Incident Briefs 3-9-15 to 3-12-15

3-10-15 Theft - The store owner of Subway restaurants on Great Mills Road, reported an employee allegedly committed theft over a period of time. Case remains open. CASE #13488-15

Detectives Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspect & Person of Interest - Quick Shop

UPDATE 3-12-15: The person of interest HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. 

Lexington Park, Maryland - On March 9, 2015, at 9:06 PM, Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to the Quick Shop located on Great Mills Road, for the report of an armed robbery.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division were contacted and subsequently responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

Detectives determined a black male entered the business armed with a handgun, approached the clerk, and demanded money.   The clerk complied and the suspect fled the business with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes. The suspect struck the clerk with the handgun on his way out of the business. 

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5-10 in height, wearing all dark clothing and a dark colored mask. The suspect is pictured below. 

ROBBERY SUSPECT

A second person of interest was observed in the store moments before the robbery. The person of interest is pictured below.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying both individuals depicted in the attached images. 

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect, person of interest, or about this crime in general is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333, or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to '"CRIMES" (274637). 

CALLERS CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

St. Mary’s County CRIME SOLVERS offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary's County that leads to an arrest or indictment. 

 You may also contact Detective Corporal S. Ruest at 301.475.4200 X 2297. 

Captain Terry L. Black

Commander

Criminal Investigations Division

301.475.4200 X 1925

Sex Offender Arrested - Anthony

On February 25, 2015, Det./Cpl. William Raddatz of the Criminal Investigations Division, Sex Offender Compliance Unit, initiated an address verification check at the listed residence of Michael R. Anthony.  A check of the residence revealed Anthony had not been at the residence since February 23, 2015.  Subsequent checks of the residence revealed Anthony was not living at the address he provided and had not notified the registry of his current residence.

On March 4, 2015, Michael R. Anthony, age 48, of no fixed address, was arrested by Det./Cpl. Raddatz and charged with failing to provide notice as required by law to the registry.  Anthony was transported to the Detention Center for processing and an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.  

Michael R. Anthony

Captain Terry L. Black

Commander

Criminal Investigations Division

301.475.4200 X 1925

Incident Briefs 3-3-15 to 3-8-15

3-3-15 Burglary - A victim, who resides in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road, reported unknown suspect(s) forced entry into his home and garage and stole his black, 2010, Ford F 150 truck. Case remains open. CASE #12195-15 ***Vehicle was recovered on 3-9-15***  

3-3-15 Robbery - A male victim alleged an unidentified black male suspect stole his wallet by force while walking near the Lexington Park United Methodist Church in Lexington Park. Case remains open. CASE #12211-15

3-4-15 Assault - A victim arrived at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital with multiple stab wounds. The victim alleged he was assaulted while walking on Great Mills Road near the Quick Shop by two unidentified black male suspects. None of the wounds appeared to be life threatening. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the hospital and assumed the investigation. Case remains open. CASE #12286-15

3-4-15 Fraud - A victim, who resides on JM Gough Court, reported unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to file income tax return. Case remains open. CASE #12334-15

3-5-15 Burglary - A victim, who resides on Trapp Road, reported unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered his residence and stole property. Case remains open. CASE #12439-15

3-6-15 Attempted Burglary - Deputies responded to the Tackle Box located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for an alarm activation. Investigation revealed an unidentified suspect threw an object at one of the windows to the business. Case remains open. CASE #12683-15

3-6-15 Theft Motor Vehicle - A victim reported unknown suspect(s) stole his orange Ford F-250 while it was parked at the Hampton Inn in Lexington Park. Case remains open. CASE #12695-15

3-6-15 Fraud - A victim, who resides in the 43000 block of Medley's Neck Road, reported unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to file income tax return. Case remains open. CASE #12703-15

3-6-15 Burglary Motor Vehicle - A victim, who resides on White Burch Court, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle and stole property. Case remains open. CASE #12733-15

3-7-15 Burglary - A victim, who resides on Hancock Road, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his residence. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Case remains open. CASE #12887-15

3-8-15 Domestic Assault (Barricade) - Deputies responded to a residence in the 41000 block of Riverview Road in Mechanicsville, for a reported assault. The caller was a third party and indicated the male suspect may have been armed with a firearm. Deputies attempted to contact the suspect with negative results. While additional resources and personnel were responding, the suspect surrendered. Case remains open. CASE #13030-15

Death Investigation - Chaptico

Chaptico, Maryland - On March 8, 2015, at 4:10 PM, deputies responded to a residence on Rivendell Way to check the welfare of two female occupants. Upon entering the home, deputies located two (2) females in a bedroom with gun shot wounds; both were deceased. They were identified as Victoria H. Reeves, age 58, and Janet M. Little, age 45, both of Chaptico. Detectives and Crime Laboratory technicians from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the residence and assumed the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing. The exact cause and manner of death is pending examination by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 

At this time, there is no indication the deaths were a result of a third party. Additional details will be released as they are developed. 

