Friday, June 28, 2019

On-View Arrests, Warrants

Rogue and Vagabond: On June 22, 2019, Deputy Jonathan Fenwick responded to the 22900 block of Esperanza Drive in Lexington Park for the report of a burglary to a motor vehicle. Upon investigation, it was determined that Travis Dimitri Smoot, 34 of no fixed address, had entered 14 vehicles at 10 different residences in the neighborhood and stole items out of four of those vehicles. Smoot admitted to every incident and advised he went into the neighborhood on a bicycle, taking loose change from some of the vehicles that he entered. He said he committed the crimes due to not having any money and needing some cash. Smoot was charged with 14 counts of Rogue and Vagabond and four counts of Theft: Under $100. Case # 35889-19
Travis Dimitri Smoot 
Contraband: On June 26, 2019, DFC Carl Ball responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for the report of contraband. A search of Turez Lydell Creek, 30 of Lexington Park, found him to be carrying a small baggie of tobacco and rolling paper in the sole of his shoe. Creek was charged with Possession of Contraband in Place of Confinement. Case # 36731-19 
Turez Lydell Creek 

Trespassing: On June 23, 2019, Deputy Kyler Kilgore responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road to assist in an eviction. Noble Blyden Conrad Jr., 38 of no fixed address, was ordered several times to vacate the premises but refused to do so. Conrad was advised if he refused to vacate the property he would be arrested for trespassing. Conrad raised his hands and advised Deputy Kilgore to “Take me to jail.” Conrad was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with Trespassing on Private Property. Case # 36748-19 (no photo available) 

Open Container: On June 25, 2019, Cpl. Vincent Pontorno charged James Calvin Morgan, 51 of Lexington Park, with Consuming Open Alcohol Container at 46930 South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Case # 36527-19 
James Calvin Morgan 

Public Consumption: On June 25, 2019, Cpl. Glen Knott charged Adam Christopher Kelson, 53 of Lexington Park, with Consume Alcohol in Public at 21800 North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Case # 36554-19 (no photo available) 

Public Consumption: On June 25, 2019, Cpl. Glen Knott charged Adam Christopher Pruitt, 31 of Lexington Park, with Consume Alcohol in Public at 21800 North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Case # 36554-19 
Adam Christopher Pruitt 
Open Container: On June 25, 2019, Cpl. Vincent Pontorno charged William Alexander Sledge, 59 of Lexington Park, with Consume Open Container Alcohol and Failure to Appear: Possession of Paraphernalia at 21800 North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Case # 36554-19 
William Alexander Sledge 
Public Consumption: On June 25, 2019, Cpl. Glen Knott charged Jerome Daniels, 42 of Prince Frederick, with Consumption of Alcohol in Public at 46930 South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Case # 36527-19 
Jerome Daniels 
Public Consumption: On June 25, 2019, Cpl. Vincent Pontorno charged Gerald Anthony Knott, 46 of Lexington Park, with Consume an Open Alcoholic Beverage at 21800 North Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Case # 36554-19 
Gerald Anthony Knott 
Warrants:

On June 19, 2019, Troy David Yates, 53 of Lexington Park, was arrested on a warrant for Theft: Less than $100 by Deputy Latisha Baker. Case # 35306-19 
Troy David Yates 
On June 20, 2019, Thea Geiger Keppler, 20 of Kensington, was arrested on two warrants for Breaking and Entering Research Facility by Deputy Tyler Payne. Case # 35453-19 
Thea Geiger Keppler 
On June 20, 2019, Jamar Daron Moss, 38 of Lexington Park, was arrested on a warrant for Third-Degree Burglary by Cpl. Brandon Foor. Case # 35484-19
Jamar Daron Moss 
 On June 20, 2019, Olmer Alejandro Campos-Guevara, 41 of Lexington Park, was arrested on a warrant for Driving Without a License by DFC Gerard Muschette. Case # 35558-19 
Olmer Alejandro Campos-Guevara 
On June 21, 2019, Brian Russell Mays, 23 of Tall Timbers, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear: Driving While Suspended by DFC Carl Ball. Case # 35664-19
Brian Russell Mays 
 
On June 21, 2019, Christopher Paul Forrest, 43 of Ridge, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Probation by Deputy John Fenwick. Case # 35651-19 
Christopher Paul Forrest 

