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Student Counselors Needed for Camp DARE

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Camp DARE this year is still on, scheduled for Aug. 10-14, 2020 for incoming 5th- and 6th-grade students, to be held at Leonardtown Middle School. Junior counselors (age 12-14) are still needed and the deadline to apply is May 8, 2020. 

Camp DARE is limited to 100 students and the deadline to sign up your child is June 1, 2020.  

Applications can be found at https://www.firstsheriff.com/divisions/special-operations/dare/default 



Off-road Vehicles Prohibited on Streets and Public Property

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Tire tracks at a Spring Ridge Middle School ball field
A dirt biker at Lancaster Park




The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office reminds the public that unregistered motorcycles, dirt bikes, golf carts, off-road and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not permitted on roadways and private property, by the Maryland Transportation Article.

Riding off-road vehicles in residential and prohibited areas puts yourself and others at risk of a collision, which could result in personal injury or death. Wear a helmet and ride in permitted off-road areas. 

ATVs may only be operated on private property – and only with the permission of the property owner.

Off-road vehicles, golf carts, and ATVs may not be operated on:

-Public roadways

-Bicycle lanes

-Three Notch Trail

-Sidewalks

-Power lines or utility right-of-ways

-St. Mary's County parks

Any vehicle that is not registered in the state of Maryland may not be driven on public highways.

Off-road vehicles are for use on private property only, with the permission of the owner/agent. According to Maryland Vehicle Law, they cannot be operated on public sidewalks, public roads, streets or highways.

In addition to any other traffic violations observed, the following is a list of charges that an operator faces if observed operating an off-road vehicle in violation of the law:

13-402 Driving unregistered motor vehicle: $290

16-101a (Driving, Attempting to Drive) motor vehicle on a highway without required license and

authorization: Must Appear Citation and five points assessed on a license

16-101b Operating a (moped, motor scooter) on the highway without required license or permit:

Must Appear Citation and five points ... A "motor assisted" and "motor driven" moped or scooter can be operated on the highway if the operator has a valid license or a moped permit obtained through the MVA

17-107 Driving Uninsured Vehicle: Must Appear Citation and five points

* Golf carts are permitted to be operated on a St. Mary's County highway only in the community of Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls with the following conditions:

(A) A person who operates a golf cart on a county highway in the community of Golden Beach

Patuxent Knolls, St. Mary's County without registration as authorized under 13-402 (C)(13)

of this article:

(1) May Operate the golf cart only:

(I) On a county highway on which the maximum posted speed limit does not exceed

35 miles per hour;

(II) Between dawn and dusk; and

(III) If the golf cart is equipped with lighting devices as required by the administration

(2) Shall keep the golf cart as far to the right of the roadway as feasible; and

(3) Shall possess a valid driver's license

An individual issued a Must Appear Citation will receive a court date in the mail and must see the judge; there is no preset fine.

The Sheriff's Office would like to add the following safety tips when operating off-road vehicles:

1. Ride with a partner or friend.

2. Let someone know where you are riding and when you are expected to return.

3. Familiarize yourself with the motor vehicle you are operating.

4. Operate the vehicle in an ATV park or areas designated for off-road vehicles and ATVs

* An individual driving an off-road vehicle in violation of the Maryland Transportation Article may face the consequence of having the vehicle towed and stored by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.

Sgt. Gray Retires After 25 Years of Service

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Major Michael Merican and Sheriff Tim Cameron salute Sgt. Michael Gray

Sgt. Michael Gray departs the Sheriff's Office saluted by members of the Emergency Services Team


Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said farewell on Thursday to Sgt. Michael Gray, who retired after 25 years with the agency.

In his outstanding career with the Sheriff's Office, Sgt. Gray spent time in the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division and the Office of Professional Responsibilities. He was also the lead firearms instructor and supervisor of the Emergency Services Team.

"It has been a pleasure for me to work closely with Mike for many years," Sheriff Cameron said. "I valued his work ethic, his commitment to the citizens and I am humbled by his loyalty. Thanks, Mike. God bless. We wish you good health and happiness."

"From beginning to end, Sgt. Gray's career was always guided by a strict moral standard and defined by no-nonsense police work done right," Capt. Steven Hall, Commander of the Special Operations Division, said. "A man of few words, Sgt. Gray leaves the Office of the Sheriff allowing his quarter of a century body of work to speak for him, but his career can be exemplified by his favorite motto: 'Exitus Acta Probat,' which translates to 'The outcome justifies the deed.'"

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office wishes Sgt. Gray best wishes upon his retirement.

