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Robbery Investigation in Lexington Park

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the individual pictured.  On July 24, 2019, at approximately 11:24 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported armed robbery at Twist Wine and Spirits located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Initial investigation determined an unknown white male entered the business, indicated he had a weapon, and demanded money.  The suspect obtained undisclosed property from the business and fled the scene.  The suspect is described as a white male, 6’ in height, approximately 45 to 55 years old, with a gray beard.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at 301-475-4200 extension 1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@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.

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







Assault First Degree Arrest in Lexington Park

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On July 25, 2019, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the 20600 block of Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. As Corporal Maloy was arriving on scene he observed the suspect, later identified as Mitchell William Donnelly, age 25 of Lexington Park, strike the victim in the head with a cinder block.  Cpl. Maloy attempted to take Donnelly into custody, at which time Donnelly began to actively resist.  Additional law enforcement arrived on scene to assist, and Donnelly grabbed the holster of a Maryland State Police Trooper; Donnelly would not relinquish the holster until his hand was forcibly removed. Donnelly was ultimately taken into custody and charged with the following:

Assault First Degree
Assault Second Degree
Resisting Arrest
Attempt to Disarm a Law Enforcement Officer

According to the victim, Donnelly also bit and punched the victim in the face.  The victim was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment. Donnelly is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.

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




On View Arrests/Warrants/DUIs

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On View Arrests: 

Assault-  On July 16, 2019, Dep. Kilgore responded to the 45900 block of Indian Way in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance.  Investigation determined Andre Derryl Cooper Jr., age 32 of Hagerstown, assaulted the victim by slapping the victim in the face, and grabbing the victim's neck.  Cooper was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 40621-19
Andre Derryl Cooper Jr.

Assault-  On July 16, 2019, Cpl. Ruest responded to 36700 block of Hollyfield Lane in Chaptico, for the reported disturbance.  Investigation determined Tina Marie Eisenhardt, age 43 of Chaptico, assaulted the victim during an argument by scratching the victim causing injury to the victim's chest.  Eisenhardt was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40757-19
Tina Marie Eisenhardt

Disorderly Conduct/Trespass-  On July 17, 2019, Dep. Raley responded to the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, for the reported trespassing/disturbance.  Investigation determined Laitesha Jonelle Jones, age 27 of California, took an alcoholic beverage outside the establishment, began yelling at an employee, and when requested refused to leave the business.  Dep. Raley observed Jones yelling and causing a scene at the business; Jones refused to leave the area or cease her actions and proceeded to  kick over a beer, and made threats to assault the employee.  Jones was taken into custody and charged with Trespass: Private Property, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Possess Open Container in Public, and Public Intoxication: Disturbance.  CASE# 40870-19
Laitesha Jonelle Jones 

Drug Arrest-  On July 18, 2019, Dep. Fretwell conducted a traffic stop in the 22800 block of Three Notch Road in California, and identified the operator to be William Andrew Holt, age 32 of Mechanicsville.   A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle; search of the vehicle revealed a clear plastic bag containing white rocks (suspected cocaine), and three small plastic bags containing suspected marijuana.  Holt was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.  CASE# 41208-19
William Andrew Holt

Assault-  On July 18, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 16400 block of Sayre Point Lane in Piney Point for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Shawn Kelley Thompson, age 32 of Piney Point, assaulted the victim during an argument by pushing the victim to the ground, and placing his hands around the victim's neck, and striking the victim in the face.  Thompson was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 41241-19
Shawn Kelley Thompson

Alter Drug Test-  On July 18, 2019, Jamar Daron Moss, age 38 of Lexington Park, was violated for not following guidelines of his pretrial release; located on Moss was a concealed bottle of suspected urine which is frequently used to alter drug tests.  Moss was charged with Possess Contraband at Place of Confinement and Alter Drug/Alcohol Test.  Arrest handled by DFC. Molitor# 304. CASE# 41218-19
Jamar Daron Moss 

