On July 14, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force with assistance from the Emergency Services Team, executed a search and seizure warrant in the 21800 block of Primrose Place in Lexington Park. Located at the residence was Keyonte Tarez Robinson, age 28 of Lexington Park. A loaded handgun, suspected cocaine and a scale containing suspected cocaine residue were located in the residence. Robinson is prohibited from possessing regulated firearms and ammunition.

Robinson was arrested and charged with the following:

Firearm/Drug Trafficking Crime

CDS: Distribution with Firearm

CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute

CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana

CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia

Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession

Firearm Use/Felony Violent Crime

Illegal Possession of Ammunition

Robinson remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information on gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact (301) 475-4200 extension 78087 or by email at stopgunviolence@stmarysmd.com.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force is a collaborative effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County to ensure the safety and security of all residents, through the arrest and prosecution of those seeking to do harm unto others through gun violence.

#StopGunViolence

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.

Richard Howard Tucker Jr.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of Richard Howard Tucker Jr., who is wanted on an outstanding warrant for a Sex Offender Violation. Tucker is 36 years old with an address in California, MD.  

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Cpl. Taylore Nauman at 301-475-4200, ext. 78109 or taylore.nauman@stmarysmd.com. 

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.

On July 21, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force executed a search and seizure warrant in the 46400 block of Munley Lane in Lexington Park. The subject of the warrant, Jamal Kedrick Davis, age 24 of Lexington Park, was located in his vehicle. Found in the vehicle was a loaded handgun, suspected cocaine, a digital scale, and packaging material. Davis is prohibited by law from possessing regulated firearms.

Davis 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

Handgun in Vehicle

Illegal Possession of Ammunition

Assault Weapon/Magazine Use

Firearm: Possession with Felony Conviction

Firearm: Use/Felony Violent Crime

Firearm: Drug Trafficking Crime

CDS: Distribution with Firearm

CDS: Possession of Firearm

CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute

CDS: Possession-not Marijuana

Davis remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no- bond status.

On July 16, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force arrested Kavione Eugene Watts, age 18 of Lexington Park, on an outstanding warrant for Possession of Firearm/Minor and Regulated Firearm/Stolen/Sell.

Anyone with information on gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact (301) 475-4200 extension 78087 or by email at stopgunviolence@stmarysmd.com.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force is a collaborative effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County to ensure the safety and security of all residents, through the arrest and prosecution of those seeking to do harm unto others through gun violence.

#StopGunViolence

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.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division was awarded on Tuesday by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County for its outstanding work performed during the COVID-19 response in 2020.

Employees of the Sheriff's Office continued working for the safety of the community during the pandemic, often at great personal risk. Daily operations were maintained and officers stepped up efforts to support the community and were supported by staff who quickly instituted safety protocols and new ways of doing business. 

Mary Ann Thompson, Deputy Warden, and Commissioner President Randy Guy

Cpl. Brian Gillingham and Commissioner President Guy

Cpl. Gillingham was awarded for his work to keep the commissary functions for inmates running smoothly during the COVID-19 response. 

CFC Dale Wade and Commissioner President Guy

Cpl. Earl Young and Commissioner President Guy

Cpl. Young was awarded for his work to ensure the proper functioning of the detention center's Pre-Trial Unit during the pandemic. His daily routine changed dramatically and he was quick to adjust and adopt to new policies into his daily routine. 

Planning and Scheduling Officer William Baker and Commissioner President Guy

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office are pleased the announce the following promotions: 

Sgt. Clay Safford to Lieutenant

Sgt. Shawn Moses to Lieutenant

Sgt. Sarah Smith to Lieutenant

Cpl. William Ray to Sergeant

Cpl. Angela Delozier to Sergeant

Cpl. Timothy Snyder to Sergeant

Cpl. Christopher Beyer to Sergeant

Cpl. Sheena Tirpak to Sergeant

Cpl. Brian Fennessey to Sergeant

DUI Arrests:

05/01/21- Amber Nicole Queen, age 26 of California by Dep. Forbes# 341. 

05/02/21- Earl Raymond Castain, age 27 of Lexington Park by Dep. C. Hill# 381. (No Photograph Available)

05/04/21- James Ernest Wright, age 56 of Lexington Park by Dep. Dixon# 380.