On June 24, 2019, Wayne Kerry Smith, 56 of Callaway, was arrested on a warrant for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Andrew Budd. Case # 31797-19
Wayne Kerry Smith 
On June 26, 2019, Ronald Leslie Cook, 27 of Lusby, was arrested on warrants for Theft: Less than $1,000, Fraudulent Identification Information Theft under $1,000, four counts of Use/Disclose Credit Cards and Theft: Less than $100 by DFC Carl Ball. Case # 32443-17
Ronald Leslie Cook 

Located: Kacey Grace Medeiros

July 8, 2019 update: Kacey Grace Medeiros was located on Saturday. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the location of Kacey Grace Medeiros, 26 of St. Inigoes. Medeiros is a white female with black hair and brown eyes, 5’ 5” tall and 130 pounds.

Anyone with information about Medeiros’ location is asked to contact Detective Cpl. Melissa Hulse at 301-475-4200, ext. *1996 or email melissa.hulse@stmarysmd.com.
Kacey Grace Medeiros

Thursday, June 27, 2019

On-View Arrests, Warrants

Armed Robbery: On June 19, 2019, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies spoke with a taxi cab driver who advised that two males were picked up in Drayden and driven to Lexington Park. Once there, one of the males produced what the victim described as an Uzi-style handgun and demanded money. The males then fled on foot. The victim was shown a lineup where the victim positively identified Anthony Albern Rice Jr., 18 of Drayden, and Kyjuan Tyrese Bush, 17 of Lexington Park, as the males who robbed the victim. When interviewed by detectives, Rice admitted to being part of the robbery. Rice was charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, First-Degree Assault, Loaded Handgun on Person, Firearm Use in Violent Crime and Second-Degree Assault by Detective Brian Fennessey. Bush was identified by the victim as the one who had the handgun in the robbery. Bush was charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, First-Degree Assault, Loaded Handgun on Person, Firearm Use in Violent Crime, Fourth-Degree Burglary of a Dwelling by Det. Fennessey. Case # 35161-19
















First-Degree Assault: On June 18, 2019, Patrol officers responded to the area of 22000 Mojave Drive in Great Mills for the report of a shooting. Several shell casings were located, and three bullet holes were observed in two residences. Witnesses described seeing a red Ford Explorer leaving the area. On June 20, 2019, deputies observed the vehicle on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. The registration plates did not match the vehicle and deputies attempted a traffic stop. After a short chase, the vehicle came to a stop and Vincent Lavey Harrington, 18 of Washington DC, was apprehended. In an interview, Harrington admitted to operating the motor vehicle and firing several shots toward the 22000 block of Mojave Drive on June 18, using a Glock handgun. The vehicle was reported as being stolen out of Bowie. Harrington was charged with First-Degree Assault, Loaded Handgun on Person, Firearm Use in Violent Crime, Second-Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Possession of a Firearm/Minor by Detective Brian Fennessey. Case # 35121-19 
Vincent Lavey Harrington 
Theft: On June 20, 2019, DFC Daniel Holdsworth was traveling on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville when he received a license plate reader hit, indicating that a license plate on an adjacent vehicle was stolen. The driver, Anthony John Knittel, 36 of Hollywood, initially denied knowledge of the theft, but then said the plates came from a friend of a friend. Knittel was charged with Theft: Less than $100. Case # 35501-19 (no photo available) 

Assault: On June 21, 2019, Deputy Max Schell responded to the 45800 block of Jay Dee Court in Lexington Park for the report of a disturbance. The victim advised that Chester Elwood McMahan 4th, 38 of Lexington Park, threw an object which struck the victim on the nose causing a scratch. McMahan was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 35759-19 
Chester Elwood McMahan 
CDS Possession: On June 21, 2019, Deputy Tyler Westphal responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for a reported CDS violation. Westphal was advised that Wendell Ignatius Ford Jr., 29 of Lexington Park, was in possession of a white powdery substance while on the home detention program. Returned to the detention center, Ford was found to have a dollar bill with white powdery substance in which Ford said was “probably cocaine.” Ford was charged with CDS Possession: Not Marijuana and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement. Case # 35699-19 
Wendell Ignatius Ford Jr. 
Assault: On June 22, 2019, DFC Dale Smith responded to the 45700 block of Oregon Way in Lexington Park for the report of a disturbance. The victim advised that Joseph Gerard Denaro, 61 of Lexington Park, grabbed the victim by the wrist and threw the victim to the ground. Denaro then hit the victim on the back of the head with an unknown object. A bump on the back of the victim’s head was observed and Denaro was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with Second-Degree Assault and Theft less than $100. Case # 35871-19 
Joseph Gerard Denaro 
Trespassing: Timothy Lee Barnes, 56 of Lexington Park, was arrested on June 22, 2019 for Trespassing on Private Property at 21628 Great Mills Road by Cpl. Alvin Beishline. Case # 36021-19 (no photo available) 
 
