Incident Briefs – 7-27-2017 – 7-31-2017

7-27-2017

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a motor vehicle from the 26000 block of Laurel Grove Court in Mechanicsville. Deputy D. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 39545-17

7-28-2017

Burglary – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 21000 block of Springwood Court in Lexington Park. Deputy Muschette is investigating the case. CASE# 39798-17

7-29-2017

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a victim’s vehicle in the 21000 block of Olen Mattingly Road in Avenue. Deputy D. Holdsworth is investigating the case. CASE# 39881-17

7/30/2017

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 47000 block of Lincoln Avenue in Lexington Park and stole property. Deputy T. Siciliano is investigating the case. CASE#40095-17

7-31-2017

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) removed cash from the Sonic located in the 46000 block of Lexington Village Way in California. Deputy M. Beyer is investigating the case. CASE#40163-17

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.

Incident Briefs – 7/26/2017

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 23000 block of Esperanza Drive in Lexington Park. Deputy Siciliano is investigating the case. CASE# 39194-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Sometime during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 21000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Deputy Bush is investigating the case. CASE# 39139-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – On July 18, 2017, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 27000 block of Point Lookout Road in Loveville. Corporal Flerlage is investigating the case. CASE#38982-17

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.

“Shop With a Cop” set for Saturday

Our community recognizes that there are often students and families who do not have the financial means to cover the cost of supplies, such as clothing and book bags, needed to start the school year.

In an effort to help these students start the school year on a positive note, the Optimist Club of St. Mary's County sponsors the “Back to School Shop with a Cop” program. Each year, children are selected to do their back to school shopping with a law enforcement officer at the Wal-Mart in California, with funds provided by the Optimist Club and the State’s Attorney. This year, the program will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

After the shopping trip, the students are transported via police car to enjoy lunch with the officer who helped them pick out new supplies.

The St. Mary's County Shop with a Cop program is an independent 501c3 non-profit program. Its board of directors is comprised of members of the St. Mary's County Optimist Club and the St. Mary's County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7. The Shop with a Cop program is planned, coordinated and supervised by Lorraine "Bunny" Brewer, Toni and Jimmy Long, Joseph Stanalonis, and Bill Raddatz.

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office sincerely thank all who continue to make this event a success. 

Visit the #SMCSO Facebook page at www.facebook.com/firstsheriff to view the photo album. Remember to follow #SMCSO on Twitter @firstsheriff. As always, THANK YOU for your continued support!

Incident Briefs – 7/25/2017

Counterfeit Complaint – An individual attempted to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at Cadillac Jacks on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. DFC Beyer is investigating the case. CASE#39008-17

 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 Investigating Fatal Crash at Maryland International Raceway

On July 23, 2017, at approximately 8:02 pm, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Maryland for a reported crash on the drag strip.

The investigation revealed, the driver, Thomas Albert Dunford, age 60, of Tazewell, Virginia was participating in a race at the Maryland International Raceway. For unknown reasons, it appears he failed to activate his brakes or parachute causing the dragster to travel through the sandpit, water barrels, and into the trees at the end of the track.

Medical emergency personnel pronounced Dunford deceased at the scene.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.  

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information is asked to contact Corporal Brian Connelly at 301-863-4816, ext. *1456 or by email, Brian.Connelly@stmarysmd.com.

Incident Briefs – 7/21 – 7/24

7-21-2017

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a victim’s registration plate sometime between 7/17/2017 and 7/21/2017 in the 20000 block of Chingville Road in Leonardtown. Deputy S. Bowie is investigating the case. CASE#38351-17

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole an empty beverage container from Corner Liquors in Lexington Park. DFC J. Maguire is investigating the case. CASE#38352-17

7-23-2017

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence in the 21000 block of Manon Way in Lexington Park. No entry was made and Deputy P. Henry is investigating the case.
CASE#38765-17

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered an unsecured shed and stole property in the 21000 block of Garfield Street in Great Mills. DFC. R. Steinbach is investigating the case. CASE#38783-17

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.