Drug Arrest-  On July 19, 2019, Cpl. Connelly responded to the 45300 block of Alton Lane in California, for a check the welfare.  Cpl. Connelly made contact with an individual sitting on a curb very close to traffic.  The individual was identified as Jonathan Gabriel Davis, age 27 with no fixed address. Davis was unable to maintain his balance, and a wrapper was observed with Davis' belongings.  Inside the wrapper was a pill suspected to be Alprazolam.  Davis was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.  CASE# 41468-19
Jonathan Gabriel Davis 


Assault-  On July 19, 2019, Cpl. Tirpak responded to the 21700 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault in progress.  Investigation determined James Walter Wheeler Jr., age 30 of Lexington Park assaulted the victim during an argument by grabbing the victim's arm, threatening to break it, and grabbing the victim around the throat.  Wheeler was located and arrested; Wheeler was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 41373-19
James Walter Wheeler Jr. 

Assault-  On July 20, 2019, Dep. Lawrence responded to the 26400 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Jessica Lynn Cook, age 30 of Mechanicsville, struck the victim in the face, and knocked the victim to the ground during an argument.  Cook was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 41519-19
Jessica Lynn Cook 

Warrants:

07/18/19-  Marlo Lionel Herbert, age 42 of Mechanicsville- Escape 2nd Degree-Condition of Release by DFC. Holdsworth# 305.  CASE# 40568-19
Marlo Lionel Herbert

07/22/19-  Daniel David Alioto Jr., age 26 of Great Mills- Violation of Probation/Theft Scheme, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Conspiracy-Theft Scheme by Dep. Baker# 349.   CASE# 55604-19
Daniel David Alioto Jr. 

DUIs:

07/13/19-  Tyler Carl Kossuth, age 23 of Dittmer- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Dep. M. Beyer# 319.  CASE# 40213-19
Tyler Carl Kossuth 

07/16/19-  Rhawne Katherine Norris, age 34 of Lexington Park- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Cpl. Kirkner# 133.  CASE# 40747-19 (No Photograph Available)

07/17/19-  Tonia Marie Marable, age 44 of Hollywood- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Cpl. Flerlage# 241.  CASE# 41053-19
Tonia Marie Marable 


On View Arrests/Warrants/Juvenile Arrests

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On View Arrests: 

Drug Arrest-  On July 22, 2019, Dep. Forbes responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported individual(s) in a vehicle with a firearm.  Investigation determined Pierre Jamal Curtis, age 18 of Lexington Park, and Ryan Tyler Curtis, age 23 of Lexington Park, had been seated in the suspect vehicle.  Located in the vehicle was a Crown Royal bag containing clear baggies of suspected cocaine.  Also, located in the vehicle was a revolver style fake handgun.  Both were arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.  CASE# 41882-19
Pierre Jamal Curtis

Ryan Tyler Curtis


Drug Arrest-  On July 22, 2019, Cpl. Beishline responded to the 20700 block of Old Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported theft.  Investigation determined Aubrey Robbie Robinson, age 30 with no fixed address, entered the Sheetz store and removed several cartons of cigarettes, and then fled the scene. Robinson was also the suspect in two previous thefts of cigarettes from area businesses which occurred on July 20th and July 12th where the suspect entered, waited until the employees were distracted and removed cartons of cigarettes.  Robinson was located and arrested; at the time of Robinson's arrest, a metal suspected CDS smoking device was located on his person which contained suspected cocaine. Robinson was charged with three counts of Theft, Theft Scheme, CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia.  CASE# 41817-19
Aubrey Robbie Robinson 

Assault-  On July 22, 2019, DFC. Nauman responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Scott Andrew Davis, age 39 of California, pushed the victim into a locker while arguing over property.  Davis was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 41967-19
Scott Andrew Davis 

Assault-  On July 26, 2019, Dep. Forbes responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Charles Patrick Hancock, age 24 of California, slapped the victim's hand, causing visible injury to the victim.  Hancock was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 42699-19
Charles Patrick Hancock 

Assault-  On July 26, 2019, Dep. Baker responded to the 46600 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Marshall Edmond Lewis Jr., age 35 of Lexington Park, pushed the victim, which caused the victim to fall down a set of stairs.  There is also a valid court order prohibiting any assault to the victim by Lewis.  Lewis was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Violation of a Protective Order.  CASE# 42710-19
Marshall Edmond Lewis Jr. 

