2016

September 28, 2016, 7:55 am

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 9/29/2016

≪ Previous: SMCSO CID Investigating Suspicious Incidents on the Three Notch Trail in Mechanicsville

Property Destruction – Unknown suspect(s) damaged property in a yard in the 23000 block of Colton Point Road in Clements. Deputy S. Shelko is investigating the case. CASE# 50160-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 23000 block of Hurry Road in Clements. Deputy R. Roszell is investigating the case. CASE# 50117-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a shed and stole property in the 41000 block of Medley’s Neck Road in Leonardtown. DFC A. Schultz is investigating the case. CASE# 50113-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

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Incident Briefs – 9/29/2016

September 29, 2016, 6:01 am

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 9/30/2016

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 9/28/2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a motor vehicle and stole property at P.J.’s Auto Body in Lexington Park. DFC. T. Teague is investigating the case. CASE# 50417-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 22000 block of Macarthur Boulevard in California. CASE#50426-16

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

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Incident Briefs – 9/30/2016

September 30, 2016, 6:45 am

≫ Next: Arrests – 9/30/2016

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 9/29/2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered multiple motor vehicles and stole property in the Primrose Park subdivision of Wildewood. Dep. M. Beyer and Dep. D. Holdsworth are investigating the cases. CASE# 50611-19, 50618-16, 50619-16, 50623-16, and 50634-16.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

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Arrests – 9/30/2016

September 30, 2016, 12:34 pm

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 10/3/2016

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 9/30/2016

9-19-2016 – Assault – Deputy J. Bare responded to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown for a reported assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Joshua Nathan Jordan, age 33, of St. Mary’s City, pushed the victim to the ground during an assault. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Jordan was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 48826-16

Joshua N. Jordan

9-20-2016 – Possession – Deputy B. Foor responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for the report of a contraband violation. The suspect, Wilbur Mckay Beverly, III, age 27, of Park Hall, was sentenced on an unrelated case at District Court. During a routine search, Correctional Officer G. Irby located marijuana on Beverly. He was charged with Possess Contraband in place of Confinement. CASE# 49060-16

Wilbur M. Beverly III

9-21-2016 – Assault – Deputy S. Bowie responded to the 21000 block of Hermanville Road in Lexington Park for the report of a disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, Wesley Aaron Scriber, age 52, of Lexington Park, bit the victim’s finger during an argument leaving a visible injury. Scriber was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 1-16-043907

Wesley A. Scriber

9-22-2016 – Assault – DFC R. Steinbach responded to the 46000 block of Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the report of a domestic disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, Stephanie Michi Ramos, age 25, of Lexington Park, threatened the victim with kitchen knives during a fight. Ramos was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 1-16-0049322

Stephanie M. Ramos

9-21-2016 – Assault – Dep. T. Siciliano responded to the 46000 block of Valley Court in Lexington Park for a reported assault. The suspect, Christie Ann Blagmon, age 28, of Lexington Park caused a visible laceration to a victim’s hand with kitchen scissors during an argument. Blagmon was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with First and Second Degree Assault. CASE# 1-16-049163

Christie A. Blagmon

9-22-2016 – Assault – The victim alleged the suspect, Corey Coniel Contee, age 45, of Lexington Park assaulted the victim by cutting the victim several times with two knives. The victim displayed visible injuries. The investigation revealed the assault stemmed from Contee stealing a wallet from the victim and then following the victim to the intersection of Missouri Ave and South Shangri-La Drive, where the victim was assaulted. Contee was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Theft Less than $1000. CASE# 49376-16

Corey C. Contee

9-27-2016 – Theft – Deputy T. Wesner responded to Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Great Mills for the report of theft involving an employee. The suspect, Kathleen Lee Moreland, age 40, of No Fixed Address, removed cash from the register and concealed it in her pocket on multiple occasions over a period of time. Moreland was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Theft: Less than $1000 value and Theft – Scheme: Less Than $1000. CASE# 50304-16

Kathleen L. Moreland

9-27-2016 – Deputy S. Shelko responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for an urgent check the welfare. Deputies found the suspect, Jeana Elise Ferdig, age 27, of Great Mills, slumped over the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle. She appeared to be sleeping and was unresponsive. In Ferdig’s possession was a glass pipe containing residue from suspected crack cocaine. Ferdig was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with CDS Possession: Cocaine and CDS: Paraphernalia. CASE# 50304-16

