Sgt. Alexander Retires from Sheriff's Office After More than 26 Years of Service

 

Sgt. David Alexander receives his Final Salute from Lt. Shawn Moses, Capt. Richard Russell and Sheriff Steve Hall 

Sgt. David Alexander #87 received his Final Salute on Friday, March 31, 2023, upon his retirement from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Alexander served the community for more than 26 years in the agency, spending 19 of those years as a detective. He also served as a Patrol Division squad leader, the leader of the Sheriff's Office hostage negotiation team and leader of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard. 

"I love the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. I won't be too far away," he told his colleagues, friends and family. 

Sgt. Alexander takes the Honor Walk through headquarters 

Sgt. Alexander kisses his four-year-old grandson Fischer

Sgt. Alexander and his family 

Sgt. Sheena Tirpak, Cpl. Shaun Carberry and DFC Artina Alvey of the Honor Guard 

Sheriff Steve Hall and Sgt. Alexander 

Sgt. Alexander and the Commissioners of St. Mary's County 

Washington, DC Man Arrested for Murder in Mechanicsville

 

Darryl Carlton Parks Jr. 

On Friday, March 24, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) identified Darryl Carlton Parks Jr., age 29 of Washington, DC, as a suspect in the homicide of the victim, who was previously identified as 18-year-old Isaiah Alexander Woodland, a transgender woman whose first name is Tasiyah and is also known as Siyah. Later the same day, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Parks in connection to this homicide.

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, investigators with CID, along with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Unit, located and apprehended Parks on the arrest warrant.

Parks was incarcerated and awaits extradition back to St. Mary’s County. Parks has been charged with the following Criminal Offenses:

First-Degree Murder
Second-Degree Murder
Firearm Use/Felony -Violent Crime
Two counts of Reckless Endangerment from Car
Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm

The Sheriff’s Office thanks the community for its assistance in this investigation and urges anyone with additional information to contact Deputy David Lawrence at 301-475-4200, ext. 78130 or email david.lawrence@stmaryscountymd.gov. 

Person of Interest Sought in Theft Investigation

 

March 28 update: The person of interest has been identified. Thank you. 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of a person of interest in a theft investigation. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, an unknown suspect removed a registration plate from a vehicle parked at the Harris Teeter parking lot in California. The suspect is described as a larger white male, who left in a red vehicle. 

A short time later, the pictured person arrived at the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office's District 3 Station in California in what appears to be a gray Nissan and placed the stolen tag at the front door to the station. To gain further information on the stolen tag, our agency seeks the person of interest's identity. 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Deputy Joseph Senatore at 301-475-4200, ext. 78163 or email joseph.senatore@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 12365-23 

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. 

Mechanicsville Man Arrested on Rogue and Vagabond and Theft Charges

 

Johnnie William Raines Jr. 

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man this week on numerous charges following a rash of thefts from motor vehicles in the Lexington Park area. 

Johnnie William Raines Jr., age 45 of Mechanicsville, has been charged with three counts of Rogue and Vagabond; Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and Theft: Less than $100. Additional charges of Theft and Rogue and Vagabond are pending.  

Deputy Donald Shubrooks responded to a reported theft on March 24, 2023 to the 21000 block of Jettison Court in Lexington Park. The victim and the deputy were able to track a pair of stolen AirPods to a location where Raines was found standing. The AirPods were on the ground where the suspect was standing. 

Further investigation determined that Raines matched the suspect description in numerous other Rogue and Vagabond incidents between March 20 and March 24 in the Lexington Park area. 

Shubrooks arrested Raines and transported him to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown where he is currently held. 

Update: Mechanicsville Homicide Investigation Continues

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division continues to actively investigate the murder of an 18-year-old victim killed in Mechanicsville early Friday morning. 

The victim’s legal name is Isiaih Alexander Woodland, age 18 of Lexington Park. She was a transgender woman whose first name was Tasiyah, but also went by Siyah.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has been in regular contact with members of the victim’s family to offer support and investigation updates. The Sheriff’s Office has also been in contact with members of PFLAG Southern Maryland and the LGBTQ+ community to address concerns of personal and public safety. At this time, it does not appear that Woodland was targeted because of her gender identity.