A video of the staff salute can be viewed at the Sheriff's Office YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4aBVzzTXuxzSAnoePdUO7A/featured 

On-View Arrests, Warrant

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On-View Arrests:

Assault: On April 23, 2020, Deputy Latisha Baker responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park for the report of an assault. Deputy Baker met with the victim who advised that Levar Tremaine Jackson, 30 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim over an argument, causing scratch marks on the victim's chest, arms and back. Jackson was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 25457-20

Levar Tremaine Jackson
Assault: On April 23, 2020, Deputy Courtney Edwards responded to the 21500 block of Warwick Court in Lexington Park for the report of an assault. The victim advised the deputy that on the prior day Aidan James Lasky, 27 of Lexington Park, physically assaulted the victim during an argument. The victim said Lasky slapped the victim across the face, then strangled the victim on the floor, then pushed the victim against a wall and punched the victim in the stomach. The victim had several visible injuries and Lasky was charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 25403-20

Aidan James Lasky
Escape: On April 27, 2020, Deputy Michael Graves was in the area of 21300 Windsor Drive in Lexington Park when he located Wendell Ignatius Ford, 30 of Lexington Park, who was wanted on several warrants. Ford had been evicted from a court-ordered inpatient treatment facility and did not return to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Ford was charged with Second-Degree Escape, Failure to Appear (CDS Possession Not Marijuana), Failure to Appear (Theft Scheme: $10,000 to under $100,000) and a retake warrant. Case # 1025-20

Wendell Ignatius Ford
Protective Order Violation: On April 28, 2020, Deputy Benjamin Luffey responded to the 23000 block of Gunston Drive in Lexington Park for the report of a protective order violation. The victim showed the deputy eight email messages that were sent in violation of a court-ordered protective order. Deputy Blake Haas arrived at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center where David Carroll Gass, 59 of California, is incarcerated and charged Gass with Violation of Protective Order. Case # 26483-20

David Carroll Gass
Assault: On April 28, 2020, Cpl. Dale Reppel responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park for the report of a disturbance. The victim advised that Unique Ontree Spicer, 33 of Leonardtown, was court ordered not to be at that location. While waiting for another officer to arrive, Spicer began to argue with the victim and in the presence of the deputy, Spicer struck the victim in the face. Spicer was charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 26403-20

Unique Ontree Spicer
Assault: On April 29, 2020, Deputy Bianca Salas responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for the report of an assault. Staff advised Deputy Salas that the females in Pod B agreed to watch a specific television show, except for Keona Dominique Best, 25 of Prince Frederick. Best did not respect the females' television choice and took the remote control from the victim. The victim blocked the television and attempted to unplug it when Best pushed the victim and swung with a closed fist but missed. Best was charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 26688-20

Keona Dominique  Best
Theft: On March 31, 2020, Cpl. Timothy Snyder arrested Amber Rosetta Joy, 26 of Hollywood, for Theft under $100 occurring at the Family Dollar store on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Case # 19699-20 (No photo available)

Theft: On April 21, 2020, Elaina Rae Ann Osborn, 34 of Lexington Park, was arrested by Deputy Mike Walker and charged with Theft less than $100 at the California Walmart store. Case # 24884-20 (No photo available)

Theft: On April 22, 2020, Amber Renay Mason, 27 of Indian Head, was arrested by Deputy Latisha Baker and charged with Theft less than $100 at the California Target store. Case # 25159-20

Amber Renay Mason
Theft: On April 23, 2020, Cpl. Dale Reppel arrested William Edward Chase Jr., 59 of Lusby, for Theft under $1,000 at Canopy Liquors in Lexington Park. Case # 25353-20 (No photo available)

Trespass: On April 26, 2020, Jerome Daniels, 42 of Lexington Park, was arrested and charged with Trespass on Private Property for trespassing at 21629 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park by Cpl. Alvin Beishline. Case # 25941-20

Jerome Daniels
Theft: On April 26, 2020, Deputy Michael Rycyzyn arrested and charged Beth Skipper Traywick, 56 of North Beach, with Theft: $100 to under $1,500 at the California Walmart store. Case # 25976-20 (No photo available)

Trespass: On April 28, 2020, Deputy Artina Manns arrested and charged Maxx Steven Henry, 18 of Hollywood, with Trespassing on an ATV at 25656 Vista Road in Hollywood. Case # 26480-20 (No photo available)

Theft: On April 28, 2020, Deputy Richard Wilhelmi arrested and charged Michael Wayne Swisher, 58 of Piney Point, with Theft Over $100 Under $1,500 at the California Walmart store. Case # 26477-20 (No photo available)

Trespass: On April 29, 2020, Cpl. Beishline arrested and charged Prestly Kerr, 61 of Lexington Park, with two counts of Trespassing on Private Property at 21628 Great Mills Road and 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Case #s 26606-20 and 26675-20 (No photo available)

Warrant:

On April 24, 2020, Amanda Lynn Norris, 32 of Callaway, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear: CDS Possession Not Marijuana by DFC Andrew Budd. Case # 25600-20

Amanda Lynn Norris

Single Vehicle Collision Under Investigation

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On May 3, 2020, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 20900 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported single vehicle collision. Upon arrival deputies located a vehicle off the roadway with three injured occupants. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Preliminary investigation determined a 2004 Ford Expedition operated by Calvin Matthew Douglas, age 35 of Lexington Park, was traveling northbound on Three Notch Road, in the area of Turkey Neck Road, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The rear seat passenger, Jamie Shammara Nicole Biscoe, age 32 of Lexington Park, was ejected from the vehicle. Biscoe and the front-seat passenger Blair Elizabeth Spicer, age 29 of Great Mills, were flown to an area trauma center with incapacitating injuries and at this time are in stable condition. Douglas was transported to a local hospital with incapacitating injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or events leading up to the collision is asked to contact Corporal Brian Connelly at (301) 475-4200 extension 78031 or by email at Brian.Connelly@stmarysmd.com.

