Come out Friday, June 4, 2021, to Leonardtown Square from 4-8 pm to support the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Cover the Cruiser event. As part of Leonardtown's First Friday, patrons will be able to donate $1 per square. Patrons sign their name to a small square which is then placed on the police cruiser. The goal is to cover the cruiser within four hours. Proceeds go to support this year's Law Enforcement Torch Run for Maryland Special Olympics.
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is pleased to invite the public to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics held this year on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Mary's City. To participant in the walk or run register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPk9T47Kn1TrkuiS4YHCqKWarC9fnhAyyjDLRaLsIbO5KptA/viewform
The purchase of a shirt, hat or donation of $15 is required to participate with proceeds supporting Special Olympics Maryland.
On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at approximately 8:10 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Medley’s Neck Road and Bird Haven Drive in Leonardtown. Due to the severity of the crash, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to assume the investigation.
On April 9, 2021, deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to the 46800 block of Rogers Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported fight in progress involving shots fired. The investigation was continued by the Youth Gun Violence Task Force. During the investigation information was obtained that Lakeisha Lashawn Kelson, age 34 of Lexington Park, took possession of the firearm utilized in the incident from the suspect, removing the firearm from the scene. Kelson then transferred the firearm to Talmadge J.V. Jones III, age 48 of Lexington Park. On May 17, 2021, Kelson and Jones were arrested.
Kelson was charged with the following:
Accessory After the Fact
Handgun on Person
Jones was charged with the following:
Accessory After the Fact
Handgun on Person
Loaded Handgun on Person
May 26, 2021:
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts of catalytic converters occurring in the area. Many of the thefts have targeted work vehicles parked in unlit areas with no active video surveillance. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to park vehicles in well-lit areas covered by video surveillance when possible, to discourage thefts.
Anyone with information on the thefts or questions regarding the investigations are asked to contact Lieutenant Eva Jones at (301) 475-4200 extension 78069 or by email at Eva.Jones@stmarysmd.com. Citizens are encouraged to contact 911 for immediate assistance to report in-progress suspicious activity.
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.
For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
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| De'Quan Savien Gantt Sr. |
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| Durez Lindell Creek |
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force continued its enforcement efforts this week in removing illegal firearms and illicit drugs from the community.
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, task force members, Emergency Services Team and Sheriff's Office Narcotics detectives served a warrant on Walead "Wade" Othman, 53 of Lexington Park, at the Pax River Hotel. Othman was located along with several Buprenorphine packages, a schedule III controlled dangerous substance.
On May 21, 2021, another search warrant was executed for Othman at the A&E Motel in Lexington Park. Othman was not present, but located in the room was a quantity of suspected heroin, suspected crack cocaine and manufacturing and packaging materials.
Othman was arrested on May 27, 2021 and charged with two counts of CDS Intent to Distribute, three counts of CDS Possession: Not Marijuana and CDS Manufacture CDS.
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| Walead Othman |
In addition, on May 27, 2021, Narcotics Division Detectives received information that Clay Burris, 23 of California, was in possession of a handgun in a backpack that he was wearing while driving a motorized scooter in the California and Lexington Park areas.
Detectives located Burris on his scooter on Barefoot Drive in California and as he was stopped, Burris attempted to toss the backpack and was detained. A search of the backpack located a loaded Ruger SR9 9 mm handgun along with three vacuum sealed packages of marijuana. Burris was arrested and charged with Firearm/Drug Traffic Crime; CDS Distribution: Narcotic Marijuana; CDS Possession: Marijuana 10+ grams; Handgun in a Vehicle; Loaded Handgun in a Vehicle; Handgun on Person and Loaded Handgun on Person.
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| Clay Andrew Burris |
#StopGunViolence
On Friday, May 28, 2021, Corporal Joseph Somerville Jr., officially retired from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office after a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years. During his career Cpl. Somerville served in many capacities. He was a patrol deputy for 17 of his 25 years as well as part of the Motor Unit for the Sheriff's Office and was also an integral part of the HotSpot Community Policing Program at the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office for several years.
Cpl. Somerville's calm and pleasant demeanor on scenes, as well as his knowledge of St. Mary's County and many of its residents, was an invaluable asset while serving the community and providing guidance to his fellow deputies.