Anyone with cellphone video or images who was present at the scene is urged to visit the Sheriff’s Office’s Citizen Upload Video Upload Portal at https://www.firstsheriff.com/uploadevidence/ Videos can be provided anonymously through the portal.

Original release: St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of the Big Dogs in Paradise bar at the 28700 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville at 1:15 am on Friday morning for the report of shots fired. Deputies located one male victim near the scene deceased from gunshot wounds, who was identified as Isiaih Alexander Woodland, age 18.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation.
The shooting appears to be an isolated event and there is no threat to the general public at this time.

 
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Detective David Lawrence at 301-475-4200, ext. 78130 or email david.lawrence@stmarycountymd.gov.

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.

Homicide in Mechanicsville Under Investigation

 

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of the Big Dogs in Paradise bar at the 28700 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville at 1:15 am on Friday morning for the report of shots fired. Deputies located one victim near the scene deceased from gunshot wounds, who was identified as Isiaih Alexander Woodland, age 18 of Lexington Park.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation.

The shooting appears to be an isolated event and there is no threat to the general public at this time.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Detective David Lawrence at 301-475-4200, ext. 78130 or email david.lawrence@stmaryscountymd.gov.

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.

Fatal Shooting in Mechanicsville Under Investigation

 

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of Big Dogs in Paradise in Mechanicsville at 1:15 am on Friday morning for the report of shots fired. Deputies located one victim near the scene deceased from gunshot wounds. The Criminal Investigations Division is continuing the investigation. Updates to follow.

Free Child Seat Installation on April 13, 2023

 

Is your child safety seat installed correctly? Not Sure? Are you about to become a parent? Let a National Certified Child Safety Seat technician teach you how to install your seat correctly and safely.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and its community partners are hosting another free child safety seat installation event. Deputies and trained personnel will install child safety seats on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad at 21685 FDR Blvd. in Lexington Park, next to the Lexington Park Library.

The installation event runs from 3pm to 6pm. Appointments are preferred.

Sign up for an installation appointment at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054caba729a3f49-january#/ 

Please:

1) Schedule one appointment per child. Important! If you have more than one child, make another appointment during the next time slot (i.e. 3 pm for child #1 and 3:30 pm for child #2).

2) For a successful appointment, PRE-INSTALL your car seat(s) to the best of your ability and bring both the car seat and vehicle manuals.

Identity Needed for Vehicle Theft Suspect

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the man pictured in a vehicle theft investigation. On Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5 am, the suspect broke into and stole a Ford F-350 truck from an auto repair lot in Hollywood. The suspect was dropped off, and likely picked back up in the pictured black SUV, as the stolen truck broke down shortly after it was taken. 

A short time later, a Kubota RTV was stolen from another lot in Hollywood after the suspects damaged a fence to gain access. The two cases may be connected. 

The suspect is believed to be a white male, approximately 5'10" tall, weighing 200 pounds, wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, black shoes and yellow gloves. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to contact Deputy Michael Rycyzyn at 301-475-4200, ext. 78030 or email michael.rycyzyn@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 14684-23 

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 vehicle 

Sheriff's Office Wellness Program Showcased at Conference

 

Community Health Nurse Melanie Trifone, Community Mental Health Liaison Alexis Higdon, Pastor Charlie Wharton and Sgt. Anthony Whipkey proudly represented the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium held March 3-5, 2023 in Anaheim, CA. 

Our staff presented on the evolving role of a registered nurse and mental health liaison within a sheriff's office. The presentation focused on how the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office recognized the need for a wellness program for its employees and its development. 

Our agency developed a core wellness team, including a registered nurse, a mental health clinician, chaplains and law enforcement staff and civilian staff. The presentation highlighted the individual components and collaborative efforts of the team to address mental, emotional and physical needs of employees. 

