Arrests 1/29/2016

1-26-2016 – Trespass – Deputy B. Foor responded to the 22000 block of Three Notch Road in California (ABC Lounge), for the report of a subject trespassing. The suspect, Matthew Thomas Simmons, age 34, of St. Leonard, was trespassing the establishment after being served with a Do Not Trespass for disorderly conduct earlier the same day. Simmons was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Trespass(ing) – Private Property. CASE# 4115-16

Matthew Thomas Simmons 

1/25/2016 – Deputy K. Flelage responded to the 30000 block of Mt. Wolf Road (Food Lion) in Charlotte Hall, for a theft. The suspect, Amy Marie Copsey, age 33, of Mechanicsville, attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise. Surveillance footage revealed, a suspect matching Copsey’s description attempting to leave the store without paying for a cart of merchandise on January 21 and January 24, 2016. Copsey was placed under arrest and a search for contraband revealed merchandise in Copsey’s purse. Through joint investigation efforts, Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a previous suspect matching Copsey’s description leaving Bath and Body Works without paying for her merchandise. Copsey was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Four Counts of Thefts Less Than $1000 and Theft Scheme Less Than $1000. CASE# 4022-16

Amy Marie Copsey

1/19/2016 – Sergeant C. Safford observed the suspect, Willie Sheldon Miller, age 48, of Lexington Park, riding his bike through Millison Plaza. Safford confirmed Miller was previously served a notice Not to Trespass private property (Millison Plaza). Miller was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Trespass(ing) – Private Property. CASE# 3266-16

Willie Sheldon Miller 

1/26/2016 – Reckless Endangerment – Deputy J. Smith responded to the 21000 block of Mattie Lane in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Eric William Tayman, age 25, of Lexington Park, struck the victim with a motor vehicle. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Tayman was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment. CASE# 4127-16

Eric William Tayman

1-27-2016 – Assault – Corporal D. Corcoran responded to the 23000 block of Holly Hill Lane in California, for the report of an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Alyssa Myranda Lewis, age 20, of Mechanicsville, scratched and pushed the victim. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Lewis was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 4355-16

Alyssa Myranda Lewis

1-27-2016 – Trespass Private Property – The suspect, Willie Sheldon Miller, age 48, of Lexington Park, was arrested for trespassing on private property (Bay District Fire Department). Previously, he was notified not to trespass by Corporal T. Snyder. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Trespass(ing) Private Property. CASE# 4374-16

Willie Sheldon Miller

1-28-2016 – Assault – Deputy T. Seyfried responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, for the report of an assault. The suspects, Alexander Yates Mill, age 25, of Hollywood and Travis Devon Floyd, age 28, of Lexington Park, assaulted each other during an argument. Both displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Mill and Floyd were charged with Second Degree Assault: DOC Inmate. CASE# 4622-16

Travis Devon Floyd

Alexander Yates Mills

1-28-2016 – Deputy J. Krum responded to the 21000 block of Old Missouri Avenue (America’s Best Inn and Suites) for the report of a theft. The victim alleged the suspect, Queen Ella Champion, age 33, of Lexington Park, removed the victim’s money from a nightstand while cleaning the victim’s room. Champion was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft Less Than $1000. CASE# 4559-16

Queen Ella Champion

Vice/Narcotics Arrests

Skylar Anthony Sanders (Age 33 of Lexington Park) was indicted by Vice/Narcotics detectives and charged with  “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at   301-475-4200, ext. *1918.

Skylar Anthony Sanders 

Vice/Narcotics Arrests

St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics detectives, working with the Leonardtown Community Police Deputy, identified Michael Anthony Aikens (Age 24 of Leonardtown) as a distributor of cocaine. Search and seizure warrants were obtained for Suspect Aikens and his vehicle, both of which were located in the Leonardtown area. A search of his body revealed nearly $1,000 worth of cocaine secreted upon his person as well as more than $375.00 in cash. A search of his vehicle uncovered a digital scale with cocaine residue and two cell phones. Suspect Aikens was arrested and additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto,  Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1918

Michael Anthony Aikens

Incident Briefs 1/28/2016

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a shed and stole property on the 28000 block of Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville. CASE# 4420-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property on the 21000 block of Bristol Avenue in Lexington Park. CASE# 4452-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Draft Budget Presentation

                               St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Draft Budget Presentation

Public Invited to Attend

The 2017 Draft Budget presentation is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will be held at the St. Mary’s Governmental Center, Chesapeake Building, in Leonardtown, Maryland.