"We are saddened to see Cpl. Somerville leave our agency," Sheriff Tim Cameron said. "His family has been part of the Sheriff's Office since 1966 when his father Joseph Lee Somerville Senior joined as a deputy and later became Sheriff -- the first black Sheriff in St. Mary's County and Maryland -- in 1977. Thank you, Joey, for your service and dedication in keeping the people of St. Mary's safe."
"You're always family," Somerville told his colleagues. "I love each and every one of you."
Cpl. Somerville plans on taking a few months to spend time with family and friends while he adjusts to retired life, before beginning his next journey.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Bryan Allen Roberts, age 33 of no fixed address. Roberts, who frequents the California area of St. Mary’s, is wanted for three outstanding warrants: Second-Degree Burglary; Failure to Appear: Trespass and Disorderly and Failure to Appear: Violation of Protective Order. Roberts also has an outstanding criminal summons for the recent theft at the Holiday Inn Express in California, with additional charges pending.
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 Thursday, May 27, 2021 numerous employees of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were awarded for excellence and exemplary achievements during 2020. We are proud to present those awards recipients:
Deputy Sheriff of the Year: Deputy Andrew Burgess
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| Captain David Yingling and Deputy Andrew Burgess |
Correctional Officer of the Year: Corporal Earl Young
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| Major Michael Merican and Cpl. Earl Young |
Professional Staff Member of the Year: Tyler Ferrari, Property Specialist
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| Major Merican and Tyler Ferrari |
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| Major Merican and Deputy John Gardiner |
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| Major Merican and CO Devin Absher |
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| Major Merican, Sgt. Scott Ruest and Ruth Scully |
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| Major Merican and DFC Carl Ball |
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| Major Merican, Deputy Glenn and DFC Ball |
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| Standing ovation from the audience |
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| Major Merican and Rev. Larry Crabtree |
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| Captain Steven Hall and Rev. Crabtree |
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| Major Merican, Haley Squires and Lt. Eva Jones |
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| Major Merican and Cpl. David Corcoran |
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| Major Merican and CO Dayvon West |
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| Major Merican and DFC Daniel Holdsworth |
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| Major Merican, Dr. Meena Brewster and Dr. J. Scott Smith |
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| Major Merican, Cpl. Sheena Tirpak and Sgt. William Raddatz |
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| Major Merican and Deputy Dianne Hersh |
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| Major Merican and Cpl. Timothy Snyder |
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| Major Merican, Deputy Bianca Salas, Deputy Dianne Hersh and Lt. Kenneth Cusic |
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| David Koenig, Sgt. William Raddatz, Margaret Baroniak, Jeff McLane and Cpl. Joseph Somerville Jr. |
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| Major Merican and Lt. Kenneth Cusic |
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| Officer William Baker, Capt. Richard Gray, Officer Saraha Norris and Capt. Edward Willenborg |
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| Major Merican and Cpl. Somerville |
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| Major Merican and Cpl. Dale Reppel |
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| Major Merican and Lt. Stephen Simonds |
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| Susie Selzer, Classification Specialist, and Melissa Murphy, Validation Coordinator |
On View Arrests:
Assault- On May 21, 2021, Cpl. Pontorno responded to the 21800 block of Milton Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Amber Renay Mason, age 28 of Lexington Park, had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. As she was being escorted out of the residence, Mason attempted to punch and kick the victim in the presence of deputies. Mason was arrested and served the outstanding warrant and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 27004-21
Assault- On May 21, 2021, Dep. Katulich responded to the 45000 block of Athboy Court in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jordan Malik Rodriquez, age 20 of California, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim's wrist, causing visible injury. Rodriquez was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 27014-21 (No Photograph Available)