Warrants:

07/23/19-  Demartez Trequan Thomas, age 22 of Lexington Park- Three counts of Sex Offense 3rd Degree by Dep. Bowling# 327.  CASE# 37100-19
Demartez Trequan Thomas

07/24/19-  Delontey Montario Butler, age 26 of Leonardtown- Assault 1st & 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 40399-19
Delontey Montario Butler 


07/25/19-  James Wayne Murphy, age 54 of Lexington Park- Possess-Open Container and Three Counts of Consume Alcoholic Beverage/Public by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 42579-19
James Wayne Murphy 

07/25/19-  Jens Edwin Hanson, age 43 of Ridge- Escape 1st Degree by Det. Hulse# 218.  CASE# 37809-19
Jens Edwin Hanson

07/26/19-  De Aundre Tyrique Keys, age 22 of Lexington Park-  Assault 2nd Degree and Theft by Dep. Forbes# 341.  CASE# 32332-19
De Aundre Tyrique Keys 

07/27/19-  Steven Allan Norris, age 40 with no fixed address- Theft and two counts of FTA/Violate Protective Order by DFC. McClure# 299.  CASE# 66526-19
Steven Allan Norris 


Juvenile Arrests:

07/19/19-  Juvenile male age 15 of Lexington Park- Sex Offense 3rd & 4th Degree and Assault 2nd Degree by Det. Bare# 307.  CASE# 30496-19

07/21/19-  Juvenile female age 11 of Lexington Park-Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wimberly# 41738-19

07/21/19-  Juvenile male age 15 of California- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Fretwell# 348.  CASE# 41798-19

07/21/19-  Juvenile male age 15 of California- Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle and Driving Without a License by Cpl. Maloy# 137.  CASE# 41745-19





Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Child Safety Seats

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Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Child Safety Seats 

Sec. 22-412.2

Child safety seats are required for all children under the age of 8.

Maryland Vehicle Law defines a child safety seat as intended “to be used to restrain, seat, or position a child who is transported in a motor vehicle. ‘Child safety seat’ does not mean a seat belt or combination seat belt-shoulder harness used alone.”

“A child safety seat meets the requirements of this section only if it is installed and used in accordance with the directions of the manufacturer.”

“A person transporting a child under the age of 8 years in a motor vehicle shall secure the child in a child safety seat in accordance with the child safety seat and vehicle manufacturers’ instructions unless the child is 4 feet, 9 inches tall or taller.”

Further, “a person may not transport a child under the age of 16 years unless the child is secured in: 1) A child safety seat or 2) A seat belt.”

“A child safety seat or seat belt may not be used to restrain, seat or position more than one individual at a time.”

The fine for not securing a child in a child safety seat is $83.

36th Annual National Night Out on Aug. 6, 2019

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you, your family and your community to the 36th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 pm – an opportunity to meet and socialize with law enforcement and your neighbors.

A neighborhood that invests time and care into each other is a safer and more informed neighborhood.

Sheriff’s deputies, Maryland State Police, elected officials, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads and other community representatives will fan out across St. Mary’s County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 pm in participating neighborhoods.

They are:

-Lexington Village in Lexington Park

-Persimmon Hills in Mechanicsville

-Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls in Charlotte Hall

-The Housing Authority of St. Mary’s in Lexington Park

-Rosecroft in St. Mary’s City

-Town Creek in Lexington Park

-St. Joseph’s Community Center in Mechanicsville

-Country Lakes in Mechanicsville

-Birch Way in California

-Colony Square in Lexington Park

-Spring Valley in Lexington Park

-St. Andrew’s Estates in California

-Clarks Rest in Leonardtown

-Elizabeth Hills in California

-Discovery Commons in California

-Church Crossing Estates in Mechanicsville

-Willow Gate Townhomes in Lexington Park

-Breton Bay in Leonardtown

-Heards Estates in Great Mills

-Ben Oaks in Mechanicsville

-Greenbrier in Lexington Park

“I encourage parents and children in these neighborhoods to step outside that evening to better get to know your neighbors and the police officers who also live and serve in your community,” Sheriff Tim Cameron said. “We all want a safe and friendly environment for ourselves and our children to live in and fostering positive relationships with each other is vitally important.”

