First Degree Assault – On May
29, 2015, Deputy Steinbach responded to a residence on Gerard’s Cove Road in
Abell, for a domestic assault in progress with a knife. On arrival, suspect
Michael Aquedo Torres, age 39, of Abell, was being restrained by a male victim
inside the home. Torres was taken into custody after a brief struggle with deputies. The
investigation revealed Torres pushed the first male victim during an argument
over Torres’ alleged drug abuse. A short time later, a female victim confronted
Torres at which time he pushed her to the floor damaging personal property of
the victim’s in the process. After learning about the two victims being
assaulted by Torres, a third male victim confronted Torres. Torres pulled out a
knife and threatened the third victim. The third victim was able to disarm
Torres and restrain him until deputies arrived. Torres was transported to the
St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 1st and 2nd
Degree Assault and Resisting Arrest. CASE #31421-15
Michael Torres
Assault – On May 30, 2015,
Corporal Moritz responded to a residence on Suwanne Place in Lexington Park for
a disturbance. The victim alleged suspect Tyriel Lavar Gantt, age 18, of Lexington
Park, struck the victim in the face with his hand. He then pushed the victim to
the floor by the neck causing the victim to hit the bathtub. Corporal Moritz
observed injuries on the victim consistent with the allegations. Gantt was
placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He
was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #31613-15
Tyriel Gantt
Disorderly Conduct/Assault on
Police Officer – On May 30, 2015, Corporal O’Connor responded to the Seabreeze
Restaurant after callers reported an intoxicated female walking in the
roadway on Sandgates Road. Corporal O’Connor located the female, identified as
Amy Michelle Drye, age 35, of Broomes Island. Drye was wearing little clothing
and appeared to be heavily intoxicated. Corporal O’Connor attempted to find her
a ride home, however she remained uncooperative after friends and family refused
to pick her up. Drye began to scream obscenities at another person in the area.
She was told to stop several times by Corporal O’Connor but refused. Corporal O’Connor
placed Drye under arrest for public intoxication. As Corporal O’Connor began to
search Drye, she tried to kick Corporal O’Connor several times and missed. Drye
was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with
Public Intoxication; Endangerment, 2nd Degree Assault, and
Disorderly Conduct. CASE #31668-15
Amy Drye
Hindering/Resisting Arrest –
On May 31, 2015, deputies were investigating a burglary to a residence located
on Castaway Circle in Lexington Park, when a crowd began to form outside of the
home. During the course of the investigation, Corporal Vizzosi identified a
male juvenile as a suspect in the burglary. He approached the juvenile to place
him under arrest. At that time, a female identified as Lakeisha Lashawn Kelson,
age 28, of Lexington Park, pushed Corporal Vizzosi and began pulling the
juvenile away. Corporal Moritz and Trooper Ganeshananda grabbed Kelson and
attempted to place her under arrest. Kelson resisted arrested by continuing to
pull away from officers and push her body off the hood of the police car. Kelson
was placed under arrest after a short struggle. As a result, the crowd grew
larger. K9 units had to respond to keep the crowd back in order to continue the
investigation. Kelson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center
and charged with Obstructing/Hindering, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly
Conduct. CASE #31808-15
Lakeisha Kelson
Violation Protective Order –
On May 28, 2015, Deputy Logue responded to a residence on Breton Beach Road in
Leonardtown, for a reported violation of a protective order. The victim alleged
suspect Thomas Edward Higgs, age 61, of Leonardtown, came to door and asked for
a cup of coffee in violation of an active protective order. The order states
Higgs is not allowed on the victim’s property. Higgs was placed under arrest
and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with
Violation of Protective Order. CASE #30998-15
Thomas Higgs
Assault – On June 1, 2015,
deputies responded to a residence on Gunther Drive in Mechanicsville, for a
domestic assault in progress. The victim alleged suspect David Eric Bishop, age
42, of Mechanicsville, became angry after the victim asked him to take a urine
test for drugs. Bishop took the test and gave it to the victim. The victim ran
from the home and was chased down by Bishop. The victim and Bishop wrestled
over the drug test and were eventually separated by other family members. The victim
had visible injuries as a result of being taken to the ground. Bishop was
placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He
was charged with 2nd Degree Assault by Corporal J. Yingling. CASE
#32013-15
David Bishop
Assault – On June 1, 2015,
Deputy Schultz responded to a residence on Suwanne Place in Lexington Park, for
a reported assault. The victim alleged suspect Tyriel Lavar Gantt, age 18, of
Lexington Park, walked up and slapped the victim in the face, twice. Gantt then
walked into the house and broke one of the window panes in the door with his
fist. Gantt was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County
Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE
#31894-15
Tyriel Gantt
