Monday, August 10, 2015

SMCSO Fall Citizens Academy Application Deadline - August 14th

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men & women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office would like to invite everyone to attend the FALL CITIZENS ACADEMY. The academy is designed for those who are interested in a career in law enforcement or for those who would just like to see what we do. This is a fun and informative way to take a first-hand look into the day to day operations of the SMCSO. 

Classes will be held at the Sheriff's Office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown.

The deadline to apply is August 14th.

Incident Briefs 8-6-15 to 8-10-15

8-7-15 Burglary to Motor Vehicle - Unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a truck parked on Erin Drive in Mechanicsville and stole property. CASE #46050-15

8-7-15 Theft of Motor Vehicle - Unknown suspect(s) stole a 2015 Scion TC from Briar Patch Lane in Lexington Park. CASE #46083-15 *Vehicle was recovered on 8-9-15 in Prince Georges County.

8-7-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the transfer station office located on New Market Turner Road in Mechanicsville. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. CASE #46156-15

8-8-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) entered a shed in the 36000 block of Asher Road in Mechanicsville and stole property. CASE #46269-15

8-9-15 Property Destruction - Unknown suspect(s) damaged the tires on a vehicle and a bicycle located on Elegant Court. CASE #46549-15 



Thursday, August 6, 2015

Arrests 8-6-15

Domestic Assault – On July 31, 2015, Deputy Siciliano met with a victim who reported a domestic related assault. The victim alleged suspect Thomas Pierce Smith, age 42, of Manassas, VA, threw a cigarette lighter striking the victim in the leg while at a residence on Hickory Hollow Lane in California. Smith then threw a glass ashtray at the victim but missed. The ashtray hit the wall and shattered. Smith then left the home for about 15 minutes. When Smith returned the altercation continued in the kitchen. Smith struck the victim in the head with his fist then grabbed the victim by the hair. Deputy Siciliano observed multiple injuries on the victim. Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #44870-15
Thomas Smith


Assault – On July 31, 2015, Deputy D. Smith responded to a residence on Thomas Road in Piney Point, for a reported assault. The investigation revealed the victim and suspect Margaret Emma Schneider, age 18, of Piney Point, engaged in an argument. Schneider suddenly began to hit the victim repeatedly until another person pulled her off. Deputy Smith found the victim lying on the ground bleeding from the face. The victim was transported to Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Schneider was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #44748-15

Margaret Schneider


Theft – On June 11, 2015, a victim reported his wallet was stolen from his vehicle while parked in St. Mary’s County. The wallet contained several credit cards, which were subsequently used to make fraudulent purchases at various locations in St. Mary’s County. During the investigation video surveillance footage was obtained from the various businesses where the cards were used. The suspect using the stolen cards was subsequently identified as Martin nmn Bray, age 40, of Lexington Park. On August 3, 2015, Bray was charged via criminal summons with Use of a Credit Card Belonging to Another, 2 COUNTS of Theft of Credit Card, Rogue and Vagabond, Theft Scheme Under $1,000. CASE #34195-15

Martin Bray


Burglary – On August 4, 2015, Corporal Corcoran responded to a residence on Rogers Drive in Lexington Park for a burglary. Multiple victims inside the home reported suspect Jeremiah Lee Logan, age 34, of Lexington Park, forced open the front door looking for a female, who was not there. Logan then left, only to return and force the door open a second time. Logan confronted a male victim inside the home and was about to assault him when another subject pulled Logan away. Logan was located at his nearby residence and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 1st Degree Burglary – Home Invasion, 3rd Degree Burglary, Property Destruction, and Disorderly Conduct. CASE #45481-15

Jeremiah Logan



Failure to Register Sex Offender – On July 22, 2015, suspect Abdull Kareem Muhammad AKA Donald Taylor, age 34, of no fixed address, failed to register as a homeless sex offender as required by Maryland statute. Muhammad, who is a tier III lifetime registered sex offender, had received written notification to register on 7-22-15 and was subsequently advised he was not in compliance by Corporal Raddatz of the Criminal Investigations Division Sex Offender Compliance Unit. Corporal Raddatz obtained a warrant charging Muhammad with Failure to Register. On July 27, 2015, Muhammad was located, placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where the warrant was served. CASE#43979-15     
Abdull Muhammad

DUI Arrests 8-6-15

Samuel Wayne Green, age 22, of Leonardtown, on 7-1-15 by Deputy Muschette

Samuel Green 

Tamesha Roshay Allen, age 23, of Lexington Park, on 7-5-15 by Deputy Kerns
Tamesha Allen


Brenda Ann Bowen, age 57, of Lexington Park, on 7-5-15 by Deputy Muschette
Brenda Bowen


James Alfred Forsyth, age 52, of Avenue, on 7-5-15 by Deputy Kerns

James Forsyth


Lewis Phillip Oliver, age 34, of Mechanicsville, on 7-11-15 by Deputy Manns
Lewis Oliver JR.