Malicious Property Destruction: On June 22, 2019, DFC Carl Ball responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park for the report of property destruction. The victim advised that Cody Michael Kiser, 26 of Lexington Park, had been over the night before and an argument ensued. The next day, the victim found the rear passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle had been broken out. Kiser admitted to breaking the window and there was injury to his right hand and wrist. Kiser was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property less than $1,000. Case # 35946-19 (no photo available)  

Theft: On June 23, 2019, Cpl. Brian Connelly responded to the California Walmart store for the report of a shoplifter in custody. A witness advised that Theresa Marie Huggins, 30 of Lusby, was about to leave the store with a purse-full of items without a receipt. The value of the merchandise was $121. Huggins was charged with Theft: $100 to $1,500. Case # 36177-19 (no photo available) 

Disorderly Conduct: On June 23, 2019, a private group had rented a meeting room at the Lexington Park Library. Ashley Kyle Morgan, 42 of Leonardtown, attempted to register for that event, but had registered for another later that day and was advised by deputies he could not enter the room until 3 pm. Morgan ran into the room and created a disturbance, yelling at the approximately 75 people in the room. Morgan was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace/Disorderly, Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order, Resist/Interfere with Arrest and Trespass Public Agency During Hours by DFC Carl Ball. Case # 36128-19 
Ashley Kyle Morgan 
First-Degree Assault: On June 23, 2019, Deputy Dianne Hersh responded to the 37300 block of Asher Road in Mechanicsville for the report of an assault with a knife. The victim advised that there had been an argument all day with Robert Allen Helmondollar Jr., 29 of Mechanicsville. Helmondollar went to the kitchen, grabbed a knife and chased the victim in the apartment. Helmondollar also swung the knife at the victim hear the neck but did not make contact. Helmondollar also attempted to burn the victim’s bank cards using the stove. Helmondollar was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with First-Degree Assault. Case # 36084-19 
Robert Allen Helmondollar Jr. 
Indecent Exposure: On June 23, 2019, Cpl. Alvin Beishline responded to the California Walmart store for the report of indecent exposure where several victims advised that Jonathan Alexan Zelaya Beltran, 22 of Montgomery Village, had exposed himself multiple times. Zelaya Beltran was located by Maryland State Police and he was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with six counts of indecent exposure by DFC Beishline. Case # 36173-19
Jonathan Alexan Zelaya Beltran 
Trespassing: On June 24, 2019, Cpl. Dale Reppel responded to Canopy Liquors in Lexington Park for the report of trespassing. Video footage showed Shuree Sinese Weems, 28 of Lusby, near the business asking customers for money. Weems was charged with Trespass: Private Property. Case # 36359-19 
Shuree Sinese Weems 
Violation of Protective Order: On June 25, 2019, Deputy Joseph Bowling responded to the 47400 block of Southampton Drive in Lexington Park for the report of Violation of Protective Order. Terrance Leon Lyles, 58 of no fixed address, had called the victim 17 times, plus sent one text message. Lyles was charged with Violation of Protective Order. Case # 36645-19 
Terrance Leon Lyles 
Open Container: On June 21, 2019, Vicki Marie Curtis, 41 of Lexington Park, was charged with Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol at 46940 South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park by Cpl. Vincent Pontorno. Case # 35732-19 
Vicki Marie Curtis 
Trespassing: On June 21, 2019, James Calvin Morgan, 51 of Lexington Park, was charged with Trespassing at 46940 South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park by Cpl. Vincent Pontorno. Case # 35740-19 
James Calvin Morgan 
Burglary: On June 25, 2019, Deputy Latisha Baker responded to the area of Columbus Drive/Creeping Primrose Lane in Lexington Park for the report of a suspicious person. The victims advised that Jhaqueline Amarilis Hernandez-Ordones, 19 of Lexington Park, had entered a home and was found standing in a bedroom holding a pooper scooper. The victims tried to question Hernandez-Ordones, but she did not speak English. Hernandez-Ordones was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with Fourth-Degree Burglary to a Dwelling. Case # 36516-19 
Jhaqueline Amarilis Hernandez-Ordones 