05/08/21- Jessica Alexandria Ray, age 29 of Lexington Park by Dep. Wynnyk# 351. 

05/09/21- Cory Michael McAndrew, age 30 of Piney Point by Dep. Dixon #380.

05/14/21- Paul Siebert Haley, age 46 of Hollywood by Dep. Forbes# 341.

05/15/21- Shalita Shamane Day, age 38 of Lexington Park by Dep. Forbes# 341. (No Photograph Available)

05/18/21- Paul Thomas Coup, age 51 of California by DFC. Budd# 325. 

05/22/21- Kyle Alexander Stebbins, age 34 of Leonardtown by Dep. Walker# 366. 

05/23/21- Raul Hernandez Reyes, age 48 of Lexington Park by Cpl. Beishline# 252. (No Photograph Available)

05/23/21- Edward Douglas Padgett, age 23 of Tall Timbers by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. 

05/24/21- Taira Lynn Saltsman, age 22 of Virginia by Dep. Dixon# 380. 

06/01/21- Travis Guice Petty, age 25 of Hollywood by Dep. Schell# 359.

06/06/21- Brandon Jeremy Trippett, age 38 of Ridge by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

06/06/21- Paul Dewayne Dorsey, age 41 of Mechanicsville by Dep. Salas# 358.

06/06/21- Kenneth Phillip Oliver, age 65 of Mechanicsville by Dep. Lawrence# 279. (No Photograph Available)

06/07/21- Angela Kristen Wallace, age 49 of Leonardtown by Cpl. LeFave# 264. (No Photograph Available)

06/09/21- Kevin Patrick Flannery, age 43 of Bel Air by Dep. Edwards# 335. 

06/12/21- Daniel Spencer Newbold, age 29 of Virginia by Dep. Burgess# 355. (No Photograph Available) 

06/12/21- Donald Sheldon Strickland, age 42 of Great Mills by Dep. Forbes# 341. 

06/12/21- Marvin Jerome Contee, age 61 of Capitol Heights by Cpl. LeFave# 264. 

06/12/21- Robert Steven Nelson, age 38 of Mechanicsville by Dep. Alvey# 275. 

06/21/21- Lerrel Eric Carey, age 33 of Lexington Park by Kril# 382. 

06/27/21- Gregory Allan Hall, age 27 of Mechanicsville by Dep. Haas# 367. 

UPDATE: Sheriff Tim Cameron is pleased to welcome the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a collaborative community partner in the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force.

“FBI Baltimore is proud to partner with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and assist the Youth Gun Violence Task Force that was formed this summer. While our respective agencies have different roles and responsibilities, fighting violent crime is a duty we all share. It’s one team, and one fight,” said Thomas J. Sobocinski, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Baltimore Field Office. “In today’s world, the threats we face are too diverse, too dangerous, and too all-encompassing for any of us to tackle alone. We hope that by providing additional investigative resources to St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies we can help provide necessary assistance to create a safer community.”

UPDATE from June: Today, June 16, 2021, Sheriff Tim Cameron is pleased to announce several new community partners assisting with the Youth Gun Violence Task Force. The Maryland State Police is assigning Maryland Troopers to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force, and the task force is partnering with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Office of the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County. These partnerships allow for cooperation among allied agencies to combat gun violence in St. Mary’s County.

“Itwill take all of us: Police and community members, working together to stop gun violence. We urge everyone to report what you know and what you see to our Task Force,” Sheriff Cameron said.

Anyone with information on gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact (301) 475-4200 ext. 78087 or by email at stopgunviolence@stmarysmd.com.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force is a collaborative effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County to ensure the safety and security of all residents, through the arrest and prosecution of those seeking to do harm unto others through gun violence.

#StopGunViolence

Original Release: In the continued enforcement efforts against crime committed with firearms in the Lexington Park area, Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the formation and mission of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force that was originally implemented in July 2020.

The reformation of the task force includes reassignment of personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Narcotics Division, Special Operations Division and the Criminal Investigations Division. School Resource Officers will later join the task force for the rest of this summer and will return to their assigned schools for the fall session.

To further support this initiative and to expand the approach to community policing, deputies from the Lexington Park COPs Unit have been reassigned to the Patrol Division where they can continue to engage with the community and share their knowledge and experience with Patrol deputies. The Lexington Park COPs Unit will reform after the task force’s work is completed.