Jeana E. Ferdig

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Incident Briefs – 10/3/2016

October 3, 2016, 11:21 am

≫ Next: SMCSO Criminal Investigations Division Investigating Home Invasion Burglary

≪ Previous: Arrests – 9/30/2016

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property on Woodbush Drive in Bushwood. Cpl. T. Snyder is investigating the case. CASE# 51240-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence on Three Notch Road near Three Notch trail. CASE# 51231-16

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

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SMCSO Criminal Investigations Division Investigating Home Invasion Burglary

October 3, 2016, 1:26 pm

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 10/4/2016

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 10/3/2016

On Sun., Oct. 2, 2016, at approximately 2:45 AM deputies responded to a private residence near Old Rolling Road in California, Maryland, for a reported home invasion burglary. Initial investigation revealed an adult female victim was awoken in the middle of the night and assaulted by an unknown male intruder. A prolonged struggle with the suspect occurred inside the residence during which the suspect produced a weapon. The victim fled the residence along with her juvenile child and contacted 911.

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) are continuing the investigation and requesting the public’s assistance. The suspect is described as a dark-skinned (possibly Hispanic) male in his 20’s, approximately 5’5” to 5’7” with a slim build and short dark hair. Additionally, the suspect may have utilized a bicycle to flee the scene.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8125 or by email, cory.ellis@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

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Incident Briefs – 10/4/2016

October 4, 2016, 7:21 am

≫ Next: SMCSO Criminal Investigations Division Investigating Armed Robbery in Great Mills

≪ Previous: SMCSO Criminal Investigations Division Investigating Home Invasion Burglary

Theft – Between 10/1 and 10/03, unknown suspect(s) removed the tires from a motor vehicle parked at Lexington Park Ford. Deputy D. Holdsworth is investigating the case. CASE# 51309-16

Burglary – Between 10/1 and 10/3, unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence in the 44000 block of Mimosa Court in California. Deputy M. Beyer is investigating the case. CASE# 51351-16

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

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SMCSO Criminal Investigations Division Investigating Armed Robbery in Great Mills

October 4, 2016, 8:14 am

≫ Next: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary’s County Public Schools Investigating Social Media Posts Attributed to “Creepy Clowns”

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 10/4/2016

On Oct. 2, 2016, at approximately 8:55 p.m. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Maryland State Police responded to the area of South Essex Drive behind the Burger King on Great Mills Road for a reported armed robbery. The victim advised the suspect approached his vehicle asking for a cigarette before producing what appeared to be a semiautomatic handgun and pointing it at him while demanding money. The suspect grabbed the victim’s cash and cigarettes from his hands and then fled on foot from the scene.

The suspect is described as a white male in his early 30’s, approximately 5’10” to 6’0” tall, shoulder length sandy blonde hair, wearing blue jeans, a red hooded sweatshirt, and a black baseball cap.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Skyler LeFave at 301-475-4200, ext. *1983 or by email at Skyler.Lefave@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary’s County Public Schools Investigating Social Media Posts Attributed to “Creepy Clowns”

October 4, 2016, 9:56 am

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 10/5/2016

≪ Previous: SMCSO Criminal Investigations Division Investigating Armed Robbery in Great Mills

There have been several reported incidents of social media postings attributed to the “Creepy Clowns” and generalized threats directed at public schools in Maryland. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary’s County Public Schools are maintaining constant communication with each other and other law enforcement and safety entities.

To date there have been numerous reports in states across the nation and all of the occurrences locally are being fully investigated and precautionary measures are being taken in response to any threats.

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Incident Briefs – 10/5/2016

October 5, 2016, 11:31 am

≫ Next: Vice/Narcotics Arrest

≪ Previous: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and St. Mary’s County Public Schools Investigating Social Media Posts Attributed to “Creepy Clowns”

Breaking and Entering to Motor Vehicles – During the overnight hours of 10/3 into 10/4, unknown suspect(s) entered multiple motor vehicles in the neighborhood of Bay Ridge Estates in Lexington Park. The case is being investigated by Dep. B. Gaskill. CASE# 51549-16, 51559-16

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a victim’s handbag that contained personal belongings while the victim was walking to the bus in the 21000 block of Lexwood Court. The suspects fled the area and deputies attempted to locate the suspects with negative results. The case is being investigated by Dep. J. Smith. CASE# 51517-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours of 10/3 into 10/4, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 20000 block of Skipjack Court in Lexington Park. Dep. J. Bush is investigating the case. CASE# 51549-16, 51559-16

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

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Vice/Narcotics Arrest

October 6, 2016, 9:02 am

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 10/7/2016

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 10/5/2016

On August 31, 2016, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division responded to a 911 call for a possible overdose at a location in California, Maryland where Barbara Ann Sneden, age 31, was found unresponsive and pronounced deceased.

