UPDATE: Robbery of Elderly Woman in Town Creek

UPDATE 9-30-14:
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division executed a search and seizure warrant in reference to this crime at a residence in Charles County, Maryland, belonging to one of the suspects charged with the robbery. Additional property, which had been stolen during the robbery, was recovered from the residence.

Several of the stolen items belonged to the 95 year old victim's late husband and had enormous sentimental value.

"We could never take away what happened to these two innocent victims, but we hope getting important items back for them helps them move forward. Detectives working the case, felt strongly about recovering the property stolen from the 95 year old victim. Some of these items belonged to her husband and could never be replaced. Detectives work hard to close every case assigned to them, however there is a certain amount of extra job satisfaction when suspects like these are put in jail and we can return important personal property to the victims" -- Captain Terry L. Black, Commander, Criminal Investigations Division.     

UPDATE 9-6-13:

On September 5, 2014, detectives arrested three suspects responsible for the burglary to an occupied residence on Town Creek Dr., Lexington Park, Md.  Information was obtained during the investigation a former caretaker had recently been terminated from employment and may have been involved in the incident.  The employee, Jessica L. Johnson was located at a hotel in Charles County and a search and seizure warrant was executed by CID detectives at that location.  Following the execution of the search and seizure warrant, information was obtained indicating property stolen from the burglary was being stored at a residence in Newburg, Maryland. A separate search and seizure warrant was executed at that residence with assistance from detectives from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Items related to the burglary were located at the residence.

Jessica L. Johnson, age 24, of Mechanicsville, Md., Johnny B. Young, Jr., age 27, of no fixed address and William J. Gross, age 60 of Newburg were arrested and each was charged with 1^st Degree Burglary, Armed Robbery, Unlawful Detention, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, 1^st Degree Assault, 2^nd Degree Assault and Theft $1,000 to $10,000.  The suspects were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and incarcerated pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE: 9-4-14

Lexington Park, Maryland - On September 4, 2014 at 3:10 AM, Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to a private residence on Town creek Dr., for a reported Burglary which had just occurred.  Deputies determined three suspects, dressed in all black clothing and wearing masks had entered an occupied residence through a window.  One of the suspects was armed with a handgun. Once inside, the suspects tied the victim’s hands and feet together and stole personal items from the residence before fleeing the scene. One of the victim's was able to free herself and call 9 1 1. A second elderly female victim was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for precautionary reasons and was not injured in the incident.

SMCSO Corporal Dung Ross RETIRES

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announce the retirement of Corporal Dung Ross ID #47 after 25 years of service. The Board of County Commissioners presented Corporal Ross with a proclamation this morning. Afterward, he received a much deserved standing ovation from his fellow officers and civilian coworkers. 

Corporal Ross became a member of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on February 6, 1989. Most notably, during his career, Corporal Ross was a DARE instructor and School Resource Officer in St. Mary's County Public Schools. He imparted a positive influence and mentored hundreds of St. Mary's County youths who continue to thank him whenever they see him on patrol.

His SMCSO family wish Corporal Ross, his wife Paula, and their family all the best in retired life. THANK YOU for 25 YEARS of dedicated service to St. Mary's County.

We will miss you.

  

Help SMCSO Identify Fraud Suspect - Identified

California, Maryland - The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect pictured below. On Monday, September 15, 2014 at 4:24 PM, the suspect used the victim’s stolen credit card to make a purchase in the Marshalls Store located at 22599 MacArthur Boulevard. 

 

The suspect is a thin black female wearing a Chicago Bulls #1 jersey, a pink ball cap, with dark reddish colored hair. Anyone with information as to the identity of the suspect or about the crime in general is asked to call Corporal D. Corcoran at 301.475.4200 x 9011. Case #49612-14.  

Vice Narcotics Arrests 9-30-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Daniel Patrick Evans (Age 27 of Piney Point, Md.) was indicted and charged for “Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute”.

Daniel Evans

 

A search and seizure warrant was executed on a California, Maryland home after detectives identified that location as a distribution point for cocaine. Suspects Anthony Tyrone Harvey aka “Ty” (Age 28) and Charles Kevin Niles (Age 41) were arrested after cocaine, marijuana and digital scales were recovered from the residence. 

