Fruitland Police Chief Michael Phillips has fended off charges that he was driving while under the influence of alcohol or driving while impaired.
But he was found guilty of following too closely during an incident in June.
The case was heard by a District Court judge in Princess Anne.
Phillips has maintained his innocence.
He was stopped on the evening of June 29th while heading north on U.S. Route 13 near Somerset Avenue outside of Princess Anne.
Phillips was placed on paid administrative leave in late June.
