Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants through 10/29/23

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 31, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office handled 1386 Calls for Service (CFS) from 10-23-2023 through 10-29-2023.

ARRESTS:
10/23/23 – Lavonte Devow King, 32, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Michael Walker, for Felony Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, CDS Possession Not Marijuana, Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement.

10/24/23 – Shannyn Elizabeth Dulemba, 40, of California, MD, by Deputy Bradley Kirscht, for CDS Possession Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

10/24/23 – Travis Nathanial Nelson, 38, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Joseph Senatore, for CDS Possession Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, and outstanding warrants for Felony Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree, Felony Violation of Probation CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics. 

10/25/29 – Elijah Isaiah Thomas Brown, 21, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Andrew Budd, for Assault Second Degree and Resisting Arrest.

10/26/23 – James Allen Stone, 36, of Great Mills, MD, by DFC Travis Wimberly, for Felony Theft $25000 to under $100,000 and Malicious Destruction of Property Value $1000+.

10/27/23 – Juwan Deontre Ford, 20, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC. Warren Forinash, for CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Cannabis, CDS: Possession-Cannabis Over Civil Use.

DUIs:
10/19/23 – Timothy Lee Brogunier, 43, of Dameron, MD, by Deputy Richard Still well for Diving a Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs While Transporting a Minor, Driving a Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely, Failing to Secure a Child under Age 8 in Child Safety Seat When Transporting in Motor Vehicle.

10/21/23 – Corinna Lynn Eriksen, 51, of Mechanicsville, MD, by DFC Michael Walker for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Alcohol Cannot Drive Safely.

10/21/23 – Justin Cole Herbert, 20, of Morganza, MD, by Deputy Paul Rodriguez, for Negligent Driving Vehicle in Careless and Imprudent Manner Endangering Property, Life and Person, Reckless Driving Vehicle in Wanton and Willful Disregard for Safety of Persons and Property, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol.

10/22/23 – Jose Nelson Meija Garcia, 32, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Andrew Budd, for Driver Fail to Stop at Steady Circular Red Signal, Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol.

10/23/23 – Jared Warren Trossbach, 28, of Loveville, MD, by DFC Michael Myers, for Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se While Transporting a Minor, Driver Failure to Obey Properly Placed Traffic Control Device Instructions.

10/25/23 – Jesse Mason Lyon, 20, of Bushwood, MD, by Deputy Julian Grant, for Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se.

10/27/23 – Robert Michael Wayne Draheim, 40, of California, MD, by Corporal Glen Knott, for Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol.

10/27/23 – Robert Louis Dulaney, III, by Deputy Austin Welch, for Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely.

SUMMONSES:
10/24/23 – Keshawn Joseph Cornell Morgan, 24, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Brandon Reynolds, for Handgun in Vehicle and Loaded Handgun in Vehicle.

10/25/23 – Ronald Adam Cusic, 26, of Callaway, MD, by DFC Tyler Westphal, for Felony Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking and Theft less than $100. 

10/25/23 – Tanisha Latoya Nolan, 33, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Helen Deitrich, for Arson/Threat.

10/25/23 – Amber Nicole Queen, 28, of California, MD, by DFC Travis Wimberly, for CDS: Possession Not Marijuana.
WARRANTS:
10/24/23 – Demetrius Demell Carroll, 29, of Lexington Park, MD, by Deputy Brandon Reynolds, for Assault Second Degree.
10/25/23 – Trevon Marquise Butler, 29, of No Fixed Address, by DFC Jessica Wilson, for Felony Rape Second Degree (three counts).









Saturday, October 28, 2023

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian; Witnesses Sought

 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 28, 2023) – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a crash that killed a woman in Hollywood, MD.

At 7:55 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, Deputies responded to the southbound lane of the 23000 block of Three Notch Road for a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. A female victim, identified as Tammy Lynn Boyle, 61, of Hollywood, MD, was declared deceased at the scene.

A preliminary investigation indicates the victim was attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Three Notch Road, north of Airport Road when she was struck by one or more vehicles. A 2014 Toyota Sienna, being operated by a 51-year-old male resident of Lusby, was involved in the collision and remained on the scene.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction team has assumed the investigation and is requesting eyewitness assistance from the public. If you were traveling in the area and witnessed anything, please contact Corporal Vincent Pontorno at vincent.pontorno@stmaryscountymd.gov or 301-475-4200, ext. 2337.

Friday, October 27, 2023

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, October 27, 2023

 


LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 27, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO), with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, will conduct a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, October 27, 2023.

The sobriety checkpoint will be on Three Notch Road in the Charlotte Hall area, where law enforcement officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment.

SMCSO recognizes that roadside sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools to combat impaired driving behavior. Providing advance notice of these checkpoints allows drivers to make informed choices, discourages impaired driving, and is legally mandated for the checkpoint to be valid.

