Friday, March 30, 2018

Remembering Jaelynn

On March 30, 2018, Jaelynn Rose Willey was laid to rest. Jaelynn will be missed by all of us at the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.  On January 23, 2014, Girl Scout Troop #1443, presented Sheriff Tim Cameron and the Special Operations Division K-9 Unit with a ballistic K-9 vest.  Willey was part of that Girl Scout Troop, that worked diligently to raise money for the ballistic vest.

The members of Troop #1443, earned the majority of the funds to purchase the vest by selling fruit cups and lemonade at Earth Day, the Solomon's Boat Race, as well as solicited money from local businesses. 

Present at Jaelynn's funeral, were members of the K-9 Unit, who displayed the donated vest to honor Jaelynn's contribution to the Sheriff's Office.  Since the vest was presented, K-9 Noro, and K-9 Brock wore it on many occasions; the vest continues to be utilized and will now be worn by K-9 Cero.  The Sheriff's Office will always remember Jaelynn, and her contribution to protect our K-9 officers who in return are protecting the citizens of St. Mary's County.


Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Theft Suspect-ID Needed



The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On March 14, 2018, while in the Kohl’s store located on Lexington Village Way, in California, the suspect placed several items of clothing inside his overalls, and then left the store without purchasing the items.


Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Deputy Tyler Payne at (301) 475-4200 extension *8010, or by email at Tyler.Payne@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.

 
 
 

Theft Suspect ID Needed



The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On February 24, 2018, the individual attempted to leave the Walmart store located on Miramar Way, in California, with a cart full of camping merchandise that had not been purchased. When confronted, the suspect fled the store.
 
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is asked to contact DFC. Roszell at (301) 475-4200 extension *8108 or by email at Rachael.Roszell@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.
 
 

Monday, March 26, 2018

Great Mills High School Update


 

Update: March 26, 2018

 

Evidence indicates at approximately 7:57 am on March 20, 2018, Austin Rollins, fired a single shot from a handgun in Great Mills High School Hallway F, striking Jaelynn Willey and Desmond Barnes. Rollins continued walking through the school, and was confronted by School Resource Officer, Deputy First Class Blaine Gaskill, in Hallway D.  Rollins fired one fatal shot to his head; simultaneously, DFC. Gaskill also fired one non-fatal shot, which struck the weapon in Rollins’ hand.

 

Attached is a timeline of the incident. Further information will be released as is appropriate with this on-going investigation.
 
 
 


Original Press Release

 

On March 20, 2018, at approximately 7:58 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police personnel responded to Great Mills High School, located at 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, Maryland, for reported shots fired inside the school.  Upon arrival, three individuals were discovered suffering from gunshot wounds. 

 

Preliminary investigation determined on March 20, 2018, at approximately 7:50 am, Austin Wyatt Rollins, age 17, of Lexington Park, entered the school, where he was enrolled as a student.  Several minutes after entering the school, Rollins shot a 16 year old female he was acquainted with, in the school hallway, gravely injuring the female victim.  A 14 year old male student who was in the same hallway was shot in the leg. The female victim sustained life threatening injuries, and is currently in critical condition at University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center.  The male victim was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment and was discharged on March 21, 2018.  The investigation is continuing by detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID).

 

At the time of the shooting, School Resource Officer Deputy First Class Blaine Gaskill, was at the school, and responded to a report of a person with a gun.  Dfc. Gaskill located and confronted Rollins, who was still armed with a handgun in a nearby hallway.  Dfc. Gaskill fired one shot at Rollins, who simultaneously fired a shot as well; Rollins sustained a life threatening injury from the exchange. 

 

Rollins, and the victims were provided with medical attention at the scene; Rollins was subsequently transported to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.  Rollins was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland for an autopsy. 

 

All indications suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence. Rollins and the female victim had a prior relationship which recently ended. The investigation has not yet uncovered any public social media posts/threats made by Rollins.  Detectives are continuing to interview friends, family, and associates of Rollins to obtain further information.  Once all facts are collected and verified, information will be disseminated to the public.  Investigation has determined the handgun utilized by Rollins in the shooting was legally owned by Rollins’ father. 

