Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Leonardtown Roads to be Closed for Events from Aug. 1-3
With several events planned in downtown Leonardtown, road closures and detours are planned from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3, 2019.
On Thursday, Aug. 1, sand will be delivered in the middle of the downtown for the Beach Party on the Square. The intersection of Fenwick Street and Washington Street will be closed and yellow metal barricades will be placed around the intersection.
On Friday, Aug. 2, roads in the downtown will be closed from 4 am to noon for Fox 5's Zip Trip broadcast. Traffic will be diverted around and through Leonardtown Square.
Downtown roads will again be closed that day from 4 pm until 10 pm for Leonardtown's First Friday events. Traffic will again be diverted through and around the town square.
On Saturday, Aug. 3, downtown roads will be closed from noon to midnight for the Beach Party on the Square. The sand will be removed from the roadway at the end of the event.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
36th Annual National Night Out on Aug. 6, 2019
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office invites you, your family and your community to the 36th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 pm – an opportunity to meet and socialize with law enforcement and your neighbors.
A neighborhood that invests time and care into each other is a safer and more informed neighborhood.
Sheriff’s deputies, Maryland State Police, elected officials, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads and other community representatives will fan out across St. Mary’s County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 pm in participating neighborhoods.
They are:
-Lexington Village in Lexington Park
-Persimmon Hills in Mechanicsville
-Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls in Charlotte Hall
-The Housing Authority of St. Mary’s in Lexington Park
-Rosecroft in St. Mary’s City
-Town Creek in Lexington Park
-St. Joseph’s Community Center in Mechanicsville
-Country Lakes in Mechanicsville
-Birch Way in California
-Colony Square in Lexington Park
-Spring Valley in Lexington Park
-St. Andrew’s Estates in California
-Clarks Rest in Leonardtown
-Elizabeth Hills in California
-Discovery Commons in California
-Church Crossing Estates in Mechanicsville
-Willow Gate Townhomes in Lexington Park
-Breton Bay in Leonardtown
-Heards Estates in Great Mills
-Ben Oaks in Mechanicsville
-Greenbrier in Lexington Park
“I encourage parents and children in these neighborhoods to step outside that evening to better get to know your neighbors and the police officers who also live and serve in your community,” Sheriff Tim Cameron said. “We all want a safe and friendly environment for ourselves and our children to live in and fostering positive relationships with each other is vitally important.”
If your neighborhood is participating in National Night Out, but is not listed, contact Cpl. Angela Delozier at 301-475-4200, ext. *8094 or email angela.delozier@stmarysmd.com.
Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Child Safety Seats
Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Child Safety Seats
Sec. 22-412.2
Child safety seats are required for all children under the age of 8.
Maryland Vehicle Law defines a child safety seat as intended “to be used to restrain, seat, or position a child who is transported in a motor vehicle. ‘Child safety seat’ does not mean a seat belt or combination seat belt-shoulder harness used alone.”
“A child safety seat meets the requirements of this section only if it is installed and used in accordance with the directions of the manufacturer.”
“A person transporting a child under the age of 8 years in a motor vehicle shall secure the child in a child safety seat in accordance with the child safety seat and vehicle manufacturers’ instructions unless the child is 4 feet, 9 inches tall or taller.”
Further, “a person may not transport a child under the age of 16 years unless the child is secured in: 1) A child safety seat or 2) A seat belt.”
“A child safety seat or seat belt may not be used to restrain, seat or position more than one individual at a time.”
The fine for not securing a child in a child safety seat is $83.