If you plan to drink, use a designated driver or a driver service. Keep yourself and your neighbors safe on our roads.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST - THEFT


At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the subject shown in the photos entered the GNC store in California, MD. Once in the store, the suspect removed a supplement from a shelf and left the business, failing to pay for the item.

The suspect appears to be a black male wearing a grey sweat suit, with blond tips at the end of his braids.

Anyone with information about the suspect's identity or this incident is asked to contact DFC Tyler Westphal at Tyler.Westphal@stmaryscountymd.gov or call 301-475-4200, ext. 8017. Please refer to Case #59875-23.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

IDENTITIES SOUGHT FOR PERSONS OF INTEREST – ROBBERY

At approximately 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2023, the subject shown in these pictures entered the Best Buy store in California, MD, and while in the store, grabbed a Sony Play Station 5 from an employee. The suspect then fled to a waiting Kia parked just outside.

The robbery suspect is described as a black male with visible arm tattoos and wearing a baseball cap with the Florida Mariners logo.

Anyone with information about the identity of either of these subjects or this incident is asked to contact Dep. Max Schell at Max.Schell@stmaryscountymd.gov, or 301-475-4200, ext. 8161. Please refer to Case # 56225-23.

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Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants through 10/22/23

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 24, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office handled 1392 Calls for Service (CFS) from 10-16-2023 through 10-22-2023.

ARRESTS:
10/15/23 Bryant Denard Cotton, 62, of Lexington Park, MD, by Cpl. James Bare, for Felony Assault First Degree, Assault Second Degree.


 10/18/23 – Joshua Antoine Miles, 34, of Newburg, MD, by Dep. Bradley Kirsch, for CDS: Possession Not Cannabis, CDS Possession Paraphernalia.

10/22/23 – Keshawn Joseph Cornell Morgan, 24, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC. Warren Forinash, for Obstructing and Hindering, CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Cannabis, CDS: Possession-Cannabis Over Civil Use.


DUIs:
10/18/23 – Thomas Gerald Littlejohn, Jr., 48, of Waldorf, by DFC Michael Walker, for Driving a Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely, Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

10/16/23 – Danielle Renee Thuot, 29, of Hollywood, MD, by Dep. Elijsha Munn, for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Negligent Driving Vehicle in Careless and Imprudent manner Endangering Property, Life and Person.

SUMMONSES:
10/18/23 – Tristian Desean Cole, 20, of No Fixed Address, by Cpl. James Bare, for Assault Second Degree.

10/17/23 Khendall Alexander Nasman, 29, of Leonardtown, MD, by Dep.Elijsha Munn, for Assault Second Degree.

10/21/23 Shanika Lanae Green, 22, of Lexington Park, MD, by Lt. Scott Ruest, for Second Degree Assault.

10/22/23 – Zachary Michael Kratochvil, 27, of Leonardtown, MD, by Dep. Taylor-Lyn Kril, for Second Degree Assault.

WARRANTS:
10/18/23 – Kaevon O’Neal Jefferson, 26, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Nicholas Hill, for Regulated Firearm: Illegal Possession, Regulated Firearm: Stolen/Sell, Illegal Possession of Ammunition.


10/19/23 – Terrence Darnell English, Jr., 24, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Andrew Budd, for Robbery, Second Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property < $1000, Driving without a License.

10/21/23 - Terrell Anthony Duckett, 27, of Lexington Park, MD, by Dep. Myles Chase-Johnson, for Escape Second Degree Condition of Release.

10/22/23 – Terrell Anthony Duckett, 27, of Lexington Park, MD, by DFC Tyler Westphal, for First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Fraud – Personal Identity to Avoid Identification, Apprehension or Prosecution for a Crime.

Monday, October 23, 2023

Suspect Wanted for Violating Pre-Trial Release Arrested for First-Degree Assault Following Weekend Stabbing

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 23, 2023) – On Saturday, October 21, 2023, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 46800 block of Morningside Lane in Lexington Park, MD, for a reported stabbing.

Deputies located a 36-year-old male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was flown to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center (UMMC) for treatment.

The suspect, positively identified as Terrell Anthony Duckett, 27, of Lexington Park, MD., had an active arrest warrant for Violating a Pre-Trial Release Agreement and was taken into custody at the scene.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect met through a social media app and did not know each other prior to this incident.

Earlier in the month, on October 12, Maryland State Police had apprehended Mr. Duckett for operating a stolen vehicle. Following an attempted traffic stop and a brief pursuit, the suspect had been confined to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center (SMCDRC). On Monday, October 16, the District Court placed Duckett on House Arrest with GPS monitoring as part of his Pre-Trial Supervision. On October 16, Mr. Duckett cut off his GPS ankle bracelet and failed to appear for a court hearing.