The task force’s objectives include high visibility police presence in at-risk neighborhoods to reduce the propensity of gun violence; interdiction enforcement to recover illegally possessed firearms from persons and vehicles; utilize covert investigative strategies to identify suspects involved in gun crimes; review and evaluate both open and closed gun cases for actionable intelligence and engage community members and organizations to solicit information and cooperation.

The four pillars of the task force’s mission are enforcement, prosecution, education and community outreach and violence prevention initiatives which serve to reduce crime and the perception of crime while making the community a better place to live, visit and work.  

The Sheriff’s Office will also provide the community with regular updates on the task force’s actions and provide arrest information made by the group.

Community meetings are planned with area businesses, schools and faith-based organizations as the task force continues its work over a three-month period, which will be announced to the public ahead of time. The Sheriff’s Office encourages public participation and input from the community. 

“The fundamental goal of this task force initiative is to safeguard the community from the actions of violent criminals who are terrorizing and endangering the safety of our communities,” said Sgt. Shawn Moses, Task Force Coordinator.

While the task force conducts its work, the core values remain professionalism, integrity, respect and sanctity of life, Sheriff Tim Cameron said. “We are making a full commitment of our manpower and resources to dramatically reduce youth gun violence in the Lexington Park community, which in turn will improve the overall quality of life in St. Mary’s County,” he said.   

Information and tips regarding gun violence in Lexington Park can be sent to StopGunViolence@stmarysmd.com or call 301-475-4200, ext. 78087. Citizens can also remain anonymous and contact 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.

#StopGunViolence

For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff

On July 22, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force were in the 21800 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, to serve an outstanding warrant on Jamaze Jovan Wood, age 22 of no fixed address. As members of the task force approached Wood, he fled on foot and was subsequently located in a hotel room and taken into custody. Wood actively resisted arrest and investigation determined the hotel room had not been rented to anyone and should not have been occupied. Wood was served the outstanding warrant for assault first and second degree/failure to appear and charged with burglary fourth degree and resisting arrest.

On July 22, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force located D’Montre Montez Bush, age 21 of Lexington Park, in the 21300 block of Willows Road in Lexington Park. Bush was arrested and served an indictment for the following charges:

Firearm-Possession/Crime of Violence/Felony Conviction

Loaded Handgun on Person

Reckless Endangerment

Anyone with information on gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact (301) 475-4200 extension 78087 or by email at stopgunviolence@stmarysmd.com.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force is a collaborative effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County to ensure the safety and security of all residents, through the arrest and prosecution of those seeking to do harm unto others through gun violence.

#StopGunViolence

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.

On July 25, 2021, at approximately 4:39 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28200 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for a hold-up alarm activation. Deputies arrived on scene and located the employee/victim outside and heavy smoke inside the business. The victim advised a male suspect entered the business and demanded money. The victim cooperated and provided the suspect with an undisclosed amount of money. As the suspect was fleeing the business, an incendiary device was thrown inside the business.

Detectives and Crime Lab personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division as well as members from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Warren Forinash at (301) 475-4200 extension 78072 or by email at Warren.Forinash@stmarysmd.com. Information can also be provided to the Southern Regional Office of the State Fire Marshal at (443) 550-6820.

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.

 On View Arrests:

Assault- On July 15, 2021, Dep. Hass responded to 26000 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported assault involving two vehicles. Investigation determined James Leroy Thomas, age 33 of Newberg, intentionally used his vehicle to ram another vehicle several times while the parties were driving. Damage was observed to both the victim's and Thomas' vehicle consistent with the facts provided by the victim, as well as tire tracks in the median. Thomas was arrested and charged with three counts of Assault 1st and 2nd Degree. CASE# 36507-21

Assault- On July 15, 2021, Dep. C. Hill responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Latres Javontae Cockerham, age 23 of Lexington Park, punched the victim in the head. Cockerham was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 36488-21

Assault/Resisting Arrest- On July 18, 2021, DFC. Fenwick responded to the 18500 block of St. Jerome's Neck Road in Dameron, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Ashley Marie Oharan, age 24 of Dameron, assaulted the victim and refused to leave the residence. Oharan was placed under arrest and pulled away from deputies at the scene, and actively resisted arrest. Oharan was taken into custody and charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order, and Resist/Interfere with Arrest. CASE# 37005-21