Warrants:

On June 25, 2019, Dyante Lee Battle, 31 of Leonardtown, was arrested on warrants for Theft Scheme: $1,500 to Under $25,000, Theft: $1,500 to Under $25,000, four counts of Theft: $100 to Under $1,500, four counts of weapon offense, Second-Degree Assault and two counts of Resist/Interfere with Arrest by Cpl. Milton Pesante. Case # 36543-19 
Dyante Lee Battle 
On June 25, 2019, Joseph Cephaus Harrod, 58 of Lexington Park, was arrested on warrants for Second-Degree Rape, two counts of Fourth-Degree Sex Offense, two counts of Second-Degree Assault and False Imprisonment by Deputy Michael Graves. Case # 36276-19
Joseph Cephaus Harrod 

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Teen Leadership Academy Visits Sheriff's Office

Leadership Southern Maryland's Teen Leadership Academy visited the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, learning about the various operations and functions of the agency. The 19 students from Southern Maryland, who are entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades, visited the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, heard presentations and saw demonstrations by the Special Operations Division.


Sheriff Tim Cameron gives introductory remarks to the Teen Leadership Academy 
Capt. Michael Pilkerton and Cpl. Vincent Shontere show non-lethal compliance tools in the detention center 
Capt. Steven Hall addresses the group 
Lt. Robert Russell of the Special Operations Division demonstrates tools used by the Emergency Services Team 
DFC Blaine Gaskill 
Teens had the chance to fire non-lethal arms used by the Emergency Services Team 
Cpl. William Rishel and K9 Largo 

Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, June 28, 2019


The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Friday, June 28, 2019, on Route 235 in the Hollywood area.

At Friday’s checkpoint, law enforcement officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Drivers will also be checked for other traffic infractions.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that roadside sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and efficient tools used in efforts to combat impaired driving. Advance notification of sobriety checkpoints gives drivers the opportunity to make better decisions and helps to prevent and deter impaired driving. Advance notifications are also required by law for the validity of a sobriety checkpoint.

Sheriff Tim Cameron asks that everyone drive safely and sober, no matter what the occasion.

For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff

On-View Arrests, Warrants, DUIs and Juvenile Arrests

Assault: On June 19, 2019, Deputy Benjamin Raley responded to the 43800 block of Drum Cliff Road in Hollywood for the report of an assault. The victim advised that Melissa Lynch Freeman, 37 of Hollywood, threw a Yeti-type cup at the victim. The victim advised that Freeman then grabbed the victim by the neck causing visible scratches on both sides of the neck. Freeman was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 35198-19
Melissa Lynch Freeman 
CDS Possession Intent to Distribute: On June 19, 2019, Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Rodine Way in Lexington Park for the report of a disturbance. The occupants of a vehicle identified as part of the disturbance were taken into custody and a search of the vehicle located numerous bags of marijuana and cocaine. David Dawayne Gatlin Jr., 22 of Cheltenham, was arrested, transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute (Cocaine) and CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute (Marijuana) by Deputy Benjamin Luffey. Case # 35210-19
David Dawayne Gatlin Jr. 
Loaded Handgun in Vehicle: During the disturbance call at Rodine Way in Lexington Park on June 19, 2019, a suspect vehicle was stopped. Sequoia Nicole Hamilton, 22 of California, was in the driver's seat. During the consent search of the vehicle, a loaded 9 mm handgun was found under the driver's seat. Hamilton was arrested, transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with Reckless Endangerment, Loaded Handgun in Vehicle and Firearm/Drug Traffic Crime by DFC Dale Smith. Case # 35202-19
Sequoia Nicole Hamilton 
Open Container Possession: On June 16, 2019, Deputy Joseph Bowling observed Monroe Maurice Gantt, 52 of Lexington Park, with an open container of an alcoholic beverage at the Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park. Gantt was arrested and charged with Possession of an Open Container. Case # 34808-19 
Monroe Maurice Gantt 
Open Container Possession: On June 12, 2019, Cpl. Vincent Pontorno observed Kristina Ann Himes, 33 of Great Mills, with an open container of an alcoholic beverage at 46900 South Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park and was charged with Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol. Case # 33981-19 (no photo available)