Duckett is currently being held at the SMCDRC and is charged with:

· Escape Second Degree
· Felony Assault First Degree
· Assault Second Degree
· Identity Fraud to Avoid Identification, Apprehension or Prosecution for a Crime
· Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking, Obstructing and Hindering
· Failure to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order
· Theft of $1,500 to under $25,000
· Unauthorized Removal of a Motor Vehicle.


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Thursday, October 19, 2023

IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST – THEFT SCHEME – HOBBY LOBBY




Over the last two months, the female shown in these photos has been involved in multiple thefts from Hobby Lobby, 45315 Alton Lane, California, MD. On each occasion, the suspect concealed multiple items and exited the store, passing all points of sale without paying for the items.

The suspect is a white female and may be wearing braces on both wrists.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect and/or this incident is asked to contact DFC Thomas Snyder at Thomas.Snyder@stmaryscountymd.gov or 301-475-4200, ext. 8068. Please reference Case #52707-23

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UPDATE: 10/20/23 The Suspect has been identified.



 

Over the the last six months, the female in these pictures has been involved in multiple thefts from the Target store located at 45155 First Colony Way in California, MD.

On each occasion, the suspect concealed multiple items and exited the store, passing all points of sale without paying for the items.

It is believed the suspect left the store in a white sedan, potentially an Acura.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect and/or these incidents is asked to contact DFC Thomas Snyder at Thomas.Snyder@stmaryscountymd.gov or 301-475-4200, ext. 8068. Please reference Case #52799-23.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wanted for Violating Pre-Trial Release: Terrell Anthony Duckett

 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 18, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Terrell Anthony Duckett, 27, for violating the conditions of his pre-trial release from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center; his whereabouts are unknown, it is believed he is in the Lexington Park, MD, area.

Terrell Anthony Duckett was scheduled to appear Monday, October 16, 2023, in the District Court for St. Mary’s County, facing charges of Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking, Obstructing and Hindering, Failure to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order, Theft of $1,500 to under $25,000, and Unauthorized Removal of a Motor Vehicle.

Anyone with information on Mr. Duckett’s location is asked to contact Detective Joseph Bowling at 301-475-4200, ext. 1959, or Joseph.Bowling@stmaryscountymd.gov.

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to Distribute Free Firearm Safety Kits

 


LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 18, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO) will distribute free firearm safety kits to county residents in a community safety initiative. The initiative comes in the wake of Governor Wes Moore signing into law an important piece of legislation in May: Firearm Safety – Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention, S.B. 858, Jaelynn’s Law. Adherence to the law requires proper residential storage practices, such as gun locks on every weapon.

Cable-style gun locks, suitable for most types of handguns, rifles and shotguns, and a safety curriculum are included in the free firearm safety kits that can be obtained at the following locations on weekdays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.:

SMCSO Headquarters, 23150 Leonard Hall, Leonardtown, MD.
SMCSO District 1 Station, 37575 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD.
SMCSO District 3 Station, 23125 Camden Way, California, MD.
SMCSO District 4 Station, 21633 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park, MD.

Please note that each household can receive up to two of these kits, subject to availability, while supplies last. This program underscores SMCSO’s commitment to promoting firearm safety within the community.

 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

UPDATE: 10/18/23 SUBJECT HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED




At approximately 11:05 p.m., on Thursday, August 31, 2023, a black male wearing a dark hoodie and shorts broke into a vehicle that was in the parking lot of Hollywood Transmission and Automotive in Hollywood, MD.

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the individual shown in these pictures was seen in the same area, looking inside parked vehicles. He fled the area when the store owners attempted to make contact.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of this Person of Interest for questioning.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect and/or this incident is asked to contact Dep. Michael Rycyzyn at Michael.Rycyzyn@stmaryscountymd.gov, or 301-475-4200, ext. 8030.

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IDENTITIES SOUGHT FOR PERSONS OF INTEREST – THEFT


At approximately 2:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 3, 2023, the two pictured subjects stole a 2014 Hyundai Sonata from the St. Mary’s Landing Apartments parking lot in Lexington Park, MD.

The suspects started and drove the vehicle a short distance before an alarm started flashing; the suspects then fled from the vehicle.

Anyone with information about the identities of the suspects and/or this incident is asked to contact Dep. Darrell Stewart at Darrell.Stewart@stmaryscountymd.gov or 301-475-4200, ext. 8113. Please reference Case #41286-23.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST – THEFT


At approximately 5:41 p.m., on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the pictured subject entered Advance Auto Parts in California, MD, walked around the store for a short time, selected a set of Honda brand floor mats, and fled from the business, failing to pay for the items.

The suspect is described as a male, approximately six feet tall, with a thin build, bearing distinctive arm tattoos. He left the store, driven by another subject, in an older model gold-colored Honda Accord with an unknown registration.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect and/or this incident is asked to contact Dep. Michael Walker at Michael.Walker@stmaryscountymd.gov, or 301-475-4200, ext. 8092. Please reference Case #55241-23.

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