Watch for Buses as Students Return to Schools

 

Starting on Monday, March 1, 2021 all St. Mary's County Public School students return to classrooms on a modified basis and school buses are back on the roads. 

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office advises motorists to be mindful of school buses on roadways and students at bus stops. 

Drivers are reminded to stop for school buses when electronic stop signs are deployed, as required by law.

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.

 

On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

 On View Arrests:

Drug Arrest- On February 10, 2021, DFC. M. Beyer responded to 46800 block of Flower Drive in Lexington Park, to assist in the execution of a search warrant. Marcus Anthony Mills, age 33 of Lexington Park, was found in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine and packaging materials. Mills was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute and CDS: Possession-not Marijuana. CASE# 3686-21

Marcus Anthony Mills

Assault- On February 18, 2021, Dep. Walker responded to the 45900 block of Indian Way in Great Mills, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Joseph Aloysius Broome, age 57 of no fixed address, stabbed the victim in the hand with a knife during an argument. Broome was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree. CASE# 8569-21

Joseph Aloysius Broome 

Violate Protective Order- On February 18, 2021, Cpl. Tirpak responded to the 21000 block of First Road in Lexington Park, for the reported citizen requesting police assistance. Upon arrival contact was made with James Travis Moore, age 32 of no fixed address. Moore is a respondent in an active court order preventing him from being on the victim's property. Moore was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order. CASE# 8600-21

James Travis Moore 

Assault- On February 19, 2021, Dep. Forinash responded to the 43000 block of Megan Lane in Leonardtown, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Christina Marie Fetty, age 42 of Leonardtown, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the head and ripping the victim's shirt. Signs of injury were observed to the victim and Fetty was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 8846-21

Christina Marie Fetty

Burglary- On February 20, 2021, Dep. Wilhelmi responded to 21800 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Upon arrival contact was made with the complainant and and Dean Alan Graham, age 63 of no fixed address, who was discovered the electrical room. Investigation determined Graham had forced entry to the building, and he was arrested and charged with Burglary 4th Degree. CASE# 8931-21

Dean Alan Graham

Disorderly Conduct- On February 20, 2021, Dep. Luffey responded to the 25800 block of Budderleigh Place in Helen, for the reported disturbance. While on scene Jonah Luke Gleason, age 25 of Helen, failed to obey lawful orders and attempted to physically assault the complainant. Gleason was arrested and charged with Fail to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order, and Disorderly Conduct. CASE# 8974-21

Jonah Luke Gleason

Home Invasion- On February 21, 2021, Dep. Wilhelmi responded to the 21700 block of St. Lo Place in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. While on scene conducting the investigation Daven Ambrose Williams, age 34 of Lexington Park, entered the victim's residence without the victim's consent. Further investigation determined Williams had arrived to the victim's residence prior to law enforcement, and had kicked the victim's door open to gain entry to the residence. Williams was arrested and charged with Home Invasion, Burglary 3rd and 4th Degree, Disorderly Conduct, and Malicious Destruction of Property. CASE# 9127-21

Daven Ambrose Williams

Trespassing- On February 22, 2021, Dep. Walker responded to the 45200 block of Take it Easy Ranch Road in Callaway, for the reported assault. The victim advised deputies, Nichole Corine Underwood, age 30 of California, refused to leave the victim's residence. Underwood was ordered to leave and refused. Underwood was taken into custody and charged with Trespassing. CASE# 9412-21

Nichole Corine Underwood 

Warrants Served:

02/11/21- Michael Fitzgerald Dobbins Jr., age 33 of Lexington Park- Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession, Rifle/Shotgun: Unregistered, and CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute by Cpl. Somerville# 78. CASE# 7299-21

Michael Fitzgerald Dobbins Jr. 