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.


Identity Needed for Attempted Burglary Suspect

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in an attempted burglary investigation. On Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2:02 am, the suspect attempted to enter a home in the 22100 block of Long Bow Drive in the Arrowhead subdivision in California. The suspect was observed pulling on the front doorknob and walking around the exterior of the home. A witness confronted the suspect while he was sitting in a blue vehicle and said his name was “Jay.”

Anyone with information about the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Zachary Jerew at 301-475-4200, ext. 78154 or email zachary.jerew@stmarysmd.com. Case # 27532-20

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

On-View Arrests, Warrants

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On-View Arrests:

Home Invasion: On May 3, 2020, Detective Trevor Teague initiated a home invasion investigation at 21600 North Essex Drive in Lexington Park. The victim advised that Dewayne McClain Milburn Jr., 20 of California, entered the basement of the home and began grabbing items to put into his pockets. The victim stood up from playing a video game when Milburn punched the victim. A fight ensued between Milburn, the initial victim and a second victim. Milburn held the gun to one of the victim's head and shortly thereafter the gun was discharged one time. During the fight, one of the victims wrestled the gun away from Milburn. Detective Teague observed injuries to the victim consistent with a struggle and located one 9mm shell casing in the basement of the home. The gun was recovered by the victim. Milburn was arrested by Deputy Warren Forinash and charged with Home Invasion, Armed Robbery, First-Degree Assault and Theft less than $100. Case # 27527-20

Dewayne McClain Milburn Jr.
Assault: On May 1, 2020, Deputy Blake Haas responded to the 44500 block of Watson Lane in Leonardtown for the report of an assault. The victim advised that Penelope Xiomara Reynolds, 29 of Leonardtown, struck the victim in the chest and neck area and Deputy Haas observed visible injuries on the victim. Reynolds was arrested and charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 27236-20

Penelope Xiomara Reynolds
 Assault: On May 1, 2020, Deputy Nicholas Hill responded to the 38000 block of Indian Creek Drive in Charlotte Hall for the report of a disturbance. The victim advised the deputy that Timothy John Nara, 26 of Charlotte Hall, grabbed the victim's arm in an attempt to take the victim's cellphone and was wrestled to the ground. Visible injuries were observed on the victim and Nara was later located and arrested for Second-Degree Assault. Case # 27181-20

Timothy John Nara
 False Statement: On May 1, 2020, Deputy Thomas Snyder responded to the 45900 block of Great Mills Court in Lexington Park for the report of an assault. Curtis William Richardson, 26 of Lexington Park, called the St. Mary's County Emergency Communications Center to report he was being kidnapped, assaulted and sexually assaulted. It appears Richardson's motive for filing this false police report was to have a subject removed from his residence due to an ongoing dispute. Richardson was arrested, transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with False Statement to Officer. Case # 27200-20

Curtis William Richardson
 CDS Possession: On May 1, 2020, Deputy Jessica Wilson observed a vehicle parked at the Lexington Park Ford dealership with the operator passed out in the driver's seat with the headlights on and engine running. Deputy Wilson made contact with the operator, Roger Lee Corder II, 35 of Park Hall, whose speech was slurred during the conversation. Corder refused to take field sobriety tests and while being processed at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, two crack rocks wrapped in cigarette box plastic wrap fell out of his sock. Corder was charged with CDS: Possession Not Marijuana and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement. Case # 27065-20

Roger Lee Corder II
 Assault: On May 2, 2020, Deputy Benjamin Luffey responded to the 23400 block of South Patuxent Beach Road in California for the report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, Deputy Luffey found the victim standing on the front porch of the home bleeding profusely from the nose. Deputy Luffey located and arrested Kaitlyn Rochelle Quispehuaman, 26 of California, and she was charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 27295-20

Kaitlyn Rochelle Quispehuaman
 Theft: On May 2, 2020, Deputy Joseph Bowling responded to the California Walmart store for the report of a theft. The store's loss prevention associate advised that Ronisha Breana Severe, 25 of Bushwood, paid for some items at the self checkout but did not pay for others. Severe was charged with Theft: $100 to $1,500. Case # 27368-20

Ronisha Breana Severe

Warrants:

On May 1, 2020, Regina Danielle Huff, 44 of Leonardtown, was arrested for three Violations of Protective Order and Second-Degree Assaut by Deputy Christopher Palmer. Case # 27269-20

Regina Danielle Huff
 On May 2, 2020, Anthony John Knittel, 37 of Hollywood, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation by Deputy Artina Manns. Case # 27365-20

Anthony John Knittel

On May 3, 2020, Christopher Allen Williams, 30 of Mechanicsville, was arrested on a Circuit Court warrant for Violation of Probation by Deputy Nicholas Hill. Case # 27541-20

Christopher Allen Williams








Vehicle Theft Suspect Identity Needed

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a vehicle theft investigation. On Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2:29 am, the suspect stole the victim’s 2019 Toyota C-HR at the 21700 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park with a key the suspect found in another vehicle. The suspect returned the stolen vehicle at 5:35 am with a damaged front end with fragments of brick on it from an impact.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to call Deputy Joseph Bowling at 301-475-4200, ext. 78085 or email joseph.bowling@stmarysmd.com. Case # 27514-20

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

On-View Arrests, Warrants, Juvenile Referrals

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On-View Arrests:

Resisting Arrest: On April 21, 2020, Deputy Michael Rycyzyn responded to the report of a single vehicle into a telephone pole at Flat Iron Road and Drayden Road. The operator of the vehicle, Sheldon Taylor Shaw, 24 of Valley Lee, was located and placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Shaw became combative and refused to listen to commands. Once in the vehicle after physically hindering, Shaw slipped his handcuffs to the front and hit the plexiglass prisoner cage and window bars of the Sheriff's Office cruiser. Shaw also spit on the plexiglass partition. A prisoner transport wagon was called, which Shaw also refused to enter. An ambulance was called and Shaw kept trying to roll off of the stretcher and spit all over the ambulance. Shaw was charged with Resisting Arrest and Malicious Destruction of Property, Value under $1,000. Case # 24968-20

Sheldon Taylor Shaw
Trespassing: On April 29, 2020, Cpl. Alvin Beishline charged Prestley Kerr, 61 of Lexington Park, with Trespassing on Private Property at 21628 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Case # 26856-20 (no photograph available)

Burglary/Assault: On May 4, 2020, Deputy Michael Myers responded to the 21700 block of Kearsarge Place in Lexington Park for the report of a burglary in progress. The victim advised that Tracy Evan Hemsley Jr., 27 of Lexington Park, threw beer on the victim during an argument at the home. The victim also advised that Hemsley took the victim's cellphone and threw it into the kitchen area. Hemsley followed the victim outside of the home and began damaging the victim's vehicle. The victim went back into the home and Hemsley began kicking the front door to make entry. The victim then fled the residence in another vehicle and Hemsley began pursuing the victim in the victim's vehicle. Hemsley was located, arrested, transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with Third-Degree Burglary, Second-Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property and Unauthorized Removal of Motor Vehicle. Case # 27733-20

Tracy Evan Hemsley Jr.
Theft: On May 4, 2020, Deputy Alexander Wynnyk charged Holly Lynn Gagliarducci, 30 of Leonardtown, with Theft less than $100 at the California Walmart store. Case # 27753-20

Holly Lynn Gagliarducci
Theft: On May 5, 2020, Deputy Jessica Wilson charged Courtney Justine Curtis, 28 of Waldorf, and Christopher Bryon Morgan, 35 of Waldorf, with Theft: $100 to $1,500  for taking a motorized toy from the victim's property. Case # 27873-20 (no photographs available)

CDS: On May 6, 2020, while deputies were investigating a burglary in the Patuxent Park neighborhood in Lexington Park, a suspect was developed. Gerald Issiah Wade Jr., 19 of Lexington Park, was observed on a foot path with a large bulge in the front of his pants. Upon a pat down, a glass smoking device with burnt residue inside was located on his person. Additional pipes, push rods and a small plastic bag with a white powdery substance was located and identified as cocaine based. Wade was arrested by Deputy Andrew Burgess, transported to the detention center and charged with CDS Possession: Cocaine and CDS Possession Paraphernalia. Case # 28262-20

Gerald Issiah Wade Jr.

Warrants:

On May 6, 2020, Jordan Sylvester Cutchember, 22 of California, was arrested on multiple warrants for First-Degree Assault, Third-Degree Burglary, Home Invasion, Reckless Endangerment, Second-Degree Assault and Fourth-Degree Burglary to a Dwelling by Deputy Benjamin Luffey. Case # 19119-20

Jordan Sylvester Cutchember
 On May 4, 2020, Antonio Venari Perkins, 32 of Lexington Park, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation for Telephone Misuse by Deputy Jessica Wilson. Case # 27774-20

Antonio Venari Perkins
On May 5, 2020, Andrew Nickolas Fenwick, 23 of no fixed address, was arrested on a warrant for Theft less than $100. Case # 28020-20

Andrew Nickolas Fenwick

Juvenile Referrals:

