DUI Arrests for May/June 2023

May 5, 2023: Michael Andrew Jackson, age 52 of Bushwood, by Deputy Stillwell #414. Case # 23780-23 (no photo available)  

May 5, 2023: Michael John Isselbacher, age 69 of Lexington Park, by DFC Hersh #343. Case # 23751-23 

Michael John Isselbacher 

May 7, 2023: Kenneth James Rourke, age 52 of Frederick, by Deputy Munn #406. Case # 24154-23 

Kenneth James Rourke

May 10, 2023: Lewis Andrew Washington, age 61 of Waldorf, by Deputy Dixon #380. Case # 24932-23

Lewis Andrew Washington 

May 20, 2023: William Michael Harley, age 38 of Doswell, VA, by Cpl. Pontorno #257. Case # 26761-23 

William Michael Harley 

May 21, 2023: Michael Timmy Harrod, age 24 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Rodriguez #409. Case # 26950-23

Michael Timmy Harrod 

May 27, 2023: Andrea Marie Leach, age 39 of Piney Point, by Deputy Reynolds #394. Case # 28025-23

Andrea Marie Leach 

May 27, 2023: Solange Marie Weiskopf, age 45 of Leonardtown, by Deputy Hudson #390. Case # 28124-23

Solange Marie Weiskopf

May 28, 2023: Deonte Lamont Taylor, age 29 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Campbell #408. Case # 28299-23 

Deonte Lamont Taylor 

May 30, 2023: Bobby Earl T. Jackson, age 42 of Suitland, by Cpl. Pontorno #257. Case # 28763-23

Bobby Earl Jackson 

May 31, 2023: Trey Anthony Linassi, age 24 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy Tasciotti #398. Case # 28971-23 

Trey Anthony Linassi 

May 31, 2023: Jarred Owen Deese, age 23 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy Hudson #390. Case # 28913-23

Jarred Owen Deese 

June: 

June 2, 2023: Nicole Alexandra Donegan, age 30 of California, by Deputy Tasciotti #398. Case # 29175-23 

Nicole Alexandra Donegan 

June 4, 2023: Christopher Lawrence Coar, age 30 of Lusby, by Cpl. Pontorno #257. Case # 29622-23

Christopher Lawrence Coar 

June 6, 2023: Brian Lowery, age 51 of Lexington Park, by Dep. Kirscht #395. Case # 30003-23

Brian Lowery 

June 10, 2023: Denise Anne Ocasio, age 40 of  Park Hall, by Deputy Absher #405. Case # 30730-23

Denise Anne Ocasio 

June 10, 2023: Lauren Ashley Middleton, age 35 of Washington DC, by Deputy McLean #400. Case # 30848-23

Lauren Ashley Middleton 

June 11, 2023: Rachle Mishel Garcia, age 34 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Kirscht #395. Case # 31026-23

Rachle Mishel Garcia 

June 11, 2023: Carlos Maurice Davis, age 61 of Fort Washington, by DFC Hill #361. Case # 30994-23 

Carlos Maurice Davis 

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Respond to Burglary in Progress, Apprehend Juveniles; One with a Loaded Firearm

 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 6, 2023) – Tuesday, December 5, 2023, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 36000 block of Woodbush Drive in Chaptico, MD, for the report of a burglary in progress at an unoccupied residence.

As units responded to the scene, Deputies located three juvenile suspects in a pickup truck. One of the juveniles was found to be carrying a fully loaded 30-round Polymer80 9mm handgun. The juvenile was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged as an adult for various gun violations and Burglary in the fourth degree.

The other two juveniles were charged through non-custodial apprehension for Burglary in the fourth degree and released into the custody of a guardian.

Suspects Sought for Theft – Ulta Beauty Store

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 10:10 a.m., the two persons shown in these photos entered the Ulta Beauty store in California, MD. The two gathered multiple items and approached the register, giving the appearance of planning to pay for the items. However, after experiencing difficulties with their Google Pay, they gathered everything and left the store in the vehicle shown.