Monday, July 29, 2019
On View Arrests/Warrants/Juvenile Arrests
On View Arrests:
Drug Arrest- On July 22, 2019, Dep. Forbes responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported individual(s) in a vehicle with a firearm. Investigation determined Pierre Jamal Curtis, age 18 of Lexington Park, and Ryan Tyler Curtis, age 23 of Lexington Park, had been seated in the suspect vehicle. Located in the vehicle was a Crown Royal bag containing clear baggies of suspected cocaine. Also, located in the vehicle was a revolver style fake handgun. Both were arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 41882-19
Drug Arrest- On July 22, 2019, Cpl. Beishline responded to the 20700 block of Old Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported theft. Investigation determined Aubrey Robbie Robinson, age 30 with no fixed address, entered the Sheetz store and removed several cartons of cigarettes, and then fled the scene. Robinson was also the suspect in two previous thefts of cigarettes from area businesses which occurred on July 20th and July 12th where the suspect entered, waited until the employees were distracted and removed cartons of cigarettes. Robinson was located and arrested; at the time of Robinson's arrest, a metal suspected CDS smoking device was located on his person which contained suspected cocaine. Robinson was charged with three counts of Theft, Theft Scheme, CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia. CASE# 41817-19
Assault- On July 22, 2019, DFC. Nauman responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Scott Andrew Davis, age 39 of California, pushed the victim into a locker while arguing over property. Davis was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41967-19
Assault- On July 26, 2019, Dep. Forbes responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Charles Patrick Hancock, age 24 of California, slapped the victim's hand, causing visible injury to the victim. Hancock was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 42699-19
Assault- On July 26, 2019, Dep. Baker responded to the 46600 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Marshall Edmond Lewis Jr., age 35 of Lexington Park, pushed the victim, which caused the victim to fall down a set of stairs. There is also a valid court order prohibiting any assault to the victim by Lewis. Lewis was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Violation of a Protective Order. CASE# 42710-19
Warrants:
07/23/19- Demartez Trequan Thomas, age 22 of Lexington Park- Three counts of Sex Offense 3rd Degree by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 37100-19
07/24/19- Delontey Montario Butler, age 26 of Leonardtown- Assault 1st & 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Westphal# 337. CASE# 40399-19
07/25/19- James Wayne Murphy, age 54 of Lexington Park- Possess-Open Container and Three Counts of Consume Alcoholic Beverage/Public by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 42579-19
07/25/19- Jens Edwin Hanson, age 43 of Ridge- Escape 1st Degree by Det. Hulse# 218. CASE# 37809-19
07/26/19- De Aundre Tyrique Keys, age 22 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Theft by Dep. Forbes# 341. CASE# 32332-19
07/27/19- Steven Allan Norris, age 40 with no fixed address- Theft and two counts of FTA/Violate Protective Order by DFC. McClure# 299. CASE# 66526-19
Juvenile Arrests:
07/19/19- Juvenile male age 15 of Lexington Park- Sex Offense 3rd & 4th Degree and Assault 2nd Degree by Det. Bare# 307. CASE# 30496-19
07/21/19- Juvenile female age 11 of Lexington Park-Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wimberly# 41738-19
07/21/19- Juvenile male age 15 of California- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Fretwell# 348. CASE# 41798-19
07/21/19- Juvenile male age 15 of California- Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle and Driving Without a License by Cpl. Maloy# 137. CASE# 41745-19
Drug Arrest- On July 22, 2019, Dep. Forbes responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported individual(s) in a vehicle with a firearm. Investigation determined Pierre Jamal Curtis, age 18 of Lexington Park, and Ryan Tyler Curtis, age 23 of Lexington Park, had been seated in the suspect vehicle. Located in the vehicle was a Crown Royal bag containing clear baggies of suspected cocaine. Also, located in the vehicle was a revolver style fake handgun. Both were arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 41882-19
Pierre Jamal Curtis
Ryan Tyler Curtis
Drug Arrest- On July 22, 2019, Cpl. Beishline responded to the 20700 block of Old Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported theft. Investigation determined Aubrey Robbie Robinson, age 30 with no fixed address, entered the Sheetz store and removed several cartons of cigarettes, and then fled the scene. Robinson was also the suspect in two previous thefts of cigarettes from area businesses which occurred on July 20th and July 12th where the suspect entered, waited until the employees were distracted and removed cartons of cigarettes. Robinson was located and arrested; at the time of Robinson's arrest, a metal suspected CDS smoking device was located on his person which contained suspected cocaine. Robinson was charged with three counts of Theft, Theft Scheme, CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia. CASE# 41817-19
Aubrey Robbie Robinson
Assault- On July 22, 2019, DFC. Nauman responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Scott Andrew Davis, age 39 of California, pushed the victim into a locker while arguing over property. Davis was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41967-19
Scott Andrew Davis
Assault- On July 26, 2019, Dep. Forbes responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Charles Patrick Hancock, age 24 of California, slapped the victim's hand, causing visible injury to the victim. Hancock was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 42699-19
Charles Patrick Hancock
Assault- On July 26, 2019, Dep. Baker responded to the 46600 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Marshall Edmond Lewis Jr., age 35 of Lexington Park, pushed the victim, which caused the victim to fall down a set of stairs. There is also a valid court order prohibiting any assault to the victim by Lewis. Lewis was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Violation of a Protective Order. CASE# 42710-19
Marshall Edmond Lewis Jr.