On April 12, 2020 a 13-year-old female from Valley Lee was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Travis Wimberly. Case # 22271-20

On April 13, 2020 a 13-year-old female from Great Mills was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Harassment by Deputy Blake Haas. Case # 23029-20

On April 13, 2020 a 12-year-old female from Great Mills was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Harassment by Deputy Haas. Case # 23029-20

On April 17, 2020 an 11-year-old female from Mechanicsville was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Harassment a Course of Conduct by Deputy Joseph Bowling. Case # 23855-20

On April 19, 2020 a 17-year-old female from Lexington Park was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Driving on a Suspended License by Deputy Nicholas Hill. Case # 24326-20

On April 21, 2020 a 16-year-old male from Lexington Park was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Second-Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property more than $1,000 by Deputy Mike Walker. Case # 24841-20

On April 25, 2020 a 13-year-old female from Leonardtown was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Michael Myers. Case # 25764-20

On April 26, 2020 a 9-year-old male from Great Mills was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000 by DFC Andrew Budd. Case # 25958-20

On April 28, 2020 a 16-year-old male from Lexington Park was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for CDS Possession: Marijuana more than 10 grams by Deputy Zachary Jerew. Case # 26447-20

On April 29, 2020 a 14-year-old female from Lexington Park was arrested and referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for Driving without a License, Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Knowingly Driving Uninsured Vehicle, Failing to Secure Child Under Age 8 in Child Safety Seat and Operator not Restrained by Seat Belt by Cpl. Timothy Snyder. Case # 26646-20

On May 6, 2020 a 15-year-old male from Mechanicsville was referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for two counts of Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Robert Chase. Case # 28285-20


Criminal Summons Served-April 2020

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Criminal Summons Served- April 2020


04/01/20- Mathis Oneal Holton, age 21 of Mechanicsville- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Walker# 366. CASE# 12566-20

04/01/20- Nicholas Carman Bohrer, age 28 of Lexington Park- Theft by DFC. Budd# 325. CASE# 9810-20

04/01/20- Brittany Michelle Morey, age 31 of California- Violate Protective Order by Cpl. Delozier# 160. CASE# 19442-20

04/03/20- Valerie Ann Barnes, age 53 of Lexington Park- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Haas# 367. CASE# 18570-20

04/03/20- Terence Edward Thomas, age 23 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 17291-20

04/04/20- Richard Larry Bassford, age 46 of Leonardtown- Fraud-Person/Avoid Identity, Driving on Suspended License, and Fail to Display License on Demand by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 16866-20

04/05/20- Justin Darrell Biscoe, age 32 of California- Theft by Dep. Burgess# 355. CASE# 5212-20

04/08/20- Sakiya Rose Wills, age 19 of Great Mills- False Statement to Officer by Dep. Burgess# 355. CASE# 19759-20

04/08/20- Angela Rose Tippett-Hobbs, age 41 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Luffey# 352. CASE# 17061-20

04/13/20- Joseph Cephas Harrod Jr., age 60 of no fixed address- Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 21311-20

04/14/20- Betty Jean Bush, age 50 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 23529-20

04/15/20- Keon William Sanders, age 31 of no fixed address- two counts of CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Fretwell# 348. CASE# 59242-20

04/17/20- Hillary Michelle Vallandingham, age 25 of Lexington Park- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Sgt. Krum# 260. CASE# 15604-20

04/18/20- Christopher Lee Goldsborough, age 33 of Lexington Park- two counts of CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Haas# 367. CASE# 19493-20

04/19/20- Ikia Lachay Chase, age 31 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Baker# 349. CASE# 23031-20

04/20/20- Marquez Jiquan Xavier Queen, age 23 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Westphal# 337. CASE# 24637-20

04/21/20- Gerald Anthony Knott, age 47 of no fixed address- Trespass-Private Property by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 23346-20

04/23/20- Christian Alderucci, age 58 of Leonardtown- Trespass-Posted Property by Dep. Manns# 275. CASE# 24329-20

04/23/20- Ashley Lauren Markart, age 27 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 20484-20

04/24/20- John Daniel Andries, age 34 of Piney Point- Violate Protective Order by Cpl. Beyer# 246. CASE# 24659-20

04/24/20- Joshua William Pease, age 38 of Mechanicsville- 3 Counts Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession, Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction, and Illegal Possession of Ammunition by Sgt. Ruest# 204. CASE# 23962-20

04/24/20- Felicia Rokita Young, age 57 of Chaptico- Burglary 4th Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Det. Schultz# 258. CASE# 22113-20

04/25/20- Nicole Danyelle Shanklin, age 35 of California- False Statement to Officer by Dep. Wilson# 370. CASE# 14862-20

04/26/20- Madeline Reese Bradley, age 22 of Mechanicsville- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 10955-20

04/27/20- Chazze Le Marko Hall, age 29 of Huntingtown- Theft by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 10152-20