Open Container Possession: On June 12, 2019, Cpl. Vincent Pontorno observed Gerald Anthony Knott, 46 of Lexington Park, with an open container of an alcoholic beverage at 46900 South Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park and was charged with Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishment. Case # 33981-19

Gerald Anthony Knott 

Warrants:

On June 19, 2019, Robert Miguel Huici, 32 of Charlotte Hall, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of a Protective Order by Deputy John Fenwick. Case # 35083-19 
Robert Miguel Huici 

On June 24, 2019, David Dawayne Gatlin Jr., 22 of Leonardtown, was arrested on warrants for First- and Second-Degree Assault by Deputy David Lawrence. Case # 35482-19
David Dawayne Gatlin Jr. 

Driving Under the Influence:

On June 14, 2019, Shannon Marie Seals, 33 of California, was charged with Driving a Vehicle While so Far Impaired by Drugs and Cannot Drive Safely and Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance by Deputy Latisha Baker. Case # 34366-19 (no photo available)


On June 15, 2019, Keith Ashley Decker, 39 of Mechanicsville, was charged with Driving Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Alcohol Cannot Drive Safely by Deputy Austin Edelen. Case # 34634-19
Keith Ashely Decker 

On June 15, 2019, Luricko Antonio Clyburn, 38 of Lexington Park, was charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Deputy Michael Graves. Case # 34537-19 (no photo available)

On June 16, 2019, Jason Michael Pyle, 34 of Mechanicsville, was charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol and Negligent Driving by Deputy Michael Graves. Case # 34784-19
Jason Michael Pyle 
On June 20, 2019, Wesley Ross Noll, 41 of Hollywood, was charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Negligent Driving and Reckless Driving by Deputy Warren Forinash. Case # 35371-19 (no photo available)

On June 22, 2019, Dalton Nathaniel Zimmerman, 20 of Mechanicsville, was charged with Driving Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Driving Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely by Deputy Tyler Westphal. Case # 35877-19
Dalton Nathaniel Zimmerman 
On June 22, 2019, Brandy Lynn Finley, 40 of Lexington Park, was charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Deputy Alexander Wynnyk. Case # 35789-19
Brandy Lynn Finley 

On June 23, 2019, Amon Randolph Brown 4th, 27 of Mechanicsville, was charged with Driving Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Controlled Dangerous Substance by Deputy David Lawrence. Case # 36154-19
Amon Randolph Brown 4th 
On June 23, 2019, Cory Tyler Christensen, 26 of Prince Frederick, was charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol and Driving While License Suspended by Cpl. Brian Connelly. Case # 36041-19
Cory Tyler Christensen 
Juvenile Arrests:

On June 8, 2019, a 15-year-old male from Lexington Park was arrested and charged with First-Degree Assault, Second-Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property and Reckless Endangerment. Case # 33177-19

On June 13, 2019, a 16-year-old male from Hollywood was arrested and charged with Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle by Deputy Rycyzyn. Case #34217-19

On June 20, 2019, a 14-year-old female from Great Mills was arrested and charged with Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Michael Graves. Case # 35363-19

On June 20, 2019, a 17-year-old male from Drayden was arrested and charged with Obstructing and Hindering and Disorderly Conduct by DFC Carl Ball. Case # 35473-19

On June 21, 2019, a 10-year-old male from Lexington Park was arrested and charged with Operating Unregistered Vehicle and Theft: $1,500 to Under $25,000 by DFC Matthew McCuen. Case # 35746-19

On June 22, 2019, a 15-year-old female from Mechanicsville was arrested and charged with Malicious Destruction of Property Value less than $1,000 by Deputy Shawn Shelko. Case # 35862-19