Warrants:
07/23/19- Demartez Trequan Thomas, age 22 of Lexington Park- Three counts of Sex Offense 3rd Degree by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 37100-19
Demartez Trequan Thomas
07/24/19- Delontey Montario Butler, age 26 of Leonardtown- Assault 1st & 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Westphal# 337. CASE# 40399-19
Delontey Montario Butler
07/25/19- James Wayne Murphy, age 54 of Lexington Park- Possess-Open Container and Three Counts of Consume Alcoholic Beverage/Public by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 42579-19
James Wayne Murphy
07/25/19- Jens Edwin Hanson, age 43 of Ridge- Escape 1st Degree by Det. Hulse# 218. CASE# 37809-19
Jens Edwin Hanson
07/26/19- De Aundre Tyrique Keys, age 22 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Theft by Dep. Forbes# 341. CASE# 32332-19
De Aundre Tyrique Keys
07/27/19- Steven Allan Norris, age 40 with no fixed address- Theft and two counts of FTA/Violate Protective Order by DFC. McClure# 299. CASE# 66526-19
Steven Allan Norris
Juvenile Arrests:
07/19/19- Juvenile male age 15 of Lexington Park- Sex Offense 3rd & 4th Degree and Assault 2nd Degree by Det. Bare# 307. CASE# 30496-19
07/21/19- Juvenile female age 11 of Lexington Park-Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wimberly# 41738-19
07/21/19- Juvenile male age 15 of California- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Fretwell# 348. CASE# 41798-19
07/21/19- Juvenile male age 15 of California- Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle and Driving Without a License by Cpl. Maloy# 137. CASE# 41745-19
Friday, July 26, 2019
On View Arrests/Warrants/DUIs
On View Arrests:
Assault- On July 16, 2019, Dep. Kilgore responded to the 45900 block of Indian Way in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Andre Derryl Cooper Jr., age 32 of Hagerstown, assaulted the victim by slapping the victim in the face, and grabbing the victim's neck. Cooper was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40621-19
Assault- On July 16, 2019, Cpl. Ruest responded to 36700 block of Hollyfield Lane in Chaptico, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Tina Marie Eisenhardt, age 43 of Chaptico, assaulted the victim during an argument by scratching the victim causing injury to the victim's chest. Eisenhardt was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40757-19
Disorderly Conduct/Trespass- On July 17, 2019, Dep. Raley responded to the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, for the reported trespassing/disturbance. Investigation determined Laitesha Jonelle Jones, age 27 of California, took an alcoholic beverage outside the establishment, began yelling at an employee, and when requested refused to leave the business. Dep. Raley observed Jones yelling and causing a scene at the business; Jones refused to leave the area or cease her actions and proceeded to kick over a beer, and made threats to assault the employee. Jones was taken into custody and charged with Trespass: Private Property, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Possess Open Container in Public, and Public Intoxication: Disturbance. CASE# 40870-19
Drug Arrest- On July 18, 2019, Dep. Fretwell conducted a traffic stop in the 22800 block of Three Notch Road in California, and identified the operator to be William Andrew Holt, age 32 of Mechanicsville. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle; search of the vehicle revealed a clear plastic bag containing white rocks (suspected cocaine), and three small plastic bags containing suspected marijuana. Holt was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 41208-19
Assault- On July 18, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 16400 block of Sayre Point Lane in Piney Point for the reported assault. Investigation determined Shawn Kelley Thompson, age 32 of Piney Point, assaulted the victim during an argument by pushing the victim to the ground, and placing his hands around the victim's neck, and striking the victim in the face. Thompson was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41241-19
Alter Drug Test- On July 18, 2019, Jamar Daron Moss, age 38 of Lexington Park, was violated for not following guidelines of his pretrial release; located on Moss was a concealed bottle of suspected urine which is frequently used to alter drug tests. Moss was charged with Possess Contraband at Place of Confinement and Alter Drug/Alcohol Test. Arrest handled by DFC. Molitor# 304. CASE# 41218-19
Drug Arrest- On July 19, 2019, Cpl. Connelly responded to the 45300 block of Alton Lane in California, for a check the welfare. Cpl. Connelly made contact with an individual sitting on a curb very close to traffic. The individual was identified as Jonathan Gabriel Davis, age 27 with no fixed address. Davis was unable to maintain his balance, and a wrapper was observed with Davis' belongings. Inside the wrapper was a pill suspected to be Alprazolam. Davis was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 41468-19
Assault- On July 19, 2019, Cpl. Tirpak responded to the 21700 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault in progress. Investigation determined James Walter Wheeler Jr., age 30 of Lexington Park assaulted the victim during an argument by grabbing the victim's arm, threatening to break it, and grabbing the victim around the throat. Wheeler was located and arrested; Wheeler was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41373-19