Assault- On May 22, 2021, DFC. Ball responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Eric Landon Smith, age 29 of Lusby, threw water onto the victim. Smith was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 27137-21
Hindering- On May 23, 2021, Lanatasha Annette Robinson, age 42 of Lexington Park, stopped to witness an arrest in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Robinson then exited the vehicle she was in and approached the police vehicle attempting to enter the vehicle where the arrestee was seated. Robinson then attempted to enter the arrestee's vehicle which had minor children inside. Robinson was advised arrangements had been made for the children by family, however Robinson continued to attempt to get into the victim's car to the children. Robinson was arrested and charged with two counts of Hindering an Investigation. CASE# 27351-21
Property Destruction- On May 24, 2021, Cpl. T. Snyder responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Christopher Shannon Bridgett, age 23 of Mechanicsville, shattered the glass observation window to the cell where he was housed. Bridgett was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property. CASE# 27488-21
Burglary- On May 25, 2021, Dep. Chase responded to the 21900 block of FDR Boulevard for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Robin Ann Laabs, age 49 of no fixed address, entered the victim's residence via a window and removed a bottle of alcohol. Laabs was previously served a notice not to trespass at the residence. Laabs was arrested and charged with Burglary 1st and 4th Degree, Theft and Trespass: Private Property. CASE# 27579-21
Assault/Reckless Endangerment- On May 29, 2021, Dep. Luffey responded to the 38500 block of Swamp Lane in Avenue, for the reported disturbance with shots fired. Investigation determined Zarin Ray Lynch, age 29 of Clinton, punched the victim in the face, obtained a firearm from his vehicle and discharged at least one round as well as made threats of mass violence. Lynch is prohibited from possessing firearms/ammunition from previous convictions. Lynch was arrested and charged with Threats of Mass Violence, Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Illegal Possession of Shotgun with Disqualifying Offense and Illegal Possession of Ammunition. CASE# 28378-21
Assault- On May 31, 2021, Dep. Walker responded to the 20900 block of Sawgrass Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Brian John Scowcroft, age 36 of Lexington Park, pushed the victim multiple times and struck the victim in the face. Visible injury was observed to the victim and Scowcroft was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 28670-21
Warrants:
05/18/21- Troy Lamont Fenwick, age 45 of Ridge- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Dep. C. Hill# 381. CASE# 25742-21
05/19/21- Destiny Marie Ayres, age 19 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear/Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 2667-21
05/20/21- Craig Andrew Kennedy, age 57 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear/Trespassing by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 26769-21
05/20/21- Charles Eric Carroll, age 33 of Avenue- Theft by Dep. Luffey# 352. CASE# 28461-21
05/20/21- Joseph Axzavis Stewart Jr., age 41 of Lexington Park- Escape 2nd Degree by Dep. Palmer# 373. CASE# 22872-21
05/21/21- Anthony Tyrone Adams, age 36 of no fixed address- Burglary 4th Degree by DFC. Alvey# 275. CASE# 27539-21
05/21/21- James Calvin Morgan, age 56 of no fixed address- Violate Protective Order by Cpl. Connelly# 151. CASE# 27039-21
05/21/21- Sakiya Rose Wills, age 20 of Clements- Failure to Appear/False Statement to Officer by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 26954-21
05/21/21- Joseph Xavier Young Jr., age 30 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree/Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Wimberly# 357. CASE# 5867-21
05/21/21- Amber Renay Mason, age 28 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. CAS# 27004-21
05/24/21- Alexander Holley Gough, age 62 of Lexington Park- Theft and Conspiracy/Theft by Dep. Mattera# 375. CASE# 27464-21
05/25/21- Roy Patrick Fernbach, age 50 Richmond-Violate Protective Order, Trespassing, and Harass: Course of Conduct by Dep. Mattera# 375. CASE# 3876-21
05/25/21- Amanda Lynn Abell-Morgan, age 39 of Lexington Park- Violation of Probation/Theft and Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Roszell# 296. CASE# 27630-21
05/25/21- Zachary Alan Kiger, age 30 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Theft by DFC. Alvey# 275. CASE# 27535-21
05/26/21- Amanda Lee Wise, age 29 of Lusby- Failure to Appear/Theft by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 27759-21
05/26/21- William Alan Adams, age 45 of Dameron- Driving While Suspended by Cpl. Handy# 132. CASE# 26581-21
05/26/21- Cedric Mellam Long Jr., age 28 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 27804-21
05/27/21- Erica Danielle Requilman, age 29 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving Without a License by Dep. Wimberly# 357. CASE# 27973-21