SMCSO Announces National Night Out Participating Communities

On Tuesday, August 1, from 6 pm-8 pm, neighborhoods throughout St. Mary’s County will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 34th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Below is a listing of participating communities in St. Mary’s County. If you do not see your community listed and would like to sign up your community or obtain more information for next year, contact Corporal Angela Delozier at Angela.Delozier@stmarysmd.com.

Participating Communities:

• Birch Way Community – California
• Breton Bay Community – Leonardtown
• South Hampton Community – Lexington Park sponsored by the Mediation Center of St. Mary’s County
• St. Mary’s Landing Apartments – Lexington Park
• Town Creek – Lexington Park
• Elizabeth Hills Community – California
• St. Andrew’s Estates – California
• Heard’s Estates – Great Mills
• St. Joseph’s Community Center – Mechanicsville
• Spring Valley Apartments – Lexington Park
• Woodland Acres – California
• Country Lakes – Mechanicsville
• Leonard’s Freehold – Leonardtown
• Lexington Village – Lexington Park
• Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls – Mechanicsville
• Persimmons Hill – Mechanicsville
• Bay Ridge Estates – Lexington Park
• Colony Square – Lexington Park
• 7th District Fire Department – Bushwood

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office welcomes the following “newbies” to National Night Out: Elizabeth Hills, St. Andrew’s Estates, and Heard’s Estates.

Connect with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office through social media @firstsheriff and by using the hashtag #NNO2017. We love to see and share your pictures! 

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office charges clerk for the sale of alcohol to a minor

In response to complaints received by the St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted an alcohol enforcement operation in the 45000 block of Alton Lane in California, Maryland (Jughead Liquors).

During the operation, an underage buyer entered the business and returned a short time later with alcohol. A description of the clerk who sold the alcohol to the underage informant was given to the investigating deputy. 

The clerk was identified as Donna Carol McMurray, age 58, of Great Mills. Upon contacting McMurray, the deputy detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath. As a result of the investigation, the store was closed for business.

McMurray was subsequently issued a criminal citation for the sale of an alcoholic beverage to an individual under the age of 21 years old and additional charges are pending a review with the alcohol beverage board.

6/30/2017 - 7/12/2017 - Arrests, On-Views, Criminal Summons, Warrants and Juvenile Arrests

ADULT ARRESTS

6/29/17 - Assault - Deputy A. Budd responded to the 21000 block of Canoe Neck Way in Abell for a reported assault. The investigation revealed the suspect, Lorina Patricia George-Douglas, age 59, of Abell, assaulted the victim.  There were visible signs of injury.  The suspect was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, where she was charged with both First and Second Degree Assault.   CASE# 33860-17

6/28/17 - Theft - Dep. C. Ball responded to a residence in the 21000 block of Scarborough Drive in Lexington Park in reference to a theft. The investigation revealed the suspect, Daniel Holley Dement, age 50, refused to return a victim's generator after he borrowed it.   On June 30, 2017, the suspect was arrested on an arrest warrant for the charges of Theft Less than $1000.00.  CASE# 33764-17

Daniel Dement 

6/27/17 - Assault - Corporal W. Ray responded to the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive in Great Mills for a reported assault. Upon arrival, the investigation revealed the suspect, Sandra Lee Johnson, age 47, of Lexington Park, assaulted and damaged the victim’s vehicle.  The victim displayed visible injuries.  The suspect was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with Property Destruction and Assault.  CASE #33639-17

Sandra Johnson

6/30/17 - Burglary - On June 8, 2017,  Deputy M. Beyer responded to a reported burglary at Queen Anne’s Apartments in Lexington Park. The investigation revealed that items belonging to the Apartment complex had been stolen out of a storage shed.  Further investigation revealed the suspect, Maurice Delonte Stoney, age 50, Lexington Park, had pawned several of the stolen items at Pawn It.  Cpl. T. Teague arrested the suspect and charged him with Burglary 2^nd Degree and Theft L/T $1000. CASE#30047-17

