The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for St. Mary's County and the region starting at 4 pm on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Snow accumulations of 2-5 inches are possible Friday evening, followed by wind gusts of up to 40 mph on Saturday.
Motorists are asked to avoid unnecessary travel Friday evening and residents should be prepared for power outages.
On Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, the suspect entered the Kohl's, was confronted by staff, fled the store and last seen driving a silver Nissan.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Bianca Salas at 301-475-4200, ext. 8160 or email bianca.salas@stmarysmd.com. Case # 64537-21
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contact the St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333, or text a tip to
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On Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at approximately 8 am, patrol deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision on St. Andrew’s Church Road in the area of Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown. Deputies arrived on scene to find a head-on collision between two vehicles, with one of the drivers being transported to a trauma center for treatment. Upon arrival at the trauma center, the operator was pronounced deceased. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene of the collision to continue the investigation.
On January 25, 2022, at approximately 9:40 p.m., a white male armed with a knife and wearing a mask entered the Papa John’s Pizza, located in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, and demanded money. During the robbery, an employee of the business sustained a laceration to the arm and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect fled the scene on foot. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit responded to the scene and searched the area with negative results.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension 78128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@stmarysmd.com.
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On View Arrests:
Assault/Drug Arrest- On January 13, 2022, Dep. Edelen responded to the 45500 block of Knockeyon Lane in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Kirk Vondel Swales, age 39 of California, assaulted the victim by punching and hitting the victim in the face several times causing visible injury. A second individual on scene attempted to stop Swales from assaulting the victim at which time Swales then struck the second victim in the face. Swales was arrested and located in Swales' pants was a CDS smoking device containing burned residue. Swales was charged with Assault 2nd Degree and CDS: Possession Paraphernalia.
Violate Protective Order- On January 15, 2022, Dep. Morgan responded to the 45000 block of Lady Lane in Callaway, for the unknown disturbance. Investigation determined Justin Dominic Morgan, age 21 of Lexington Park, violated a valid court order by being at the victim's residence. Morgan was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.
Violate Protective Order- On January 16, 2022, Dep. Shubrooks responded to the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, for the reported disturbance. Contact was made with the victim and James Allen Michael Schaeffer, age 38 of Sykesville. Investigation determined there is an active court order preventing Schaeffer from contacting the victim by any means. Schaeffer was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.
Assault- On January 17, 2022, Dep. Deinert responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Dante Dean Thomas, age 35 of Callaway, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim's neck and shoving the victim into a wall. Thomas was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.
Violate Protective Order- On January 17, 2022, Dep. Tasciotti responded to the 37400 block of Handel Drive in Charlotte Hall, for the reported protective order violation. Investigation determined Kevin Tyler Coleman, age 29 of Scotland, violated a valid court order by contacting the victim. Coleman was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.
Assault- On January 17, 2022, Dep. Haas responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Dequan Sabien Gantt, age 20 of Lexington Park, threw a water on the victim. Gantt was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.
Fraud and Drug Arrest- On January 18, 2022, Dep. Jerew responded to the 22600 block of McArthur Boulevard in California, for the reported disturbance. Dep. Jerew attempted to contact one of the involved individuals in the dispute, however the female ran out of a door at the establishment. The female was quickly detained and provided deputies a false name. Investigation determined the individual's correct name was Laura Ann Holroyd, age 23 of Callaway. Holroyd had an outstanding warrants for her arrest and was taken into custody. Located on Holroyd's person were plastic straws containing a white powder residue (suspected cocaine). Holroyd was charged with Fraud-Person Identity to Avoid Prosecution, CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia, and served the outstanding warrants.
Malicious Destruction of Property- On January 20, 2022, Dep. Cucinotta responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Derrick Justin Connolly, age 35 of no fixed address, became upset and hit the television several times, breaking the television. Connolly was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property.
Assault- On January 20, 2022, Dep. Hudson responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Kelli Aaliyah Richardson, age 20 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by repeatedly punching and hitting the victim during an argument. Richardson was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.
Fraud/Drug Arrest- On January 21, 2022, Dep. Graves conducted a traffic stop in the 21400 block of Pegg Road in Lexington Park. Contact was made with the vehicle operator who provided deputies with a false name. Suspected marijuana was observed in the cupholder of the vehicle. The operator provided deputies with a second false name; it was determined the operator was Shanika Lanae Green, age 20 of Lexington Park. Green had an active warrant for her arrest. Green was arrested and charged with Fraud-Identity to Avoid Prosecution, False Statement, Obstructing and Hindering, and CDS: Marijuana plus 10 grams.
Trespass/Fraud- On January 21, 2022, Dep. Morgan responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported trespassing. The individual provided Dep. Morgan with a false name; the name provided had a warrant out of another jurisdiction. The individual was turned over to the other jurisdiction and it was discovered not the be the correct person. The individual was positively identified as Sherman Leroy Mackall, age 61 of no fixed address. Mackall was arrested and charged with Fraud-Identity to Avoid Prosecution and Trespassing.
Assault- On January 23, 2022, Dep. Welch responded to the 46700 block of Sandalwood Street in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined James Dean Cross, age 46 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by pushing the victim down and stepping on the victim's foot. Visible injury was observed and Cross was arrested and charged with Assault.