Anthony Harvey

 

Charles Niles

 

Paul Thomas Coup (Age 44 of Great Mills) was indicted and charged for “Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person”.

 

Paul Coup

Reginald Delante Thomas (Age 23 of Great Mills) was identified by detectives as a distributor of cocaine. Several undercover purchases of cocaine were made from suspect Thomas. He was indicted and charged with multiple counts of “Distribution of Cocaine”.

 

Reginald Thomas

 

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918.

Sheriff Announces Community Meeting - Town Creek

Arrests 9-30-14

1^st DEGREE ASSAULT – On September 29, 2014, Corporal O’Connor responded to a residence on Heather Street in Great Mills, for a reported stabbing. Corporal O’Connor observed a wound on the victim’s arm consistent with having been cut with a sharp object; however the victim was initially uncooperative. Further investigation revealed the victim and suspect, identified as Felix Alexander Gillis, 34, of Great Mills, were arguing when the victim threw a can of wood stain at Gillis. Gillis allegedly then attacked the victim, cutting the victim on the arm with a knife. Gillis was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 1^st and 2^nd Degree Assault.   

Felix Gillis

 

1^st DEGREE ASSAULT – On September 30, 2014, Deputy Lawrence responded to Bridgette Lane in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. The investigation revealed suspect Frankie Lee Russell, 18, of California, started a fight with two victims. Russell produced a knife during the fight and cut one of the victim’s on the hand. He swung the knife at the second victim, cutting him on the chest. Russell was placed under arrest and charged with 2 COUNTS of 1^st Degree Assault and 2 COUNTS of 2^nd Degree Assault.  

Frankie Russell

 

Incident Briefs 9-30-14

9-30-14 BURGLARY - Deputy Phelan responded to a residence on Pope Street in Leonardtown. A victim reported unknown suspect(s) made entry into his residence and stole property. Case remains open. Case #52370-14

DUI Arrests 9-29-14

Zackery Ryan Vanbuskirk, 25, of Brandywine, 9-20-14 by Corporal Handy

Zackery Vanbuskirk

Michael Harrison Mellinger, 23, of Lexington Park, 9-23-14 by Deputy Potter NP

Jennifer Lynn Falcone, 31, of Port Tobacco, 9-24-14 by Deputy Schultz

Jennifer Falcone

RECOVERED PROPERTY - Grizzly Jointer Planer Table

On September 28, 2014, Corporal E. Johnson recovered a Grizzly Jointer Planer Table from the roadside on Locke's Crossing Road near Old Village Road in Mechanicsville. The machine appeared to have fallen off of a vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this machine or if you think you may be the owner, please call Corporal E. Johnson at 301.475.4200 X 9030.

Photo is NOT the actual recovered Grizzly

Arrests 9-29-14

ESCAPE – On September 19, 2014, Corporal Smolarsky charged Britain Jeremy Gill, 26, of St. Inigoes, for escape. Gill was ordered to turn himself in on 9-18-14 to serve a 2 day sentence and failed to do so. Gill was incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

Britain Gill

VIOLATION PROTECTIVE ORDER – On September 28, 2014, Corporal Connelly was assisting another deputy with an unrelated investigation when he observed suspect Joseph Anthony Falcone, 34, of Colonial Beach, Maryland, standing near the victim. Corporal Connelly subsequently determined there was an active protective order against Falcone preventing contact with the victim. Falcone was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Violation of Protective Order.

Joseph Falcone

ASSAULT – On September 26, 2014, Corporal Kirkner responded to a residence in the 48000 block of Spring Ridge Road in Lexington Park for a reported assault. The victim alleged suspect Craig W. Norton, 43, of Lexington Park, grabbed the victim by the throat during an argument. The victim had fresh evidence of injury. Norton was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2^nd Degree Assault.