Assault- On July 20, 2019, Dep. Lawrence responded to the 26400 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jessica Lynn Cook, age 30 of Mechanicsville, struck the victim in the face, and knocked the victim to the ground during an argument. Cook was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41519-19
Warrants:
07/18/19- Marlo Lionel Herbert, age 42 of Mechanicsville- Escape 2nd Degree-Condition of Release by DFC. Holdsworth# 305. CASE# 40568-19
07/22/19- Daniel David Alioto Jr., age 26 of Great Mills- Violation of Probation/Theft Scheme, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Conspiracy-Theft Scheme by Dep. Baker# 349. CASE# 55604-19
DUIs:
07/13/19- Tyler Carl Kossuth, age 23 of Dittmer- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Dep. M. Beyer# 319. CASE# 40213-19
07/16/19- Rhawne Katherine Norris, age 34 of Lexington Park- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 40747-19 (No Photograph Available)
07/17/19- Tonia Marie Marable, age 44 of Hollywood- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Cpl. Flerlage# 241. CASE# 41053-19
Assault- On July 16, 2019, Dep. Kilgore responded to the 45900 block of Indian Way in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Andre Derryl Cooper Jr., age 32 of Hagerstown, assaulted the victim by slapping the victim in the face, and grabbing the victim's neck. Cooper was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40621-19
Andre Derryl Cooper Jr.
Assault- On July 16, 2019, Cpl. Ruest responded to 36700 block of Hollyfield Lane in Chaptico, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Tina Marie Eisenhardt, age 43 of Chaptico, assaulted the victim during an argument by scratching the victim causing injury to the victim's chest. Eisenhardt was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40757-19
Tina Marie Eisenhardt
Disorderly Conduct/Trespass- On July 17, 2019, Dep. Raley responded to the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, for the reported trespassing/disturbance. Investigation determined Laitesha Jonelle Jones, age 27 of California, took an alcoholic beverage outside the establishment, began yelling at an employee, and when requested refused to leave the business. Dep. Raley observed Jones yelling and causing a scene at the business; Jones refused to leave the area or cease her actions and proceeded to kick over a beer, and made threats to assault the employee. Jones was taken into custody and charged with Trespass: Private Property, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Possess Open Container in Public, and Public Intoxication: Disturbance. CASE# 40870-19
Laitesha Jonelle Jones
Drug Arrest- On July 18, 2019, Dep. Fretwell conducted a traffic stop in the 22800 block of Three Notch Road in California, and identified the operator to be William Andrew Holt, age 32 of Mechanicsville. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle; search of the vehicle revealed a clear plastic bag containing white rocks (suspected cocaine), and three small plastic bags containing suspected marijuana. Holt was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 41208-19
William Andrew Holt
Assault- On July 18, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 16400 block of Sayre Point Lane in Piney Point for the reported assault. Investigation determined Shawn Kelley Thompson, age 32 of Piney Point, assaulted the victim during an argument by pushing the victim to the ground, and placing his hands around the victim's neck, and striking the victim in the face. Thompson was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41241-19
Shawn Kelley Thompson
Alter Drug Test- On July 18, 2019, Jamar Daron Moss, age 38 of Lexington Park, was violated for not following guidelines of his pretrial release; located on Moss was a concealed bottle of suspected urine which is frequently used to alter drug tests. Moss was charged with Possess Contraband at Place of Confinement and Alter Drug/Alcohol Test. Arrest handled by DFC. Molitor# 304. CASE# 41218-19
Jamar Daron Moss
Drug Arrest- On July 19, 2019, Cpl. Connelly responded to the 45300 block of Alton Lane in California, for a check the welfare. Cpl. Connelly made contact with an individual sitting on a curb very close to traffic. The individual was identified as Jonathan Gabriel Davis, age 27 with no fixed address. Davis was unable to maintain his balance, and a wrapper was observed with Davis' belongings. Inside the wrapper was a pill suspected to be Alprazolam. Davis was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 41468-19
Jonathan Gabriel Davis
Assault- On July 19, 2019, Cpl. Tirpak responded to the 21700 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault in progress. Investigation determined James Walter Wheeler Jr., age 30 of Lexington Park assaulted the victim during an argument by grabbing the victim's arm, threatening to break it, and grabbing the victim around the throat. Wheeler was located and arrested; Wheeler was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41373-19
James Walter Wheeler Jr.