Assault- On January 24, 2022, Sgt. Kerby responded to the 25000 block of Friendship School Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Thomas Martin Johnson, age 41 of Mechanicsville, threw a lit cigarette at the victim. The cigarette burned the victim's arm. Johnson was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.
Warrants:
01/13/22- Paulette Michele Johnson, age 30 of Lexington Park- Violation of Probation/Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Kirscht# 395.
01/14/22- Tavaz Kelvon Somerville, age 23 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and Handgun on Person by Dep. Hudson# 390.
01/15/22- John Thomas Hess Jr., age 30 of Charlotte Hall- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Myers# 364.
01/16/22- Khaleel Delano Thompson, age 23 of Bushwood- Failure to Appear/Motor Vehicle-Unlawful Taking by Dep. Cucinotta# 393.
01/16/22- Evie Marie Miller, age 41 of Mechanicsville- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by Dep. Wilson# 370.
01/17/22- Anthony John Knittel, age 38 of Hollywood- Neglect of Minor (6 counts) by Dep. Hunsinger# 385.
01/18/22- Garry Wayne Morris, age 32 of Great Mills- Theft, Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking and Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle by Dep. Palmer# 373.
01/18/22- Kara Elizabeth Eveson, age 33 of Mechanicsville- Theft and Theft Scheme by Dep. Tasciotti# 398.
01/18/22- Eric Delozronio Burgess Jr., age 30 of Bushwood- Burglary 4th Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Hunsinger# 385.
01/19/22- Mark Andrew Alvey Jr., age 32 of Callaway- Home Invasion and Theft by Dep. Kirscht# 395.
01/19/22- Amanda Rae Bailey, age 39 of Leonardtown- Failure to Appear/Theft and Violation of Probation by Dep. Wilson# 370.
01/19/22- Treyvon Devontae Hood, age 26 of Virginia- Escape 2nd Degree and Loaded Handgun in Vehicle by Dep. Cucinotta# 393.
01/21/22- John Otha Dickens Jr., age 32 of Great Mills- Burglary 1st, 3rd, and 4th Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Theft, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. McLean# 400.
01/21/22- Robert James Grinder, age 32 of Lexington Park- Theft Scheme and Theft by Dep. Fleenor# 388.
01/21/22- William Carillo-Hernandez, age 45 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Defense Witness by Dep. Hunsinger# 385. (No Photo Available)
01/21/22- Shanika Lanae Green, age 20 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by Dep. Graves# 354.
1/21/22- Sherman Leroy Mackall, age 61 of no fixed address- Burglary 4th Degree, Trespassing, and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.
01/23/22- Ashley Nicole Thomas, age 34 of Lexington Park- Rogue and Vagabond and Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Marsch# 397.
01/23/22- Destiny Marie Ayres, age 20 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear/Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Jerew# 372.
01/23/22- Joshua David Chamberlain, age 35 of no fixed address- Theft by Dep. Jerew# 372.
01/24/22- Glenn Alan Townshend III, age 27 of Silver Springs- Driving While Suspended by Dep. Hudson# 390.
01/25/22- Eron Naseem Buggs, age 22 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st Degree by Dep. Myers# 364.
Criminal Citations:
01/23/22- Richard Anthony Combs, age 58 of Hollywood- Theft by Dep. Marsch# 397.
01/23/22- Ruth Ann Combs, age 58 of Hollywood- Theft by Dep. Marsch# 397.
Juvenile Referrals:
01/19/22- Female, age 15 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree/Disrupt School Activity by Cpl. Muschette# 303.
01/19/22- Female, age 15 of Lexington Park-Assault 2nd Degree/Disrupt School Activity by Cpl. Muschette# 303.
01/19/22- Male, age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree/Disrupt School Activity by Cpl. Muschette# 303.
01/20/22- Male, age 17 of Tall Timbers- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Davis# 197.
01/25/22- Female, age 12 of Lexington Park- Disturbing School Operations by Cpl. McClure# 299.
January 24, 2022 UPDATE: An additional arrest was made on January 21, 2022, in the fatal shooting in Lexington Park. Keion Steven James Brooks, age 23 of California, has been arrested in connection with the shooting and murder and charged with the following:
Murder
First Degree
Murder
Second Degree
Attempted
First Degree Murder (5 counts)
Attempted
Second Degree Murder (5 counts)
Numerous Handgun Charges and Assault Charges
Brooks remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown on a no-bond status.
January 14, 2022 UPDATE: Latres Javontae Cockerham, age 23 of California, has been arrested in connection with the shooting and murder and charged with the following:
Murder
First Degree
Murder
Second Degree
Attempted
First Degree Murder (5 counts)
Attempted
Second Degree Murder (5 counts)
Numerous Handgun Charges and Assault Charges
January 13, 2022 UPDATE: The deceased victim has been identified as Joseph James Oakes, age 19 of Lexington Park.
Original Release: On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 3:21 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21400 block of Pegg Road, in the area of Westbury Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting. Deputies arrived on scene and located two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but a 19-year-old victim from Lexington Park, was pronounced deceased on scene. A 17-year-old victim, also from Lexington Park, was flown to an area trauma center for treatment. Detectives and crime lab personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.
Preliminary investigation determined the victims were traveling in a vehicle in the area of Pegg Road and Watt Drive in Lexington Park when they were shot. The vehicle continued onto Westbury Boulevard and ultimately came to a rest after striking the median.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Taylore Nauman at (301) 475-4200 extension 78109.
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.