Detectives from the Vice/Narcotics Division continued the investigation to determine the cause of death and if it was, in fact, drug-related and to determine who may have supplied the drugs which killed victim Sneden. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland ruled the death “Heroin Intoxication.”

Vice/Narcotics detectives developed a suspect and began to work with partners in the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in an attempt to obtain additional suspect and case information. On September 30, 2016, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division accompanied Calvert County detectives during the execution of a search and seizure warrant in Dowell, Maryland. Suspect Mark Steven Garner II, age 27, of Prince Frederick, was on the scene and in possession of uniquely packaged heroin. Vice/Narcotics detectives recognized that the particular packaging material and technique used by the dealer [Garner II] matched the heroin which caused the death of Victim Sneden.

Detectives gathered additional evidence in the forms of witness statements, video surveillance, and digital evidence, which led to the case being presented to State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz for review. State’s Attorney Fritz authorized charges against Garner for “Murder in the Second Degree, Depraved Heart” and “Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin." Suspect Garner was served his arrest warrant in the Calvert County Detention Center, where he is being held on unrelated charges.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division would like to thank our partners including the Walden Treatment Centers and the Calvert County Sheriff's Office for their collaboration on this case.

Further, we send our sincere thanks to the Sneden family for their support, cooperation, and patience throughout the course of this investigation.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1918.

Mark Steven Garner II

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Incident Briefs – 10/7/2016

October 7, 2016, 8:44 am

≫ Next: Citations Issued in Motor Vehicle Incident Involving Sheriff’s Office Deputy

≪ Previous: Vice/Narcotics Arrest

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked motor vehicle in the 44000 block of Willow Oak Court in California. DFC T. Wesner is investigating the case. CASE# 51901-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 21000 block of Weeping Willow Lane in Lexington Park. Deputy R. Roszell is investigating the case. CASE# 51912-16

Burglary to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 44000 block of Woodlake Court in California. Nothing appeared to be stolen. The case is being investigated by Cpl. D. Corcoran. CASE# 52018-16

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer at 301-475-4200, ext. *1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

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Citations Issued in Motor Vehicle Incident Involving Sheriff’s Office Deputy

October 7, 2016, 10:27 am

≫ Next: Death Investigation (Marshall Road, Lexington Park)

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 10/7/2016

On October 7, 2016, at approximately 7:46 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was assisting the Maryland State Police with a motor vehicle collision investigation on Point Lookout Road in the area of Adkins Road in Great Mills, Maryland. During the course of the investigation, Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Jamie Davis was struck by a pickup truck being operated by Danny Ray Adkins, Jr. age 35, of Lexington Park. The investigation revealed the motor vehicle being operated by Adkins was being directed to pass through the accident scene, when for unknown reasons the motor vehicle struck Davis with the driver’s side fender and mirror knocking her to the ground.

Davis was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and was later released. Adkins was issued citations for Failure to Obey Traffic Device, Fail to Control Speed to Avoid Collision, and Fail to Drive Curb for Emergency Vehicle.

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Death Investigation (Marshall Road, Lexington Park)

October 7, 2016, 10:30 am

≫ Next: Incident Briefs 10/7/2016 – 10/11/2016

≪ Previous: Citations Issued in Motor Vehicle Incident Involving Sheriff’s Office Deputy

On October 7, 2016, at approximately 10:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the 23000 block of Marshall Road in Lexington Park for the report of a tree falling on a victim causing death. The Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation and additional details will be released as they become available.

UPDATE:

At approximately 10:40 AM, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of an injured subject in the Town Creek Subdivision of Lexington Park. Initial investigation revealed the victim, an adult male, was struck by a falling tree while working as part of a crew clearing trees from private property. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by EMS.