Assault- On July 20, 2019, Dep. Lawrence responded to the 26400 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jessica Lynn Cook, age 30 of Mechanicsville, struck the victim in the face, and knocked the victim to the ground during an argument. Cook was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 41519-19
Jessica Lynn Cook
Warrants:
07/18/19- Marlo Lionel Herbert, age 42 of Mechanicsville- Escape 2nd Degree-Condition of Release by DFC. Holdsworth# 305. CASE# 40568-19
Marlo Lionel Herbert
07/22/19- Daniel David Alioto Jr., age 26 of Great Mills- Violation of Probation/Theft Scheme, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Conspiracy-Theft Scheme by Dep. Baker# 349. CASE# 55604-19
Daniel David Alioto Jr.
DUIs:
07/13/19- Tyler Carl Kossuth, age 23 of Dittmer- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Dep. M. Beyer# 319. CASE# 40213-19
Tyler Carl Kossuth
07/16/19- Rhawne Katherine Norris, age 34 of Lexington Park- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 40747-19 (No Photograph Available)
07/17/19- Tonia Marie Marable, age 44 of Hollywood- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Cpl. Flerlage# 241. CASE# 41053-19
Tonia Marie Marable
Assault First Degree Arrest in Lexington Park
On July 25, 2019, deputies from the St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Maryland State Police
responded to the 20600 block of Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park, for the
reported assault. As Corporal Maloy was arriving on scene he observed the suspect,
later identified as Mitchell William Donnelly, age 25 of Lexington Park, strike
the victim in the head with a cinder block.
Cpl. Maloy attempted to take Donnelly into custody, at which time
Donnelly began to actively resist.
Additional law enforcement arrived on scene to assist, and Donnelly
grabbed the holster of a Maryland State Police Trooper; Donnelly would not
relinquish the holster until his hand was forcibly removed. Donnelly was
ultimately taken into custody and charged with the following:
Assault
First Degree
Assault
Second Degree
Resisting
Arrest
Attempt
to Disarm a Law Enforcement Officer
According to the victim, Donnelly also
bit and punched the victim in the face.
The victim was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment.
Donnelly is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and
Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.
For official news and information,
follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Robbery Investigation in Lexington Park
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
is seeking the identity of the individual pictured. On July 24, 2019, at approximately 11:24 a.m.
deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported
armed robbery at Twist Wine and Spirits located on Three Notch Road in Lexington
Park. Initial investigation determined an unknown white male entered the
business, indicated he had a weapon, and demanded money. The suspect obtained undisclosed property
from the business and fled the scene.
The suspect is described as a white male, 6’ in height, approximately 45
to 55 years old, with a gray beard.
Anyone with information on the identity
of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at 301-475-4200
extension 1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain
anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to
“TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters
are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St.
Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
For official news and information,
follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
Burglary Arrest in Mechanicsville
On July
23, 2019, at approximately 1:52 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office responded to the 40700 block of Old Horse Landing Road in
Mechanicsville, for the reported burglary in progress. Deputies arrived and discovered an individual
later identified as James Daniel Seifert, age 26 of Lexington Park, on the
porch of the victim’s residence. Investigation determined Seifert damaged doors
trying to access the residence, and ultimately broke a window and entered the
victim’s residence. Once inside, Seifert removed several of the victim’s
firearms and a water jug containing loose change. Seifert was arrested and
charged with the following:
Burglary First Degree
Burglary Fourth Degree
Theft
Malicious Destruction of Property
Seifert is currently incarcerated at the
St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center awaiting a bond review.
For official news and information,
follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Following Too Closely
Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Following Too Closely
Sec. 21-310.
“The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the other vehicle and of the traffic on and the condition of the highway.”
Funeral processions are exempted.
State law continues, “As to how closely one automobile should follow another depends upon the circumstances of each case, namely, the speed of such vehicles, the amount of traffic, and the condition of the highway. The driver should act reasonably and prudently, taking these factors into consideration.”
The fine for a driver of a motor vehicle following another vehicle closer than reasonable and prudent is $110 and two points assessed on a driver’s license. If contributing to an accident, the fine is $150 and three points on a license.
“The driver of a motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the other vehicle and of the traffic on and the condition of the highway.”
Funeral processions are exempted.
