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Incident Briefs – 3/7/2017

March 8, 2017, 8:44 am
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Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter a residence in the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive in Great Mills. It does not appear entry was made into the residence, and nothing appeared to be stolen. Sgt. R. Merritt is investigating the case. CASE# 12875-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property while parked at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge in Mechanicsville on March 5, 2017. Deputy First Class K. Flerlage is investigating the case. CASE# 12822-17

 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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#WantedWednesday: OUTSTANDING BURGLARY WARRANTS

March 8, 2017, 9:03 am
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Do you know ME? The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following suspects with OUTSTANDING BURGLARY WARRANTS:






Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact Deputy Hannah Smith at 301-475-4200, ext. *8123 or by email, Hannah.Smith@stmarysmd.com.


Amy Roberta Fitzgerald

Asa Trevor Welch


Demecio Hernandez


Eric Lynn Nelson

Justin David Raley


Marquest Sentell Wilson

Michael Rodney Gray

Nicole Leanna McGinnis

Rosanne Elizabeth Nial

William Robert Boughton




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Suspect Charged with Concealment of a Dangerous Weapon

March 9, 2017, 6:06 am
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On March 3, 2017, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Smokey Joe’s restaurant located in the 22000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park for a reported “hold up” alarm.  The investigation revealed suspicious persons were in the parking lot with one of the suspects wearing what was described as a large knife in his waistband.

When deputies arrived on the scene, the suspects fled the parking lot. A short vehicle pursuit ensued from the business ending at Pegg Lane when the suspect attempted to evade deputies by leaving the roadway and jumping over railroad ties. Shortly, the vehicle was located abandoned on Ronald Drive in Lexington Park.

Due to prior encounters with law enforcement, the suspect Clinton Maurice Gantt, age 40, of no fixed address, was quickly identified.


He was located on March 5, 2017, and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he has been charged with Concealing Dangerous Weapon, served a warrant for the violation of an active protective order, and issued multiple traffic citations including negligent and reckless driving. He is currently being held at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, and additional charges are pending upon review with the State’s Attorney’s Office.   

Clinton Maurice Gantt

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Vice/Narcotics Arrests

March 9, 2017, 11:33 am
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In February of 2017, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division identified Calverio Terrill Somerville aka “40” (age 28 of Lexington Park) as a distributor of crack cocaine. As a result of the investigation, search, and seizure warrants were obtained for his person and a vehicle. The search and seizure warrants were executed on March 3rd, 2017 in the parking lot of an establishment in Callaway, MD. 

The search revealed U.S. currency, suspected powder cocaine, suspected crack cocaine, suspected marijuana, and suspected MDMA (ecstasy). 

Suspect Somerville was arrested, and the vehicle was seized pending asset forfeiture proceedings. Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz. 

During the execution of the search and seizure warrants, Genesha Lacole Allen (age 28 of Great Mills) was called to the scene to recover items out of the vehicle. She became disorderly, hindering the investigation and was subsequently arrested.


Calverio Terrill Somerville 


Genesha Lacole Allen

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Suspects for Robbery and Assault

March 9, 2017, 12:39 pm
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On March 7, 2017, at approximately 12:03 p.m., officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported armed robbery in Lexington Park.

The Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation. The investigation revealed the victim was held at gunpoint inside a shed in the 46000 block of Shangri-La Drive by two suspects who demanded the victim provide them with his bank card and associated pin number. One suspect fled the scene and attempted to remove money from an ATM nearby.

When the suspect was unable to remove funds, he returned to the residence where both suspects assaulted the victim and produced handguns. At some point, during the assault, one of the weapons discharged more than once. The suspects then forced the victim to the return to the ATM and withdraw money.

The victim was able to flee the scene. He was located by patrol deputies in a nearby area and transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment. 