Arrests 3-3-15

DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ASSAULT ON POLICE – On February 26, 2015, Deputy S. Cameron and Deputy Lawrence responded to the 19000 block of Point Lookout Road in Park Hall, for a single vehicle accident. The vehicle involved in the collision was located unoccupied. While deputies were conducting the investigation and waiting for the tow company to arrive to remove the vehicle, the operator of the vehicle returned to the scene accompanied by her friend, later identified as suspect Jamie Lee Clarke, age 21, of St. Inigoes. When Clarke learned the vehicle was going to be towed he became disorderly; yelling and cursing at deputies. Clarke was advised to stop raising his voice and using foul language and he refused. The owner of the vehicle attempted to get Clarke to calm down with no success. Clarke became increasingly aggressive toward deputies. Deputy Cameron and Deputy Lawrence approached Clarke to place him under arrest at which time Clarke attempted to take Deputy Lawrence to the ground by grabbing him around the legs. Clarke then swung his fists at both deputies. Clarke was eventually taken into custody and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2 COUNTS of Assault 2^nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. CASE #11065-15

Jamie Clarke

CHILD ABUSE – On February 27, 2015, Deputy Pontorno responded to a residence on Caravel Court in Great Mills, for a reported assault. The victim alleged suspect Jennifer Ann Andra, age 38, of Great Mills, struck the victim repeatedly with a hockey stick. Deputy Pontorno observed several bruises on the victim’s arm and legs. Andra was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Child Abuse - Second Degree: Custodian. CASE #11455-15

Jennifer Andra

THEFT – On March 2, 2015, Deputy Schultz responded to the 21000 block of Chancellor’s Run Road in Great Mills, for a reported theft. The complainant, driver of a taxi cab, alleged he picked up suspect Stacie Marie Schneider, age 18, of Frederick, in Pikesville, Maryland. Schneider requested the cab driver transport her to Great Mills, which he did. On arrival, the cab driver advised Schneider the cost of the cab ride was $217.00. Schneider did not have the funds to pay for the cab ride. Schneider was placed under arrest and charged with Theft Under $1,000 by criminal citation. CASE #11989-15

Stacie Schneider

  

DUI Arrests 3-2-15

Melvin Vincent Fenwick JR., 22, of St. Inigoes, on 1-24-15 by Deputy H. Smith

Melvin Fenwick JR

Christine Marie Thurstin, 41, of Lexington Park, on 1-16-15 by Deputy Bare

Christine Thurstin

John Anthony Dambrosio, 53, of Charlotte Hall, on 1-30-15 by Deputy D. Smith

John Dambrosio

Joe Lewis Jefferies, 66, of Mechanicsville, on 1-29-15 by Deputy Holdsworth NP

Steven Skate Poole, 46, of Avenue, on 2-2-15 by DFC Kerby

Steven Poole

Nakita Shavon Greenwell, 29, of Park Hall, on 2-12-15 by Deputy S. Cameron

Nikita Greenwell

Terence Edward Thomas, 18, of Lexington Park, on 2-14-15 by Deputy L. Johnson  NP

Suspects Arrested After Home Invasion Robbery - Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville, Maryland - March 1, 2015, at 11:45 PM, Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to the 36000 block of West Lakeland Drive, for the report of a home invasion. Victims reported two male suspects entered the home armed with a handgun and a baseball bat. The suspects demanded money and cell phones from the two victims. The victims complied and neither sustained any injuries. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division were contacted, responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

Detectives, with the assistance of patrol officers, identified both suspects who were located and arrested without incident. A search warrant was obtained for the suspect’s residence and vehicle. Property was subsequently recovered belonging to the victims.

James W. T. Burke, age 29, of Mechanicsville, and David S. Lee, age 27, of Mechanicsville, were transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. 

Burke was charged with Robbery and Theft 1,000 to $10,000. 

Lee was charged with two counts of 1st Degree Assault, Theft $1,000 to $10,000 and Theft under $500.  Both suspects are pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

 Addition charges are pending a review with States Attorney Richard Fritz.

James W. T. Burke

David S. Lee

      

Captain Terry L. Black #76

Commander

Criminal Investigations Division

301.475.4200 X 1925

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Incident Briefs 2-28-15 to 3-2-15

2-28-15 ARSON - A victim, who resides on Mechanicsville Road, reported unknown suspect(s) attempted to set his vehicle on fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. CASE #11530-15

3-2-15 BURGLARY - A victim, who resides on Hilton Run Drive in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) forced entry into his apartment and stole property. Case remains open. CASE #11906-15