The public is encouraged to attend and participate.

Sheriff Tim Cameron and members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff will present the Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year – 2017 Draft Budget to the Sheriff’s Office Citizen Advisory Board. During the presentation, each Division Commander will provide an overview of their division’s projected needs for FY – 2017.

For more information contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer at 301-475-4200, ext. *1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

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Incident Briefs 1/27/2016

Mail Tampering – Unknown suspect(s) removed a personal check from a victim’s mailbox on the 39000 block of Mason Drive in Mechanicsville. CASE# 4221-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Vice/Narcotics Arrests

St. Mary’s County Vice/Narcotics detectives identified Darius Timothy Woodland Jr. (Age 21 of Leonardtown) as a distributor of marijuana. As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed at his home, located in the 41000 block of Norris Road in Leonardtown. Once inside detectives recovered nearly ¾ of a pound of marijuana (street value $1,500), a digital scale with marijuana residue, more than $350.00 in cash, a cell phone, three handguns and related ammunition. Suspect Woodland, Jr. was arrested, and additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

 Detectives observed Melvin Jerome Maddox aka “Melly-Mel” (Age 46 of Lexington Park) in a drug transaction with Brandi Marie Beckett (Age 32 of Lexington Park). Immediately following the transaction, both parties were stopped and detained. Nearly $3,000, packaging material and a cell phone were recovered from Suspect Maddox, and “crack” cocaine was recovered from Suspect Beckett. Both suspects were arrested, and additional charges are pending.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, 

Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1918.

Darius Timothy Woodland, Jr.

Melvin Jerome Maddox 

                                          

                                                    

Brandi Marie Beckett

                                                           

Incident Briefs 1/22/2016 - 1/26/2016

Reckless Endangerment – While disassembling a personally owned weapon, a “person” failed to remove a round out of the chamber. The weapon was discharged into the ceiling, which entered an occupied apartment on the 46000 block of Hilton Drive in Lexington Park. CASE# 3870-16

Attempted Burglary to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter a vehicle on the 23000 block of Sugarbush Court in California. CASE# 3934-16

Burglary to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and stole property on the 22000 block of Foxglove Way in California. CASE# 3936-16

Fraud –  Unknown suspect(s) cashed a check for a fraudulent amount of money. The case is being investigated. CASE# 3935-16

Burglary – Over the past three months, unknown suspect(s) entered a garage and stole property on the 42000 block of Knotts Landing Way in Leonardtown. CASE# 4027-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Arrests 1/22/2016

1-17-2016 – Trespass(ing) – Deputy B. Fennessey responded to Mcdonalds in Charlotte Hall, for the report of a subject passed out in the establishment. Deputy Fennessey made contact with the suspect, Joseph Aubrey Dement, age 42, of No Fixed Address, who was previously issued a Notice Not to Trespass. Dement was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Trespass(ing): Private Property. CASE# 2925-16

Joseph Aubrey Dement 

1-17-2016 – Theft – Deputy K. Molitor responded to the 45000 (Wal-Mart) block of Miramar Way in California, for the report of a theft in progress. The suspect, Joseph David Greenwell, age 18, of California, attempted to conceal merchandise and leave the store without paying. Greenwell was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Theft Under $100. CASE# 2898-16

Joseph David Greenwell 

1-17-2016 – Assault – Deputy J. Kirkner responded to the 26000 block of Yowaiski Mill Road in Mechanicsville, for the report of a disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, William Pfeiffer, age 56, of Mechanicsville, pushed the victim against the wall during an argument. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Pfeiffer was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 2877-16

William Pfeiffer

1-16-2016 – Assault – Deputy J. Lacey responded to the 17000 block of Jutland Drive in St. Inigoes, for the report of a domestic disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, Shannon Johanna Dement, age 34, of Saint Inigoes, struck the victim in the face, and she bit the victim on the nose during an argument. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Dement was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 2633-16