The Criminal Investigations Division identified the suspects as Jeremiah Lee Logan, age 36, of Lexington Park, and the second suspect, Wyatt Naquan Zimmerman, age 32, of No Fixed Address, who was uncooperative and initially provided three different names before being identified.

Logan and Zimmerman were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where they were charged with Robbery and First Degree Assault.

Wyatt Naquan Zimmerman

Jeremiah Lee Logan










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Vice/Narcotics Arrests

March 10, 2017, 6:52 am
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Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division identified Antonio W. Chase (age 30 of Lexington Park) as a distributor of cocaine. A search and seizure warrant was obtained for his residence on Rogers Drive in Lexington Park, MD. The search warrant was executed with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team, K-9, and Vice Narcotics Support Team deputies.

Recovered as a result of the search and seizure warrant were a large quantity of suspected crack cocaine (approximately $5,300 street value), suspected powder cocaine (approximately $1,900 street value), suspected marijuana (approximately $60 street value), more than $10,000 in cash, three handguns, one shotgun, and other items indicative of drug distribution. Two of the handguns were reported stolen from outside the State of Maryland.

Antonio W. Chase (who was on pre-trial release), Chloe J. Collins (29 of Lusby) and Keith L. Mackall (53 of Lexington Park) were arrested and charged accordingly. Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

Keith L. Mackall
Chloe J. Collins

Antonio W. Chase













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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Person

March 10, 2017, 11:50 am
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Clinton Maurice Gantt, age 40, who has an active an active arrest warrant for FAILURE TO APPEAR.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Duty Officer at 301-475-4040.

Brown Eyes
Brown Hair
Height: 6’01”
Weight: 170 lbs.

Anyone with information is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333 or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637). Or call the #SMCSO Duty Officer at 301.475.8008.

St. Mary's County CRIME SOLVERS offers rewards up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary's County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

Calls to CRIME SOLVERS are NOT RECORDED.








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You're Invited: FREE FRAUD SEMINAR

March 15, 2017, 6:02 am
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Incident Briefs – 3/10/2017 – 3/15/2017

March 15, 2017, 10:03 am
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3-11-2017
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 43000 block of Primrose Court in California. Nothing appeared to be stolen from the residence. Deputy J. Bare is investigating the case. CASE# 13702-17

3-12-2017
Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed the registration plate from a motor vehicle parked at Outback Steakhouse in California. It is also possible the plate was removed while parked at the victim’s residence. Deputy T. Payne is investigating the case. CASE# 13754-17

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed property from the outside of a vacant residence between February 17 – March 10, 2017. Corporal J. Kirkner is investigating the case. CASE# 13858-17

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) removed property from the outside of a vacant residence in the 20000 block of Ridge Path Way in Leonardtown. Deputy M. McClure is investigating the case. CASE# 13879-17

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed oil from a tank in the 38000 block of Beach Road in Coltons Point sometime between March 10 – March 12, 2017. Corporal J. Kirkner is investigating the case. CASE# 13887-17

3-13-2017
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 38000 block of Guy Way in Mechanicsville. The exact location of the theft is unknown. CASE# 14044-17


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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St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Welcomes New Deputies

March 15, 2017, 10:19 am
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Four new deputies have joined the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The deputies were sworn in on Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Circuit Courthouse by Ms. Joan Williams, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Later that evening, an official graduation was held at Patuxent High School in Lusby, MD, where Sheriff Tim Cameron conferred their graduation with their friends and family present.

Please join the Sheriff’s Office in welcoming the following new deputies:

Courtney J. Edwards
Philip A. Henry
Philip M. Robinson
Daniel M. Sidorowicz

The deputies completed a 28-week entrance level training program held at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy in Nanjemoy, Maryland, which started on August 8, 2016, and ended on March 3, 2017.  The training program included extensive instruction on criminal law, constitutional law, traffic law, patrol procedures, firearms, defensive driving and first-aid.