If your neighborhood is participating in National Night Out, but is not listed, contact Cpl. Angela Delozier at 301-475-4200, ext. *8094 or email angela.delozier@stmarysmd.com.

Leonardtown Roads to be Closed for Events from Aug. 1-3

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With several events planned in downtown Leonardtown, road closures and detours are planned from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3, 2019.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, sand will be delivered in the middle of the downtown for the Beach Party on the Square. The intersection of Fenwick Street and Washington Street will be closed and yellow metal barricades will be placed around the intersection.

On Friday, Aug. 2, roads in the downtown will be closed from 4 am to noon for Fox 5's Zip Trip broadcast. Traffic will be diverted around and through Leonardtown Square.
Downtown roads will again be closed that day from 4 pm until 10 pm for Leonardtown's First Friday events. Traffic will again be diverted through and around the town square.

On Saturday, Aug. 3, downtown roads will be closed from noon to midnight for the Beach Party on the Square. The sand will be removed from the roadway at the end of the event.

On-View Arrests, Warrants

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On-View Arrests:

First-Degree Assault: On July 29, 2019, Deputy Kyler Kilgore responded to the 45000 block of Patuxent Beach Road in California for the report of a disturbance. The victim advised that there was a verbal altercation with John Keith Stewart, 45 of Callaway. Stewart reached into the victim’s vehicle and slapped the victim’s face. Then Stewart intentionally struck the victim’s car with his vehicle. Stewart then came up to the victim’s car, slapped the window multiple times and kicked the driver’s side door. Stewart then assaulted the victim again. Hand prints were observed on the driver window and the door was bent in with a shoe print on it. Another deputy who is an accident reconstructionist determined that Stewart struck the victim. Stewart was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with First-Degree Assault, two counts of Second-Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property, Value under $1,000. Case # 43313-19

John Keith Stewart
False Report: On July 27, 2019, DFC Gerard Muschette responded to the 46500 block of Dennis Point Way in Drayden for the report of a subject refusing to leave a residence. Wayne Joseph Brooks, 27 of Leonardtown, advised he was at a nearby bar and was visibly intoxicated. Brooks demanded that the victim was at the residence and demanded that the victim be arrested. Brooks later made complaints to the Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police that he had been assaulted by the victim. Brooks was placed under arrest for making a false report and in doing so harassed the victim in violation of a protective order. Brooks was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and was charged with False Report and Violation of a Protective Order. Case # 42803-19
On July 31, 2019, Brooks was also arrested on warrants for Violation of Protective Order, Malicious Destruction of Property and Harass; A Course of Conduct by Deputy James Fretwell. Case # 42924-19

Wayne Joseph Brooks 
Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle: On July 28, 2019, Deputy Warren Forinash responded to the area of Pegg Road and Chancellor’s Run Road in Great Mills for a reported single-vehicle accident where the vehicle was located on the center median curb. Laitesha Jonelle Jones, 27 of California, did not have permission to be driving the vehicle and was found to be driving under the influence. Jones was charged with Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, DUI and DWI. Case # 43109-19
Laitesha Jonelle Jones 
Trespassing: On July 29, 2019, Cpl. Milton Pesante responded to the Food Lion grocery store in Charlotte Hall for the report of trespassing. Donald Earl Walker, 31 of no fixed address, had been issued a no-trespass order in January. Store employees witnessed him back in the store on two occasions on July 29. Walker was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with two counts of Trespassing. Case # 43226-19
Donald Earl Walker 
Theft: On July 29, 2019, Deputy Travis Wimberly responded to the Giant Food in California for the report of a theft. A store employee witnessed Ashley Renee Merkle, 29 of Lexington Park, taking 10 T-bone steaks without paying for them. Merkle was issued a criminal citation for Theft: $100 to $1,500. Case # 42553-19