While the vehicle’s owner is known, attempts to establish contact have proven unsuccessful. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating the vehicle and the individuals involved in the theft.

Anyone with information about the identities of these individuals or the whereabouts of the pictured vehicle is asked to contact Deputy Raymond Allebach at Raymond.Allebach@stmaryscountymd.gov or call 301-475-4200, ext. 8110. Please reference Case #68033-23.

Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants through 12/03/23

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 5, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office handled 1,484 calls for service from 11/27/23 through 12/03/23.

ARRESTS:
11/29/23 – Adam Joseph Holland, 21, of Lexington Park, MD, by Detective Warren Forinash, for Felony Possessing a Firearm after being convicted of Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm by a person convicted of a disqualifying crime, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Removing or Obliterating the Serial Number on a Manufactured Item, CDS: Possession over Civil Amount Allowed, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cannabis.

11/29/23 – Ted William Taylor, Jr., 34, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Bradley Kirscht, for Theft: $100-$1500 and CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis.

DUIs:
12/03/23 – Robert Combs Russell, Jr., 51, of California, MD, by Deputy Donald Shubrooks, for Negligent Driving in a Careless and Imprudent Manner Endangering Property, Life and Person, Reckless Driving Vehicle in Wanton and Willful Disregard for Safety of Persons and Property, Driver Failure to Obey properly Placed Traffic Control Device Instructions, Failure to Drive Vehicle on the Right Half of the Roadway, Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Attempt to Elude Police.

12/03/23 – Jonathan Shawn Howsare, 40, of Mechanicsville, MD, by Deputy Bianca Melton, for Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving While Impaired by Alcohol. 

SUMMONSES:
11/29/23 – Eric Dwayne Dickerson, 51, of Abell, MD, by Deputy Christopher Truss, for Felony Theft $25000 to under $100000, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cannabis, CDS: Possession over Civil Amount Allowed.

11/29/23 Lota Laforga Sullivan, 60, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Aaron Ocasio-Rivera, for Assault Second Degree. NO PHOTO AVAILABLE.

WARRANTS:
11/28/23 – Quarnell Gabriele Ashe, 30, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Raymond Allebach, for Felony Accessory after the Fact and two counts of False Statement to an Officer.

11/28/23 – Bradley Ethan Hawkins, 18, of California, MD, by DFC Michael Rycyzyn, for Felony Burglary First Degree, two counts of Felony Burglary Third Degree, two counts of Burglary Fourth Degree, two counts of Credit Card Theft, and two counts of Theft $100 to Under $1500.

Fifteen of 16 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 5, 2023) – The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 16 St. Mary's County businesses. Fifteen of the establishments were found to follow Maryland State laws regarding verification of age for a person attempting to purchase alcohol; one business failed to ask an underage person for identification.

The compliance checks were conducted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit. They involved the use of a Sheriff's Office confidential informant, 18 years of age, who was wearing jeans and an athletic sweatshirt. The underage individual was informed to enter the business and request to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

Overall, 16 businesses were visited, and 15 were found to comply with Maryland law and asked for the required identification from the underage person. One business failed to ask for identification, and the underage individual was able to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

The following businesses asked for identification from the underage individual:
Beacon Liquors in Callaway, California Wine & Spirits in California, Canopy Liquors in Lexington Park, Centre Liquors in Leonardtown, Corner Liquors in Lexington Park, County Liquors in Lexington Park, International Beverages in Lexington Park, Jughead Liquor Wine Beer in California, Leonardtown Wine & Spirits in Leonardtown, Merchants Lane Fine Wine & Spirits in Leonardtown,

Ridge Market in Ridge, Ridgell's Bay Mart in Ridge, Rod'N Reel in Lexington Park, St Mary's Fine Wine and Spirits in Great Mills, and Stop'N Shop in Lexington Park.

The following business failed to ask for identification from the underage individual:
Third Base Store in Leonardtown.

The alcohol violation report was forwarded to the St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board for review.