Deputy Philip M. Robinson was selected as the class speaker. Deputy Daniel M. Sidorowicz received recognition for his exemplary performance during firearms instruction receiving a 100% accuracy rate, and he was recognized for outstanding emergency vehicles operations skills. Deputy Philip A. Henry received the scholastic award for ranking the highest in the class with a 98%.

The deputies are now receiving extensive field training with a seasoned deputy. Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office welcome these officers to the law enforcement profession.


Caption (L-R) Philip A. Henry, Daniel M. Sidorowicz, Courtney J. Edwards, and  Philip M. Robinson










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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Impaired Driving Initiatives

March 15, 2017, 11:59 am
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, will conduct enhanced impaired driving initiatives surrounding St. Patrick’s Day festivities, extending from Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 19, 2017.

The efforts include increased patrols throughout the weekend and a sobriety checkpoint the evening of Thursday, March 16, in the Northern part of St. Mary’s County.  Saturation patrols will begin on Friday, March 17 and extend through Sunday, March 19, 2017.

The funds for the checkpoint are provided by the Maryland Highway Safety Office.





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#WantedWednesday: OUTSTANDING THEFT WARRANTS

March 15, 2017, 12:30 pm
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Do you know ME? The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following suspects with OUTSTANDING THEFT WARRANTS:


Skyler Justice Crowe
Perry Dwight Brown

Michael Wayne Dement

Dominique Jamar Dyson

John Paul Frederick

Kasha Lashon Hill

Christy Lynn Locklear

Christopher Pennington

John Ignatius Robinson


Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact Deputy Hannah Smith at 301-475-4200, ext. *8123 or by email, Hannah.Smith@stmarysmd.com.
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Incident Briefs – 3/16/2017

March 16, 2017, 6:56 am
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Suspicious Activity – "Employees" of Maryland Gas and Electrical were going door to door trying to sell the company’s services on Cochise Court in Mechanicsville. The subjects were identified and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is working to verify the employment status of the subjects. Corporal J. Somerville is investigating the case. CASE# 14506-17

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a shed and stole property in the 45000 block of Carefree Way in Great Mills. The case is being investigated by deputy First Class K. Flerlage. CASE# 14489-17


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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Barricade in Leonardtown Ends Peacefully

March 16, 2017, 8:20 am
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On March 15, 2017, at approximately 8:58 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 21000 block of Arbor Court in Leonardtown in an attempt to serve a retake warrant on James Patrick Yates, age 54, of Leonardtown.

Yates barricaded himself in his residence and refused to speak with deputies. A perimeter was established and deputies certified in Crisis Intervention Team training responded to the scene and attempted to communicate with Yates for a period of time prior to the Emergency Services Team entering the residence. 

Yates was taken into custody, and there were no injuries as a result of this incident. He was served the retake warrant and charged with misdemeanor escape.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office thanks the Maryland State Police for their assistance during this incident.

James Patrick Yates



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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Child Support Enforcement Unit Recognized for Achievements

March 16, 2017, 8:38 am
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On Friday, March 4, 2017, the staff of the St. Mary’s County Child Support Enforcement Unit received the coveted Bronze Golden Plate Award as well as the much sought-after Executive Director’s Most Improved Award.  These awards were given to the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services in recognition of the work performed by the Child Support Enforcement Unit.

Notably, St. Mary’s County is the only jurisdiction to have achieved this annual goal in all four performance metrics. Those measures include the establishment of paternity, the establishment of court orders, collections on current support and cases paying on arrears.

Present at the ceremony were several representatives of the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services and their partners: Sheriff Tim Cameron, Major Michael Merican, Captain Steven Hall and deputies working in the Child Support Enforcement Unit, as well as representatives from the St. Mary’s County State Attorney’s Office and the St. Mary’s County Court System.