Maurice Stoney

7/01/17 - Possession of CDS/Possession of Counterfeit Bills- Deputy J. Smith responded to the 30000 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall for the reports of a suspicious person sleeping in a motor vehicle.  The investigation revealed the suspect,  Steven James Cave, age 20, Mechanicsville, was in possession of suspected CDS Marijuana, suspected CDS Not Marijuana as well as suspected Counterfeit US Currency.  The suspect was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession CDS Not Marijuana and Possession Forged Currency.  The suspect was also charged with the Possession of Suspected Marijuana on a Civil Citation.  CASE# 34342-17

Steven Cave

7/01/17 - Assault - Deputy. J. Bare responded to the 45000 block of Baringer Drive in California for a reported assault.  The victim alleged, the suspect, Lawrence Wayne Cross, age 42, of California, assaulted the victim. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations.  The suspect was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Assault.  CASE# 34482

Lawrence Cross

7/01/17 - Disorderly Conduct - Deputy J. Bare responded to the area of Suburban Drive and Pleasant Drive in Lexington Park for a reported disturbance.  Upon arrival, the suspect, Ashley Lee Roberts, age 20, of Lexington Park, was found to be acting in a disorderly manner; screaming and yelling, punching trash cans, and disrupting others in the neighborhood. She was asked numerous times by officers on scene to cease her behavior.  She was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order of a Law Enforcement Officer. CASE# 34457-17

Ashley Roberts

7/01/17 - Assault - Deputy J. Bare responded to the 45000 block of Ketch Court for a disturbance at a party.  Upon arrival, he observed the suspect, Rasheehad Octavia Butler, age 18, of Charlotte Hall, assaulting the victim by striking her in the face with a closed fist.  The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with Assault.  CASE#34329-17

Rasheehad Butler

7/02/17 - Possession - Deputy First Class D. Potter was on patrol on Midway Drive in Lexington Park when he observed a motorist perform a  traffic violation.  During the traffic stop, the suspect displayed signs of impairment, and a K9 scan was conducted with a positive alert to the presence of CDS.  The investigation revealed the suspect, Kevin Adam Howell, age 33, of California, was in possession of suspected CDS Crack Cocaine.  The suspect was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS Not Marijuana and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.  CASE #34648-17

Kevin Howell

7/03/17 - Handgun Violation/Possession of CDS Not Marijuana - Deputy M. Beyer was on foot patrol in the area of Foxchase Apartments.  When Beyer approached a group in the area, one of them, suspect Travis Devon Floyd, age 29, of Great Mills, quickly took off running. Beyer gave chase and observed a silver gun fall from the suspect’s possession.  The suspect was taken into custody, and further investigation revealed the suspect was also in possession of suspected CDS: Not Marijuana.  The suspect was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS Not Marijuana and Handgun on person.  CASE# 34706-17

Tavis Floyd

JUVENILE ARRESTS

6/27/2017 - A 16-year-old female juvenile of Great Mills was arrested for Assault Second Degree by Deputy M. Beyer. CASE #33637-17

7/4/2017 - A 14-year-old male juvenile of Port Tobacco was arrested for Assault Second Degree.  The juvenile was arrested and charged by Deputy S. Bowie.   CASE# 34985-17

7/05/17 - A 12-year-old male of California was arrested for Assault and Vandalism.  The juvenile was arrested by Deputy M. Byer.  CASE# 35255-17

CRIMINAL SUMMONS

6/24/17 - Troy Allen Jacobs,  age 24, of Lexington Park, was charged via Criminal Summons for CDS Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS Possession Not Marijuana.  Served by DFC V. Pontorno.