Ashley Renee Merkle
Assault: On July 29, 2019, Deputy James Fretwell was told by the victim that Paul Allen Unkle, 43 of Mechanicsville, had punched the victim in the face. The victim had a laceration under the nose and Unkle was arrested for Second-Degree Assault. Case # 43300-19

Paul Allen Unkle
Theft: On July 30, 2019, Cpl. Brian Connelly responded to the Walmart store in California for the report of a shoplifter. The assistant manager observed Alexander James Shores, 26 of Lexington Park, walk past all points of sale with video games and a backpack he did not pay for. Shores was arrested and charged with Theft Under $1,500. Case # 43447-19 (no photo available)

Warrants:

On July 29, 2019, Chance Edward Leach, 18 of Huntingtown, was arrested by Deputy Tyler Westphal for First-Degree Assault and Second-Degree Assault stemming from an incident at the Loveville MVA office on July 24, 2019. Case # 42275-19

Chance Edward Leach 
On July 31, 2019, Joseph Alexander Hall Jr., 24 of Leonardtown, was arrested by Deputy James Fretwell for providing a False Name to Avoid Prosecution, two counts of Failure to Appear, Theft: $100 to Under $1,500 and Driving While Suspended. Case # 43527-19

Joseph Alexander Hall Jr. 


Update: Theft Suspect Identified

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Update: The suspect has been identified. Thank you.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 5:30 pm while inside the Hooks and Hangers store in Charlotte Hall, the suspect took an item of jewelry without paying for it. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Tyler Westphal at 301-475-4200, ext. *8017 or email tyler.westphal@stmarysmd.com. Case # 42523-19



Crime Solvers Seeks Donations in Animal Cruelty Case

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The St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers Board is seeking donations from the public to increase the reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible for a recent animal cruelty case.

On July 14, 2019, two beheaded black lab dogs were found off of Parlett Morgan Road in Mechanicsville. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the incident and Sheriff Tim Cameron said he wants this horrific case solved.

Donations for this specific investigation and in general can be sent to:

St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers, Inc.

PO Box 221

Mechanicsville, MD 20659

St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers is a non-profit organization run by volunteers which assists the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in helping to solve crimes committed in St. Mary’s County.

St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers is not funded by any government entity; it is funded solely by fundraisers and contributions.

There is currently more than $2,000 available in reward money for this case and Crime Solvers is asking the public for more donations to help bring the culprit or culprits to justice.

Tips can anonymously be made by calling 301-475-3333 or by texting a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637).

Bank Robbery in California Under Investigation

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On August 2, 2019, at approximately 3:29 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a duress alarm at the SunTrust Bank located on First Colony Way in California. Preliminary investigation determined an unknown male wearing a dark jacket or hooded sweatshirt entered the bank, indicated he had a weapon and demanded money.  The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot towards the Target store.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation. 

Anyone who may have witnessed an individual on foot during the time frame of the robbery, wearing a dark jacket or hooded sweatshirt is asked to contact Detective Austin Schultz at (301) 475-4200 extension *1953 or by email at Austin.Schultz@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. 





Robbery Investigation

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the individual pictured.  On July 24, 2019, at approximately 11:24 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported armed robbery at Twist Wine and Spirits located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Initial investigation determined an unknown white male entered the business, indicated he had a weapon, and demanded money.  The suspect obtained undisclosed property from the business and fled the scene.  The suspect is described as a white male, 6’ in height, approximately 45 to 55 years old, with a gray beard.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at 301-475-4200 extension 1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@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.