Identity Needed for Attempted Burglary Suspect

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in an attempted burglary investigation. On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at 7:12 am, the suspect attempted to gain entry to an unoccupied residence in the Suburban Estates neighborhood in Lexington Park. While the suspect was attempting to open the door, another suspect dressed in light colored clothes stood watch from behind a neighboring shed. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Christopher Palmer at 301-475-4200, ext. 78162 or email christopher.palmer@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 4754-23 

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. 

Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

 
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the man pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 9:09 am, the suspect entered the CVS at Buck Hewitt Road in California empty handed. A few minutes later, the suspect was seen leaving the store with a large green bag full of merchandise that was not paid for. The suspect left by unknown means and unknown direction of travel. 

The suspect is described as a black male, wearing blue jeans, black jacket, a gray hoodie and a black mask. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Darrell Stewart at 301-475-4200, ext. 78113 or email darrell.stewart@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 13807-23 

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.

We Remember Jaelynn

 

"Today the Sheriff's Office honors the memory of the bright and vibrant life of 16-year-old Jaelynn Willey, who was taken from us five years ago today on March 20, 2018 by a tragic act of violence. Our thoughts and prayers continue for the Willey family and all who were fortunate to have Jaelynn in their life." - Sheriff Steve Hall 

Hollywood Man Charged in Carjacking

 

Isaiah Denzial Washington 

March 20 update: Isaiah Denzial Washington, age 19 of Hollywood, has been arrested and charged with the following: Robbery; Carjacking; First-Degree Assault; Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle; Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000; Rogue and Vagabond; Second-Degree Assault and Unauthorized Removal of Motor Vehicle. Washington is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown where he is held without bond.  

At 11:13 am on Friday, March 17, 2023, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a strong-armed robbery at the CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood. A female victim reported that a male threw her to the ground and stole her vehicle.

The suspect was located driving the stolen vehicle on Rt. 5 in Mechanicsville a short time later and was identified and arrested with criminal charges pending.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. A second male at the scene was questioned and was determined to have no involvement. The investigation continues at this time.

Suspect in Custody After Carjacking in Hollywood

 

At 11:13 am Friday, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a strong-armed robbery at the CVS Pharmacy in Hollywood. A female victim reported that a male threw her to the ground and stole her vehicle.


The suspect was located driving the stolen vehicle on Rt. 5 in Mechanicsville a short time later and was identified and arrested with criminal charges pending.


The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. A second male at the scene was questioned and was determined to have no involvement. The investigation continues at this time.

Saturation Patrols Seeking Impaired Drivers Thursday and Friday

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols this week, on the lookout for impaired drivers ahead of and on St. Patrick's Day. 

Expect increased traffic enforcement by Sheriff's Deputies and State Troopers on the evenings of Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17, on roadways in St. Mary's County.  

"If you're going to celebrate for St. Patrick's Day, keep yourself and others safe and designate a sober driver," Sheriff Steve Hall said. 

In 2020, 11,654 people in the United States died in alcohol-impaired traffic crashes, a 14 percent increase from 2019, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Between October and December 2020, 56 percent of drivers involved in serious injury or fatal crashes tested positive for at least one drug, based on studied trauma centers, according to the NHTSA. 

Don't add to these statistics. Drive sober or utilize a sober driver. 

Report impaired drivers to the Sheriff's Office at 301-475-8008 or call 911 in an emergency.  

Beware of Scammers Posing as Sheriff's Office Employees Demanding Payment

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office reminds the public to beware of scammers posing as agency employees making demands for money. 

Scammers will make telephone calls claiming to work for our agency, threatening citizens with arrest, claiming they have missed jury duty or that a family member has been jailed and will be moved out of state. 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office will not call you about jury duty, to threaten you with arrest or to move a loved one from the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center unless payment is made. 

The Sheriff's Office will not call you seeking funds, gift cards or bitcoin.   

In a recent report of fraud, the scammer claimed to work for the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division and told the victim that a loved one was jailed at the detention center and would be moved out of state unless the victim paid by bitcoin.  