04/27/20- Charles Edward Stump, age 33 of California- CDS: Inhale Harmful Substance by Dep. Jerew# 372. CASE# 19653-20

04/27/20- Shilita Christine Hewlett, age 29 of California- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Luffey# 352. CASE# 25158-20

04/27/20- Mark Alphonso Holt, age 36 of Great Mills- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. CASE# 1690-20

04/27/20- C Aloysious Bowman, age 57 of Lexington Park- Attempt by Driver to Elude Police, Obstructing and Hindering, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, and Driving on Highway Exceeding Speed Limit by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. CASE# 23403-20

04/29/20- Heather Dawn Stills, age 32 of Lexington Park- Theft, and Theft Scheme by Dep. Walker# 366. CASE# 22946-20

04/29/20- Michael Tyree Mitchell, age 37 of Great Mills- Theft by Dep. Walker# 366. CASE# 2221-20

04/29/20- Austin Cameron Darling, age 25 of Leonardtown- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Smith# 297. CASE# 24619-20

04/30/20- John Irvin Eberwein, age 49 of Mechanicsville- 11 counts of Violate Protective Order and Harass: a Course of Conduct by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 26396-20

04/30/20- Michael Dean Pistorio Jr., age 20 of Lexington Park- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Robbery, Assault 2nd Degree, Theft, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, and Conspiracy/Theft by Dep. Wilson# 370. CASE# 27026-20


Always Lock Your Vehicle Doors

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Thieves are out on the prowl, looking for easy pickings and they love unlocked vehicles.

Stealing personal property from unlocked vehicles continues to be an issue in neighborhoods across St. Mary's County. The easiest and most effective way to prevent these thefts is to simply lock your vehicles when not occupied, especially at night.

If you have been the victim of theft, make a report to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office by calling 301-475-8008 or utilize our online reporting system at https://www.firstsheriff.com/citizenreport/

Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 12:06 pm, the suspect left the California Walmart store with merchandise that she did not scan at the self-checkout register. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Courtney Edwards at 301-475-4200, ext. 78003 or email courtney.edwards@stmarysmd.com. Case # 28192-20

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

Detention Center Testing Initiative Announced

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) in partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has launched a universal testing strategy for inmates and employees of the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center.

"Testing has been going very well this week," Corrections Major Deborah L. Diedrich said. "Inmates at our detention center are your neighbors and family members and we take great strides to ensure their health and welfare, in addition to our Corrections Officers and civilians who work alongside them on a daily basis."

The St. Mary’s County Detention & Rehabilitation Center has been working closely with SMCHD and other community partners during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the continued protection of the health and safety of incarcerated persons and staff.

Preparedness and response efforts have aligned with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the management of COVID-19 in correctional and detention facilities, including visitor restrictions, daily monitoring of staff and inmate symptoms, use and ongoing stock assessment of personal protective equipment (PPE), and planning for isolation and treatment if needed.

"The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office continues to work closely with our health partners – the St. Mary's County Health Department and MedStar St. Mary's Hospital – as we navigate through these challenging times. I am proud of our community partnership and the progress we are making to keep our residents safe," Sheriff Tim Cameron said.

Community members, healthcare providers, and local business owners are encouraged to visit the SMCHD website for local COVID-19 updates and information at www.smchd.org/coronavirus or call the COVID-19 Community Hotline at 301-475-4911 Monday-Friday from 8am - 5pm.

Rocks for LEOs

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Rocks for LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers)

In honor of  National Correctional Officers Week this month, several rocks were painted, personalized and delivered to St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office personnel at headquarters and at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center.


History of Rocks for LEOs

In 2017, one of the creators of LEOs located a painted rock outside a business. The creators of LEOs then began painting rocks and leaving them outside for others to find as a way of spreading kindness. A few months later, they began painting rocks and leaving them outside local police agencies as a way to show their thanks and appreciation.

In October of 2017, the family located an officer in their neighborhood and provided him with a very special rock they had been carrying with them for months in hopes to find just the right person to give it to. The families became close friends with the officer and his family as a result.

Since then, 3,811 LEO rocks have been painted and distributed to agencies and officers.  The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is honored to be one of the agencies included in such a wonderful act of kindness.




On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citation

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On View Arrests:


Drug Arrest- On April 26, 2020, Dep. Wilson responded to the 22500 block of Lower Kells Lane in Great Mills, for a warrant service. Contact was made with Derrick Alan Boyd Sr., age 49 of no fixed address, who had an outstanding warrant in another jurisdiction.  Boyd was arrested and located on his person was a suspected CDS smoking device which contained suspected cocaine.  Boyd was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia.  CASE# 26024-20
Derrick Alan Boyd Sr.

