A Capitol Heights man remains behind bars after being indicted in connection with a police chase that led to the death of a 3-year-old girl earlier this year.
According to the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office, 40-year-old Larry Timothy Naylor was formally indicted on Monday on three charges — a felony, a misdemeanor, and a traffic offense — including felony negligent manslaughter, criminally negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel, and fleeing a traffic stop resulting in death.
The charges stem from a March incident in which District Heights Police officers attempted to pull Naylor over while he was driving an Infiniti SUV. Authorities said that although Naylor initially stopped, he sped off moments later along Walker Mill Road. Officers briefly lost sight of him before other units from District Heights and Capitol Heights located the vehicle and initiated another pursuit.
The chase ended tragically when Naylor crashed into four cars along Addison Road South. Several people were injured, including 3-year-old Zoey Harrison, who later died at the hospital from her injuries. Naylor and another woman were also hospitalized but survived.
On Monday, a judge denied Naylor bond, meaning he will remain in custody until his trial, scheduled for February 10, 2026. Members of Zoey’s family attended the court hearing as the judge announced the decision.
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson expressed frustration that reckless driving behavior continues to cause preventable deaths. “Simply put, this should not have happened,” Jackson said. “We continue to see drivers ignoring the rules of the road — speeding, street racing, and fleeing police. We must remember that when we drive, we’re controlling a two-ton weapon that can take lives.”
In September, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office announced that no charges would be filed against the officers involved in the pursuit.
Following the tragedy, Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Krystal Oriadaha introduced Zoey’s Law (CB-61-2025) in June. The proposed legislation aims to reform police pursuit policies, establishing clearer rules for when officers should engage in high-speed chases and requiring oversight and annual reporting.
“We know the police are doing their best,” Oriadaha said, “but there’s a real risk to innocent bystanders. In just one month, we’ve had multiple lives lost due to pursuits. It’s time we take action to make sure our communities are safer.”