State law continues, “As to how closely one automobile should follow another depends upon the circumstances of each case, namely, the speed of such vehicles, the amount of traffic, and the condition of the highway. The driver should act reasonably and prudently, taking these factors into consideration.”
The fine for a driver of a motor vehicle following another vehicle closer than reasonable and prudent is $110 and two points assessed on a driver’s license. If contributing to an accident, the fine is $150 and three points on a license.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Fatal Collision in Mechanicsville Under Investigation
On July 20, 2019, at 11:14 p.m.
deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported
motor vehicle collision in the 27400 block of Three Notch Road, in the area of
Harpers Corner Road in Mechanicsville. Deputies arrived on scene and were advised
by Marvin Leander Jones Jr., age 49 of Waldorf, that he was driving on Three Notch
Road when another vehicle collided with his vehicle, however he was unable to
locate the other vehicle. Deputies began checking the area and observed
motorcycle debris. Deputies quickly located an injured subject who was lying in bushes, off the roadway. The individual
was later identified as Steven Marcus Gilmore, age 22 of Mechanicsville. Lifesaving measures were attempted on scene
however Gilmore ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and
continued the investigation.
Preliminary investigation determined
Jones was traveling southbound on Three Notch Road operating a 2013 Dodge
Durango. Gilmore was also traveling southbound on Three Notch Road operating a
2018 Suzuki GSX motorcycle. For unknown reasons Gilmore ran into the back of the
Durango, causing Gilmore’s motorcycle to leave the roadway, strike a curb, and
Gilmore being ejected from the motorcycle.
At this time speed and alcohol
appear to be contributing factors in the collision. Anyone with information on the collision is
asked to contact Corporal Christopher Beyer at (301) 475-4200 extension *8004
or by email at Christopher.Beyer@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime
Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to
“CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for
an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County
that leads to an arrest or indictment.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Animal Cruelty Investigation-UPDATE
UPDATE: July 19, 2019-
Necropsies were completed on both dogs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
State University and valuable investigative information was obtained. Results
of the necropsies will not be released due to the sensitive nature of the
information and adverse effects to the ongoing investigation. The remains of
the dogs will be retained for return to the owner(s), if not complicit in the
crime, or for a humane burial at a later date. At this time, the owner(s) of
the dogs remain unidentified and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is
seeking public assistance with information on the identity of the owner(s).
Anyone with information on this case, is asked to contact Detective Edward Vogt
at (301) 475-4200 extension *8145 or by email at Edward.Vogt@stmarysmd.com.
3 p.m. UPDATE: July 16, 2019- St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab
Technicians transported both dogs to a local veterinarian hospital for an
assessment and evaluation. The dogs were
determined to be male and ages are unknown at this time. The dogs are being
transferred to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University where necropsies
will be performed in attempt to gather additional investigative information. Updates
will be provided as warranted.
UPDATE: July
16, 2019 The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations
Division is continuing the animal cruelty investigation. The Sheriff’s Office
is requesting public assistance with information identifying the owner(s) of
the dogs. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Edward Vogt at
(301) 475-4200 extension *8145 or by email at Edward.Vogt@stmarysmd.com. This is a
very focused investigation and an update will be released later today.
Initial
Release:
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance with an
ongoing animal cruelty investigation. On
July 14, 2019, Deputy First Class Roszell responded to the 40400 block of
Parlett Morgan Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported animal cruelty. Located in a wooded area were two deceased
dogs. The dogs were determined to be Black Labrador Retrievers, both weighing
over 80 pounds. The dogs had been decapitated and discarded in the wooded
area. Animal Control responded to the
scene, and it was determined the dogs had been discarded within the last 48
hours.
Anyone with information
on the possible owner(s) of the dogs, or anyone with information on this case,
is asked to contact DFC. Rachael Roszell at (301) 475-4200 extension *8108 or
by email at Rachael.Roszell@stmarysmd.com. Citizens may remain
anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to
“TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters
are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St.
Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations/Juvenile Arrests
On View Arrests:
Violate Protective Order- On July 11, 2019, Cpl. Tirpak made contact with the victim who advised Brian Christopher Landry Sr., age 53 of Mechanicsville, had contacted the victim numerous times by phone, in violation of a current protective order. Landry was located and arrested; he was charged with four counts of Violate Protective Order. CASE# 39739-19
Assault- On July 12, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 22000 block of Oxford Court in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Christopher John Tyler, age 29 of Lexington Park, knocked the victim to ground, and utilized pressure on the victim's neck to hold the victim on the ground. Tyler was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40065-19
Assault- On July 12, 2019, DFC. Molitor responded to the the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Serenity Faith Byrd, age 27 of Great Mills, and Desirae Belle Sullivan, age 28 of Chesapeake Beach, were involved in a mutual altercation in the facility. Byrd and Sullivan were both charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40056-19
Disorderly Conduct- On July 14, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 21600 block of Cinnamon Way in Lexington Park for the reported disturbance. While on scene, Dionta Quantiaus Taylor, age 32 with no fixed address, was outside the residence yelling and causing a disturbance. Taylor continued to yell, and disrupted nearby residents. Taylor was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. CASE# 40272-19
Assault- On July 14, 2019, Dep. T. Snyder responded to the 24500 block of Pin Cushion Road in Leonardtown, for the reported check the welfare of an individual screaming. Located at the scene was Ashley Elizabeth Angle, age 23 of Leonardtown. Investigation determined Angle had been in an argument with the victim, and assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the head and neck. Angle was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40416-19
Theft- On July 14, 2019, Dep. Graves located Jonathan Christian Steinbach, age 29 with no fixed address. Steinbach was being sought, after he was identified in two previous thefts which occurred on July 8th and 9th at a business located on Great Mills Road. Steinbach previously left the establishment with alcohol and cigarettes which were not purchased. Steinbach was arrested and charged with two counts of Theft. CASE# 40277-19
Assault/Disorderly Conduct- On July 15, 2019, Dep. Fenwick responded to the 21200 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for reported disturbance. Investigation determined Heavenly Hattie Keemer, age 18 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by punching the victim, as well as punched the victim's vehicle. Keemer then created a disturbance on scene, disturbing numerous customers of the business. Keemer was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. CASE# 40554-19
Warrants:
07/10/19- John William Carey, age 31 of California- two counts of Violate Protective Order and Burglary 4th Degree by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 36151-19
07/10/19- Brian Christopher Landry Sr., age 53 of Mechanicsville- 23 Counts of Violate Protective Order, Harass-Course of Conduct, and Telephone Misuse by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 33385-19
07/11/19- Ashley Shana James, age 33 of Lexington Park- Escape 2nd Degree-Condition of Release by Dep. Kilgore# 347. CASE# 36542-19
07/16/19- Justin Darrell Biscoe, age 32 of Leonardtown- Robbery, two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 38526-19
Criminal Citations:
07/15/19- Lewis Tyler Yates, age 26 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Cpl. Tirpak# 270. CASE# 40560-19
07/15/19- Peter Edward Lahoste, age 29 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Cpl. Tirpak# 270. CASE# 40560-19
Juvenile Arrests:
07/07/19- Juvenile male age 15 of Charlotte Hall- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Shelko# 326. CASE# 38970-19
07/09/19- Juvenile female age 12 of Leonardtown- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 39385-19
07/11/19- Juvenile male age 16 of Lexington Park- Driving Without a License by Dep. Henry# 333. CASE# 39756-19
07/12/19- Juvenile male age 16 of Hollywood- Two counts of Theft of Motor Vehicle, Burglary 2nd Degree, Burglary 4th Degree, and three counts of Rogue and Vagabond by Dep. Beyer# 319. CASE# 35653-19
07/15/19- Juvenile male age 15 of Mechanicsville- Assault 1st Degree by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 39543-19
07/15/19- Juvenile male age 17 of Great Mills- Trespass-Private Property and Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order by Dep. Forbes# 341. CASE# 40613-19
07/15/19- Juvenile Male age 15 of Great Mills- Trespass Private Property and Fail to Obey/Lawful Order by Dep. Wynnyk# 351. CASE# 40613-19
07/15/19- Juvenile female age 16 of Mechanicsville- Three Counts of Assault 2nd Degree, and three counts of Mace/Chem Device by Dep. Hersh# 343. CASE# 40602-19
Violate Protective Order- On July 11, 2019, Cpl. Tirpak made contact with the victim who advised Brian Christopher Landry Sr., age 53 of Mechanicsville, had contacted the victim numerous times by phone, in violation of a current protective order. Landry was located and arrested; he was charged with four counts of Violate Protective Order. CASE# 39739-19
Brian Christopher Landry Sr.