6/26/17 - Joseph Patrick Ellis, age 38, of unknown address, was charged via Criminal Summons for Theft Under $1000.00. Served by C. Edwards

ON-VIEW ARRESTS

7/5/2017 – Theft – Deputy C. Edwards responded to the Walmart in California for a reported theft. The investigation revealed, the suspect, Michael David Bowen, age 44, of Lexington Park, only scanned a few items in his cart at the self-checkout station and exited the store without paying for the other items. He was issued a citation for Theft Under $100. CASE#35227-17

7/6/2017 – Theft – Deputy First Class D. Potter responded to the Walmart in California for a reported theft. The investigation revealed, the suspect, Bernadette Theresa Issacs, age 52, of Annapolis, exited the store without paying for merchandise. She was issued a citation for Theft Less Than $1000.  CASE#35414-17

7/9/2017 – Possession – Deputy S. Kerby responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for the report of possession of contraband. The investigation revealed, the suspect, Corey Michael Bridgett, age 21, of Mechanicsville, conspired with an individual over the phone to bring him cigarettes during visitation hours. The cigarettes were found by Correctional Officer C. Luffey hid in the soap dispenser in the bathroom. Bridgett was charged with Possession of Contraband in place of Confinement and released back to the custody of the detention center. CASE#36004-17

Corey Bridgett

7/8/2017 – Assault – Deputy A. Schultz responded to the 21000 block of Eric Road in Lexington Park for a reported assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Thomas Carroll Gordon, Jr., age 35, of Lexington Park, grabbed the victim by the throat and then proceeded to strangle the victim. The victim displayed visible injuries. Gordon was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE#35670-17

Thomas Gordon

ADULT ARRESTS

7/9/2017 - Assault -  Corporal J. Davis responded to a reported assault in the 22000 block of Archer Street in Leonardtown for a reported assault. The investigation revealed the suspect, Scott Franklin Greenwell, age 48, of Leonardtown, had assaulted the victim leaving visible signs of injury.  The suspect was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Assault.  CASE #35995-17

Scott Greenwell

07/10/17- CDS Violation - Deputy First Class D. Potter observed a traffic violation in the area of Midway and North Essex Drive in Lexington Park. Potter initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the operator of the vehicle, suspect Gregory Troy Taylor, age 31, of Lexington Park.  Suspected Marijuana was recovered from the vehicle.  Further suspected CDS was recovered and when officers attempted to place the suspect into custody, the suspect fled on foot.  He was apprehended and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of CDS Not Marijuana and issued a civil citation for the Possession of suspected Marijuana.   CASE #36281-17.

Greg Taylor

07/10/17 - Assault Second Degree/DOC Employee- Deputy M. Beyer responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported Assault on a correctional officer.  Upon arrival, the investigation revealed that Corrections Officers Fretwell and Edelen had been assaulted by suspect Cedric Richardo Williams, age 25, of Lexington Park.  Williams was charged with two counts of Assault 2^nd/DOC Employee.  CASE # 36275-17

Cedric Williams

07/11/17-Assault Second Degree on an Inmate - Deputy K. Molitor responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported assault. The investigation revealed, the suspect, Devic Eric Webb, age 30, Of Mechanicsville, assaulted another inmate Jonathan Albert Anderson, age 27, of Lexington Park, by grabbing him inappropriately. In return, suspect Anderson, assaulted inmate Webb.  Webb had visible signs of injury requiring medical treatment.   Webb was charged with Assault 2^nd Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree/DOC Emp., Sex Offense 4^th Sex Contact.  Anderson was charged with Assault 2^nd Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree/DOC Emp. CASE #36325-14.

Devin Webb

Jonathan Anderson

CRIMINAL SUMMONS

06/18/17-Rodney James Small, age 50, of Lexington Park, was charged via Criminal Summons for Assault Second Degree.  Served by Cpl. J. Kirkner. CASE#28500-17

07/05/17-Diane Florine Pratt, age 21, of Lexington Park,  was charged via Criminal Summons for Assault Second Degree.  Served by Dep. C. Edwards. CASE#28500-17

07/09/17-Tavanee Dorothy Thomas, age 50, of Great Mills, was charged via Criminal Summons for Malicious Destruction of Property/Value Under $1000.  Served by Dep. S. Bowie. CASE#32283-17

07/07/17-Jared Vaughan Hardy, age 25, of Great Mills, was charged via Criminal Summons for Failure to Register Sex Offender/False Info.  Served by Cpl. G. Knott CASE#34170-17

