Deputies Conducting Spot Checks at Ballot Boxes

 

In addition to regular patrol checks at the St. Mary’s County Early Voting Center in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are also conducting premise checks on the numerous ballot boxes in the community. Boxes are open to receive ballots 24/7 through Nov. 3, 2020 at 8 pm.

Ballot box locations are: Lexington Park Library, Hollywood Firehouse, Great Mills High School, Charlotte Hall Library, Leonardtown High School, Margaret Brent Middle School, Lexington Park Elementary School, Spring Ridge Middle School, Lettie Dent Elementary School, the old Board of Elections office on Tudor Hall Road in Leonardtown and at the new Board of Elections office on Hollywood Road in Leonardtown.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages all eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote and to perform their civic duty by fostering a safe and secure environment for them to do so.

Sheriff's Office Conducting Patrol Checks for Early Voting

 

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is conducting regular patrol checks at the Early Voting Center at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, which is open to voters from 7 am to 8 pm each day through Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, to ensure safe and uneventful voting for citizens. The Sheriff's Office's goal is to secure every person's right to vote safely and without fear. Our office has been in close communication with election officials and other law enforcement agencies to learn of any plans to impede voters, and our goal is to respond swiftly if they occur. It is our intent to proactively visit polling locations in an unobtrusive way and to respond when any form of intimidation or interference takes place.

Identities Needed in Motor Vehicle Theft

 

Suspect 2

Suspect 1

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a motor vehicle theft investigation. On Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at 2:44 am, the suspects stole a black 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty tow truck from Rt 5 Auto Sales in Mechanicsville. The suspects arrived on an unknown make of motorcycle and were last seen going north on Three Notch Road. One suspect drove off with the stolen tow truck and the other suspect followed on the motorcycle.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Cpl. Daniel Snyder at 301-475-4200, ext. 78070 or email daniel.snyder@stmarysmd.com. Case # 66220-20

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.

Suspect 2 back

 

On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

On View Arrests:

Drug Arrest- On October 16, 2020, Cpl. Pesante responded to the 30200 block of Memory Hill Lane in Charlotte Hall, for the reported CDS complaint. Investigation determined the complainant located suspected heroin hidden in the clothing of Tracy Lynn Pickeral, age 57 of Charlotte Hall. Pickeral was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 64111-20

Tracy Lynn Pickeral 

Trespassing- On October 22, 2020, Dep. Chase responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported trespassing. Investigation determined Shawn Michael Miles, age 28 of no fixed address, was at the business approaching customers. Miles had previously been served a notice not to trespass, and was asked several times to leave the area and he refused to do so. Miles was arrested and charged with Trespass: Private Property. CASE# 65425-20

Shawn Michael Miles 

Assault- On October 22, 2020, Dep. Palmer was in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, when he was advised of an assault involving a machete. Contact was made with the victim who stated Michelle Noele Dickerson, age 32 of Lexington Park, brandished a machete during an argument. Investigation determined Dickerson and the victim were involved in a verbal argument when Dickerson exited a vehicle and approached the victim carrying a machete. The machete was recovered and Dickerson was arrested and charged with Assault 1st Degree and Deadly Weapon Conceal. CASE# 65432-20

Michelle Noele Dickerson 

Property Destruction- On October 23, 2020, DFC. Budd responded to the 17200 block of Piney Point Road in Piney Point, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Christopher Paul Forrest, age 44 of Ridge, flattened the tires on the victim's vehicle and broke a passenger side mirror to the vehicle. Forrest was arrested and charged with Malicious Destruction of Property. CASE# 65692-20

Christopher Paul Forrest

Child Abuse/Assault/Hindering- On October 24, 2020, Dep. Salas responded to the 21300 block of Jettison Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Tashika Lynn Mobley, age 29 of Lexington Park, obtained a knife and threatened to stab the two juvenile victims. Mobley struck one victim in the face repeatedly, and strangled a second victim, and struck the second victim with various household objects. Visible injury was observed to both victims' faces, and the  arms, back, and neck of the second victim. When deputies first made contact with Mobley she denied the victims were in the residence and provided a false location for deputies to locate the victims. After a considerable amount of time, the victims were located and it was determined Mobley had deliberately tried to keep the victims from speaking with deputies. Mobley was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 1st and 2nd Degree, two counts of Child Abuse, False Statement to Officer, and Obstructing and Hindering. CASE# 65874-20

