Grant Application Notice

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by assisting state, local and tribal law enforcement efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to States and units of local government. BJA will award JAG Program funds to eligible units of local government under this FY2020 JAG Program Local Solicitation.

In general, JAG funds awarded to a unit of local government under this FY2020 solicitation may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following: Law enforcement programs; Prosecution and court programs; Prevention and education programs; Corrections and community corrections programs; Drug treatment and enforcement programs; Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation); and Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office intends to apply for this grant and may receive up to $14,840 through the FY2020 Local Solicitation. The grant application request is to purchase ballistic helmets for the Civil Disturbance Unit and will go before the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County for approval on August 18, 2020, during their regular meeting, under County Administrator Time.

The Grant Application Documents should be made public in BoardDocs, no later than 9 a.m. on August 18, 2020. To review, go to https://go.boarddocs.com/md/stmarysco/Board.nsf/Public , Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, August 18, 2020, click on view the agenda, County Administrator Time, and go to SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2020 Solicitation to review.

Anyone wishing to make public comment regarding this grant application can do so in writing via e-mail and/or U.S. Mail. Public Comment must be received through 5 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2020.

To make public comment, please do so in writing,

Either via e-mail:

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Public Information Officer @ Jason.Babcock@stmarysmd.com

or via U.S. mail to:

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

Public Information Officer

c/o Jason Babcock

23150 Leonard Hall Drive

Leonardtown, MD 20650

Juvenile Arrested for Possession of a Firearm

 

Due to the recent incidents of violence in Lexington Park, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has dedicated additional law enforcement personnel and resources to the Lexington Park area, to combat and aggressively pursue illegal activity.  As a result of the proactive police investigations, a 16- year-old male juvenile from Lexington Park was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and was arrested.

On August 27, 2020, at approximately 12:50 a.m. Deputy Chase observed an individual in the area of Great Mills Road and Pacific Drive walking, with a vehicle following the pedestrian. As Dep. Chase made a U-turn to investigate, the unknown individual fled on foot.  As the individual fled, Dep. Chase observed him adjust a suspicious object in his waistband. The individual was quickly apprehended, and a handgun was located near where the individual was taken into custody. It was determined the individual involved was a juvenile and he was subsequently charged as an adult with the following charges:

Possession of Firearm/Minor

Know/Alter Firearm ID Number

Handgun on Person

Loaded Handgun on Person

Due to a change in Maryland law, the juvenile will not be identified by the Sheriff’s Office, and no booking photograph will be released until a waiver hearing is conducted to determine the jurisdiction of this case.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Deputy Chase at (301) 475-4200 extension 78079 or by email at Robert.Chase@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.

 

 

 

 

Criminal Summons Served-July 2020

 Criminal Summons Served-July 2020

07/01/20- Keith Leonard Mackall, age 57 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property and Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 34906-20

07/01/20- Joseph Timothy Price, age 56 of Leonardtown- Theft by DFC. Roszell# 296. CASE# 37980-20

07/02/20- Emmanuel Gavin Ramon Wright, age 18 of Mechanicsville- Theft by DFC. Roszell# 296. CASE# 37816-20

07/02/20- Frank Joseph Latham, age 36 of Chaptico- Act as a Contractor without a License and Fail to Perform Contract by DFC. Roszell# 296. CASE# 37796-20

07/02/20- James Alfred Forsyth, age 57 of Avenue- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Hartzell# 97. CASE# 40037-20

07/02/20- Marlon Eugene Aikens, age 29 of Leonardtown- Theft by DFC. Roszell# 296. CASE# 37816-20

07/03/20- Ryan Michael Page, age 35 of no fixed address- Theft by DFC. Lawrence# 279. CASE# 63393-19

07/03/20- Rachel Renea Mead, age 33 of Callaway- Theft by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 19871-20

07/05/20- Kalvin Jermaine Young, age 42 of Temple Hills- Home Invasion, Assault 1st and 2nd Degree, Trespass and Theft by Dep. Gardiner# 369. CASE# 40283-20

07/05/20- Wade Ashbury Pridgen, age 56 of Leonardtown- Credit Card/Sell/Unlawful by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 32599-20

07/05/20- Adam James Fox, age 37 of Virginia- Trespassing-Posted Property by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 36359-20

07/06/20- Tyronne Robert Thompson, age 38 of Park Hall- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Chase# 346. CASE# 40705-20

07/07/20- Taikeisha Yvonne Jenkins, age 46 of Hollywood- Unauthorized Removal of Property by Dep. Webb# 383. CASE# 42126-20

07/09/20- Nathon Javon Allen, age 19 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property and Off Road Vehicle on Property by Cpl. Delozier# 160. CASE# 28496-20

07/09/20- David Richard Speakman, age 26 of Leonardtown- Theft and Unauthorized Removal of Vehicle by Dep. Walker# 366. CASE# 41537-20