Assault- On July 19, 2021, Dep. C. Hill responded to the 44700 block of Jeeter Way in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Carlyle Laurel Kaufman, age 28 of California, assaulted the victim by biting and scratching the victim, causing visible injury. Kaufman was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 37308-21 (No Photograph Available)

Theft- On July 19, 2021, DFC. Budd conducted a traffic stop in the 41500 block of Miss Bessie Drive in Leonardtown, after an alert indicating stolen registration was received on a license plate reader. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Juan Jaime Morales, age 38 of Falls Church. Investigation determined the registration displayed on the vehicle had been reported stolen, and Morales was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Driving on Suspended Out of State License. Morales was taken into custody and charged with Theft and served the outstanding warrant. CASE# 36620-21

Violate Protective Order/Resist Arrest- On July 19, 2021, Cpl. Snyder responded to the 45400 block of Happyland Road in Valley Lee, for the reported protective order violation. Upon arrival Marlo Drevon Berry, age 26 of Valley Lee, was observed on the front porch of the residence, in violation of an active court order. Berry was advised he was under arrest, at which time he actively resisted arrest and pushed Cpl. Snyder. Berry then attempted to walk away from Cpl. Snyder. Berry was taken into custody and charged with Violate Protective Order, Assault 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest. CASE# 37266-21

Child Abuse/Assault- On July 23, 2021, DFC. Ball responded to the 41600 block of Park Avenue in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Michael Warren Purdum, age 56 Myersville, assaulted the juvenile victim by pushing and hitting the victim, causing visible injury. Pudum was arrested and charged with Child Abuse and Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 37915-21

Assault- On July 25, 2021, Dep. N. Hill responded to the 35800 block of Army Navy Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Steven Louis Leydon, age 32 of Mechanicsville, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim's neck and pushing the victim against a wall.  Visible injury was observed to the victim's neck and Leydon was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 38347-21

Assault- On July 25, 2021, Dep. Palmer responded to the 22200 block of Breton Street in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined John Edward Curry Jr., age 50 of Leonardtown, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face, causing visible injury to the victim. Curry was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 38308-21

Warrants Served:

07/15/21- Ronisha Breana Severe, age 27 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Dep. Hill# 361. CASE# 36476-21

07/16/21- Gerald Issiah Wade Jr., age 19 of no fixed address- Burglary/Theft by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 36756-21

07/16/21- Juan Jaime Morales, age 38 of Falls Church- Failure to Appear/Driving on Suspended Out of State License by DFC. Budd# 325. CASE# 36620-21

07/16/21- Jhaqueline Amarilis Hernandez-Ordonez, age 21 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Burglary 4th Degree by Cpl. Kerby# 242. CASE# 36713-21 (No Photograph Available)

07/16/21- Kaebriana Ricole Fisher, age 27 of Columbia- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol by Dep. Kril# 382. CASE# 36780-21

07/19/21- Sherry Lahoma Katheryn Leyba, age 42 of Lusby- Driving Motor Vehicle on Highway without Required License by Dep. Hill# 361. CASE# 37282-21

07/19/21- Derrick Justin Connolly, age 35 of St. Inigoes- Violation of Probation/Failure to Appear by Cpl. Green# 218. CASE# 37292-21

07/19/21- Chandra Bianca Robinson, age 28 of Lexington Park- Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 34884-21

07/19/21- Desmond Vincent Proctor, age 29 of Great Mills- Failure to Appear/Theft by DFC. Snyder# 342. CASE## 37258-21 

07/19/21- Laura Michelle Tomor-Morales, age 23 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Green# 218. CASE# 37310-21

07/20/21- Spencer Lee Brown, age 27 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Palmer# 373. CASE# 37538-21

07/20/21- Amelie Laure Dayries, age 36 of Leonardtown- Failure to Stop After Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle by DFC. Edwards# 335. CASE# 37441-21

07/20/21- Garry Victor Shubrooks Jr., age 30 of St. Inigoes- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Forbes# 341. CASE# 41505-20

07/21/21- Steven Thomas Holt, age 24 of Park Hall- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by Cpl. Kerby# 242. CASE# 37625-21