Tashika Lynn Mobley

Handgun in Vehicle- On October 24, 2020, Dep. Gardiner responded to the 21900 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. While on scene, Dep. Gardiner obtained information Thomas William Monteith, age 55 of Michigan, had a loaded handgun in his vehicle. The handgun was recovered and Monteith was arrested and charged with Handgun in Vehicle and Loaded Handgun in Vehicle. CASE# 65871-20

Thomas William Monteith 

Property Destruction- On October 24, 2020, Dep. Wilson responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Anthony Warren Berry, age 35 of no fixed address, purposefully destroyed the sprinkler head in his cell, flooding the cell. Berry was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property. CASE# 65850-20

Anthony Warren Berry

Trespassing- On October 24, 2020, Cpl. Beishline responded to the 16200 block of Thomas Road in Piney Point, for the reported trespassing. Investigation determined Christopher Shaun Garcia, age 26 of Virginia, was intoxicated and creating a disturbance at the residence. Garcia was told multiple times by the victim to leave the residence, and he refused to do so. Deputies on scene advised Garcia they were making arrangements for him to be transported from the scene, however Garcia was adamant he was not leaving and continued to cause a disturbance. Garcia was arrested and charged with Trespass: Private Property and Intoxicated/Public Disturbance. CASE# 65937-20

Christopher Shaun Garcia 

Violate Protective Order- On October 25, 2020, Dep. Rycyzyn responded to the 45400 block of Miramar Way in California, and observed Eric Denzel Kelly, age 29 of Indian Head, talking to the victim. Kelly is the respondent in an active court order prohibiting him from contacting the victim in person. Kelly was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order. CASE# 66078-20

Eric Denzel Kelly

Assault- On October 26, 2020, Cpl. Pesante responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Brian Lee Chaney, age 19 of Park Hall, assaulted the victim during an argument by striking the victim in the head. Chaney was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 66214-20

Brian Lee Chaney

Warrants:

10/01/20- Ashley Shana James, age 35 of Lexington Park- Fraud/Avoid Prosecution, and CDS: Possession-not Marijuana by Cpl. Maloy# 137. CASE# 60537-20

Ashley Shana James 

10/22/20- David Wayne Hayden II, age 33 of Mechanicsville- Failure to Appear/Driving While Impaired by Alcohol by DFC. Holdsworth# 305. CASE# 65404-20

David Wayne Hayden II

10/22/20- Montreal Arnez Wade Jr., age 26 of Charlotte Hall- Failure to Appear/Driving Without a License by Dep. Palmer# 373. CASE# 65382-20

Montreal Arnez Wade Jr. 

10/23/20- Michelle Noele Dickerson, age 32 of Lexington Park- Peace Order/Fail to Comply and Harass/Course of Conduct by Cpl. Delozier# 160. CASE# 65487-20

Michelle Noele Dickeson

10/23/20- Ricky Ray Adkins, age 61 of Lexington Park- Arson/Threat by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 65655-20

Ricky Ray Adkins 

10/23/20- Tyshawn James Hall, age 20 of Leonardtown- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Maloy# 137. CASE# 39838-20

Tyshawn James Hall 

10/24/20- Derrick Kei'shawn Marshall, age 21 of Great Mills- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Dep. Katulich# 363. CASE# 45722-20 (No Photograph Available)

10/24/20- Kevin Eugene Watts, age 56 of Lexington Park- CDS: Possession-not Marijuana by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. CASE# 24079-20

Kevin Eugene Watts 

10/25/20- Sara Wagner Zetty, age 35 of Lusby- Assault 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct by Dep. Wilson# 370. CASE# 66044-20

Sara Wagner Zetty

10/26/20- John Thomas Heiston, age 37 of Lexington Park- Burglary 1st Degree by Dep. Myers# 364. CASE# 66169-20

John Thomas Heiston

10/26/20- Ikea Simone Taylor, age 32 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving on Suspended License and Privilege by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 66187-20

Ikea Simone Taylor

10/26/20- Deschaun Rrajim McWhorter, age 47 of Mechanicsville- Failure to Appear/Driving on Suspended License and Privilege by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 66243-20

Deschaun Rrajim McWhorter

10/26/20- Kacey Grace Medeiros, age 28 of St. Inigoes- Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking, Theft and Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 66181-20

Kacey Grace Medeiros 

Criminal Citations:

10/24/20- Donna Kay Morgan, age 39 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Dep. Gardiner# 369. CASE# 65838-20

10/25/20- Tonica Latoya Maddox, age 40 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 66105-20

Longtime 911 Dispatcher Norman Pilkerton Passes Away

 

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office regrets to share the news that Norman Alexander Pilkerton Jr. passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the age of 81. 

