Lexington Park Man Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges

 

Thomas Donnell Evans 

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s Vice/Narcotics Division executed a series of search warrants at First Road in Lexington Park. The subject of the investigation, Thomas Donnell Evans, age 42 of Lexington Park, was located and apprehended with the assistance of K-9 Dyno. As uniformed deputies attempted to stop Evans to execute the search warrant, he fled into the woods. Cpl. Brandon Foor released his K-9 partner Dyno to assist with stopping Evans. As K-9 Dyno neared Evans to apprehend him by biting him on his right arm, Evans turned and struck K-9 Dyno with a closed fist. After striking the K-9, Evans continued to flee on foot toward his residence. Dyno returned to try to apprehend Evans again and once the K-9 closed the gap, Evans gave himself up and was taken into custody. Neither Evans nor the K-9 were injured. 

Located in the search were three firearms, currency, CDS packing materials and a large quantity of of suspected MDMA, Oxycodone and Fentanyl.

Evans is a disqualified individual from owning firearms and ammunition due to previous convictions. Evans was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with:

-CDS Posssion: Not Marijuana (four counts)

-CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute

-CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics (four counts)

-CDS Possession: Large amount

-Illegal Possession of Regulated Firearm (two counts)

-Firearm /Drug Traffic Crime and other firearm charges

 

-Harm Law Enforcement Animal  

Evans is currently being held on a no-bond status.

Identity Needed for Burglary Suspects

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured in a burglary investigation. On Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at 10:55 pm, the suspects used a chunk of concrete to break the glass and enter the Vape Jungle business in Millison Plaza in Lexington Park. Once inside, the suspects removed an array of vaping products. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Zachary Jerew at 301-475-4200, ext. 78154 or email zachary.jerew@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 40872-22 

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.

Shooting in California Under Investigation

 

On October 18, 2022, at 12:47 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22500 block of MacArthur Boulevard in California, for the reported shots fired into a business. Deputies arrived on scene within two minutes and located two businesses struck by projectiles. The businesses and surrounding establishments were checked, and no victims were located on the scene. A perimeter was established and detectives and crime lab personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

At 1:12 p.m. emergency communications received a report of a victim with a gunshot wound in the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park. Deputies responded and located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Austin Schultz at (301) 475-4200 extension 71953 or by email at Austin.Schultz@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.

For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.

 

Identity Needed for Attempted Burglary to Motor Vehicle Suspect

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in an attempted burglary to motor vehicle investigation. On Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at 3:33 am, the suspect attempted to gain access to several vehicles in Heard's Estates in Great Mills. The suspect appears to be a white female with shoulder-length hair. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Zachary Jerew at 301-475-4200, ext. 78154 or email zachary.jerew@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 53102-22 

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the St. Mary’s County 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/Criminal Citations/Juvenile Referrals

On View Arrests:

Drug Arrest- On October 6, 2022, Dep. Kirscht  made contact with Vicki Marie Curtis, age 45 of Lexington Park, in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Curtis had an outstanding warrant for her arrest for the charge of Trespassing. Curtis was taken into custody and located in Curtis' possession was a suspected CDS smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue. Curtis was served the outstanding warrant and charged with CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia. 

Vicki Marie Curtis

Assault- On October 8, 2022, Dep. Allebach responded to the 22000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Levi Sylvester Buck Jr., age 23 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by pushing the victim into a wall, causing visible injury to the victim's forehead. Buck was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. (No Photograph Available)

Assault- On October 8, 2022, Dep. Kril responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported fight in progress. As Dep. Kril  was approaching the scene she observed Thomas Lamont Harris, age 44 of Lexington Park, in the roadway attempting to assault the victim. Harris was impeding traffic and vehicles were forced  to come to a stop in the roadway, to avoid striking Harris.  Harris ultimately struck the victim, and was arrested. While in custody he continually pulled away from deputies on scene and continued to try and assault the victim. Harris was charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. 

Thomas Lamont Harris

Assault- On October 12, 2022, DFC. Rycyzyn responded to the 45100 block of Deagle's Boatyard Road in Piney Point, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Joseph Shane Smith, age 44 of Piney Point, assaulted the victim by striking the victim and in the face and pushing the victim into a window, shattering the window and cutting the victim. Smith was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. (No Photograph Available)

Assault- On October 12, 2022, Dep. Senatore responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Marcel Davon Blackiston, age 37 of no fixed address, assaulted the victim by punching the victim in the face several times. Blackiston was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Marcel Davon Blackiston

Trespassing- On October 13, 2022, DFC. Wimberly responded to the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, for the reported trespassing. The employee requested Nadezda Valadiminovhol Osipova, age 37 of no fixed address, be issued a no trespass order and leave the business property. Osipova was issued a no trespass notice and refused to leave the property. Osipova was arrested and charged with Trespassing: Private Property. (No Photograph Available)

Warrants Served:

10/11/22- Mark Anthony Wathen, age 56 of no fixed address- Sex Offense 2nd Degree by Dep. Absher# 405. 