07/10/17-Amber Nicole Queen, age 22, of Bushwood, was charged via Criminal Summons for:  CDS Possess Not Marijuana, 3 counts of CDS Possess Paraphernalia, and Prescription Obtain by Fraud.  Served by Cpl. J. Kirkner. CASE#29301-17

07/10/17-Alexa Taylor Smith, age 21, of Leonardtown, was charged via Criminal Summons for:  3 counts Theft Less Than $1000, Theft Less than $100, 2 counts Credit Card Receive Unlawfully.  Served by Dep. C. Edwards. CASE#21599-17

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Host Community Blood Drive

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host a community blood drive on August 2, 2017. The drive will be held at The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, MD. When you go the extra mile and give blood, you will receive a $5 Target eGiftCard after your attempted donation.

About 1 in 5 people entering a hospital needs blood, so donors are always in constant demand. Patients with cancer, victims of accidents, and those undergoing surgery are just some of the recipients who benefit from blood donations. By donating just one pint of blood, you have the potential to save up to three lives.

The summer months often present a challenging time for the American Red Cross. 

You will make a lifesaving contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical candidates, children with blood disorders and many others. If you have never donated blood, please consider doing so. Your donations are always in high demand.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org or contact Melissa Emerson at 301-475-4200, ext. *1914 or by email, Melissa.Emerson@stmarysmd.com. Walk-ins are also welcome.

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Announces 2017 Fall Citizens Academy

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announces open enrollment for the 2017 Fall Citizens Academy. The academy is designed to give an inside look into our day-to-day operations. Sessions will be held on Thursday nights from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for an eight week period. The 2017 Fall Session of Citizens Academy will begin on August 24, 2017, and end on October 12, 2017.

Persons interested must be over the age of 18 and submit an application. To register for the academy, contact Ms. Kelly Castle at (301) 475 – 4200 ext. *1910, Kelly.Castle@stmarysmd.com or apply online at www.firstsheriff.com

Citizens Academy classes fill up quickly, so reserve your seat today!

Incident Briefs – 7/19/2017

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 21000 block of Rosewood Terrace in Lexington Park. Deputy First Class J. Maguire is investigating the case. CASE#37741

Theft/Recovered Property – A trailer stolen from the Harry Lundenberg School was located near Lancaster Park. Corporal M. Worrey is investigating and Deputy First Class S. Tirpak recovered the trailer. 

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.

Incident Briefs – 7/18/2017

Attempted Burglary – Over the weekend, unknown suspect(s)  attempted to gain entry into an empty shed in the 46000 block of Carver School Boulevard in Lexington Park. Deputy D. Smith is investigating the case. CASE#37508-17

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 48000 block of Spinaker Circle in Lexington Park and caused damage. Deputy P. Henry is investigating the case. CASE# 37581-17

Assist Other Agency – St.  Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted the Maryland State Police with the apprehension of a suspect who attempted to flee the Town Creek Area. The Maryland State Police charged the suspect. Case#37686-17

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.

Incident Briefs – 7/13/2017 – 7/17/2017

7-13-2017

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a shed in the 21000 block of Esquire Court in Lexington Park and stole property. Corporal M. Worrey is investigating the case. CASE#36830-17

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a motor vehicle and stole cash in the 23000 block of Rosewood Court in Lexington Park.  Corporal D. Corcoran is investigating the case. CASE#36830-17

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole cash in the 24000 block of Half Pone Point Road in Hollywood. Corporal D. Snyder is investigating the case. CASE#36851-17

7-16-2017

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle in the 22000 block of Slyvan Way in Lexington Park. Corporal Reppel is investigating the case. CASE# 37363-17

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 Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision in the area of Three Notch Road and New Market Turner Road

Update: The driver of the Dodge Avenger, 24-year-old Holly Anne Blankenship, succumbed to her injuries while being treated at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

On July 13, 2017, at 5:55 P.M., a 2010 Dodge Avenger being operated by a 24-year-old female of Mechanicsville, MD attempted to cross northbound Three Notch Road in the area of New Market Turner Road when the motor vehicle failed to yield-right-of way and was struck by a 2015 Dodge Durango being operated by a 60-year-old male of Waldorf, MD. 