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







Shootings and a Stabbing Under Investigation

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On August 3, 2019, at approximately 1:52 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall located at 46900 South Shangri la Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported large disturbance with shots fired.  Units arrived on scene and located a female victim, age 37, suffering from a gunshot wound. Another female victim, age 26, was located on scene, also suffering from a gunshot wound.  Both victims received emergency care on scene and were transported by ambulance to area trauma centers for treatment.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Later in the morning of August 3, 2019, at approximately 2:49 a.m. deputies responded to the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) located at 21991 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Upon arrival, a large crowd began dispersing and units located a male victim, age 27, who had been stabbed. The stabbing victim was subsequently flown to an area trauma center for treatment. A short time later, a male victim, age 33, was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital by an acquaintance for treatment of a gunshot wound.  The shooting victim was assessed and then transported via helicopter to an area trauma center for treatment.  Later, personnel from Calvert Memorial Hospital Center located in Prince Frederick, contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report a 33 -year-old male had responded to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound he advised occurred at the IHOP.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to Calvert Hospital and continued the investigation.

All the victims have been treated and released from area trauma centers except for the victim that was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital; he remains at an area trauma center in stable condition.  Anyone with information on the assaults is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension * 8128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@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.

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





Identity of Theft Suspect Needed

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 3:40 pm, the suspect sold the victim a stolen Apple iPhone XR while in the parking lot of the McKay’s Foodland store in Charlotte Hall. The suspect, using the name “Genesis J,” offered the phone for sale on the Letgo website. The suspect was last seen driving a blue Ford Explorer with Maryland Chesapeake Bay tags. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Daniel Sidorowicz at 301-475-4200, ext. *8043 or email daniel.sidorowicz@stmarysmd.com. Case # 40192-19

Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Slow-Moving Vehicles

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From the Maryland Drivers Manual:

Slow-moving vehicles on the roadways include bicycles, horse-drawn buggies and farm vehicles. They are usually marked as such on the back of the vehicle with an orange triangle emblem, which indicates it is traveling 25 mph or slower.

When approaching a slow-moving vehicle, adjust the speed and position of your vehicle accordingly. Only pass the slow-moving vehicle when it is safe to do so.

If you must follow the slower-moving vehicle waiting for a safe time to pass, use your emergency flashers to help warn others coming up behind you.




National Night Out 2019

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St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Deputies, Maryland State Police Troopers, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, public officials and agencies and the US Coast Guard all participated in the 36th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday evening. At least 22 communities in St. Mary's County took part in the celebration, which strengthens relationships between law enforcement and the public.

"I am very pleased that National Night Out continues its successful tradition in St. Mary's County," Sheriff Tim Cameron said. "It's a positive and ongoing partnership between law enforcement and our community members and we look forward to doing it again next year," he said.

National Night Out at Clarks Rest in Leonardtown

DFC Daniel Holdsworth (left) at National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

Cpl. Andrew Holton and Sgt. Harold Young at National Night Out at Discovery Commons in California 

Board of Education member Rita Weaver, Trooper Ruggles, Cpl. Timothy Snyder, Lexington Park Elementary School Principal Rebecca Schou and Spring Ridge Middle School Principal Wendy Zimmeran at National Night Out at Colony Square in Lexington Park  

National Night Out in Leonards Freehold in Leonardtown 

National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

National Night Out in Colony Square in Lexington Park 

Maryland State Police Trooper Howard and Cpl. Brandon Foor at National Night Out in Town Creek in Lexington Park 

Delegate Brian Crosby, Trooper Ruggles and Cpl. Timothy Snyder at National Night Out in Colony Square in Lexington Park 

Wanted for Theft-Timothy Dwayne Holloway

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Timothy Dwayne Holloway, age 33 of Lexington Park.  Holloway is currently wanted for felony theft.  Holloway is a black male, 6’1” and weighs 220 pounds.  

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Timothy Dwayne Holloway is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at 301-475-4200 extension *8128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@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.

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


Timothy Dwayne Holloway


Barricade in California

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On August 8, 2019, at approximately 1:56 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the reported armed suicidal subject, located in the 44700 block of Locust Ridge Court in California. Initially, contact was unable to be made with the individual and a barricade was declared.  The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team and the Critical Incident Negotiations Team (CINT) responded to the location.

Crisis negotiators from CINT established contact with the individual and at approximately 7:07 p.m. the individual surrendered to law enforcement and was taken into custody without incident. The individual was transported to an area hospital for an emergency evaluation.