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Seize Firearms and Drug Cache in Lexington Park Apartment, Suspect Arrested in Calvert County

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 29, 2023) – Through a joint investigation conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, a search and seizure warrant was executed Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at an apartment in the 46000 block of Hilton Drive, Lexington Park, MD; the resident of the apartment was previously identified as 21-year-old Adam Joseph Holland.

During the search, detectives found a loaded privately made AR-15 pistol and a loaded Glock 29 semi-automatic handgun with obliterated serial numbers. Additionally, a large quantity of cannabis and US currency, and multiple items indicative of drug distribution, were found.

Just before the execution of the residential search warrant by detectives, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, who previously obtained a search and seizure warrant for Mr. Holland’s person and vehicle, initiated a traffic stop on Holland in Calvert County. During the search of Mr. Holland and his vehicle, additional suspected cannabis was found. Holland was then released to the custody of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

Holland, who is prohibited from possessing regulated firearms due to a previous disqualifying conviction, was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, where he was charged with the following:

- CDS - Possession of Firearm
- Regulated Firearm Illegal Possession
- Illegal Possession of Ammunition
- Knowingly Alter Firearm ID Number
- CDS Possession Intent to Distribute Cannabis
- CDS Possession Cannabis over Civil Use

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office extends appreciation to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for its collaborative work on this case.

Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants through 11/26/23

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 28, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office handled 1,479 calls for service from 11/13/23 through 11/19/23, and 1524 Calls for Service (CFS) from 11/20/23 through 11/26/23.

ARRESTS:
11/17/23 – Jeffrey Glenn Burch, 48, of Great Mills, MD, by Deputy Austin Welch, for Felony CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute, Felony CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Near a School or in a School Vehicle, CDS: Possession – Not Marijuana, CDS: Manufacture – Not Cannabis X 2.

11/20/23 – Michael Wade Blackistone, 41, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Bradley Kirscht, for CDS: Possession Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

11/21/23 Lanecia Monet Ford, 24, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Daniel Sidorowicz, for Felony Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, and Firearm Use in the Commission of a Crime of Violence.

11/26/23 Job St Sauveur, 32, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Austin Welch, for Felony Rifle/Shotgun Possession with Felony Conviction, Felony Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Rifle/Shotgun Possession by a Person Disqualified from Owning.

DUIs:

11/16/23 – Ryan William Eglinton, 39, of Leonardtown, MD, by Deputy Bradley Kirscht, for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Failure to Display Registration Card Upon Demand by Police Officer, Driver Failure to Obey properly Placed Traffic Control Device Instructions, Driver Changing Lanes When Unsafe, Negligent Driving Vehicle in Wanton and Willful Disregard for Safety of Persons and Property.

11/17/23 – David Cary Meinhardt, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD, by Deputy Taylor-Lynn Kril, for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs & Alcohol Cannot Drive Safely, Negligent Driving in a Careless and Imprudent Manner Endangering Property, Life and Person, Reckless Driving Vehicle in Wanton and Willful Disregard for Safety of Persons and Property, Standing Vehicle in Front of Private Driveway Without Owners Consent, and Standing Vehicle on Private Property without Permission.

11/17/23 – Jil Carrie Howard, 55, of Drayden, MD, by Deputy Zachary Wolfe, for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving While Impaired by Alcohol.

SUMMONSES:
Nicolas Aron Gagnon, 27, of Waldorf, MD, by DFC Michael Myers, for Malicious Destruction of Property Valued $1000+.

WARRANTS:
11/14/23 – Arlan Llave Knowlton, 46, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Michael Walker, for Arson/Threaten.

11/18/23 – Doris Elizabeth Thomas, 58, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Michael Walker, for Felony Assault First Degree and Theft Less than $100.

11/20/23 – Jermaine Cornelius Dorsey, 41, of Waldorf, MD, by Deputy Patrick Hudson, for Escape Second Degree – Condition of Release.

11/22/23 – Joshua Terrell Trippett, 27, of Lusby, MD, by DFC Michael Rycyzyn, for Felony Kidnapping, Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking, and False Imprisonment.