07/10/20- Melissa Ann Howell, age 33 of Mechanicsville- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, and CDS: Admin Equip/Posses/Distribute by DFC. Roszell# 296. CASE# 24079-20

07/10/20- Bryon Michael Bishop, age 22 of Leonardtown- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by DFC. McClure# 299. CASE# 3133-20

07/10/20- Nathan Tyrone Butler, age 36 of Lexington Park- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia by Dep. Webb# 383. CASE# 42839-20

07/10/20- James Roy Chase Jr., age 33 of Mechanicsville- two counts of CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics by DFC. McClure# 299. CASE# 42835-20

07/10/20- Thomas Rudolph Barnes, age 28 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. LeFave# 264. CASE# 33930-20

07/10/20- Samantha Joyce Roche, age 33 of Lexington Park- Theft and Theft Scheme by Det. Hulse# 218. CASE# 23290-10

07/11/20- Shileka Janella Smith, age 32 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Peace Order/Fail to Comply by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 42186-20

07/11/20- Christopher Aloysius Guy, age 35 of Mechanicsville- Theft and Theft Scheme by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 43080-20

07/13/20- Gilbert NMN Estevez, age 31 of Leonardtown- 17 counts of Violate Protective Order by Dep. Walker# 366. CASE# 41756-20

07/13/20- Antonio George Queen, age 26 of Lexington Park- Violate Conditions of Release and Harass/Course of Conduct by Dep. Fenwick# 338. CASE# 40481-20

07/14/20- Benjamin Tylor Pistorio, age 20 of Mechanicsville- Robbery, Assault 2nd Degree, Theft, and three counts of Conspiracy by Cpl. Tirpak# 270. CASE# 43901-20

07/14/20- Aaron Devonnne Morgan, age 26 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 32403-20

07/14/20- Alex Nunez, age 35 of Park Hall- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Worrey# 152. CASE# 31371-20

07/14/20- Tracy Evan Hemsley Jr., age 26 of Lexington Park- Burglary, Assault 2nd Degree and Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle by Dep. Katulich# 363. CASE# 43898-20

07/14/20- Katie Lynn O'Neill, age 32 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wilson# 370. CASE# 43908-20

07/14/20- Casey Wayne Bridgett, age 25 of Hollywood- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Budd# 325. CASE# 39473-20

07/16/20- Scotty NMN Williams, age 39 of Mechanicsville- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Hersh# 343. CASE# 35390-20

07/16/20- Tomas Jay Spears, age 18 of Mechanicsville- Theft by DFC. Holdsworth# 305. CASE# 21717-20

07/16/20- Shannon Elisabeth Lane, age 39 of Mechanicsville- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Hersh# 343. CASE# 35390-20

07/17/20- Wayne Joseph Brooks, age 28 of Leonardtown- Violate Protective Order, Harassment, Trespassing, and Electronic Harassment by Cpl. O'Connor# 138. CASE# 40476-20

07/19/20- William Shawn Carter, age 45 of Lexington Park- two counts of CDS: Possession-not Marijuana by DFC. Beyer# 319. CASE# 35162-20

07/20/20- Lena Michelle King, age 27 of Leonardtown- Theft by Dep. Palmer# 373. CASE# 33931-20

07/20/20- Lakeisha Tanae Barber, age 29 of Prince Frederick- Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Nelson# 202. CASE# 15008-20

07/23/20- Demetrick Nathrio Maddox, age 33 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 35590-20

07/23/20- Raymond Ellis Hayes, age 61 of Mechanicsville- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Walker# 366. CASE# 43867-20

07/23/20- John William Vallandingham Jr., age 62 of Lexington Park- Burglary and Credit Card/Buy/Sell by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 32599-20

07/24/20- Kevin Tyler Poteat, age 19 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Jerew# 372. CASE# 35936-20

07/24/20- Logan Blake Arnold, age 21 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Jerew# 372. CASE# 10000-20

07/24/20- Nathan Lee Davis, age 28 of Lusby- five counts of Theft by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 7213-20

07/24/20- Lesterman Francis Stewart, age 63 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Sgt. Ruest# 204. CASE# 15639-20

07/24/20- Gerald Issiah Wade, age 19 of no fixed address- Theft and two counts of Burglary by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 28401-20

07/24/20- Benjamin Dermaine Hebb, age 44 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Sgt. Ruest# 204. CASE# 33299-20

07/24/20- Joshua Matthew Herbert, age 20 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property and Off-Road Vehicle on Property by Cpl. Delozier# 160. CASE# 28496-20

07/25/20- David Andrew Spears, age 31 of no fixed address- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Edwards# 335. CASE# 3945-20

07/25/20- Joshua William Pease, age 38 of Mechanicsville- Violate Protective Order by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 44973-20