07/21/21- Virginia Leigh Bissett, age 26 of Lexington Park- Violation of Probation/Theft by DFC. Beyer# 319. CASE# 37665-21

07/21/21- Stanley Albert Gagne, age 71 of Owings- Failure to Appear/Theft and Theft Scheme by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 37615-21

07/22/21- Kandace Lakiese Russell, age 19 of Great Mills- Theft by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 37832-21

07/22/21- Calvin Ben Jones, age 70 of Leonardtown- Failure to Appear/Theft by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 37815-21

07/22/21- Edgar Andrew Bickerstaff, age 50 of no fixed address- Home Invasion, Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by DFC. Beyer# 319. CASE# 36616-21

07/23/21- Unique Ontee Spicer, age 34 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Roszell# 296. CASE# 28633-21

07/23/21- Jerdarius Leveal Harrod, age 27 of Hollywood- Burglary 4th Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 26070-21

07/23/21- Nichole Corine Underwood, age 30 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property, Resisting Arrest, and Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 27483-21

07/23/21- Estep NMN Kyler, age 66 of Prince Frederick- Failure of Driver to Stop After Unattended Damage Accident by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 38004-21

07/23/21- Angel Ceasar Nurse Jr., age 36 of California- Failure to Appear/Trespass-Private Property by DFC. T. Snyder# 342. CASE# 37960-21

07/23/21- Shane Matthew Burch, age 21 of Bushwood- Burglary 4th Degree by DFC. Alvey# 275. CASE# 18371-21

07/24/21- Tyrell Lamar Douglas, age 24 of no fixed address- Theft by Cpl. Flerlage# 241. CASE# 38182-21

07/25/21- Richard Howard Tucker Jr., age 36 of Hollywood- Failure to Register/False Information by DFC. Fenwick# 338. CASE# 35133-21

07/26/21- Omarveye Patrick Miller, age 18 of Leonardtown- Robbery and Assault 1st Degree by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 38504-21

07/26/21- Michael Peter Iminski, age 33 of Piney Point- Assault 1st Degree by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 38515-21

07/26/21- Nelson Adalberto Mendez-Munos, age 29 of Solomons- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment by Dep. Allebach# 392. CASE# 33377-20

07/27/21- Jerome NMN Daniels Jr., age 44 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Trespass by Dep. Wimberly# 357. CASE# 38648-21

Criminal Citations Issued:

07/17/21- Gabrielle Aud Rutter, age 33 of Mechanicsville- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Dixon# 380. CASE# 36913-21

07/21/21- Terry Antonio Wheeler, age 52 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 37653-21

07/21/21- Valerie Ann Barnes, age 54 of Lexington Park- Trespassing: Private Property by Dep. Schell# 359. CASE# 37658-21

07/21/21- Terry Antonio Wheeler, age 53 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 37648-21

07/22/21- Calvin Ben Jones, age 70 of Leonardtown- Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 137812-21

07/24/21- Janet Doris Johnston, age 42 of Lexington Park- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 38186-21

07/24/21- Brionshae Tamaria Williams, age 27 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. C. Hill# 381. CASE# 38232-21

Juvenile Referrals:

07/02/21- Male age 14 of Lexington Park- Rape 2nd Degree, Sex Offense 3rd and 4th Degree by Sgt. Fennessey# 292. 

07/05/21- Male age 14 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Hill# 361. 

07/08/21- Male age 12 of Washington- Rogue and Vagabond by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

07/11/21- Female age 16 of California- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Edelen# 330. 

07/12/21- Female age 14 of Hollywood- Theft by Cpl. Holdsworth# 305. 

07/15/21- Female age 17 of Charlotte Hall- Theft by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

07/15/21- Female age 14 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

07/20/21- Female age 12 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Bowling# 327. 

07/20/21- Female age 15 of Lexington Park- Theft by Sgt. Snyder# 225. 

07/26/21- Male age 17 of Lexington Park- Home Invasion, Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by DFC. Raley# 345. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Tyrone Lamont Jackson, age 37 of no fixed address. Jackson violated the conditions of his release from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and is wanted for the charge of escape. Jackson is a black male, 6’1” and weighs 175 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tyrone Lamont Jackson is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension 78128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@stmarysmd.com. For immediate assistance contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.