02/18/21- Isai'as Raymond Robinson, age 20 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st Degree, three counts of Assault 2nd Degree and Resist/Interfere with Arrest by Dep. Allebach# 392. CASE# 8574-21

Isai'as Raymond Robinson

02/22/21- Shara Michele Gentry, age 35 of California- Theft/Violation of Probation by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 9379-21

Shara Michele Gentry

02/23/21- Joshua Michael McGee, age 33 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. D. Smith# 297. CASE# 9588-21

Joshua Michael McGee

02/23/21- Michael Anthony Combs, age 19 of St. Inigoes- Failure to Appear/Theft by Dep. Raley# 345. CASE# 9595-21

Michael Anthony Combs

02/23/21- Evelyn Virginia Dean, age 49 of Ridge- Failure to Appear/Theft/Trespassing by Dep. Wimberly# 357. CASE# 9652-21

Evelyn Virginia Dean

02/24/21- Thomas Oakley Burch IV, age 31 of Leonardtown- Assault 1st Degree by Dep. Bowling# 327. CASE# 9802-21

Thomas Oakley Burch IV 

Criminal Citations:

02/18/21- Oliver Henry Woods Jr., age 60 of Lexington Park- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 8592-21

02/19/21- Kyenna Theresa Robinson, age 26 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Flerlage# 241. CASE# 8865-21

02/20/21- Jamar Tyvon Jenifer, age 32 of St. Leonard- Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141. CASE# 9030-21

02/23/21- Anna Kristina Frank, age 62 of Dowell- Theft by DFC. Lawrence# 279. CASE# 9586-21

Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person shown in a theft investigation. On Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at 6:08 pm, the suspect picked up the victim’s wallet from the sidewalk in front of the Lexington Park Family Dollar store on Great Mills Road. The black bi-fold wallet contained the victim’s Maryland driver’s license, a VA Veterans card and credit and debit cards.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Max Schell at 301-475-4200, ext. 78161 or email max.schell@stmarysmd.com. Case # 6857-21

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.

 

Wanted for Escape-Nelson Battle Jr.

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Nelson Leroy Battle Jr., age 36 of Lexington Park. Battle has an active warrant for his arrest for the charge of escape, due to violating the conditions of his pretrial release on the initial charges of burglary and assault. Battle is 5’9”, weighs 160 pounds, and has green eyes with black hair.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nelson Leroy Battle Jr., is asked to contact Detective James Bare at (301) 475-4200 extension 78118 or by email at James.Bare@stmarysmd.com. For immediate assistance contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.

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.

 

Nelson Leroy Battle Jr.

Identities Needed for Vandalism Suspects

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons shown in a vandalism investigation. On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 between 5-5:30 pm, the suspects illegally entered Chaptico Park by removing a section of the split-rail fence and rode on the BMX bicycle track causing damage to it.

Anyone with information about the identities of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Shawn Shelko at 301-475-4200, ext. 78147 or email shawn.shelko@stmarysmd.com. Case # 8702-21

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.

 

On View Arrests/Warrants

On View Arrests:

Theft- On February 10, 2021, Dep. Wilhelmi responded to 21800 block of North Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported theft. The complainant advised an individual had removed property belonging to the business and when confronted the individual became hostile. Dep. Wilhelmi located Oliver Henry Woods, age 60 of no fixed address, nearby with the stolen property. Woods was arrested and charged with Theft. CASE# 7155-21

Oliver Henry Woods

Assault/Disorderly Conduct- On February 14, 2021, Dep. Raley responded to the 25400 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. While conducting the investigation, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Foote, age 25 of California, attempted to confront a witness who was providing information to officers on scene. Shortly after, officers observed Foote in an active fight, where she was striking the victim repeatedly. Foote was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Disorderly Conduct, and Obstructing and Hindering. CASE# 7834-21 

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Foote

Disorderly Conduct- On February 14, 2021, Dep. Raley responded to the 25400 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. While conducting the investigation Austin Clay Dernar, age 24 of Great Mills, yelled into the crowd and was subsequently involved in an altercation causing officers on scene to stop the initial assault investigation and divert their attention to Dernar and separating the parties involved in that altercation. Dernar was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing and Hindering. CASE# 7834-21