Craig Norton

Motor Vehicle Theft – On September 26, 2014, Deputy Potter made contact with a victim who advised her vehicle, (2010 white Nissan Altima), had been repossessed on 9-25-14. On 9-26-14, the victim’s daughter saw the vehicle being driven on Willows Road in Lexington Park. Therefore, the victim believed her vehicle had been stolen. Deputy Potter subsequently located and stopped the vehicle in the area of Adkins Road. The vehicle was being operated by suspect Carey Holmes Bowen, 38, of Piney Point, and the passenger was identified as suspect Martin Roland Abell, 38, of Valley Lee. The investigation revealed Bowen’s fiancé works for ADP Recovery, which repossessed the vehicle. Bowen obtained the key to the vehicle and began driving it without permission. Bowen and Abell were placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Bowen was charged with Theft 10,000 to 100,000, Theft under 1,000, Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking, Theft of Motor Vehicle, and Rogue and Vagabond. Abell was charged with Theft 10,000 to 100,000 and Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking.

Carey Bowen

Martin Abell

Incident Briefs 9-26-14 to 9-29-14

9-26-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on North Sandgates Road, reported unknown suspect(s) entered unlocked porch and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Murphy.

9-26-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Zane Court in Mechanicsville, reported unknown suspect(s) entered her residence and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Murphy. Case #51678-14

9-27-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Liberty Street in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his residence and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to DFC Foor. Case #51822-14

9-27-14 ROBBERY - A victim reported he was walking on Clarke's Landing Road, when two suspects assaulted him and stole personal property. One of the suspects brandished a knife during the incident. Case remains open, forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. Case #51862-14

9-28-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) forced entry into her home and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Corporal Reppel. Case #52059-14

9-28-14 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE- A victim, who resides on Woodmont Drive in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole property. Case remains open. Case #52118-14

9-28-14 THEFT - A complainant reported unknown suspect(s) stole US currency from the offering basket while the South Point Church was conducting services at the Leonardtown High School building. Case remains open. Case #52124-14

9-29-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Norris Road, reported unknown suspect(s) forcefully entered his shed and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Cole. Case #52149-14

Deputies Investigate Possible Threat at Leonardtown High School

This morning, a possible threat was received via a social media site. The post appears to have originated from another state and made it's way to a student at Leonardtown High School after being forwarded on by the internet. The post contained no specific information and may not be directed toward Leonardtown High School; however deputies and school officials are taking the appropriate security measures.

Additional information will be released as it is developed.

 

 

SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT TONIGHT

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint tonight in the southern end of St. Mary's County. Drivers are reminded to drive sober, designate a driver, or call a cab. THANK YOU.

Vice Narcotics Arrests 9-26-14

Frederick Kevin Bunter (Age 54 of Lexington Park) was identified as a distributor of heroin in the Lexington Park area. A search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed on his home. A search of the home revealed heroin, marijuana and related paraphernalia. Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

 

Frederick Bunter

 

Joseph Aloysius Toney (Age 33 of California) was indicted and charged with “Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person” and “Possession of Cocaine”.

 

Joseph Toney

Undercover detectives observed Kendra Leann Armold (Age 27 of Ridge) distribute “Oxycodone” to another person. Suspect Armold was indicted and is currently awaiting arraignment in the Circuit Court.

Kendra Armold

 

Detectives identified Krystie Nicole Fluery (Age 37 of Hollywood) as a distributor of “oxycodone.” Detectives conducted undercover purchases of “Oxycodone” which led to suspect Fluery being indicted by the St. Mary’s County Grand Jury for “Distribution of Oxycodone” and “Conspiring to Distribute Oxycodone”.

 

Krystie Fluery

Incident Briefs 9-23-14 to 9-26-14

9-23-14 8 VANDALISM - 8 victims, who reside in the Pickett's Harbor Court subdivision, reported unknown suspect(s) spray painted their vehicles. Cases remain open. Case#50790-14

9-23-14 FRAUD - A victim, who resides on Ritz Drive in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) made fraudulent purchases on her bank account. Case remains open. Case #51069-14



9-25-14 FRAUD - A victim, who resides on Ventura Way, reported unknown suspect(s) fraudulently withdrew money from his bank account. Case remains open. Case #51322-14

9-25-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Barton Street in Mechanicsville, reported unknown suspect(s) entered hi residence and stole property. Case remains open. Case #51484-14