Mark Anthony Wathen

10/11/22- Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr., age 20 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Det. Lawrence# 279. 

Jeremiah Lee Logan Jr. 

10/13/22- Robert Alan Mandley Jr., age 32 of no fixed address- Sex Offender/Fail to Notify, Assault 1st Degree and Escape 2nd Degree by Dep. Cucinotta# 393. 

Robert Alan Mandley Jr. 

Criminal Citations:

10/08/22- Amber Renee Kellis, age 37 of Great Mills- Theft by Dep. Stewart# 310. 

10/09/22- George Karl Hohnsbehn, age 40 of Hollywood- Theft by Dep. Budd# 325. 

Juvenile Referrals:

10/09/22- Female age 15 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Operations by Dep. Stewart# 310. 

10/09/22- Male age 15 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Operations by Dep. Stewart# 310. 

10/10/22- Male age 16 of Mechanicsville- Telephone Misuse by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

10/10/22- Male age 16 of Mechanicsville- Telephone Misuse by Dep. Mattera# 375.

10/12/22- Male age 15 of Great Mills- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Cpl. Muschette# 303. 

10/12/22- Male age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Muschette# 303. 

10/12/22- Female age 14 of Lexington Park- Disruption of School Activities and False Alarm by Cpl. Muschette# 303. 

10/12/22- Male age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Muschette# 303. 

10/12/22- Male age 17 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Robbery by Cpl. Muschette# 303. 

10/13/22- Female age 13 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Walker# 366. 

10/13/22- Female age 14 of Leonardtown- Disruption of School Activities by Cpl. Carberry# 167. 

10/14/22- Male age 14 of Virginia- Rape 2nd Degree, Sex Offense 4th Degree and Child Porn/Film by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

10/15/22- Male age 15 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Operations by Dep. Absher# 405. 

10/16/22- Male age 17 of Leonardtown- Property Destruction, Burglary 4th Degree, and Trespassing-Private Property by Cpl. Reppel# 141. 

10/16/22- Male age 15 of Leonardtown- Property Destruction, Burglary 4th Degree, and Trespassing-Private Property by Cpl. Reppel# 141. 

10/16/22- Male age 16 of Leonardtown- Property Destruction, Burglary 4th Degree, and Trespassing by Cpl. Reppel# 141. 

10/19/22- Male age 17 of Lexington Park- Driving on Suspended License and Privilege and Failure to Drive Right of Center by Dep. Kirscht# 395. 

10/24/22- Male age 14 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree and Harassment/Course of Conduct by Cpl. Gaskill# 274. 

10/29/22- Male age 14 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Campbell# 408. 

10/30/22- Male age 17 of Lexington Park- Resist/Interfere with Arrest and Obstructing and Hindering by Dep. Campbell# 408. 

11/01/22- Male age 15 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Morgan# 384. 

Lt. Britt Awarded as Non-Academy Instructor of the Year for Corrections

 

Lt. Patrick Britt (center) with CO Richard Gray and Capt. George Hayden

Please join the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Lt. Patrick Britt for being awarded the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission's Non-Academy Instructor of the Year for Corrections. Lt. Britt's nomination was submitted by St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center staff for providing valuable instruction to our agency personnel for in-service training, including firearm and TASER re-certifications and various other topics. 

His nomination reads, "Lt. Britt serves as a shift commander with the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and is certified as an instructor in General Academics, Firearms and CPR/First Aid. He provides valuable assistance to the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy as an adjunct instructor for Corrections Entrance Level Training and conducts in-house in-service training for the agency. His expertise and teaching style is well respected by his peers. It is with great pride the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center recognizes Lt. Britt as its Non-Academy Instructor of the Year for Corrections." 

Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

 

Oct. 17 update: The suspect has been identified. Thank you. 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at 5:02 pm, the suspect entered a private yard on Sydney Drive in Lexington Park and took a child's green and black colored bicycle with the words "You Rule" on the bike frame.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Cpl. Timothy White at 301-475-4200, ext. 72307 or email timothy.white@stmaryscountymd.gov. Case # 52081-22 

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the St. Mary’s County 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/Criminal Citations

On View Arrests:

Assault- On October 5, 2022, Dep. Wilhelmi responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Joequan Dimario Bush, age 20, and Zahlir Daylin Gantt, age 19, both of Lexington Park, engaged in a mutual assault. Both Bush and Gantt were charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Joequan Dimario Bush

Zahlir Daylin Gantt

Assault- On October 6, 2022, Dep. Truss responded to the 21200 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Jermaine Alexander Carter, age 35 of Lexington Park, slammed a door on the victim's hand, causing injury to the victim's finger. Carter was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. (No Photograph Available)

Assault- On October 10, 2022, Dep. Cucinotta responded to the 25300 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Brandon Lee Schaffer, age 23 of Leonardtown, assaulted the victim by striking the victim multiple times in the arms, hands, and face. The victim displayed signs of injury and Schaffer was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Brandon Lee Schaffer

Violate Protective Order- On October 10, 2022, Dep. Campbell responded to the 27000 block of Mill Seat Drive in Mechanicsville, for the reported violation of a protective order. Investigation determined Devin Eric Webb, age 36 of Mechanicsville, violated a court order by being on the victim's property. Webb was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order. (No Photograph Available)

Warrants Served:

10/04/22- James Wayne Murphy, age 57 of no fixed address- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Chase-Johnson# 407. 

James Wayne Murphy

10/04/22- Ashley Rachel Bell, age 31 of Lexington Park- Theft and Forgery-Private Documents by DFC. Schell# 359. (No Photograph Available)

10/04/22- Robert Francis Wayne Bridgett, age 33 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Dep. Chase-Johnson# 407. 

Robert Francis Wayne Bridgett

10/05/22- Joseph Lavon Mason, age 48 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Dep. Absher# 405. (No Photograph Available)

10/06/22- Kiera Geordan Collins, age 24 Lexington Park- Driving Motor Vehicle Without a License by Sgt. Kerby# 242. 

Kiera Geordan Collins

10/08/22- Shanita Ann Chase, age 35 of Mechanicsville- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by Dep. Katulich# 363. 

Shanita Ann Chase

10/09/22- Christopher Aloysius Guy, age 37 of Mechanicsville- Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking, Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

Christopher Aloysius Guy

10/10/22- James Wayne Murphy, age 57 of no fixed address- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Absher# 405. 

James Wayne Murphy

10/10/22- Tawni Angel Uhl, age 36 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Palmer# 373. 

Tawni Angel Uhl

10/10/22- Shameka Levae Harrod, age 30 of Lexington Park- Driving Motor Vehicle Without a License by Dep. Fleenor# 388. 

Shameka Levae Harrod

10/12/22- Sean Patrick Kraese, age 22 of Piney Point- Aggravated Animal Cruelty by Det. Lawrence# 279. 

Sean Patrick Kraese

Criminal Citations Issued:

10/05/22- Marcus De Von Shorter, age 35 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

Juvenile Referrals:

10/08/22- Female age 15 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Operations by Dep. Stewart# 310.

10/10/22- Male age 15 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Operations by Dep. Absher# 405. 

10/10/22- Female age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Absher# 405. 

Sheriff Cameron Selected to Lead Wyoming Highway Patrol

 

Sheriff Tim Cameron 

Shared from an Oct. 13, 2022 news release by the Wyoming Highway Patrol:

The men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office wholeheartedly thank Sheriff Cameron for his 16 years of service as Sheriff of St. Mary's County, the only person to hold the post for four consecutive terms, starting in the 2006 election. Sheriff Cameron joined the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in 1980 as a deputy, providing more than 42 years of service to the community.

We wish him well on the next chapter of his career.

 

Frederick Man Arrested for Handgun and Drug Charges

 

On October 12, 2022, Deputy Dixon conducted a traffic stop in the 29500 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. The vehicle’s operator was identified as Juwan Matthew Favors, age 24 of Frederick. A probable cause search was conducted and located in the driver’s side door was a loaded handgun, and several individually wrapped baggies containing suspected cocaine were located in the center console of the vehicle. Further search of the vehicle yielded a shoulder bag containing loose ammunition along with a loaded, extended handgun magazine, and suspected marijuana packaged to indicate distribution.

Favors was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with numerous handgun offenses and CDS distribution charges. Favors remains incarcerated on a no-bond status.

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.

Juwan Matthew Favors