Some of the scams may seem legitimate as the numbers calling appear to be from St. Mary's County Government or the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. This is known as caller ID spoofing and it is the where the caller deliberately falsifies the information received on your caller ID to disguise their identity. 

In another ruse, the scammer provides the name of an employee, and advises there is a warrant for the recipient for failure to pay civil fines and instructs the individual to bring cash to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. But to avoid being arrested on the way to the Sheriff's Office, the individual is advised to pay a portion up front to the caller.

The St. Mary's County Sheriffs Office reminds citizens that no law enforcement agency will attempt to collect money in lieu of serving an arrest warrant and will not request payment with a gift card of any kind.

If you have been the victim of a scam and wish to file a report please contact the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office at 301-475-8008 or online at https://www.firstsheriff.com/citizenreport/

A Spotlight on Latina Deputy Bianca Salas

Deputy Bianca Salas 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office celebrates Women’s History Month in March by highlighting some of the careers and achievements of our sisters in uniform.

Today, we are proud to share the story of Deputy Bianca Salas #358, a Latina law enforcement officer with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Salas joined the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office in July 2018 and continues to work in the Patrol Division, currently working on the night shift in the north end of the county.

Before joining our agency, Salas earned a degree in chemistry and worked in a hospital emergency room and as a substitute teacher in the state of California. Speaking fluent Spanish, “I translated a lot for officers in the ER. I found it interesting how officers interviewed people,” she said, and it was then that she first took an interest in law enforcement and began following that path.

Salas followed family in moving to St. Mary’s County and then joined the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Working in the Patrol Division, she said, “I like it. You get to see everything. You interact with the county’s people. Of course, there’s bad stuff, but there’s good stuff too.”

Deputy Salas also serves as a translator on calls involving subjects who only speak Spanish. “People are excited to find Spanish-speaking officers,” she said, and they are often cooperative and forthcoming with information.

Between the north and south segments of patrol, Deputy Salas said, “I like the south end. There are more Hispanic people in the south and they’re happy to see me.” She’s even been invited to a wedding after such a call, she said.

On a recent weekday evening, Salas started her shift responding to a potential fraud call at a liquor store and then headed to a reported assault call at a residence. Salas met with deputies Edelen and Truss at the residence where both the victim and the suspect were gone upon arrival. The officers took what information they could from a witness and later that evening, the suspect was located and identified.

Next, Deputy Salas responded to a harassment call in the Golden Beach neighborhood. Upon arrival, she had to immediately depart for a disturbance call on the other side of the county in the 7th District. She responded running code but was careful not to overdrive the narrow and windy roads out of Golden Beach. Once at the scene in Abell, another deputy had already arrived, and the situation had been diffused.

For those who might be interested in a career in law enforcement, the path may not be easy, but Deputy Salas advised, “Stick with it. We all want to help others. It is rewarding. In the end you know that it’s what you’re meant to do. It is really rewarding. We do definitely help others.”

“If somebody tells you that you can’t do it, just stick with it. Just know that you can. That is rewarding, proving others wrong,” she said.

Earning her degree in chemistry was not easy, but ultimately rewarding, she said. “I like doing things that are challenging. If you really want to do it – do it,” she said. There will be naysayers and critics along the way, but “don’t let that stop you,” she said.

“Deputy Salas demonstrates an unwavering commitment to her law enforcement duties,” Captain Stephen Simonds, Commander of the Patrol Division, said. “Her exceptional work ethic and diligence are truly remarkable. Additionally, Deputy Salas’ fluency in Spanish allows her to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking residents, which has proven to be an invaluable service for both the agency, and to members of the community.”

Learn more about careers with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, at https://www.firstsheriff.com/employment/default or call 301-475-4200, ext. 71936.

Deputy Salas looks up information in her cruiser 

Deputy Salas on the scene of a reported assault 

Wanted: Karen Anne Granville

 

Karen Anne Granville 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of Karen Anne Granville, age 34 of Mechanicsville, for absconding from an authorized residential treatment facility on March 10, 2023. Prior to treatment, Granville was being held in the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no-bond status for Theft: $100 to under $1,500; Theft Scheme; Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000 and Robbery. 