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



On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

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On View Arrests:


Assault-  On August 1, 2019, Dep. Luffey responded to a reported disturbance in the 21100 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park.  The victim advised during an argument Nicholas Alan Vlahos, age 37 of Dameron, tried to prevent the victim from leaving the residence, and assaulted the victim.  Investigation determined Vlahos grabbed the victim by the neck and threw the victim to the ground. The victim was able to get up and tried to leave in a vehicle, at which time Vlahos, got into a truck and attempted to strike the victim. The victim also advised Vlahos made a statement the victim interpreted to mean Vlahos was going to get a gun and kill the victim. A search warrant was executed at Vlahos' residence and numerous firearms were retrieved; Vlahos is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms and ammunition due to prior convictions.  Also recovered in the search warrant were several bottles of suspected Nandrophen.  Vlahos was charged with Assault 1st & 2nd Degree, Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession, Illegal Possession of Ammunition and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.  CASE# 43809-19
Nicholas Alan Vlahos 

Violation of Protective Order-  On August 1, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 44800 block of Hunting Meadows Court in Lexington Park, for the reported violation of protective order.  Investigation determined Sheron Dwight Chase, age 23 of Lexington Park, contacted the victim in violation of an active court order prohibiting Chase from having contact with the victim by any means. Chase was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.  CASE# 43872-19
Sheron Dwight Chase 

Assault-  On August 2, 2019, Dep. Budd responded to the 46700 block of Orchid Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance.  Investigation determined Harold Lloyd Seymore III, age 40 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by pushing the victim into a wall.  Seymore was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 44068-19
Harold Lloyd Seymore III

Neglect of Minor-  On August 3, 2019, Dep. Kilgore responded to the 21600 block of Eric Road in Lexington Park, for the reported neglect of minor children.  Investigation determined Ernarde Delvostin Banks, age 39 of Lexington Park, left two minor children home alone while the children were in his custody. Banks returned to the scene and was arrested and charged with two counts of Neglect of Minor.  CASE# 44100-19
Ernarde Delvostin Banks



Assault-  On August 4, 2019, Dep. Kilgore responded to the 21300 block of Castaway Circle in Lexington Park, for the reported assault.  The victim advised Brandon Jerome Stubbs, age 29 of Lexington Park, grabbed the victim as the victim was attempting to exit a vehicle.  During the incident the victim's hand was injured.  Stubbs was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 44288-19
Brandon Jerome Stubbs

Violation of Protective Order-  On August 4, 2019, DFC. D. Smith responded to the 38800 block of Middleton Farm Lane in Avenue, for the reported violation of a protective order.  Investigation determined Stephen Charles Vallandingham, age 31 of Mechanicsville, contacted the victim, which violated the conditions of the order.  Vallandingham was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.  CASE# 44372-19

Stephen Charles Vallandingham


Violation of Protective Order-  On August 5, 2019, DFC. Holdsworth responded to 26200 block of Clarke's Village Lane in Hollywood, for the reported violation of a protective order.  Investigation determined James Willard Abell Jr., age 31 of Mechanicsville, violated a valid court order by contacting the victim which was prohibited by the order.  Abell was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.  CASE# 44498-19
James Willard Abell Jr. 


Disorderly Conduct-  On August 6, 2019, Dep. Luffey responded to the 27600 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the report of a male in the area disrupting business operations.  Investigation determined Peter Edward Lahoste, was entering and exiting the businesses numerous times, harassing customers for money, and loitering in the area.  In a two hour span, deputies encountered Lahoste three times, each time disrupting area businesses by going in and out, causing nearby residents to walk outside and observe what he was doing, and customers having to walk around Lahoste who was in their way in and out of the various area businesses.  Lahoste was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.  CASE# 44667-19
Peter Edward Lahoste



Indecent Exposure-  On August 6, 2019, DFC. Holdsworth responded to the 27600 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the report of a male walking along the roadway exposing his genitals.  The suspect was identified as Lewis Tyler Yates, age 27 of Mechancisville.  Yates was located in the area and arrested; Yates was charged with Indecent Exposure and Disorderly Conduct.  CASE# 44686-19
Lewis Tyler Yates 

Violation of Protective Order-  On August 6, 2019, Dep. Edelen responded to the 41300 block of Riverview Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported violation of a protective order.  Investigation determined Wayne Carroll Earnest Sr., age 40 of Mechanicsville, had an associate contact the victim for him, in violation of a current order stating Earnest was to have no contact with the victim.  Earnest was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.  CASE# 44544-19
Wayne Carroll Earnest Jr. 