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have responded and are conducting an investigation which is ongoing. Out of respect for the family, further details will be released following notification to the next of kin.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8125 or via email Cory.Ellis@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

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Incident Briefs 10/7/2016 – 10/11/2016

October 11, 2016, 6:56 am

≫ Next: Vice/Narcotics Arrest

≪ Previous: Death Investigation (Marshall Road, Lexington Park)

10-7-2016

Assist Other Agency – Deputies from the SMCSO assisted the Maryland State Police and Calvert County Sheriff’s Office with an incident on the Thomas Johnson Bridge. The Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack continued the investigation. CASE# 52140-16

10-8-2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Great Mills. Dep. J. Bush is investigating the case. CASE# 52192-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Between 10/1 and 10/6, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 44000 block of Locust Ridge Court in California. Dep. M. Beyer is investigating the case. CASE# 52299-16

10-9-2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered multiple motor vehicles on Chestnut Way in Lexington Park and stole property. CASE#52474-16, 52470-16, and 52475-16

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

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Vice/Narcotics Arrest

October 11, 2016, 7:21 am

≫ Next: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Tobacco Compliance Checks

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs 10/7/2016 – 10/11/2016

St. Mary’s County Vice/Narcotics detectives identified Jeffrey Glenn Burch (Age 41 of Great Mills) as a distributor of various prescription medications. Undercover purchases of “Suboxone” were conducted from Suspect Burch. He was subsequently indicted, arrested, and originally held on a “No Bond” status.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1918.

Jeffrey Glenn Burch

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Tobacco Compliance Checks

October 11, 2016, 12:08 pm

≫ Next: MARYLAND MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 14 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR AN ARMED ROBBERY CONSPIRACY AND ROBBERIES OF A ST. MARY’S COUNTY JEWELRY STORE AND PHARMACY

≪ Previous: Vice/Narcotics Arrest

From February to May 2016, Cpl. James Stone, Alcohol Enforcement Coordinator for St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, conducted “Tobacco Compliance Checks” on 103 licensed tobacco retailers throughout St. Mary’s County and of the businesses checked, 48 sold products illegally to underage buyers.

The items purchased ranged from cigarettes, chewing tobacco and cigars, to refills for e-cigarettes (vaping oils). The penalty for selling tobacco products to a person under the age of 18 is a $300.00 civil citation. Penalties, including fines and suspension of the retail license, can also be imposed on the licensee of tobacco establishments.

Cpl. Stone states, “The reality is that underage teens are going to try to access these products if they can. It's up to the retailers to train their employees to check ID's correctly and refuse the sale of these products to underage youth.”

Starting in October, additional compliance checks will begin. If you are a retailer and would like more information, need signage for your store, or have questions, contact Rebecca Jackson at the St. Mary’s County Health Department at 301-475-4391. For questions regarding tobacco enforcement, please contact Cpl. James Stone at 301-997-8531 or by email at James.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Non-compliant locations:

* indicates the business was found to be in violation twice.

7 Eleven Store — Mechanicsville
7 Eleven Store — Charlotte Hall
A & W — Callaway
ABC Gas Station — Clements
Abell’s Tavern — Callaway
Beacon Liquor Store — Callaway
Boatman’s Mini Mart — Mechanicsville
Burchmart — Charlotte Hall
Burchmart — Leonardtown
Canopy Liquors — Lexington Park
Chief’s Bar —Tall Timbers
Corner Liquors — Lexington Park
County Liquors — Great Mills
Dash In — Charlotte Hall
Dash In — Leonardtown*
DJ’s One Stop — Mechanicsville
Exxon — Charlotte Hall * Sold twice
Family Dollar — Leonardtown
Family Dollar Store— Charlotte Hall
Family Dollar — Lexington Park
Food Lion — Leonardtown
Food Lion — California
Food Lion — Great Mills
Fred’s Liquor — Charlotte Hall
Giant Food — California
International Beverage — Lexington Park
Jug Head Liquors — California
Korner Karry Out — Mechanicsville
Oceanic — Mechanicsville
OCI Pub/Pizza King — Piney Point
Optimal Vapor — Leonardtown
Quik Stop — Great Mills
Rite Aid Store — Charlotte Hall
Rite Aid — Lexington Park
Russell’s Store — Valley Lee
Sheetz — Lexington Park
Shell — Charlotte Hall
Sign of the Whale — Lexington Park
Stop & Shop — Lexington Park
Terry’s Tobacco — Mechanicsville
The Beer Cave/Bob’s Sunoco — Callaway
The Corner Store (Callaway Shell) — Callaway
Third Base — Loveville
Wawa #583 — Mechanicsville*
Wawa — Charlotte Hall

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MARYLAND MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 14 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR AN ARMED ROBBERY CONSPIRACY AND ROBBERIES OF A ST. MARY’S COUNTY JEWELRY STORE AND PHARMACY

October 12, 2016, 12:45 pm

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 10/12/2016

≪ Previous: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Tobacco Compliance Checks

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Abdelrahim Ayyad, a/k/a Sahid, age 50, of White Plains, Maryland, today to 174 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for an armed robbery conspiracy; two armed commercial robberies; and to using and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. Judge Hazel also ordered Ayyad to forfeit $79,514.36.