9-26-14 ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on the 18000 block of Three Notch Road, reported unknown suspect(s) attempted to make entry into her residence through a bedroom window. Case remains open and is assigned to DFC Knott. Case #51506-14

9-26-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Holly Lane in Mechanicsville, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked shed and stole property. Case remains open. Case 51517-14

Juvenile Charged with Making Threats - Leonardtown HS

Leonardtown, Maryland - On September 18, 2014, a telephone call was received at Leonardtown High School indicating there was a destructive device in the school.  The school was checked and nothing was found.  On September 24, 2014, two telephone calls were received at Leonardtown High School indicating there were persons in the school with guns.  The school was placed on lockdown and the school searched.  No weapons were located.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the school and initiated an investigation into the origin of the calls.  As a result of that investigation, detectives identified a 14 year old female as the person making the false threats from inside the school on both occasions.  The juvenile was placed under arrest, transported to the Sheriff’s Office, charged with making a false statement concerning a destructive device, regarding the September 18^th incident and disruption of school activities regarding today’s incident.  The juvenile was placed into the custody of the Department of Juvenile Services and transported to Waxter’s Children’s Center pending further action by juvenile authorities.   

Deputies Investigating Threat at Leonardtown HS

Leonardtown, Maryland - A short time ago, a single report of a nonspecific verbal threat was received at Leonardtown High School. The school was immediately placed on lockdown by school staff in accordance with their protocols. Numerous deputies are at the school at this time.

No violence has occurred. No reports of intruders into the school and non have been found. Please do not go to the school.

Additional information will be released as it is developed.

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT

Help SMCSO ID True Value THEFT SUSPECTS - IDENTIFIED

UPDATE: 9-24-14 BOTH SUSPECTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED.

Leonardtown, Maryland - The The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the male and female suspects pictured below. 

 

On Saturday, September 20, 2014, at 11:23 AM, the suspects conspired to steal a 24” Husqvarna model 460 chainsaw from the True Value Hardware store located at 40845 Merchants Lane. They left in the vehicle pictured below. The vehicle is missing the right front hubcap.

 

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary's County that leads to an arrest or indictment. Anyone with information about this crime may contact CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333, (callers can remain anonymous), or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to '"CRIMES" (274637).  Or call Deputy Logue at 301.475.4200 x 9068. Case #50818-14.     

 

 

Arrests 9-23-14

ASSAULT – On September 18, 2014, Deputy L. Johnson responded to a residence on Goldenrod Drive in California, for a reported assault. The victim alleged suspect Deena Jo Neville, 46, of California, scratched the victim’s face and neck during an argument. Deputy Johnson observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim. Neville was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with 2^nd Degree Assault.

Deena Neville

 

BURGLARY – On September 19, 2014, Deputy Schultz responded to a residence on Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, for a reported burglary. The victim alleged suspect Sydney Antwan Strain, 26, of Lexington Park, entered the residence after he was let in by young children who opened the door. Once the victim saw it was Strain, she told him to leave and that he was not allowed in the home. Strain refused to leave and attempted to take his small child who was standing behind the victim in an effort to shield him from Strain. A struggle ensued over the child. Strain pushed the victim down, and took the child. The child’s mother then began fighting with Strain to get the child back. Strain fled the residence without the child after the victim called 9 1 1. Deputies located Strain a short time later and he was placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 3^rd Degree Burglary and 2^nd Degree Assault.

 

Sydney Strain

TRESPASSING/DISORDERLY CONDUCT – On September 21, 2014, Deputy Knott responded to Kohl’s Department store for a trespassing complaint. The store manager reported suspect Deborah Lynn Jerdon, 46, of California, was creating a disturbance and refusing to leave the store. Deputy Knott asked Jerdon several times to leave the store or be arrested. Jerdon refused all requests and continued to yell profanity at Deputy Knott and store management. Her conduct was disturbing to other patrons of the store. Deputy Knott placed Jerdon under arrest. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Trespassing, Disorderly Conduct, and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.