Anyone with information on Granville's whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Joseph Bowling at 301-475-4200, ext. 71959 or email joseph.bowling@stmaryscountymd.gov. 

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.

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, March 7, 2023, at 2:28 pm, the suspect arrived in the parking lot of the Ace Hardware in Leonardtown in a silver Ford sedan. The suspect walked into the store and after speaking with several employees, concealed a DeWalt lithium ion battery within his jacket. The suspect then left the business with the battery concealed in his jacket without paying. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to contact Deputy Helen Deitrich at 301-475-4200, ext. 78066 or email helen.deitrich@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 12373-23 

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.

Lexington Park Man Arrested on Cocaine, Gun Charges

 

Jadon Bernard Somerville 

On Friday, March 10, 2023, Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of deputies from the K-9 Unit and Patrol Division, executed a search and seizure warrant at the residence of Jadon Bernard Somerville, age 22, at Park Pines Drive in Lexington Park.

Detectives located a loaded Glock 22 .40-caliber handgun, four different packages of cocaine (both crack cocaine and powdered cocaine), a digital scale with cocaine residue, and both used and unused packaging materials. Somerville is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a previous conviction for Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine.

While the search and seizure warrant was being executed, Somerville was at the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court for an unrelated case for Possession with the Intent to Distribute. Somerville entered a guilty plea on Friday and will be sentenced at a later date. Upon completion of the hearing, Somerville was taken into custody at which time an additional search and seizure warrant was executed on his person where multiple cellphones and a quantity of US currency was located.

Somerville was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center where he was charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute; CDS Possession: Cocaine and Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm. Somerville was held without bond. 

seized evidence 

Wanted: Jermaine Cornelius Dorsey

 

Jermaine Cornelius Dorsey 

May 31, 2023 update: Dorsey has been located and arrested. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues seeking the whereabouts of Jermaine Cornelius Dorsey, age 41, who is wanted for Second-Degree Escape. Dorsey failed to maintain a charge on his GPS ankle monitor and left his residence in Waldorf where he was sentenced to home detention. Dorsey was originally charged with Driving/Attempting to Drive a Motor Vehicle without a License.

Anyone with information on Dorsey’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Joseph Bowling at 301-475-4200, ext. 71959 or email joseph.bowling@stmaryscountymd.gov.

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.

Identities Needed for Theft Suspects

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identities of the two women pictured in a theft investigation. On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, the victim reported a wallet missing from the victim's place of employment in California. Contents of the wallet included several gift cards to local businesses and other basic items. 

On Friday, March 3, 2023, at 2:55 pm, the two women pictured used one of the stolen gift cards at the California Starbucks.

Anyone with information about the identities of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Ryan Campbell at 301-475-4200, ext. 78157 or email ryan.campbell@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 11784-23 

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.

Camp DARE Applications for 2023 Now Live!

 

Calling all campers and counselors! Applications for this year's Camp DARE sessions are now live! Get your child signed up before spots run out. 

The first Camp DARE will be held at Real Life Church in Mechanicsville from July 24 to July 28. 

The second Camp DARE will be held at Lexington Park Baptist Church from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11. 

Camper application: https://www.firstsheriff.com/docs/CampDAREApplication.pdf

Camp counselor application: https://www.firstsheriff.com/docs/CampDARESeniorApplication.pdf

DUI Arrests for January/February 2023

January: 

Jan. 2, 2023: Earl Allen Mayberry Jr., age 51 of Huntingtown, by DFC Hersh #343. Case # 256-23

Earl Allen Mayberry Jr. 