Shannon Johanna Dement

1-15-2016 – Possession – Deputy C. Ball responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for the report of possession. During the intake process, a routine search was performed on the suspect, Tina Renee Hancock, age 47, of Leonardtown. The search revealed two baggies containing suspected heroin. Hancock was charged with Possession of CDS in a place of confinement, Posses(ion) of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), and possession of drug paraphernalia. CASE# 2554-16

Tina Renee Hancock

1-15-2016 – Failure to Register – The suspect, David Wayne Trent, age 63, of California is a Tier II registered sex offender residing in St. Mary’s County. He received a notice to re-register as a sex offender as required by the statue. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Failing to Register. CASE# 2179-16

 David Wayne Trent 

1-19-2016 – Assault – Deputy C. Stewart responded to the 21000 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the report of a domestic assault in progress. The victim alleged the suspect, Jarrett Lyle Davis, age 28, of Lexington Park, pushed the victim during an argument and began to strangle the victim. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Davis was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 3152-16

Jarrett Lyle Davis 

Armed Robbery at America's Best Value Inn and Suites

On January 23, 2016, at approximately 2:14 P.M., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery at the America’s Best Value Inn and Suites, located at 21847 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. The victim, a female employee, advised deputies that two male suspects entered the business wearing dark winter jackets. One of the suspects produced a large black handgun, which he pointed at the victim before demanding money. The victim provided the suspects with an undisclosed amount of currency before both suspects fled the business on foot.

Additional investigation and review of video surveillance by deputies revealed two additional suspects had also been involved in the robbery. Surveillance revealed all four of the men arrived, departed, and collaborated during the robbery. 

A lookout was broadcast for the suspects and deputies began canvassing the area. Foot traffic was almost nonexistent due the blizzard conditions affecting the area at the time. While assisting deputies with the search, Sheriff Timothy Cameron located four males in the area matching the suspect descriptions. Subsequently, the suspects fled on foot.

After a brief pursuit, all four were quickly located and detained by deputies and troopers from the Maryland State Police and the Lexington Park COPs Unit without incident. The suspects were identified as Antwan Tyler, age 18, Nicholas Williams, age 18, Daniel Roper, age 19, and Michael Harrod, age 17, all of Lexington Park.

Detectives and Crime Lab Technicians from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) arrived on scene and assumed the investigation. Distinctive features on all of the suspects clothing were matched to video surveillance and additional evidence was recovered from the suspects. Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputies also located evidence discarded by the suspects as they fled. After consultation with the States Attorney’s Office, all four suspects were arrested and charged as adults with Armed Robbery, Robbery, Assault 1st Degree, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Theft Less than $1,000.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8125 or by email at Cory.Ellis@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

Antwan Tyler

Nicholas Williams 

Daniel Roper

Michael Harrod

                                                               

               

Incident Briefs 1/21/206

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle parked at the Leonardtown Post Office. Nothing was reported missing. CASE# 3546-16

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole property on the 22000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. The case is being investigated. CASE# 3451-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Vice/Narcotic Arrest

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division indicted Danielyn Marshal Winder (Age 36 of Lexington Park) related to felony drug charges. Suspect Winder was also wanted through Calvert County on “Possession with Intent to Distribute” charges as well as an open warrant for “Violation of Probation”. Detectives conducted surveillance on a California, Maryland hotel and witnessed Suspect Winder making a drug transaction. As deputies approached Suspect Winder, he attempted to flee. He was immediately apprehended and arrested. A search and seizure warrant was obtained for his hotel room which led to the recovery of nearly 23 grams of “crack” cocaine (street value $2,400) 24 grams of marijuana (street value $250.00) a quantity of Promethazine/Codeine (street Value $200.00) and $1,785.00 in U.S. Currency. Suspect Winder is being held in the Calvert County Detention Center, and additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.  

Danielyn Marshal Winder

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, 

Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1918.