05/27/21- Craig Wesley Norton, age 50 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 28002-21
05/27/21- Jennifer Leigh Heiston, age 36 of no fixed address- Trespassing by Dep. Kril# 382. CASE# 28026-21
05/28/21- Terri James Junior Dyer, age 33 of Lexington Park- Sex Abuse Minor/Sex Offense 3rd and 4th Degree by Cpl. Fennessey# 292. CASE# 17080-21
05/28/21- Lori Lynn Worley, age 40 of Charlotte Hall- Theft and Theft Scheme by DFC. Alvey# 275. CASE# 28248-21
05/30/21- Ashley Nicole Barber, age 33 of Mechanicsville- Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking/Unauthorized Removal of Motor Vehicle by Cpl. Green# 218. CASE# 26784-21
Criminal Citations:
05/20/21- Turez Lydell Creek, age 33 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. LeFave# 264. CASE# 26783-21
05/23/21- Diana June Weber, age 62 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Gardiner
05/25/21- Kandace La'Kiese Russell, age 19 of Great Mills- Theft by Dep. C. Hill# 381. CASE3 27686-21
05/26/21- Stephanie Latisha Dove, age 40 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 27866-21
05/28/21- Shelia Marie Bickel, age 45 of Ridge- Theft by Cpl. LeFave# 264. CASE# 28169-21
05/31/21- Martell D'Angelo Morgan, age 33 of Piney Point- Theft by Dep. Schell# 359. CASE# 28683-21
On May 1, 2021, Joshua Ian Herbert, 33 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault, Theft: Under $100 and Malicious Destruction of Property under $1,000 by Cpl. Rachael Roszell. Case # 22492-21
On May 2, 2021, Malik Dayron Hunter, 27 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault and Theft: Less than $100 by Deputy Casey Hill. Case # 23210-21
On May 2, 2021, Charissa Rae Mandeville, 41 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for two counts of Second-Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct by Cpl. Kenneth Flerlage. Case # 23610-21
On May 2, 2021, Frederick Joseph Dukes, 43 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Allison Mattera. Case # 23510-21
On May 2, 2021, Juvanie Nikole Rawls, 21 of California, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Mattera. Case # 23506-21
On May 3, 2021, Cheraye Karisma Jones, 31 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Malicious Destruction of Property less than $1,000 and Theft: Less than $100 by Deputy Travis Wimberly. Case # 22024-21
On May 5, 2021, Marvin Orlando Snow, 48 of Hollywood, was issued a criminal summons for Violation of Protective Order by Cpl. Daniel Holdsworth. Case # 23927-21
On May 5, 2021, Jeffrey Thomas Phelps, 32 of Callaway, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property by Deputy Hill. Case # 24214-21
On May 7, 2021, James Michael Black, 38 of Lusby, was issued a criminal summons for Littering/Dumping under 100 lbs by Deputy David Katulich. Case # 13503-21
On May 7, 2021, Jessica Rose Phelps, 32 of Port Republic, was issued criminal summonses for three counts of Violation of Protective Order by DFC Carl Ball. Case # 24193-21
On May 7, 2021, Michelle Alvarado Sinlac, 36 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault and Fourth-Degree Burglary by Cpl. Vincent Pontorno. Case # 15280-21
On May 7, 2021, Lois Hopson Proctor, 85 of California, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Travis Wimberly. Case # 22976-21
On May 7, 2021, Charles Edward Sharp, 40 of no fixed address, was issued a criminal summons for Malicious Destruction of Property by Deputy Jessica Wilson. Case # 16460-21
On May 7, 2021, Michael Shane Wilkerson, 43 of Mechanicsville, was issued criminal summons for Negligent Manslaughter Auto; Criminal Negligent Manslaughter by Vehicle, Homicide by Motor Vehicle by Drugs; Homicide by Motor Vehicle by CDS and Life Threatening Injury under the influence by Cpl. Christopher Beyer. Case # 75952-20
On May 8, 2021, David William Hower 2nd, 26 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Theft: Under $100 by DFC Matthew Beyer. Case # 22722-21
On May 10, 2021, George Herbert Taylor, 83 of Hollywood, was issued criminal summonses for 10 counts of Animal Cruelty; Restrain Dog - Limit Movement; Restrain Dog - Water/Shelter and Restrain Dog - Unsafe/Unsanitary by Deputy Christopher Palmer. Case # 22308-21
On May 10, 2021, Charlotte Lilo Eichmann, 45 of Mechanicsville, was issued criminal summonses for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and Theft: Less than $100 by Deputy Palmer. Case # 19970-21
On May 10, 2021, Michael Eugene Abell, 59 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for CDS Possession: Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia by Cpl. Holdsworth. Case # 63746-20
On May 10, 2021, Crystal Ann Colley, 38 of Hollywood, was issued criminal summonses for two counts of Second-Degree Assault; Malicious Destruction of Property under $1,000 and Malicious Destruction of Property more than $1,000 by Deputy Andrew Burgess. Case # 25010-21
On May 10, 2021, Wendy Michelle Ryan, 47 of California, was issued a criminal summons for Trespass: Private Property by Cpl. Milton Pesante. Case # 21428-21
On May 11, 2021, Demartez Trequan Thomas, 23 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Theft: $100 to under $1,500, Possession/Issue Forged Currency and Possession/Issue Forged Currency by Cpl. Taylore Nauman. Case # 25207-21