Austin Clay Dernar

Assault/Resisting Arrest- On February 14, 2021, DFC. Budd responded to the 22100 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported disturbance/individual refusing to leave a residence. Contact was made with the victim who advised Sorel NMN Gomez-Perez, age 30 of Leonardtown, slapped the victim in the face and forcefully pulled the victim's hair. A witness to the assault also advised deputies Gomez-Perez bit the witness on the shoulder when the witness intervened to help the victim. Visible injury was observed to the victim. Contact was made with Gomez-Perez who was seated in a vehicle. Gomez-Perez was advised he was under arrest, and he refused to exit the vehicle. Gomez-Perez was removed from the vehicle at which time he struck an officer with the vehicle's door and attempted to flee from officers on foot. Gomez-Perez was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Hindering an Investigation. CASE# 7975-21

Sorel NMN Gomez-Perez

Assault- On February 14, 2021, Dep. Fenwick responded to the 45800 block of Chancellors Run Court in Great Mills, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Wayne Carroll Key Jr., age 41 of Great Mills, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the head.  Key was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 7903-21

Wayne Carroll Key Jr.

Assault- On February 15, 2021, Dep. Salas responded to the 45800 block of North Springsteen Court in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jose Miguel Figueras Gonzalez, age 43 of California, strangled the victim during an argument, causing visible injury to the victim. Gonzalez was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree. CASE# 8008-21

Jose Miguel Figueras Gonzalez

Assault- On February 16, 2021, Dep. Chase responded to the 46200 block of Lexington Village Way for the reported assault. Investigation determined Loma Thomas, age 22 of California, was inside the business when he assaulted an employee/victim by punching him in the face.  A second employee/victim was escorting Thomas out of the business when Thomas struck the victim in the face and bit the victim. Thomas was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 823-21

Loma Thomas 

Assault- On February 16, 2021, Dep. Burgess responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. While deputies were on scene conducting the investigation, Frederick Lee Weems, age 41 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim by the victim's shirt. Weems was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 8257-21

Frederick Lee Weems

Warrants Served:

02/11/21- Anthony Tyrone Adams, age 36 of no fixed address- Burglary 4th Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Rycyzyn# 350. CASE# 80154-20

Anthony Tyrone Adams

02/11/21- Terry Lee Kent Jr., age 30 of California- three counts of Assault 1st Degree, Firearm Use/Felony-Violent Crime, Reckless Endangerment, and Regulated Firearms-Illegal Possession by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 7296-21

Terry Lee Kent Jr. 

02/11/21- Robert Lee Driggers, age 54 of no fixed address- three Counts of Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Intimidate/Influence Juror, Resist Arrest, and Trespass-Private Property by Cpl. Kirkner# 133. CASE# 7300-21

Robert Lee Driggers 

02/11/21- Nicholas DeAngelo Williams, age 22 of Lexington Park- Possession of Firearm/Minor by Cpl. Handy# 132. CASE# 7303-21

Nicholas DeAngelo Williams

02/11/21- Darren Edward Cole, age 33 of St. Inigoes- seven counts of Rape 2nd Degree, Sex Offense 3rd Degree, Child Porn Film, and Possession of Child Pornography by Cpl. Handy# 132. CASE# 7297-21

Darren Edward Cole 

02/14/21- Anthony Edward Small, age 21 of Lexington Park- Violation of Probation-Theft by DFC. Budd# 325. CASE# 7846-21

Anthony Edward Small

02/16/21- Paul Daniel Panholzer, age 37 of no fixed address- Escape, and Sex Offender-Fail to Notify by Det. Green# 218. CASE# 7979-21

Paul Daniel Panholzer

02/16/21- Jennifer Leigh Heiston, age 35 of Lusby- Trespass-Private Property by DFC. Holdsworth# 305. CASE# 8231-21

Jennifer Leigh Heiston

02/16/21- Daniel Allen Spooner Jr., age 33 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Flerlage# 241. CASE# 8288-21

Daniel Allen Spooner Jr.