 

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200 extension *1996 or by email at melissa.hulse@stmarysmd.com, information may also be provided to 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).  If anyone has photographs or video of the incident please send to FBI.gov/greatmills.

 

 



 

                                                          
                     

 

                                                            
                     

 


Missing Juvenile


The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Cesibel Keilin Cambara-Gonzalez.  Cambara-Gonzalez was reported missing on March 25, 2018, and was last seen in Silver Spring, Maryland. At this time, no critical factors are known regarding the missing juvenile. Cambara-Gonzalez is believed to be voluntarily in the company of Alfredo Hernandez Martinez. 


Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cambara-Gonzalez or Alfredo Martinez is asked to contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008. Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637).  Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

                                                       Cesibel Keilin Cambara-Gonzalez  
                                                            Hispanic Female Age 16
                                                                     5'3"   115 lbs.

                                                        Alfredo Hernandez Martinez
                                                               Hispanic Male Age 24
                                            

Friday, March 23, 2018

Fatal Accident



On March 19, 2018, at approximately 8:45 pm, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the 27000 block of Budds Creek Road, in Mechanicsville, for the report of a single vehicle collision. Upon arrival, deputies located a single vehicle off the roadway into a tree. The operator of the vehicle sustained incapacitating injuries and the Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation.


Initial investigation determined a 1998 Ford Ranger, operated by Michael Howard Williams, age 51, of Mechanicsville, was traveling westbound on Budds Creek Road, in the area of Thompson Corner Road, when for unknown reasons the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. At this time speed, alcohol, or drug use, do not appear to be factors in this collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact DFC. Vincent Pontorno at (301) 475-4200 extension *2337 or by email at Vincent.Pontorno@stmarysmd.com.

Great Mills High School Update



The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the Willey family, advises that on March 22, 2018, at 11:34 pm, Jaelynn Rose Willey died, surrounded by her family. It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we provide this update.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Resource Page for Parents and Community

As a response to the tragic situation Great Mills High School and our community faced yesterday the St. Mary's County Health Department has set up a resource page www.smchd.org/crisis which has several links to helpful resources for parents and the community.  The page also has links to Walden Sierra's site, their crisis hotline, and links to local mental health service providers and information for community support.  www.smchd.org/crisis

Great Mills High School Shooting Update


On March 20, 2018, at approximately 7:58 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police personnel responded to Great Mills High School, located at 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, Maryland, for reported shots fired inside the school.  Upon arrival, three individuals were discovered suffering from gunshot wounds. 

 

Preliminary investigation determined on March 20, 2018, at approximately 7:50 am, Austin Wyatt Rollins, age 17, of Lexington Park, entered the school, where he was enrolled as a student.  Several minutes after entering the school, Rollins shot a 16 year old female he was acquainted with, in the school hallway, gravely injuring the female victim.  A 14 year old male student who was in the same hallway was shot in the leg. The female victim sustained life threatening injuries, and is currently in critical condition at University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center.  The male victim was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment and was discharged on March 21, 2018.  The investigation is continuing by detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID).

 

At the time of the shooting, School Resource Officer Deputy First Class Blaine Gaskill, was at the school, and responded to a report of a person with a gun.  Dfc. Gaskill located and confronted Rollins, who was still armed with a handgun in a nearby hallway.  Dfc. Gaskill fired one shot at Rollins, who simultaneously fired a shot as well; Rollins sustained a life threatening injury from the exchange. 

 

Rollins, and the victims were provided with medical attention at the scene; Rollins was subsequently transported to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.  Rollins was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland for an autopsy. 

 

All indications suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence. Rollins and the female victim had a prior relationship which recently ended. The investigation has not yet uncovered any public social media posts/threats made by Rollins.  Detectives are continuing to interview friends, family, and associates of Rollins to obtain further information.  Once all facts are collected and verified, information will be disseminated to the public.  Investigation has determined the handgun utilized by Rollins in the shooting was legally owned by Rollins’ father. 

 

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200 extension *1996 or by email at melissa.hulse@stmarysmd.com, information may also be provided to 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).  If anyone has photographs or video of the incident please send to FBI.gov/greatmills.