On May 11, 2021, Ryan Tyler Burton, 31 of no fixed address, was issued criminal summonses for CDS Possession: Not Marijuana and CDS Possession Paraphernalia by Deputy Palmer. Case # 24156-21
On May 12, 2021, John Anthony Turner, 49 of Leonardtown, was issued a criminal summons for Private Place - Prurient Intent by DFC Ball. Case # 22729-21
On May 12, 2021, Michelle Lynn Fenwick, 38 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Wimberly. Case # 17601-21
On May 12, 2021, Robert James Grinder, 31 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for First-Degree Burglary and Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000 by DFC David Lawrence. Case # 21137-21
On May 13, 2021, Josh Alonzo Maddox, 23 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for False Statement to an Officer by DFC Shawn Shelko. Case # 20203-21
On May 14, 2021, Michael Troy Terrell, 27 of Mechanicsville, was issued a criminal summons for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 by Deputy Hill. Case # 17916-21
On May 14, 2021, James Joseph Sidler, 44 of Mechanicsville, was issued a criminal summons for Harass: A course of conduct by Deputy Mattera. Case # 25732-21
On May 15, 2021, Kirk Vondel Swales, 39 of Mechanicsville, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault and Theft less than $100 by Cpl. Holdsworth. Case # 25908-21
On May 16, 2021, Calvin Ben Jones, 69 of Leonardtown, was issued a criminal summons for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 by Deputy Zachary Jerew. Case # 18919-21
On May 17, 2021, William James Heflin, 52 of Huntingtown, was issued criminal summonses for Driving While Suspended and Failure to remain at a property damage accident by Cpl. Ronald Maloy. Case # 26274-21
On May 17, 2021, Mark Travis Grove, 36 of Mechanicsville, was issued criminal summonses for Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000, Act as a Contractor without a license and Fail to Perform Contract by Deputy Michael Myers. Case # 26343-21
On May 17, 2021, Larissa Grace Cataneo, 30 of Mechanicsville, was issued a criminal summons for Confine/unattended child by Cpl. Dale Smith. Case # 24005-21
On May 17, 2021, Jessie Marie Russell, 38 of Piney Point, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Cpl. Maloy. Case # 26129-21
On May 18, 2021, Paul Edward White Jr., 65 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Cpl. Timothy White. Case # 34284-20
On May 19, 2021, Cory Adam Dare, 30 of Hollywood, was issued a criminal summons for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 by DFC Artina Alvey. Case # 18657-21
On May 20, 2021, Anthony Lamont Jones, 32 of Upper Marlboro, was issued criminal summonses for First-Degree Assault; Malicious Destruction of Property under $1,000; Fourth-Degree Sex Offense and two counts of Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Andrew Burgess. Case # 78411-20
On May 21, 2021, Joshua David Chamberlain, 35 of Drayden, was issued criminal summonses for Theft: Less than $100 and Theft: $100 to under $1,500 by Deputy John Gardiner. Case # 24482-21
On May 21, 2021, Ashley Shana James, 34 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Theft under $100 by Cpl. Maloy. Case # 26919-21
On May 22, 2021, Jose Miguel Figueras Gonzalez, 43 of California, was issued criminal summonses for First- and Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Bianca Salas. Case # 27035-21
On May 22, 2021, Joshua Adam Sparks, 25 of Hollywood, was issued criminal summonses for Driving Vehicle While Impaired by CDS and Driving a Vehicle so far impaired cannot drive vehicle safely by Deputy Wilson. Case # 27124-21
On May 23, 2021, Delores Ann Hanold, 31 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Obtain Property from Vulnerable Adult: $1,500 to under $25,000; Theft Scheme: $1,500 to under $25,000 and Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000 by Deputy Salas. Case # 76564-20
On May 23, 2021, Rhoda Melissa Cradle, 54 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property less than $1,000 by Deputy Salas. Case # 26332-21
On May 23, 2021, Yajaira Vette Rios, 34 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Property Destruction under $1,000 by Deputy Max Schell. Case # 21892-21
On May 24, 2021, Steven Mark Cady, 39 of Hollywood, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Hill. Case # 26101-21
On May 24, 2021, Shane Matthew Burch, 21 of Chaptico, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Cpl. Elizabeth O'Connor. Case # 25600-21
On May 25, 2021, Terrell Devantee Atkins, 22 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 by Deputy Blake Haas. Case # 26364-21
On May 25, 2021, James Laughlin Statter, 38 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Destruction of Property by Deputy Haas. Case # 23583-21
On May 26, 2021, Ashely Sade Clemons, 32 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for two counts of False Statement to an Officer by Deputy Benjamin Raley. Case # 27875-21
On May 26, 2021, Delores Ann Hanold, 31 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and Trespass: Private Property by Deputy Wilson. Case # 22797-21