 

Deborah Jerdon

DUI Arrests

Michael nmn Lombardi, 65, of Brooklyn, Maryland 9-12-14 by Deputy Kerns

 

Michael Lombardi

Jeremiah William Jewell, 26, of Lexington Park, 9-14-14 by Deputy Cole

Jeremiah Jewell

 

Terri Schreiber Reagan, 42, of Lexington Park, 7-25-14/charged 9-16-14 by Deputy Bowen NP

Incident Briefs 9-23-14

9-22-14 THEFT - Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on Budd's Creek Road in Chaptico and stole property. Case remains open. Case #50835-14

9-22-14 THEFT - A victim reported unknown suspect(s) stole his 20 foot box trailer from the Charlotte Hall Library parking lot. Case remains open. Case #50822-14

9-22-14 THEFT - A victim reported unknown suspect(s) stole a boat motor from the Piney Point public landing. Case #50810-14

Help SMCSO Identify a Thief Who Stole Signs

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for the theft of 8 road signs and 12 spring loaded stands.

 

Between Friday, September 12, 2014, 5:00 PM and Monday, September 15, 2014, 8:00 AM, suspect(s) stole road construction signs and spring loaded stands along Point Look Out Road in the area from Great Mills to the College of Southern Maryland. 

 

All of the signs are made of aluminum and are orange with black lettering. Six (6) of the signs are diamond shaped and measure 48” x 48” and are worded like those pictured below. Also taken were a 1’x3’ “GROOVES” sign and a 2’x3’ “STAY IN LANE” sign.

 

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Corporal Corcoran at 301.475.4200 X 9011. Case #49592-14

 

 

 

 

 

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary's County that leads to an arrest or indictment. Anyone with information about this crime may contact CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333, (callers can remain anonymous), or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to '"CRIMES" (274637).  

 

 

Public Service Announcement from Sheriff Tim Cameron

TWO Sport Motorcycles STOLEN From Hilton Drive

Lexington Park, Maryland - On Thursday, September 11, 2014, unknown suspect(s) stole a black 2007 Suzuki GSX 600 motorcycle (pictured) from the parking lot of the Green's Apartments located on Hilton Drive. Anyone with information regarding this crime can is asked to call Deputy Schultz at 301.475.4200 X 1953

 

2007 Suzuki GSX 600

 

 

On Sunday, September 14, 2014, unknown suspect(s) stole a 2008 Suzuki GSX 600 (pictured) from the parking lot of the Greens Apartments located on Hilton Drive. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call Deputy Steinbach at 301.475.4200 X 9055. Case #49575-14 

2008 Suzuki GSX 600

  

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary's County that leads to an arrest or indictment. Anyone with information about these crimes may contact CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333, (callers can remain anonymous), or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to '"CRIMES" (274637).  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incident Briefs 9-19-14 to 9-21-14

9-19-14 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE - A victim, who resides on White Birch Court in California, reported unknown suspect(s) entered her unsecured vehicle. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Steinbach. Case #50299-14

9-19-14 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE - A victim, who resides on Black Oak Court in California, reported unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Steinbach. Case #50321-14

9-19-14 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE - A victim, who resides on Black Oak Court in California, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Steinbach. Case #50325-14

9-19-14 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE - A victim, who resides on Black Oak Court in California, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy J. Davis. Case #50326-14

9-19-14 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE - A victim, who resides on White Oak Court in California, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Tirpak. Case #50338-14

9-19-14 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE -  A victim, who resides on Black Oak Court in California, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Steinbach. Case #50329-14

9-19-14 THEFT - A victim, who resides on Hilton Drive in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) stole the registration plate from his motorcycle. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy LaFave. Case #50335-14

9-20-14 BURGLARY - A victim reported unknown suspect(s) entered his residence, located on Cabot Place in Lexington Park, and stole property. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Bowen. Case #50480-14

9-20-14 ATTEMPTED BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Midway Drive in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into the home causing damage to several windows. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Bowen. Case #50526-14

9-21-14 PROPERTY DESTRUCTION - A victim, who resides on Bayside Road in Mechanicsville, reported unknown suspect(s) damaged a window on her vehicle. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy S. Cameron.