Maninder Pal Singh, age 38, of Baltimore, on 7-14-15 by Deputy Muschette
Maninder Singh


Cory Michael McAndrew, age 24, of Lusby, on 7-16-15 by Corporal D. Corcoran
Cory McAndrew


Dillon Warren Crews, age 24, of Mechanicsville, on 7-19-15 by Corporal Kirkner
Dillon Crews


Jessie Marie Russell, age 21, of Leonardtown, on 7-27-15 by Deputy Steinbach
Jessie Russell



Wesley Ross Noll, age 21, of Hollywood, on 7-30-15 by Corporal D. Corcoran 
Wesley Noll

Incident Briefs 8-6-15

8-5-15 Assist Other Agency - Deputies responded to a home on North Essex Drive in Lexington Park, after a concerned citizen reported finding suspicious bottles in the roadway. Deputies determined the bottles contained an unknown liquid and what appeared to be aluminum foil. Personnel from the Maryland State Fire Marshall's Office responded and assumed the investigation. CASE #45694-15

8-6-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) entered a home on Chisleytown Road in St. Inigoes, and stole property. CASE #45803-15

8-6-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) entered a home on Halsey Court in California, and stole money. CASE #45829-15



Wednesday, August 5, 2015

CID Press Release - Rape Lexington Park

Lexington Park, Maryland - On July 30, 2015, patrol deputies responded to the Gateway Housing Project for the report of a rape. The victim, a woman from Lexington Park, reported an acquaintance forced her to have sexual intercourse at gunpoint. The suspect then fled the area. The victim was transported to St. Mary's Hospital.

The Criminal Investigations Division has assumed the investigation and are following up on suspect leads. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact Detective Merritt at 301.485.4200 x 9042.


CID Press Release - Dana Court Home Invasion

Lexington Park, Maryland - On August 2, 2015, patrol deputies responded to a residence on Dana Court for the report of a home invasion. The victims stated two black males entered their residence, displayed a can of mace and demanded money. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the residence. One of the suspects was wearing a mask and the other with dreadlocks was not.

The Criminal Investigations Division has assumed the investigation and anyone with information can contact Detective Boyer at 301.485.4200 x 9120.

Woman charged with Reckless Endangerment after repossession.

Leonardtown, Maryland - On July 31, 2015, at 11:17 AM, Corporal Tim Snyder was leaving District Court when he was flagged down by a tow truck driver. Corporal Snyder saw an Elite Services tow truck backed up to a Cadillac Escalade. The towing forks were underneath the Cadillac but not connected. However, the chain from the tow truck was connected to the Cadillac. The operator provided Corporal Snyder with repossession paperwork for the Cadillac. The operator informed Corporal Snyder he connected the chain to the Cadillac before making contact with a female inside due to previous incidents with the female owner, identified as Sheila Lisa Miles, 42, of Lexington Park. The driver then showed Miles the repossession paperwork, at which time Miles refused to give up the vehicle. 

Corporal Snyder made contact with Miles who was seated in the driver’s seat. Miles exited the vehicle and alleged the finance company gave her permission to retain the vehicle after making a payment. Corporal Snyder contacted the finance company and determined that was not true and the repossession order was still in effect. After Corporal Snyder advised Miles the order was still active, she entered the Cadillac and started the engine. Miles then drove forward over a curb striking other parked vehicles. Three children were in the Cadillac at the time and it was pulling the tow vehicle, which was a large Dodge 3500. Miles was about to strike another occupied vehicle in the parking lot when Corporal Snyder ran up to the driver’s door and ordered her to stop with his handgun drawn pointed toward the ground. Miles stopped the vehicle and got out. She was immediately placed under arrest. An 8 year old girl in the Cadillac was injured and taken for treatment by her parents. The towing vehicle was damaged during the incident.

Miles was transported to the St. Mary’s County detention Center and charged with Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft, 6 COUNTS Reckless Endangerment, Property Destruction, and Unauthorized Use. CASE #44766-15   

Sheila Miles   

Incident Briefs 7-31-15 to 8-5-15

8-1-15 Vandalism - Unknown suspect(s) spray painted words on street signs on Arlington Drive, Laurel Ridge Road, and Jennifer Drive in Mechanicsville. CASE #44871-15

8-1-15 Theft - Unknown suspect(s) stole a green golf cart with utility bed from Fairway Golf located on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The golf cart was found later the same day and returned to the owner. CASE #45004-15

8-2-15 Property Destruction - Unknown suspect(s) dented and keyed the trunk of a vehicle in the 16000 block of Three Notch Road. CASE #45194-15

8-2-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) entered an residence on Upland Drive and stole property. CASE #45202-15

8-2-15 Shooting Complaint - a victim who resides on Daniels Court reported hearing a gunshot and saw a projectile skip across the water. The investigation revealed the projectile came from a subject across the creek firing a shotgun at a ground hog. CASE #45219-15

8-3-15 Burglary - an unidentified male suspect forced entry into the Abells Tavern located in Callaway. The suspect fled on foot when the alarm activated. CASE #45321-15

8-4-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a home in the 21000 block of Hermanville Road and stole property. CASE #45562-15

8-4-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) entered a home on Beauvue Court and stole property. CASE #45584-15


Tuesday, August 4, 2015

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Final List of Participating Communities

2015 NNO Participating St. Mary's County Communities and location
NNO is August 4, 2015 5PM to 8PM.

Birch Way Community (Wildewood)
Birch Way cul-de-sac

Westbury Community
Community poo/club house

Meadow Lake Community
22230 Golden Rod Drive

Spring Valley Apartments
46533 Valley Court

Woodland Acres
Pine Court between Oak Drive and Potter Drive

Greenview Village
Parking lot of 21165 Great Mills Road

Country Lakes
Community park

Leonard's Freehold
Connelly Street playground

Lexington Village
21633 Liberty Street

Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls
Longpoint Beach

South Hampton
Playground

Town Creek
Town Creek pool

Persimmon Hills
Persimmon Creek Road and Steeple Court

Valley Estates Drive
22001 Valley Estates Drive

Greenbrier Community
Greenleaf and Silver Slate

St. James Community
Community Center on Princess Court, just off of St. James Parkway

Bay Ridge Estates
Bay Ridge Road and Fox Run Road

Wicomico Shores
front lawn of community center

St. Mary's Landings Apartments
Community Club house

Colony Square
Missouri Avenue

Lexwoods/Gateway
Housing Authority Parking Lot

7th District Fire Department
Parking Lot