 

Indictment for Murder

 

LEONARDTOWN, MD November25, 2023) – LEONARDTOWN, MD November 25, 2023) – Update November 25, 2023: As a result of continued investigative efforts by detectives with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division, on Monday, November 20, 2023, 19-year-old James Jerome Adams Jr., a juvenile from Great Mills, Maryland, and an adult, who at the time of the incident was a juvenile from Bushwood, Maryland, were indicted for their involvement in the murder of 26-year-old Marcus Anthony Day on April 4, 2023. Both the juvenile from Great Mills, Maryland and the adult from Bushwood, Maryland, were charged as adults.

 
At the time of the indictments, all three individuals were incarcerated on unrelated matters. Adams and the juvenile were served with their indictments by Detective Forinash, W. #344, on 11/22/2023 at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. A detainer was lodged against the third incarcerated individual, who is currently in a corrections facility outside of St. Mary’s County.  

Original release: April 5, 2023: On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 10:37 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the parking lot of the Great Mills Sheetz at the 20700 block of Old Great Mills Road for a report of shots fired. A short time later, deputies also responded to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown for a report of a victim who arrived with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Marcus Anthony Day, age 26 of Leonardtown, was pronounced deceased. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation. Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Andrew Burgess at 301-475-4200, ext. 78041 or email andrew.burgess@stmaryscountymd.gov.Anyone with cellphone video or images who was present at the scene is urged to visit the Sheriff’s Office’s Citizen Upload Video Evidence Portal at https://www.firstsheriff.com/uploadevidence/. Videos and photos can be provided anonymously through the portal. 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.

May 5, 2023 update: Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile of Lexington Park for the murder of 26-year-old Marcus Anthony Day in Great Mills on April 4, 2023. The 15-year-old

juvenile was located and arrested in King George County, VA on Friday, May 5, 2023. The juvenile will be charged via warrant as an adult with First-Degree Murder, Second-Degree Murder, Use of a Firearm in a Violent Crime, First-Degree Assault, Second-Degree Assault and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor. Due to a recent change in Maryland law, the juvenile will not be identified by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and no booking photo will be released until a waiver hearing is conducted to determine the jurisdiction of this case. St. Mary’s County Sheriff Steve Hall wishes to thank the King George County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Christopher Giles for their cooperation and assistance in the investigation.

 

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING

 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 20, 2023) – The Town of Leonardtown is holding its “Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” on November 24, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This event will cause road closures around the Town of Leonardtown. The following is a list of road closures:

• Downtown Leonardtown Square – including Washington Street and Fenwick Street – will be closed to through traffic from 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Courthouse Drive, Guyther Drive, Camalier Drive, and portions of Park Avenue, Shadrick Street, Pope Street, and Church Street will also have restricted access before and during the event.

The following are parking options for those attending the event:

• Parking at St. Mary’s Ryken High School and the Blackbelt Academy lot on Gregory Drive will be available.
• Parking will be available at the College of Southern Maryland, the Governmental Center, and the Leonardtown Library/Garvey Senior Center Lots.
• The auxiliary lots noted above offer a free shuttle bus service, which will operate from 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
• Handicap parking will be available at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home parking lot and in the public lot next to the Hair Company.
• Please obey all posted No Parking and Reserved Parking signs and police and volunteer instructions.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at this magical event.

IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST - Theft - Big Lots

 

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, the subject pictured above, arrived at Big Lots in Lexington Park in the pictured maroon Lincoln with temporary tags.

The subject in the photos entered the store while two other associates remained with the vehicle, preparing it to be filled with merchandise.

The suspect proceeded through the store, filling a cart with multiple items, and then walked past all points of sale, failing to pay for any items.

One subject that remained with the vehicle assisted in loading the trunk with the stolen items and all fled in an unknown direction in the maroon Lincoln. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects and/or this incident is asked to contact Deputy T. Hunsinger #385 at Toni.Hunsinger@stmaryscountymd.gov or call 301-475-4200 ext. 8015. Please reference Case # 57822-23.

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