9-21-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Cemetery Road in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his garage and attempted to make entry into the residence through an interior door. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Wesner. Case#50630-14

9-21-14 THEFT - A victim, who resides on Huntt Road, reported unknown suspect(s) stole his utility trailer from his yard. Case #50641-14

DO YOU KNOW THIS VOICE? - GMHS 9-18-14

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are asking for the public to listen to audio of the caller, who reported a shooting was going to take place at Great Mills High School on 9-18-14.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Detective Mike Boyer at 301.475.4200 X 9120 or CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333 (callers can remain anonymous), or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to '"CRIMES" (274637). 

Original Press Release 9-18-14

Great Mills, Maryland - On September 18, 2014 at 8:25 AM, a male subject called the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) and reported people in the school had guns and were going to start shooting at 10:00 AM. The school was immediately contacted and locked down in accordance with SMCPS emergency protocols. Several Sheriff's Office deputies and troopers from the Maryland State Police arrived at the high school within minutes. A perimeter was established and the parking lot was closed to vehicular traffic. The entire school was systematically searched inside and outside for weapons. All lockers were searched as well. At approximately 12:25 PM, the search was complete and no firearms were found. The school returned to normal at short time later. 

Traffic Delays Leonardtown for Parade

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the traveling public of the PARADE going on today from 10:30 AM to approximately 11:30 AM on Route 5 and the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds.

Expect traffic delays. Please lookout for pedestrians in the area all weekend. THANK YOU.

2 Arrests for Robbery and Assualt

Mechanicsville, Maryland - On September 13, 2014, Sheriff’s Office Patrol units responded to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for a reported assault.  Deputies learned a male victim had entered the hospital seeking treatment for an injury he received while involved in a fight at a residence located on Laurel Court. The victim was subsequently transported to Prince George's Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries.  The Criminal Investigations Division was contacted and assumed the investigation.

Detectives determined the victim was attending a party when he saw a friend being assaulted and robbed by several male subjects.  When the victim attempted to help his friend, several of the suspects began beating him causing serious facial injuries. 

 

Further investigation revealed the victim in the original fight had been approached by several male subjects who insinuated they were armed and demanded he remove everything from his pockets. When he refused, the suspects began assaulting him, knocking him to the ground, then reaching into his pockets stealing money and a cell phone.

Detectives learned the identity of the suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.  On September 17, 2014, detectives arrested Kairon (NMN) Hawkins, age 19 of Lusby, charging him with Robbery, 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault and Theft less than $1,000.

 

On September 18, 2014, detectives arrested Emory J. Baldwin IV, age 19, of St. Leonard, and charged him with Robbery, 1st Degree assault, 2nd Degree Assault and Theft less than $1,000. 

 

Both were incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

Emory Baldwin IV

 

Kairon nmn Hawkins

 

Incident Briefs 9-17-14 to 9-19-14

9-17-14 BURGLARY - A victim , who resides on Deerhaven Lane in California, reported unknown suspect(s) forced entry into his garage and removed property. Case remains open. Case #49949-14

9-17-14 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Lynndale Court in Oakville, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his residence, however nothing appeared to be missing. Case remains open. Case #49979-14

9-17-14 Reckless Endangerment - Deputies responded to the area of Radford Lane for a report of shots fired. No suspects were located. Deputies checked with the residents of area homes who reported no injuries or property damage. Case remains open. Case #50058-14

9-18-14 THEFT - A victim, who resides on Military Lane in California, reported unknown suspect(s) stole the registration plates from his vehicle. Case #50108-14

9-18-14 BURGLARY -  A victim, who resides on Smith Nursery Road in Hollywood, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his shed and stole property. Case remains open. Case #50139-14

9-19-14 - BURGLARY TO MOTOR VEHICLE - A victim, who resides on Pin Oak Court, reported unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Case #50213-14

9-19-14 BURGLARY TO MOTOR VEHICLE - A victim, who resides on King Way, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle and stole property. Case #50236-14

9-19-14 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT - Deputy L. Johnson conducted a traffic stop on Great Mills Road near Langley Drive. The vehicle Deputy Johnson stopped rolled backward and struck the police car. Neither Deputy Johnson or the operator of the vehicle were injured.