Assault- On July 12, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 22000 block of Oxford Court in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Christopher John Tyler, age 29 of Lexington Park, knocked the victim to ground, and utilized pressure on the victim's neck to hold the victim on the ground. Tyler was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40065-19
Christopher John Tyler
Assault- On July 12, 2019, DFC. Molitor responded to the the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Serenity Faith Byrd, age 27 of Great Mills, and Desirae Belle Sullivan, age 28 of Chesapeake Beach, were involved in a mutual altercation in the facility. Byrd and Sullivan were both charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40056-19
Serenity Faith Byrd
Desirae Belle Sullivan
Disorderly Conduct- On July 14, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 21600 block of Cinnamon Way in Lexington Park for the reported disturbance. While on scene, Dionta Quantiaus Taylor, age 32 with no fixed address, was outside the residence yelling and causing a disturbance. Taylor continued to yell, and disrupted nearby residents. Taylor was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. CASE# 40272-19
Dinota Quantiaus Taylor
Assault- On July 14, 2019, Dep. T. Snyder responded to the 24500 block of Pin Cushion Road in Leonardtown, for the reported check the welfare of an individual screaming. Located at the scene was Ashley Elizabeth Angle, age 23 of Leonardtown. Investigation determined Angle had been in an argument with the victim, and assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the head and neck. Angle was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 40416-19
Ashley Elizabeth Angle
Theft- On July 14, 2019, Dep. Graves located Jonathan Christian Steinbach, age 29 with no fixed address. Steinbach was being sought, after he was identified in two previous thefts which occurred on July 8th and 9th at a business located on Great Mills Road. Steinbach previously left the establishment with alcohol and cigarettes which were not purchased. Steinbach was arrested and charged with two counts of Theft. CASE# 40277-19
Jonathan Christian Steinbach
Assault/Disorderly Conduct- On July 15, 2019, Dep. Fenwick responded to the 21200 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for reported disturbance. Investigation determined Heavenly Hattie Keemer, age 18 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by punching the victim, as well as punched the victim's vehicle. Keemer then created a disturbance on scene, disturbing numerous customers of the business. Keemer was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. CASE# 40554-19
Heavenly Hattie Keemer
Warrants:
07/10/19- John William Carey, age 31 of California- two counts of Violate Protective Order and Burglary 4th Degree by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 36151-19
John William Carey
07/10/19- Brian Christopher Landry Sr., age 53 of Mechanicsville- 23 Counts of Violate Protective Order, Harass-Course of Conduct, and Telephone Misuse by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 33385-19
Brian Christopher Landry Sr.
07/11/19- Ashley Shana James, age 33 of Lexington Park- Escape 2nd Degree-Condition of Release by Dep. Kilgore# 347. CASE# 36542-19
Ashley Shanna James
07/15/19- Phillip Edward Meagher III, age 48 of Tall Timbers- Arson-Threat by Cpl. Connelly# 151.
Phillip Edward Meagher III
07/16/19- Justin Darrell Biscoe, age 32 of Leonardtown- Robbery, two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 38526-19
Justin Darrell Biscoe
Criminal Citations:
07/15/19- Lewis Tyler Yates, age 26 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Cpl. Tirpak# 270. CASE# 40560-19
Lewis Tyler Yates
07/15/19- Peter Edward Lahoste, age 29 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Cpl. Tirpak# 270. CASE# 40560-19
Peter Edward Lahoste
Juvenile Arrests:
07/07/19- Juvenile male age 15 of Charlotte Hall- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Shelko# 326. CASE# 38970-19
07/09/19- Juvenile female age 12 of Leonardtown- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 39385-19
07/11/19- Juvenile male age 16 of Lexington Park- Driving Without a License by Dep. Henry# 333. CASE# 39756-19
07/12/19- Juvenile male age 16 of Hollywood- Two counts of Theft of Motor Vehicle, Burglary 2nd Degree, Burglary 4th Degree, and three counts of Rogue and Vagabond by Dep. Beyer# 319. CASE# 35653-19
07/15/19- Juvenile male age 15 of Mechanicsville- Assault 1st Degree by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 39543-19
07/15/19- Juvenile male age 17 of Great Mills- Trespass-Private Property and Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order by Dep. Forbes# 341. CASE# 40613-19
07/15/19- Juvenile Male age 15 of Great Mills- Trespass Private Property and Fail to Obey/Lawful Order by Dep. Wynnyk# 351. CASE# 40613-19
07/15/19- Juvenile female age 16 of Mechanicsville- Three Counts of Assault 2nd Degree, and three counts of Mace/Chem Device by Dep. Hersh# 343. CASE# 40602-19