Incident Briefs 1/21/2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered motor vehicled parked at Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. The case is being investigated. CASE# 3367-16, 3370-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property on the 21000 block of Oakley Road in Avenue. CASE# 3403-16

Cell Tower Theft – In November 2015, unknown suspect(s) removed property from a cell tower located on the 23000 block of Shady Mile Drive in Clements. CASE# 3410-16

 As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Human Trafficking Awareness Event (rescheduled for May 13)

Due to the impending storm, the Human Trafficking Awareness Event has been rescheduled for May 13, 2016, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

Human Trafficking Awareness Event

Cornerstone Church of Lexington Park and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host a human trafficking awareness event on January 22, 2016, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, 23075 Town Creek Drive in Lexington Park, MD. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain and represents one of the most shameful violations of human rights. In Maryland, human trafficking is often overlooked, especially in the rural areas. However, its increasingly regular occurrence has St. Mary’s County groups collaborating to bring awareness to the second largest criminal activity globally.

The event will help attendees spot the signs of human trafficking in our community. Federal, state and county leaders will educate the public on national activity and how demand works, Internet safety, local status reporting, as well as child vulnerability and social safety nets. The event will feature a special guest, the Honorable Judge Michael Stamm, who will discuss the impact trafficking has had on the local foster care system.

Register for the event at www.cornerstonepca.org/#/big-events

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Incident Briefs 1/20/2016

Attempted Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence on the 19000 block of William Franklin Drive in Leonardtown. CASE# 3217-16

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed property from a residence on the 49000 block of Cypress Way in Great Mills. CASE# 3290-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Update: Gunshot Wound at Canopy Liquors

Original Press Release (December 7, 2015):

On December 6, 2015, at approximately 3:02 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Canopy Liquors in Lexington Park, in reference to a subject reporting they had been shot. Upon arrival deputies located the victim, Kevin Jerome Chase, age 45, outside of Canopy Liquors suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The subject was transported to Washington Hospital Center with non-life threatening injuries. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) assumed the investigation.

Update:

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is requesting the public’s assistance.  Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Scott Ruest at 301-475-4200, ext. *2297, or by email at Scott.Ruest@stmarysmd.com.

Incident Briefs 1/15/2016 - 1/19/2016

Theft – On January 15, 2016, unknown suspect(s) stole money from a victim’s purse on the 41000 block of Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. Deputy First Class Teague is investigating the case. CASE# 2554-16

Reckless Endangerment – On January 15, 2016, deputies responded to the area of Midway Drive for a large disturbance with the possibility of shots fired. A check of the area revealed rounds near a driveway. Deputy First Class Teague is investigating the case. CASE# 2626-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted entry into a residence on the 18000 block of River Road in Tall Timbers. There was no evidence of entry into the residence, and nothing appeared to be missing. CASE# 2697-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a business and stole property on the 24000 block of Big Foot Trail in Loveville. CASE# 2885-16

Theft of Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) stole a motor vehicle on the 21000 block of Oakley Road in Avenue, during the overnight hours. CASE# 2878-16                                                           

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property on the 42000 block of St. Johns Road in Hollywood. CASE# 3087-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Arrests 1-15-2016

12/31/2015 – Destruction of Property – Deputy A. Schultz responded to the 21000 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of a disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, Tykane Shiheiem Briscoe, age 20, of Lexington Park, damaged the victim’s door by kicking the door in and then fleeing on foot. The suspect was apprehended at which time he resisted arrest. Briscoe was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Malicious Destruction of Property and Resist/Interfere with Arrest. CASE# 1-15-76004

Tykane Shiheiem Briscoe 

12-30-2015 – Deputy J. Bare responded to the 25000 block of Joseph Way in Hollywood, for the report of a domestic assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Barbara Ann Sneden, age 31, of Hollywood, struck the victim in the face with a closed fist. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Sneden was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 75662-15

Barbara Ann Sneden 

12-22-15 – Theft – While conducting crime prevention the area of the 21000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, Deputy A. Beishline observed a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the building. Deputy Beishline made contact with the driver, who was unable to provide a reason for being parked at America’s Best Value Inn and Suites. A K-9 scan alerted deputies to possible CDS in the vehicle. Subsequently, an interior scan was performed which revealed paraphernalia consistent with marijuana use, and a bookbag containing stolen property was located inside the vehicle. The passenger of the vehicle, Saeed Akhil Handon, age 20, of Lusby, was identified as the suspect. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Handon was charged with Theft Less than $100 and Rogue & Vagabond. CASE# 64031-15