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Gordon B. Johnson of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; and St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron.

According to court documents, in June 2014, Ayyad conspired with Furman Troy, Darrell Lee and Michael Burgess, to rob commercial businesses in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. For example, on June 18, 2014, Ayyad admitted that he drove to Washington, D.C. and picked up Troy, Lee and Burgess and drove them to a jewelry store in Charlotte Hall, Maryland in order to commit a robbery. Ayyad handed Troy a bag containing a gun. Troy and Lee entered the store and Lee brandished a firearm at the owner of the store. Troy subsequently bound the victim with duct tape. The robbers then demanded the key to the jewelry counter from an employee of the store and stole jewelry worth more than $8,800, cash, a laptop computer and other items. On June 22, 2014, Ayyad and Burgess drove to a pharmacy in Mechanicsville, Maryland, with Troy and Lee following in another vehicle. Ayyad and Burgess waited in their vehicle while Troy and Lee robbed the pharmacy. During the robbery Lee again brandished a gun and Troy bound the pharmacy employee with duct tape. Troy and Lee stole cash and prescription bottles containing oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone and endocet, subsequently valued at $64,325.

Furman Troy, age 45, and Darrell Lee, age 48, both of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, and Michael Burgess, age 54, of Alexandria, Virginia, previously pleaded guilty to their roles in the robberies. Lee and Troy were sentenced to 184 months and10 years in prison, respectively. Burgess is awaiting sentencing.

United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the FBI and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for their work in the investigation and recognized the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office for its assistance in the case. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant United States Attorneys Leah J. Bressack and Thomas P. Windom, who are prosecuting the case.

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Incident Briefs – 10/12/2016

October 12, 2016, 1:10 pm

≫ Next: Criminal Investigations Division Continuing Investigation (Shots Fired - Park Villas Apartments & Pegg Road)

≪ Previous: MARYLAND MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 14 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR AN ARMED ROBBERY CONSPIRACY AND ROBBERIES OF A ST. MARY’S COUNTY JEWELRY STORE AND PHARMACY

Attempted Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence in the 23000 block of Town Creek Drive in Lexington Park. Deputy H. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 52848-16

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed the rear tag from a vehicle parked in the 45000 block of Oliver Court in Great Mills. Cpl. O’Connor is investigating the case. CASE# 52812-16

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

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Criminal Investigations Division Continuing Investigation (Shots Fired - Park Villas Apartments & Pegg Road)

October 13, 2016, 8:35 am

≫ Next: Incident Briefs – 10/13/2016

≪ Previous: Incident Briefs – 10/12/2016

UPDATE:

On October 13, 2016, at 7:40 a.m. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Maryland State Police responded to Mayfaire Lane in Lexington Park for reports of shots fired.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the suspect, Michael Vincent Moore, age 55, fired multiple rounds into an apartment door at the Park Villas Apartments (formally Mayfaire Apartments). One occupant was inside the apartmentat the time the shots were fired but the victim was uninjured. Moore then fled the scene and fired rounds at a motor vehicle on Pegg Road. Moore returned to the apartment complex, where he was met by law enforcement officers and taken into custody at which time Moore assaulted Detective Michael Boyer who received minor injuries.

The driver of the motor vehicle was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for the treatment of injuries caused by the motor vehicle’s window shattering – not gun shots.

Sheriff Tim Cameron, who was on the scene, thanks, T-Bone and Heather for helping to disseminate the information to the community, Maryland State Police and Patuxent River Police for their assistance, in addition to the community for their cooperation during the investigation.

The Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation. Additional information will be provided pending formal charges.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Deputies investigating reported shots fired in the area of Mayfaire Apartments in Lexington Park and a separate incident on Pegg Road. At this time, there are no fatalities, the suspect is in custody, and the incidents are related. The investigation is on-going and additional details are forthcoming. There is no immediate threat to the public.

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