Pilkerton worked for the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office as a 911 emergency dispatcher for 34 years when he retired in 2001. 

During his tenure, Sheriff Wayne Pettit, in office from 1982 to 1994, chose Pilkerton to supervise all of the Sheriff's Office communications personnel. 

"Norman was an experienced and consummate professional who always looked after every deputy while providing information and dispatching calls for service," Sheriff Tim Cameron said. "Norman was an exemplary member of the Sheriff's Office team in service to his community." 

Pilkerton's obituary can be viewed at https://mgfh.com/book-of-memories/4368318/Pilkerton-Norman/index.php  

On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

 On View Arrests:

Assault- On October 20, 2020, DFC. Budd responded to the 18500 block of Bauer Road in St. Mary's City, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Charissa Rae Mandeville, age 40 of St. Mary's City, assaulted the victim by hitting and scratching the victim, causing visible injury. Mandeville was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 65029-20

Charissa Rae Mandeville 

Assault/Drug Arrest- On October 20, 2020, DFC. Budd responded to the 22500 block of Armsworthy Court in California, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Keith Phillip Tucker, age 47 of California, had assaulted the victim during an argument and had suspected Xanax pills hidden on his person wrapped in plastic paper. Tucker was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, and Prescription/Remove Label. CASE# 64834-20

Keith Phillip Tucker 

Property Destruction- On October 21, 2020, DFC. Holdsworth responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Anthony Warren Berry, age 35 of no fixed address, deliberately destroyed a fire sprinkler in a holding cell, causing the cell area to flood. Berry was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property. CASE# 65256-20

Anthony Warren Berry

Warrants Served:

10/20/20- Stacey Lynn Goode, age 43 of Callaway- Rogue and Vagabond, and Escape 2nd Degree by Sgt. Fleenor# 145. CASE# 62344-20

Stacey Lynn Goode 

10/20/20- Calvin Duane Morgan, age 41 of Lexington Park- Violation of Probation/Driving While Revoked by Dep. Rycyzyn# 350. CASE#$ 64947-20

Calvin Duane Morgan

10/20/20- John Sherman Greenwell, age 41 of Lexington Park- Trespass: Private Property by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 65014-20

John Sherman Greenwell

10/20/20- Jona Audrianna Wood, age 30 of Port Tobacco- Burglary, Assault, and Property Destruction by DFC. Lawrence# 279. CASE# 65046-20

Jona Audrianna Wood 

10/21/10- Charles David Burch Jr., age 30 of Lusby- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by Lt. Russell# 92. CASE# 65253-20

Charles David Burch Jr. 

10/21/20- Damion Juanidas Somerville, age 44 of Leonardtown- Driving While Intoxicated by Dep. Graves# 354. CASE# 65307-20

Damion Juanidas Somerville 

Criminal Citations:

10/20/20- Michelle Lynn Lyle, age 34 of Park Hall- Theft by Dep. Gardiner# 369. CASE# 64932-20

Reckless Endangerment Under Investigation

 

On October 17, 2020, at approximately 4:19 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were investigating reports of shots fired in the area of Pacific Drive, when deputies heard several additional shots fired in the area of Forest Run Drive and Cinnamon Way in Lexington Park. Officers responded to the area and located a vehicle and one residence on Cinnamon Drive that had sustained damage from being struck by projectiles. No injuries were reported from the incident.

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Technicians responded and processed the scene. Several shell casings were recovered from the area.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Deputy Courtney Edwards at (301) 475-4200 extension 78003 or by email at Courtney.Edwards@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.

Identity Needed for Theft Suspects

 

Dec. 17, 2020 update: The suspects have been identified. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at 7:21 pm, the female suspect skipped scanning items at the self-checkout register at the California Walmart store while the male suspect placed items in a cart and they proceeded past all points of sale.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incidents is asked to call Deputy Nicholas Hill at 301-475-4200, ext. 78078 or email nicholas.hill@stmarysmd.com. Case # 64397-20

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.