Jan. 3, 2023: Steve Markowich, age 65 of St. Leonard, by Deputy Reynolds #394. Case # 476-23 (no photo available)  

Jan. 7, 2023: Shawn Lamont Brown, age 56 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Welch #399. Case # 1066-23

Shawn Lamont Brown

Jan. 9, 2023: Jermaine Antoine Courtney, age 33 of Newburg, by Deputy Cucinotta #393. Case # 1485-23 (no photo available) 

Jan. 9, 2023: Robert Dale Hammett, age 60 of Hollywood, by DFC Beyer #319. Case # 1482-23 

Robert Dale Hammett

Jan. 12, 2023: Wayne Robert Johnson, age 48 of Charlotte Hall, by Cpl. Shelko # 326. Case # 1997-23

Wayne Robert Johnson 

 Jan. 18, 2023: Arianna Gabriella Galloza, age 25 of Avenue, by Deputy Wilson #370. Case # 3239-23 (no photo available) 

Jan. 18, 2023: Richard Furman Hutson Jr., age 56 of Avenue, by Deputy Dixon #380. Case # 3151-23

Richard Furman Hutson Jr. 

Jan. 19, 2023: Liisa Rachelle Holso, age 23 of Great Mills, by Deputy Senatore #404. Case # 3250-23 (no photo available) 

Jan. 20, 2023: Edilsar Roel Gramajo Castillo, age 43 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Welch #399. Case # 3628-23

Edilsar Roel Gramajo Castillo 

Jan. 22, 2023: James Jerome Adams, age 41 of Great Mills, by Deputy Campbell #408. Case # 3818-23

James Jerome Adams 

Jan. 24, 2023: Todd Patrick Gatton, age 39 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy Cucinotta #393. Case # 4147-23

Todd Patrick Gatton

Jan. 26, 2023: Stephanie Brooke Pulsinelli, age 33 of Lusby, by Cpl. Shelko #326. Case # 4593-23 

Stephanie Brooke Pulsinelli 

Jan. 27, 2023: Adam Duncan Ramey, age 38 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Wilhelmi #365. Case # 4804-23 

Adam Duncan Ramey 

Jan. 28, 2023: Bryan Anthony Pinette, age 43 of Wentzville, MO, by Deputy Senatore #404. Case # 4988-23 

Bryan Anthony Pinette 

Jan. 28, 2023: Damari Jayvon Bryan, age 25 of Lexington Park, by DFC Westphal #337. Case # 4994-23

Damari Jayvon Bryan 

Jan. 28, 2023: Cody Allen Smith, age 31 of York Springs, PA, by Deputy Wilson #370. Case # 4972-23

Cody Allen Smith 

Jan. 30, 2023: Deontre Trycell Shade, age 28 of Lexington Park, by DFC Beyer #319. Case # 5320-23 

Deontre Trycell Shade 

February

Feb. 2, 2023: Jacob William Murphy, age 25 of Huntingtown, by Deputy Senatore #404. Case # 5852-23

Jacob William Murphy 

Feb. 8, 2023: Thomas Donahue, age 63 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy McLean #400. Case # 7075-23 

Thomas Donahue 

Feb. 11, 2023: Deonta Christopher Taylor, age 30 of Waldorf, by Deputy Lawrence #279. Case # 7556-23

Deonta Christopher Taylor 

Feb. 11, 2023: Jeffrey Scott Gibson, age 32 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Cucinotta #393. Case # 7643-23 (no photo available) 

Feb. 14, 2023: Megan Elaine Edwards, age 32 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Tasciotti #398. Case # 8138-23 

Megan Elaine Edwards

Feb. 15, 2023: John Francis Dorsey, age 67 of Lexington Park, by DFC Raley #345. Case # 8305-23 

John Francis Dorsey 

Feb. 22, 2023: Michael Eugene Hughes, age 58 of Hughesville, by Deputy Hill #381. Case # 9736-23

Michael Eugene Hughes 

Feb. 23, 2023: Andrew James Briggs, age 36 of Lusby, by Deputy Ocasio #413. Case # 9933-23 

Andrew James Briggs 

Feb. 26, 2023: Douglas James McRae, age 57 of Brandywine, by Deputy Chase-Johnson #407. Case # 10467-23 

Douglas James McRae