Home Invasion-  On August 7, 2019, Dep. Kilgore responded to the 46800 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported fight in progress.  Investigation determined Tevin Lamar Greer, age 25, and Cassidy Irene Howard age 19, both of Lexington Park, followed the victim to the victim's residence.  The victim was able get into the residence, and Greer and Howard then forced entry.  Once inside the residence Greer and Howard assaulted the victim; the victim's roommate was also assaulted by Howard.  Howard was charged with Home Invasion, two counts of Assault 2nd Degree and Burglary 3rd Degree.  Greer was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Home Invasion, and Burglary 3rd Degree.  CASE# 44954-19
Tevin Lamar Greer

Cassidy Irene Howard 



Assault-  On August 7, 2019, DFC. Muschette responded to the 21700 block of N. Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Richard Edward Gray, age 42 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim numerous times over several hours.  The victim attempted to flee from a vehicle and advised Gray grabbed the victim around the throat, and pushed the victim to the ground.  The victim also advised Gray held a knife to the victim's throat and threatened to kill the victim.  Gray was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree.  CASE# 44768-19
Richard Edward Gray




Warrants:

08/02/19-  Richard Alvin Nolan, age 31 with no fixed address- Escape 2nd Degree- Condition of Release by DFC. Muschette# 303.  CASE# 35782-19
Richard Alvin Nolan

08/03/19-  Joseph Cornell Young, age 45 of Florida- Two counts of CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Luffey# 352.  CASE# 58856-19
Joseph Cornell Young

08/06/19-  John Ignatius Chisley, age 47 of Ridge- Assault 1st & 2nd Degree and Theft by Dep. Sidorowicz# 328.  CASE# 44270-19
John Ignatius Chisley

08/07/19-  George Thomas Young, age 34 of Callaway-  Two counts of CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana by DFC. Roszell# 296.  CASE# 56780-18
George Thomas Young 

08/07/19-  Timothy Jerome Baker, age 52 of Lexington Park- FTA/Child Support, Possess Contraband at Place of Confinement, and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Cpl. Ruest# 204.  CASE# 44873-19
Timothy Jerome Baker 

08/70/19-  Ted William Taylor, age 51 with no fixed address- Robbery, Theft, Rouge and Vagabond by Dep. Henry# 333.  CASE# 44655-19
Ted William Taylor

08/08/19-  Andrew Wyatt Washabaugh, age 31 of Great Mills- Burglary 2nd, 3rd, 4th Degree and Theft by Dep. Lawrence# 279.  CASE# 44599-18
Andrew Wyatt Washabaugh

08/08/19-  Charles Patrick Hancock, age 24 of California- Burglary 2nd & 4th Degree, and Theft by Dep. Lawrence# 279.  CASE# 40054-19
Charles Patrick Hancock 

Criminal Citations:

08/02/19-  Kathie Jo Smith, age 41 of Coltons Point- Theft by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 42523-19 (No Photograph Available)

08/07/19-  Matthew Dillon Silver, age 44 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Tirpak# 270.  CASE# 44366-19
Matthew Dillon Silver 




Sheriff's Office Receives Donation Toward K9 Unit

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Sheriff Tim Cameron, Dr. Jay Lipoff and Sgt. Harold Young 
Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office received a generous donation on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, toward the agency's K9 Unit.

Dr. Jay Lipoff of Back at Your Best Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in California donated $500 to go toward supplies for the Sheriff's Office K9 Unit.

"I appreciate all that you do," Dr. Lipoff, a longtime supporter of the Sheriff's Office, told Sheriff Cameron.

"We certainly appreciate it," Sheriff Cameron said. "The canines do so much for us."

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