Saeed Akhil Handon

1-6-2015 – Theft – Deputy J. Smith responded to the 45000 block of Worth Avenue (Best Buy) in California, for the report of a theft. The suspect, Joey Alan Herbert, age 23, of California, attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise. Herbert was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Theft less than $1000. CASE# 908-16

Joey Alan Herbert

1-10-2016 – Assault – Corporal E. O’ Connor responded to the 22000 block of Kinder Lane in California, for a shooting complaint. The victim alleged the suspect Mary Nell Miller, age 53, of California, tossed a beer bottle at the victim’s head during an argument. Subsequently, Miller retrieved a butcher knife, walked towards the victim, and then stabbed the armrest where the victim was sitting. The “victim” Mark Edward Turkaly, age 45, of California, allegedly retaliated by stabbing the arm rest where "victim" Miller was sitting. Miller and Turkaly were both placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Both suspects were charged with First Degree Assault and Second Degree Assault. CASE# 1602-16

Mary Nell Miller 

Mark Edward Turkaly

1-10-16 – Theft – Deputy J. Bittner responded to Rite-Aid Pharmacy in Leonardtown, for the report of a theft in progress. The suspect, Leslie Ann Almberg, age 35, of Lexington Park, attempted to leave the store with concealed merchandise. A Notice Not to Trespass was issued, and Almberg was  transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft less than $100. CASE# 1542-16

Leslie Ann Almberg

1-7-2016 – Theft – Deputy G. Muschette responded to the 45000 block of Miramar Way in California (Wal-Mart), for the report of a theft in progress. Suspects, Megan Leanne Murphy. Age 22, of Charlotte Hall and Charles Patrick Hancock, age 20, of Hollywood, collaborated to conceal merchandise and leave the store without paying. The suspects were issued a Notice Not to Trespass and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Both were charged with Theft less than $1000. CASE# 1102-16

Megan Leanne Murphy

Charles Patrick Hancock

1-11-2016 – Assault – Deputy C. Ball responded to the 45000 block of Church Drive in Great Mills, for the report of a domestic assault in progress. The victim alleged the suspect, Clarissa Nichol Swanson-Desarno, age 18, of Great Mills, struck the victim in the arm during a verbal altercation. Desarno was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second degree Assault. CASE# 1781-16

Clarissa Nichol Swanson-Desarno

1-8-2016 – Destruction of Property – Deputy C. Ball made contact with a victim referencing property destruction on the 46000 block of Pegg Lane in Lexington Park. The victim alleged the suspect, William Anthony Dunnington, age 29, of Lexington Park,  destroyed property at the victim’s residence. During the destruction, the suspect made arson threats towards another victim. Dunnington was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Threat of Arson and Two Counts of Malicious Destruction of Property/Value less than $1000. CASE# 1191-16

William Anthony Dunnington

1-13-2016 – Deputy D. Smith responded to the 21000 block of Birdseye Court in Lexington Park, for the report of a domestic disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, Samantha Letika McClain, age 26, of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim during a verbal altercation. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. McClain was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 2203-16

Samantha Letika McClain

1-15-2016 – Possession – While patrolling the area of Three Notch Road and Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park, Deputy First Class R. Steinbach, intiated a traffic stop for excessive speed. A strong odor of marijuana appeared to be emitting from the vehicle. A search of the suspect’s car revealed a clear baggie contatining suspected marijuana and a crackpipe containing suspected crack cocaine. A clear plastic straw containing suspected cocaine was thrown out of the vehicle by the passenger, Timothy Jerome Baker, age 49, of Lexington Park. The driver, Charles Vaselle Freeman, age 31, of Lexington Park and passenger Baker were both placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Baker was charged with CDS Possesion – Marijuana, Two Counts of CDS Possesion – Not Marijuana (Cocaine), Three Counts of CDS Possesion Paraphernalia, Obstructing and Hindering, Destroy Alter or Conceal Physical Evidence, and served an open warrant for Child Support. Freeman was charged with CDS Possesion – Marijuana (over 10 grams), Two Counts of Possesion – Not Marijuana (Cocaine), and Three Counts of Possesion (Paraphernalia). CASE# 2445-16.

Charles Vaselle Freeman

Timothy Jerome Baker