07/26/20- Gerald Issiah Wade, age 19 of no fixed address- Burglary and Theft by Dep. Wihelmi# 365. CASE# 35820-20 

07/26/20- Carl Dewayne Jordan, age 46 of Drayden- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Snyder# 342. CASE# 44232-20

07/26/20- Samantha Leigh Satterfield, age 31 of Mechanicsville- two counts of Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 41999-20

07/27/20- Andrew Nickolas Fenwick, age 23 of no fixed address- Rogue and Vagabond by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 57584-20

07/28/20- Donald Earl Walker, age 32 of no fixed address- Trespass/Private Property by DFC. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 43875-20

07/28/20- Lorrie Anne Eveson, age 55 of Mechanicsville- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession Paraphernalia by DFC. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 42478-20

07/29/20- Darnell Anthony Jackson, age 55 of Fort Washington- Credit Card-Steal, and Theft by DFC. D. Smith# 297.  CASE# 40389-20

07/29/20- Michael Anthony Deep, age 28 of Lusby- Theft by DFC. McClure# 299. CASE# 44315-20

07/29/20- Mikaela Janelle Muzzy, age 26 of Great Mills- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession Paraphernalia by Dep. Burgess# 355. CASE# 45997-20

07/31/20- Marteria Shanell Greene, age 30 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Schell# 359. CASE# 53973-20

07/31/20- Jaqwan Michel-Howard Edelen, age 21 of Hollywood- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Schell# 359. CASE# 35702-20

Fatal Leonardtown Crash Under Investigation

On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at 12:16 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Budds Creek Road in Leonardtown for the report of a motorcycle crash. When patrol units arrived on the scene, deputies found the operator of the motorcycle had been ejected from the vehicle. 

The operator, identified as Samuel Stephen Tayman, 26 of Bryantown, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was contacted to assume the investigation. Preliminary investigation determined that Tayman was driving an unregistered black 2015 Suzuki GSX1300 northbound on Point Lookout Road and lost control of the motorcycle for unknown reasons.

The motorcycle entered the grass median, which ejected Tayman from the motorcycle causing fatal injuries.

At this time, speed, alcohol and/or drugs are contributing factors in the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has more information is asked to contact Cpl. Vincent Pontorno at 301-475-4200, ext. 72337 or email vincent.pontorno@stmarysmd.com.

Identities Needed for Theft Suspects

 

 

 

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at 6:56 pm, the suspects selected clothing from store racks at the Lexington Park Foot Locker and walked out of the establishment without paying for the items.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Tyler Westphal at 301-475-4200, ext. 78017 or email tyler.westphal@stmarysmd.com. Case # 51104-20

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.

 

Great Mills Man Arrested for CDS and Firearms Possession

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

On August 22, 2020, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, with the assistance of the Emergency Services Team (EST), K-9 Unit, and Patrol Division, executed a search and seizure warrant on a residence in the 20200 block of Flat Iron Road in Great Mills. Terrance Marquis Savoy, age 28 of Great Mills, was identified as a distributor of narcotics. Savoy was found to be in possession of two handguns and a quantity of Fentanyl. One of the handguns recovered was determined to be stolen.

Savoy is currently on supervised probation as a result of a felony burglary conviction. Savoy was arrested and charged with the following:

Firearm-Possession with Felony Conviction

Regulated Firearm: Stolen/Sell

Illegal Possession Ammunition

Regulated Firearm-Illegal Possession

Robbery

Assault Second Degree

Theft

CDS: Admin-not Marijuana

Savoy remains 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. 

Terrance Marquis Savoy 

                                                

Schools Coming Back Into Session, Stop for School Buses

Parochial schools in St. Mary's County reopened for classes today, Aug. 25, 2020. Public schools reopen to students on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. School buses are back on the roads in St. Mary's County, so drivers need to be prepared to stop for them.

From the Maryland Drivers Manual:

"Drivers are to stop for school vehicles.

If a vehicle has stopped on a roadway and is operating the alternately flashing red lights, the driver of any vehicle following or approaching the school vehicle shall:

-Stop at least 20 feet from the rear of the school vehicle, if approaching the school vehicle from its rear; or

-At least 20 feet from the front of the school vehicle, if approaching the school vehicle from its front.

The driver of any vehicle following or approaching the school vehicle may not proceed until the school vehicle resumes motion or the alternately flashing red lights are deactivated. This does not apply to the driver of a vehicle on a physically divided highway."

Drivers who run past a stopped school bus with its stop sign or red lights activated face a fine of $570 or three points on a driver’s license.

 

Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

 

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at 6:02 pm, the suspect took packs of T-shirts from the Family Dollar in Lexington Park and fled the store without paying for them.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Richard Wilhelmi at 301-475-4200, ext. 78152 or email richard.wilhelmi@stmarysmd.com. Case # 50914-20

 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.