Leyla Layman, Acting Executive Director, presented the awards on behalf of the Maryland Department of Human Resources Child Support Enforcement Administration. Layman stated, “It takes a tremendous amount of work to reach this achievement,” and commented that “a new executive award was created specifically because St. Mary’s County was the only Maryland jurisdiction to have met all four of its performance goals for federal fiscal year 2016.”

Ella May Russell, Director of St. Mary’s Department of Social Services, added, “None of this could have happened without the relationships between the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, the State Attorney’s Office, the Clerk’s Office, and the St. Mary’s County Court System. Our partnerships are crucial, and we are grateful for them.”





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DUI Arrests - February 2017

March 16, 2017, 10:45 am
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02/03/17 -Theotis Lee Bedonie, age 40 of Firmington, NM, Arrested by Corporal J. Stone


02/05/17 - Kristopher Allen Foster, age 24 of Hughesville, MD, Arrested by Deputy A. Budd 


02/07/17 - Jerome Irving Boyenga, age 56 of Leonardtown, MD, Arrested by Corporal D. Ray


02/07/17 - Dylan Marshall Hill, age 25 of Hollywood, MD,  Arrested by Corporal B. Foor


02/09/17 - Timothy Augustus Stephens, age 57 of Terre Haute, IN, Arrested by Deputy S. Bowie 


02/11/17 - Zachary Kenneth Lengfield, age 23 of Piney Point, MD, Arrested by Deputy First Class  K. Flerlage 


02/13/17 - David Michael Goad Jr., age 35 of Mechanicsville, MD, Arrested by Corporal S. Kerby


02/15/17 - Robert Cornelius Combs 3rd, age 24 of Leonardtown, MD, Arrested by 
Deputy M. McCuen 


02/15/17 Debra Anita Dyer, age 52 of Ridge, MD, Arrested by Deputy M. Beyer 


02/18/17 - Virginia Frances Piotrowski, age 37 of Great Mills, MD,  Arrested by Deputy H.Smith


02/19/17 - Patrick Francis Wohlgemuth, age 29 of Norfolk, VA, Arrested by Deputy S. Bowie


02/25/17 Shelley Denise Trahan, age 33 of Mechanicsville, MD, Arrested by Cpl. J. Sommerville


02/26/17 - James Patrick Mcgrath, age 54 of Great Mills, MD, Arrested by Corporal B. Foor

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02/26/17 - Orlando Lamon Robinson, age 47 of Great Mills, MD, Arrested by Deputy B. Fennessey



02/27/17 - Burton Darrell Moody Jr., age 30 of California, MD,  Arrested by Corporal E. O’Connor 
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DUI Arrest - January 2017

March 16, 2017, 10:51 am
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01/04/2017  - Michael Emmanuel Beal, age 26 of Clinton, MD,  Arrested by Corporal D. Corcoran 



01/06/2017  Brian Edward Thompson, age 34 of Clements, MD, Arrested by Deputy A. Budd



01/07/2017 - Marcel Dewayne Thomas, age 30 of Hollywood, MD,  Arrested by Deputy First
Class R. Steinbach



01/13/2017 - Melvin Vincent Fenwick Jr., age 23 of St. Inigoes, MD, Arrested by Deputy S. Bowie


01/16/2017 - Edgar Humberto Gonzalez, age 43, of Lexington Park, MD,  Arrested by Deputy C. Ball
               
                                           
01/18/2017 - Delonte Andre Medley, age 25, of Lexington Park, MD, Arrested by Corporal D. Corcoran 



01/20/2017  - Deanna Lynn Howeth, age 47, of Lexington Park, MD,  Arrested by Deputy S. Shelko 


01/20/2017  - Thomas Matthew Dorsey, age 46, of Mechanicsville,  MD,  Arrested by Deputy S. Shelko 



01/21/2017 - Ronald Devon Young, age 43, of Lexington Park, MD,  Arrested by Deputy S. Bowie 



01/22/2017 - Rossario Ferreras, age 53, of Pascogoua, MS. Arrested by Corporal J. Stone 