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. 

On July 24, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force located William Shawn Carter, age 46 of no fixed address, in the 21800 block of North Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park. Carter had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for the following charges:

CDS: Possession of Firearms

Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession

Regulated Firearm: Stolen/Sell

Theft

When Carter was taken into custody suspected cocaine and fentanyl and a CDS smoking device were located on his person as well as a backpack containing numerous grocery items, later determined to have been stolen. Carter was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and served the outstanding warrant and additionally charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia and Theft.

On July 28, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force located Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr., age 19 of Lexington Park, in the 46600 block of Yorktown Road in Lexington Park. Logan had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was taken into custody. The warrant was served on Logan charging him with the following:

Handgun on Person

Loaded Handgun on Person

Reckless Endangerment

Anyone with information on gun violence in St. Mary’s County is asked to contact (301) 475-4200 extension 78087 or by email at stopgunviolence@stmarysmd.com.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force is a collaborative effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County to ensure the safety and security of all residents, through the arrest and prosecution of those seeking to do harm unto others through gun violence.

#StopGunViolence

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.

On July 30, 2021, at approximately 11:08 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported motor vehicle collision with a vehicle on fire in the 30000 block of Three Notch Road, at the intersection of Golden Beach Road, in Charlotte Hall. Deputies arrived on scene and located one vehicle engulfed in flames, with at least one occupant inside the vehicle. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Preliminary investigation determined a 2008 Subaru Outback operated by Aleksandar Andreev Ivanchev, age 38 of Lexington Park, was traveling north bound on Three Notch Road at a high rate of speed. Ivanchev continued through a solid red light and struck a 2005 Ford Escape, which was traveling from Golden Beach Road through the intersection of Three Notch Road, with a solid green light. Upon impact, the Ford Escape became engulfed in flames. The Ford Escape was occupied by two individuals, who were pronounced deceased on scene. The identities of the victims are being withheld pending positive identification. Ivanchev suffered incapacitating injuries and was transported from the scene to an area trauma center for treatment. 

At this time, speed and failing to obey a traffic control device appear to be contributing factors in the collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision or events leading to the collision that have not already provided a statement, are asked to contact Sergeant Sheena Tirpak at (301) 475-4200 extension 78051 or by email at Sheena.Tirpak@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.

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 On View Arrests:

Drug Arrest- On July 17, 2021, Cpl. Pontorno conducted a traffic stop in the 22400 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, and identified Kyle Matthew Kerig, age 19 of Leonardtown as the operator.  Located in a plastic bag in Kerig's vehicle were suspected amphetamine pills. Kerig was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 36828-21

Assault/Drug Arrest- On July 17, 2021, Sgt. Tirpak responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Great Mills, for the reported assault. Investigation determined David Andrew Spears, age 32 of no fixed address, placed the victim in a headlock, and strangled the victim leaving visible injury on the victim. Spears also struck Sgt. Tirpak in the arm during the investigation. Located on Spears was a plastic baggie containing suspected K2/synthetic marijuana. Spears was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree, and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 36964-21 

Alter Drug/Alcohol Test- On July 27, 2021, Dep. Salas responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported altering of a drug/alcohol test. Investigation determined Casey Nicole Faulds, age 24 of Hughesville, attempted to alter a drug/alcohol test she was required to provide. Faulds was arrested and charged with Alter/Drug Alcohol Test. CASE# 38830-21

Violate Protective Order- On July 27, 2021, Dep. Lawrence responded to the 20500 block of Treetop Road in Lexington Park, for the reported protective order violation. Upon arrival Deborah Lynn Jerdon, age 53 of no fixed address, was observed on the victim's property in violation of a valid court order. Jerson was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order. CASE# 38801-21

Drug Arrest- On July 28, 2021, Sgt. Delozier responded to the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, for reports of an individual causing a disturbance and acting in an unusual manner. Contact was made with James Aaron Bernard Barnes, age 41 of Lexington Park. Located on Barnes was a vial containing a brown liquid and several rock like substances (suspected heroin). Barnes was arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of CDS: Not Marijuana. CASE# 39008-21

Warrants:

07/17/21- Amber Rosetta Joy, age 28 of no fixed address- Burglary 4th Degree, Trespassing, and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Allebach# 392. CASE# 36927-21