The operator of the Dodge Avenger was transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center where she remains in critical condition. 

The operator of the Dodge Durango was not transported from the scene for medical attention. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has further information is asked to contact Deputy John Davis at 240-496-6695 or by email, John.Davis@stmarysmd.com.

Incident Briefs – 7-12-2017

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 40000 block of Delabrooke Road in Mechanicsville. Deputy Fennessey is investigating the case. CASE#36309-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 45000 block of Norris Road in Great Mills. Deputy First Class Beyer is investigating the case. CASE#36322-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole cash in the 22000 block of Armsworthy Court in California. CASE#36412-17

Threats – Unknown suspect(s) made threats to an employee at the Suntrust Bank in California. Deputy First Class Beyer is investigating the case. CASE# 36322-17

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. 1*922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Incident Briefs – 7-13-2017

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a victim’s dogs by releasing them from their leashes. Corporal Snyder is investigating the case. CASE#36620-17

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.

#WantedWednesday: Child Support Warrants

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Child Support Enforcement Unit in partnership with the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office is seeking the whereabouts of the following individuals wanted for child support evasion:

Tyrone Lamar Butler, age 28, of Leonardtown

Corey Antwain Adams, age 27, of Clements

Michael Shayne Erdolino, age 43, of Hollywood

Audrey Anna Marie Hensley

Joseph Myron Taylor, age 37, of Lexington Park

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact the                St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office at 301-475-4200, ext. *1900.

Or, contact CRIME SOLVERS at 301-475-3333 or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637)

Calls to CRIME SOLVERS are NOT RECORDED.

CALLERS CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS

Incident Briefs – 7/11/2017

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the vehicle lot and stole property from multiple vehicles at the Wentworth Nursery in Loveville. Dep. Molitor is investigating the case. CASE#36159-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) stripped various parts from a motor vehicle and stole property from the glovebox. The events occurred in the 44000 block of Aspen Lane in California. Cpl. Reppel is investigating the case. CASE#36147-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 22000 block of Greenview Parkway in California. Dep. Bush is investigating the case. CASE# 36209-17

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.

Incident Briefs – 7/7/2017 – 7/10/2017

7-8-2017

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a motor vehicle and stole property in the 46000 block of Valley Court in Lexington Park. Deputy Bowie is investigating the case. CASE#35776-17

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property in the 37000 block of Newlands Street in Mechanicsville. Deputy Henry is investigating the case. CASE#35779-17

7-9-2017

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 29000 block of Edison Drive in Mechanicsville. Deputy Shelko is investigating the case. CASE#35840-17

Property Destruction – Unknown suspect(s) struck a neighborhood sign with a blunt object in the 18000 block of Piney Point Drive in Tall Timbers. Deputy First Class Tirpak is continuing the investigation. CASE#35848-17

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered three locked vehicles and stole property on Heather and Golden Rod Street in Great Mills. Deputy First Class Schultz is investigating the case. CASE#35857-17, 35864-17, and 35881-17.

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a vacant residence in the 46000 block of Patuxent Road in Lexington Park. Deputy Bowie is investigating the case. CASE#36025-17

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 Investigating Death in Lexington Park

On July 7, 2017, at approximately 8:12 p.m., St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a private residence in Lexington Park, Maryland for a medical emergency. Deputies located a male suffering from life-threatening injuries. 

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) responded to the scene and continued the investigation. At this time, there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the male's death. However, due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, no further details will be released.