01/23/2017 - Sabrina Nicole St.Marie, age 30, of Lexington Park, MD,  Arrested by Deputy H. Smith



01/28/2017 - Tyler Patrick Lydon, age 25, of California, MD, Arrested by Corporal J. Kirkner 


01/28/2017 - Shane Edward Mason, age 34, of Mechanicsville, MD,  Arrested by Deputy First Class R. Steinbach



01/28/2017 - Alijah Dijaus Robinson, age 18 of Lexington Park, MD was charged on a Criminal Summons for a motor vehicle accident and DUI that occurred on 10/18/16.  Arrested by Deputy K. Molitor 



01/29/2017 - Jennifer Lorraine Weston, age 28 of Waldorf, MD was issued citations for a DWI/DUI and a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 11/05/16.  Charges issued by Corporal J, Somerville 

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Incident Briefs – 3/17/2017

March 17, 2017, 6:40 am
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Attempted Burglary – An alarm sounded at the Cadillac Jacks in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, officers observed that an unknown suspect attempted to forced entry into the business. The case is being investigated by Deputy D. Holdsworth. CASE# 14765-17


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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Results of St. Patrick’s Day Sobriety Checkpoint

March 17, 2017, 9:21 am
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On March 16, 2017, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Maryland State Police hosted a sobriety checkpoint in Charlotte Hall near the St. Mary’s/Charles County line.

A total of 409 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. No operators showed signs of impairment; however, an operator was issued a citation for the possession of marijuana.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office thanks the public for their patience and cooperation, and the Maryland State Police for their assistance. They also remind citizens that saturation patrols will begin this evening, March 17, and extend through Sunday.

Residents who believe an operator is driving under the influence are urged to contact the Emergency Communications Center at 301-475-8008 and provide them with a location and tag number, if possible.


Lastly, motorists are asked to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day weekend responsibly.  
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#SMCSO to present at Health Awareness Seminars at NAS Patuxent River

March 17, 2017, 11:47 am
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  • By Sherry L. Baker Career Development Division Total Force Strategy & Management Department, retrieved from the Tester newspaper.
Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency in response to the rising heroin, opioid and fentanyl crisis across the state of Maryland March 1.

As reported in January 2017, Maryland is experiencing a rise in deaths from the use of potent and cheap synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, which is 80 times more potent than morphine, approximately 40 to 50 times stronger than street-level heroin and is being mixed with heroin to increase its potency.

According to state data, heroin and fentanyl killed 1,468 Maryland residents in the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 62 percent from the same period in 2015. The data also showed many of those who overdosed started out abusing prescription painkillers and other opioids.

Hogan’s executive order activates the emergency management authority and enables increased and more rapid coordination between state and local jurisdictions to develop effective plans and strategies to address this issue. The order also provides $50 million in funding over a five-year period to support prevention, recovery and enforcement efforts across the state.

Hogan called for an “all hands on deck approach” to the growing rates of heroin, opioid and fentanyl use: “Ultimately, this is about saving lives, and it will take all of us working together in a collaborative, holistic approach to achieve that,” he said. Hogan also called for federal and local governments and nonprofits to step up, as the state cannot bear the entire burden itself.

To learn more about the impact of this crisis and what the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and other community resources are doing to address this issue locally:

  • Join us at the Health Awareness Seminars on Substance Abuse at the Patuxent River Center Stage Theater March 28 from 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m.


The Sheriff’s Office will also be on site with amnesty boxes to collect expired or unused prescription medication during each session.








Baker, S. L. (2017, March 16). Maryland declares state of emergency in heroin, opioid, fentanyl crisis . Tester. Retrieved March 17, 2017, from http://www.dcmilitary.com/tester/tenant_profile/maryland-declares-state-of-emergency-in-heroin-opioid-fentanyl-crisis/article_ee45eaf3-0cfa-51dc-a0cd-c91321c2675d.html
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