killed Cpl. Courtney Brooks of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department as he directed holiday traffic at the intersection of Exit 53 on northbound Interstate 95, charging documents allege.
The maximum penalty for auto manslaughter is 10 years in prison. The maximum penalty for leaving the scene of an accident is also 10 years.
An arraignment is scheduled for May 19.