On May 27, 2021, Larry Darnell Harrod, 41 of Leonardtown, was issued a criminal summons for Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Pontorno. Case # 26418-21
On May 27, 2021, Jason Daniel Langley, 40 of Great Mills, was issued criminal summonses for two counts of DUI and one count of DWI by Deputy Michael Graves. Case # 26474-21
On May 28, 2021, Kimberly Renee Freeman, 31 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Theft: $100 to under $1,500 by Cpl. Dale Reppel. Case # 11616-21
On May 28, 2021, Jose Angel Diaz Castro, 54 of Richmond, VA, was issued criminal summonses for Telephone Misuse: Repeat calls and Harass: A course of conduct by Deputy Richard Wilhelmi. Case # 19802-21
On May 28, 2021, Jacqueline Beth Armold, 33 of Great Mills, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault; Trespass: Private Property and Fourth-Degree Burglary by Deputy Hill. Case # 20566-21
On May 29, 2021, Yoknitka Denean Bailey, 62 of Lexington Park, was issued a criminal summons for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Thomas Snyder. Case # 21517-21
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft scheme investigation. On Sunday, May 9, 2021, the suspect removed a Dewalt sawzall from a box and placed it in her shoulder bag and left the Ace Hardware store in Leonardtown without paying for it. The suspect returned on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 and placed 20-volt Dewalt batteries in her bag and left the store without paying for them. On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the suspect returned and attempted to take several items, but noticed she was being watched and left the store, getting into a blue Mazda with Maryland tags being driven by another person.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Cpl. Gray Maloy at 301-475-4200, ext. 78035 or email gray.maloy@stmarysmd.us. Case # 25618-21
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the St. Mary’s County 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.
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is pleased to invite the public to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics held this year on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Mary's City. To participant in the walk or run register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPk9T47Kn1TrkuiS4YHCqKWarC9fnhAyyjDLRaLsIbO5KptA/viewform
The purchase of a shirt, hat or donation of $15 is required to participate with proceeds supporting Special Olympics Maryland.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted random undercover compliance checks on 14 local businesses with 11 of them successfully passing.
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a counterfeit money investigation. On Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 5:30 pm, the suspect passed four counterfeit $100 bills to the cashier at the Tractor Supply Company in Charlotte Hall. When the clerk tested the bills for authenticity with a marker, the ink on the bills smeared and turned dark. The suspect then grabbed the fake currency from the cashier and fled the store.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Raymond Allebach at 301-475-4200, ext. 78092 or email raymond.allebach@stmarysmd.com. Case # 28839-21
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the St. Mary’s County 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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On June 4, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force conducted a vehicle stop in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The vehicle was approached by Task Force members and the odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle. A passenger in the vehicle, Tyquan Samuel Wills, age 21 of Lexington Park, was observed attempting to conceal an unknown item between the seat and center console of the vehicle. Wills exited the vehicle, and a large bulge was observed in his pants pocket. Wills assaulted a deputy on scene and attempted to evade apprehension by resisting arrest. Wills was ultimately taken into custody and located on his person was a substantial amount of cocaine and marijuana. Located inside the vehicle where Wills was observed hiding an item was a loaded handgun.
Wills was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, and charged with the following:
Loaded Handgun on Person
Loaded Handgun in Vehicle
Handgun on Person
Handgun in Vehicle
Firearm/Drug Trafficking Crime
CDS: Distribute with a Firearm
CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (two counts)
CDS: Possession-Marijuana more than 10 Grams
CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute (three counts)
Assault Second Degree-Law Enforcement Officer
Resisting Arrest
Wills remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no-bond status.
Anyone with information on this incident or information pertaining to gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact the Youth Gun Violence Task Force at (301) 475-4200 extension 78087 or by email at stopgunviolence@stmarysmd.com.
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