Capitol Heights Council Member Arrested on Traffic Charges

The Prince George’s County Police Department has charged a councilwoman from Capitol Heights with several traffic offenses.

Police say they arrested Elaine Scott Williams, 60, of Altoona Street in Capitol Heights.

On Friday at about 10:20 p.m., a patrol officer stopped Williams in the 100 block of Capitol Heights Boulevard for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, the officer discovered Williams was driving on a suspended license and she was also wanted through the Maryland Transportation Authority for failing to appear on a previous traffic violation.

Williams was arrested and taken to the Department of Corrections, where she was released on her own recognizance.