Drug Arrest- On May 5, 2020, DFC. Budd responded to the 16800 block of Three Notch Road in Ridge, for the reported disturbance. Upon arriving at the scene contact was made with Nataye Mary Bush, age 33 of Lexington Park. Investigation determined an argument ensued at the residence between Bush and the victims during which time Bush broke a window in the residence. Bush retrieved a piece of broken glass, and threw it at one victim, causing a laceration to the victim's leg. Bush also assaulted another victim when the victim attempted to stop her from breaking the window. Bush was served a no trespass order while on scene, however returned to the scene while deputies were conducting their investigation. Bush was arrested and located in her purse were several suspected Oxycodone and Alprazolam pills. Bush was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Remove Label, Malicious Destruction of Property and Trespassing. CASE# 27976-20
Nataye Mary Bush 


Trespassing/Resisting Arrest- On May 8, 2020, Cpl. Beishline responded to the 21800 block of N. Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance and located Noble Blyden Conrad Jr., age 40 of no fixed address, on the scene. Conrad became confrontational with deputies and refused to follow lawful orders. Conrad was arrested and resisted being placed in handcuffs. Conrad was charged with Trespass-Private Property, Fail to Obey Lawful Order, and Resisting Arrest. CASE# 28632-20
Noble Blyden Conrad Jr.

Assault/Theft- On May 8, 2020, Dep. Hersh responded to the 37000 block of Paul Ellis Road in Avenue, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined John Money, age 47 of Mechanicsville, took the victim's dog without permission and fled the area in a vehicle with the dog. The victim pursued Money, and ultimately the parties were involved in a minor motor vehicle collision.  Money then exited his vehicle and retrieved a gardening tool. Money struck the victim in the face with the tool multiple times, causing visible injury. Money was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and Theft. CASE# 28693-20
John Money



Warrants:

05/07/20- Nicholas Walter Bond, age 31 of California- Robbery, Assault 2nd Degree, Crime of Violence-Pregnant Person, Theft, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery by Dep. T. Snyder# 342. CASE# 12421-20
Nicholas Walter Bond


05/08/20- Scott Franklin Greenwell, age 50 of Leonardtown- Burglary 3rd Degree,  3 counts of Assault 2nd Degree, and Trespass-Private Property by Dep. Wilson# 370. CASE# 20578-20
Scott Franklin Greenwell


05/08/20- Christopher Dwain Harrod, age 35 of Lexington Park- 2 counts of FTA/CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Henry# 333. CASE# 28725-20
Christopher Dwain Harrod


05/10/20- Joan Maureen Pingleton, age 37 of St. Inigoes- Failure to Appear/Theft by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 29067-20
Joan Maureen Pingleton


05/11/20- Angela Lynne Deaton, age 38 of Leonardtown- Theft, Credit Card-Steal/Receive by Dep. T. Snyder# 342. CASE# 1660-20
Angela Lynne Deaton


05/12/20- Chanel Marie Adams, age 38 of Piney Point- Robbery, Assault 2nd Degree, Crime of Violence-Pregnant Person, Theft, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery by Dep. Luffey# 352. CASE# 12421-20
Chanel Marie Adams 



Criminal Citation:

04/21/20- Oliver Henry Woods Jr., age 59 of no fixed address- Trespass-Private Property by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 28886-20





Sheriff's Office Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

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As COVID-19 cancelled local and regional memorial services for National Police Week, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office held its own ceremony on Friday to remember those law enforcement members who have made the ultimate sacrifice across the country. So far in 2020, 77 members of the law enforcement community in the United States have been lost.

The men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office acknowledge those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by wearing a mourning band across their badges. "We also acknowledge those peace officers working in our communities every hour, every day to make America safer," Sheriff Tim Cameron said.

"Remember on May 15 those who go before you," Pastor Charlie Wharton said on Friday.

In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week.

Sheriff Tim Cameron addresses Sheriff's Office personnel outside of headquarters 


Presentation of the Colors by the Sheriff's Office Color Guard 

Kylie Teston, Leonardtown High School Chorus Director, sings the National Anthem
Taylor Wolt, Leonardtown High School graduate, performs Taps


Members of the Sheriff's Office Chaplain Corps Minister Gwen Bankins, Pastor Wilson Morales, Pastor Larry Crabtree an Pastor Charlie Wharton





On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

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On View Arrests:

Assault/Child Abuse- On May 9, 2020, Dep. Gardiner responded to the 21700 block of Magnolia Drive in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Tony Andrew Quade, age 35 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face. Quade then kicked the juvenile victim in the face, causing visible injury. Quade was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Child Abuse 2nd Degree. CASE# 28894-20
Tony Andrew Quade 


Assault- On May 11, 2020, Dep. Fenwick responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Daniel Leon Lindsey, age 33 of Bushwood, assaulted the victim by punching the victim in the face multiple times. Lindsey was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 29210-20
Daniel Leon Lindsey


Violation of Protective Order- On May 11, 2020, Dep. Luffey responded to the 27300 block of Birch Manor Circle in Mechanicsville, in reference to a protective order service. Contact was made with Mindy Jo Blado, age 40 of Mechanicsville, the respondent of the protective order. Blado was uncooperative and refused to acknowledge the order, and refused to leave the property as the order directed. Blado was arrested and charged with Violation of Protective Order. CASE# 29254-20
Mindy Jo Blado