6/26/ - 6/28 - Arrests, Criminal Summons, and Warrants

6-26-2017

On-View Arrests 

6-22-2017 – Assault – Deputy J. Smith responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported assault. The suspect, Rainier Nazal Dizon, age 35, of Lexington Park, struck another inmate with an open hand, spit on the inmate, and then threw the inmate to the ground. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the surveillance footage. Dizon was charged with Second Degree Assault on an inmate and released to the custody of the detention center. CASE#32729-17

Rainier Dizon

6-23-2017 – Assault – Deputy C. Ball responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported assault. The suspect, Jason Michael Reintzell, age 39, of Lexington Park, struck another inmate in the face with a closed fist. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the surveillance footage. He was charged with Second Degree Assault on an inmate and released back to the custody of the detention center. CASE#32902-17

Jason Reintzell

6-23-2017 – Assault – Deputy C. Ball responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported assault between two inmates. The investigation revealed, the suspect, Cedric Ricardo Williams, age 25, of Lexington Park, struck the victim in the face with a closed fist, picked up the victim, and then shoved the victim in a cell. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the surveillance footage. He was charged with Second Degree Assault on an inmate and released back to the custody of the detention center. CASE#32903-17

Cedric Williams 

6-23-2017 – Possession – Deputy First Class R. Steinbach responded to a residence on Carefree Way in Lexington Park for a reported medical emergency. Upon arrival, Steinbach made contact with the suspect, Erin Neveal Stokes, age 25, of Lexington Park, who appeared to be under the influence of CDS. A search of her purse revealed suspected heroin. A further search revealed, additional heroin, a small piece of foil with burnt residue, and several suspected smoking devices in her possession. Stokes was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS Possession – Not Marijuana (Heroin) and CDS Possession – Paraphernalia. CASE#32862-17

Erin Stokes

7-4-2017 – Possession – On June 24, 2017, Deputy V. Pontorno was patrolling the area of the 20000 block of Point Lookout Road in Great Mills when he observed suspicious subjects in the area of the gazebo. As Pontorno approached the area on foot, he noticed signs the suspects, Troy Allen Jones, age 24, of Lexington Park and Kacey Grace Medeiros, age 24, of No Fixed Address, appeared to be living in the park. A search of their belongings revealed hypodermic needles and metal spoons with suspected cocaine residue. Jones was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with CDS Possession: Paraphernalia and CDS Possession: Not Marijuana – Cocaine. A warrant was issued for Medeiros charging her with CDS Possession – Not Marijuana and Two Counts of CDS Possession – Paraphernalia. CASE#33007-17

Troy Jones

Kacey Medeiros

6-24-2017 – Assault – Deputy A. Budd responded to the 47000 block of Wheeler Drive in Lexington Park for the report of a domestic disturbance. The victim alleged, the suspect, Shaine Allon Mccarson, age 24, of Lexington Park, tackled the victim. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Mccarson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE#33068-17

Shaine Mccarson 

Criminal Summons

6-23-2017 - Brandi Nicole Iseman, age 27, of Leonardtown, by Deputy A. Budd for Theft Under $1000 – CASE#27766-17

Brandi Iseman (FILE PHOTO)

6-25-2017 - Kaitlin Ashley Laws, age 21, of Mechanicsville, by Deputy A. Budd for Second Degree Assault – CASE#28101-17

6-24-2017 - Anita Saramarie Smith, age 40, of Lexington Park, by Deputy P. Robinson for Theft - $1000 value – CASE#31437-17

6-23-2017 - Katherine Lee Mundy, age 22, of Mechanicsville, by Deputy A. Budd for Second Degree Assault –  CASE#27777-17

6-22-2017 - Richard Matos, age 48, of Lexington Park, by Cpl. B. Foor for Second Degree Assault – CASE# 32022-17

6-27-2017

Warrant Service

6-21-2017 - Janus Scott Freeman, age 53, of Lexington Park, by Detective Melissa Hulse for sex offender registry violation – CASE#30824-17

Janus Freeman (FILE PHOTO)

6-28-2017

On-View Arrests

6-27-2017 – Child Abuse – Deputy B. Gaskill responded to the 46000 block of Yorktown Road in Lexington Park for a reported assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Nikki NMN Pistorio, age 55, of Lexington Park, struck the juvenile victim in the face multiple times. During the assault, she also struck a witness in the arm with a shovel. The victim displayed visible injuries. Pistorio was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Child Abuse and Second Degree Assault. CASE# 33603-17 

Nikki Pistorio