07/23/21- Serenity Faith Byrd, age 29 of no fixed address- Fraud/Person Avoid Identity, CDS: Possession-not Marijuana and CDS: Possession/Paraphernalia by Dep. Wynnyk# 352. CASE# 38012-21 

07/25/21- Tavares Antoine Sherman, age 47 of Lexington Park- Sex Offender/Fail to Register and Fail to Register/False Information by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 48547-21

07/27/21- Winston Warren Smith, age 36 of Lexington Park- Driving While Suspended by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 38740-21

07/27/21- Jose Miguel Figueras-Gonzalez, age 42 of California- Failure to Appear by Dep. Westphal# 337. CASE# 38846-21 (No Photograph Available)

07/28/21- Alphonso Warren Brooks, age 26 of Mechanicsville- Fail to Register/False Information by Dep. N. Hill# 361. CASE# 38995-21

07/28/21- Timothy Patrick Hogan, age 29 of Great Mills- Driving Motor Vehicle on Highway Without Required License by Dep. N. Hill# 361. CASE# 38954-21

Juvenile Referrals:

07/13/21- Female, age 9 of California-Threat of Mass Violence by Cpl. Holton# 73. 

07/22/21- Male, age 15 of California- Knowingly Drive Uninsured Vehicle, Operating Unregistered Vehicle, Attempt by Driver to Elude Police, and Driving Without a License by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

07/25/21- Female, age 17 of Cobb Island- Rogue and Vagabond, Malicious Destruction of Property and Theft by DFC. Alvey# 275. 

07/25/21- Female, age 16 of Hollywood- Malicious Destruction of Property by DFC. Hersh# 343. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Tyler Andrew Rose, age 30 of Mechanicsville. Rose is classified as critically missing and is believed to be armed with a handgun. Rose is a white male, 6’1” and weighs 190 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. Rose was last known to be in the Golden Beach area of Mechanicsville on foot.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tyler Andrew Rose is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Brian Fennessey at (301) 475-4200 extension 78103 or by email at Brian.Fennessey@stmarysmd.com. For immediate assistance contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.

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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This week, the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were recognized for their exemplary service during the first three months of 2021.  

Deputy of the Quarter: Deputy First Class Andrew Budd 

Major Michael Merican and DFC Andrew Budd

Correctional Officer of the Quarter: Correctional Officer Jeremy Pelczar 

Major Merican and CO Jeremy Pelczar

Civilian of the Quarter: Jazmin Summers, Victim Witness Coordinator 

Major Merican and Jazmin Summers

Summers has provided support for up to four positions in the Criminal Investigations Division and in some cases up to three positions at the same time. Her dedication to CID has been key to ensuring essential work processes to continue to flow seamlessly while vacancies are filled. Summers' ability to learn quickly while also multitasking is an asset to the department.  

Sheriff's Salutes: 

Major Merican, Sgt. Robert Merritt, DFC Daniel Sidorowicz, and Cpl. William Ray

Members of the Lexington Park COPs Unit, Criminal Investigations Division and Patrol deputies received a Sheriff's Salute for their quick and decisive action, immediate response and lengthy investigation in a robbery investigation that resulted in the recovery of a loaded handgun, several extended magazines, illegal drugs and US currency. 

Also receiving Sheriff's Salutes are: Laura DeNeale, Senior Administrative Coordinator; CO Dallas Bonner; CO Dayvon West; CO Louis Mileto; CO David Sewell; Cpl. Timothy Snyder; Cpl. Glen Knott; Cpl. Vincent Pontorno; Cpl. Timothy White; DFC Matthew Beyer; Deputy John Fenwick; Deputy Michael Rycyzyn; Deputy David Katulich and Cpl. Austin Schultz 

Commendations: 

Major Merican and CO Devin Absher

CO Absher was commended for preventing Controlled Dangerous Substances from entering the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in three separate occasions. 

Major Merican and Sgt. Patrick Britt

Sgt. Britt was commended for his diligence and attention to detail in following up with another county agency in assistance to check the welfare of an out-of-county citizen based on correspondence at the jail. 

Also commended were: Correctional Officer First Class Jonathan Rosado, Deputy Joseph Bowling and Kathy Kreps, Fiscal Specialist