Handgun in Vehicle- On May 12, 2020, Cpl. J. Graves responded to the 44300 block of Wildewood Parkway in California, for the reported wanted individual in a vehicle. Cpl. Graves observed the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Maria Antonia Llanos-Olivares, age 24 of California, was located in the vehicle and she was taken into custody on outstanding warrants regarding theft of firearms. Visible in an unzipped purse was a handgun. Llanos-Olivares was served the outstanding warrant and also charged with Handgun in Vehicle. CASE# 29686-20
Maria Antonia Llanos-Olivares


Handgun on Person- On May 12, 2020, Dep. Haas responded to the reported disturbance in the 45700 block of Church Drive in California. Contact was made with Nicholas DeAngelo Williams, age 23 of Lexington Park. Located under Williams' driver's side door, in the roadway was a loaded handgun. Williams was arrested and charged with Transport Handgun on Person, Possession of a Regulated Firearm After Convicted of a Crime of Violence, Transport Loaded Handgun, and Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited from Possessing a Regulated Firearm. CASE# 29691-20
Nicholas DeAngelo Williams


Trespass/Fail to Obey Lawful Order- On May 14, 2020, Dep. Fretwell responded to the 30000 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported trespassing. Contact was made with Amy Desales Poole, age 56 of Loch Hill. Poole was ordered numerous times by an employee and Dep. Fretwell to leave the business. Poole proceeded to walk away, however returned to the business and began causing a disturbance. Poole was arrested and charged with Trespass: Private Property and Fail to Obey Lawful Order. CASE# 30031-20
Amy Desales Poole




Warrants:

05/12/20- Frederic Drew Brooks, age 23 of Lexington Park- Burglary 3rd and 4th Degree, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, Assault 1st and 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 29521-20
Frederic Drew Brooks 


05/12/20- Joseph Cephas Harrod, age 59 of Lexington Park- Burglary 3rd and 4th Degree and Violation of Protective Order by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 29536-20
Joseph Cephas Harrod 


05/12/20- Heather Lynn Davis, age 37 of Huntingtown- Theft and Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 3153-20
Heather Lynn Davis 


05/12/20- Senikelea Helotu Garcia, age 23 of California- Fugitive Other State/Theft of Firearm by Cpl. Seyfried# 217. CASE# 29693-20
Senikelea Helotu Garcia 


05/13/20- Sean Lamont Brooks, age 47 of Lexington Park- Sex Offense 4th Degree by Det. Hulse# 218. CASE# 72460-20
Sean Lamont Brooks 



Criminal Citations:

05/11/20- Angela Lynne Deaton, age 38 of Leonardtown- Theft by Dep. T. Snyder# 342. CASE# 29367-20

05/11/20- Amber Renee Kellis, age 35 of Great Mills-Theft by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. CASE# 29407-20

05/12/20- Jennifer Marie Huff, age 51 of Lusby-Theft by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 29650-20

05/14/20- Tyrell Lamar Douglas, age 22 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 30051-20




Identity Needed for Fraud and Vehicle Theft Suspect

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Montgomery County Police Department, is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Monday, March 30, 2020, the suspect used a fraudulent Maryland driver’s license as his identification and basis for a car loan to purchase a SUV from the Used Car Factory in Mechanicsville. The SUV is a black 2017 Dodge Durango with a red interior, which was seen on April 5, 2020 at National Harbor in Prince George’s County and on April 6, 2020 in Perryville in Cecil County.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect or this incident is asked to call Detective Cpl. David Potter at 301-475-4200, ext. 78037 or email david.potter@stmarysmd.com. Case # 31012-20

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

Fatal Accident Under Investigation- Lexington Park

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On May 21, 2020, at 5:25 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21130 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a truck and motorcycle involved in the collision. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Preliminary investigation determined a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado operated by Aaron Jacob Windsor, age 24 of Avenue, was traveling north on Three Notch Road and made a left-hand turn at the intersection with Hermanville Road.  Windsor’s vehicle collided with a 2017 Indian Motorcycle travelling south bound on Three Notch Road operated by Marc Allen Guetschoff, age 61 of Lexington Park. Guetschoff was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel.

At this time, speed, alcohol, and drug use do not appear to be factors in the collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet provided a statement to law enforcement is asked to contact Corporal Vincent Pontorno at (301) 475-4200 extension 72337 or by email at Vincent.Pontorno@stmarysmd.com.

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

                                               
                     


Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 7:30 pm, the suspect stole the tip jar from the Ledo Pizza restaurant in Leonardtown. The suspect was described as a white male wearing a red puffy jacket.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Robert Chase at 301-475-4200, ext. 78079 or email robert.chase@stmarysmd.com. Case # 31838-20

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
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