Sex Offense Investigation

On March 3, 2016, The Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services (CPS) received a referral regarding the possible sexual abuse of a minor child. Detectives from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's, Criminal Investigation Division (CID) assumed the investigation.

The investigation revealed over a period of time, Douglas Charles Hughes, age 35, of Hollywood, Maryland, performed various sexual acts on two minor children.  At the time of the incidents, both minor children were in the care and custody of Hughes.

After conferring with the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office, Hughes was charged with the following criminal violations:

Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Sex Offense Second Degree

Sex Offense Third Degree

Sex Offense Fourth Degree

Assault Second Degree

Hughes was transferred to the St. Mary's County Detention Center to await a bond review.   

Douglas Charles Hughes

UPDATE - Handon Arrested

Update - As of 3/7/2016, Saeed Akhil Handon, has been arrested. Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) are requesting the public’s assistance in locating suspect Saeed Akhil Handon, age 20, of California MD, who is currently wanted for 2^nd Degree Escape stemming from his violation of pre-trial supervision conditions.

On March 1, 2016, Handon violated the conditions of his pre-trial release, as ordered by District Court Judge K. Chesser, by removing a GPS monitor device and fleeing his residence in California, MD. Handon had been released from the St. Mary’s County Detention Center under the conditions following his arrest in December for multiple counts of theft, theft scheme, and rogue and vagabond.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, *8125 or via email cory.ellis@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

Saeed Akhil Handon

Incident Briefs 3/4/2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and stole property on the 21000 block of Mayfaire Lane in Lexington Park. CASE# 11604-16

 As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Critically Missing Person - Leonard Wade Zimmerman

Zimmerman was last seen in the Mechanicsville area on March 2, 2016, operating a white Kia Optima with MD registration – 2AX3338. He was last seen wearing a blue plaid shirt, blue jeans, denim jacket, and black baseball cap.

Do not attempt to approach the subject, call the Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-4040.

Age: 28         

Weight: 220 lbs.               

Black Hair

Blue Eyes

Height: 5'07”       

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Duty Officer at

301-475-4040. 

Critically Missing Person - Daniel Dean Kester

Kester was last seen in the area of Willows Road in Lexington Park, on a skateboard. He was wearing a black leather jacket with a pink design on the back, black jeans, and red checkered Vans shoes. He has a dragon tattoo on his neck and above his eyebrow.

Do not attempt to approach the subject, call the Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-4040.

Age: 26        
Weight: 230 lbs.              
Black Hair
Brown Eyes
Height: 5'11”      


Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Duty Officer at
301-475-4040.

Vice/Narcotics Press Release

St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics detectives, working with K-9 deputies and School Resource Officers, were alerted of a 17-year-old Leonardtown High School student who was allegedly selling marijuana on school grounds. Sheriff’s Office deputies, in conjunction with school staff members from St. Mary's County Public Schools, conducted an investigation into the allegation which led to a search and seizure warrant being obtained for the student’s vehicle. The vehicle, which was in the school parking lot, was searched and recovered from inside  was nearly 100 grams of high grade marijuana (Street Value of nearly $1,000), three digital scales, packaging materials, a cell phone, two knives and a hatchet. The student was arrested and charged with several criminal violations to include “Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute” and “Weapons on School Property.” He was charged and released to the custody of his parents pending a hearing in the Juvenile Court.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto

Commander of Vice/Narcotics

301-475-4200, ext. *1918.

Critically Missing Person - Dimarian Eltreek Logan (LOCATED)

  MISSING PERSON - LOCATED

Dimarian Eltreek Logan

Logan was last scene in the area of Suburban Drive in Lexington Park on March 3, 2016.  He was wearing a black collared shirt, khaki pants, and a black North Face jacket. He is critically missing because of age, no other critical factors exist.

Age: 12         

Weight: 150 lbs.               

Brown Hair

Brown Eyes

Height: 5'6”       

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the Duty Officer at

301-475-4040. 

Incident Briefs 3/2/2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Sometime during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered two vehicles and stole property in the 24000 block of Iris Drive in California. CASE# 11250-16

Barricade – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 22000 block of Long Bow Drive in California, around 9:26 p.m., for a domestic disturbance. During the disturbance, a female barricaded herself inside a bathroom while making suicidal statements. A perimeter was established, and deputies were able to negotiate with the female to exit the residence. The female was transported to the hospital for an evaluation, and two firearms were recovered from the home. CASE# 11294-16

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle on the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park. Nothing appeared to be stolen. CASE# 11316-16

Vice/Narcotics Press Release

On Monday, February 29, 2016, at approximately 6:25 a.m. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Leonardtown Dash In, located at 26065 Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown, Maryland for the report of a male subject sleeping in the bathroom.  Upon checking the male subject’s welfare, he was pronounced deceased. 

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and the St. Mary’s County Vice/Narcotics Division responded and assumed the investigation. The family of the deceased has been notified and no additional identifiers will be released. Preliminary investigation revealed illegal substances may be a factor in this death investigation. The subject has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland for an autopsy and the investigation is ongoing.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto

Commander of Vice/Narcotics

at 301-475-4200, ext. *1918.

Arrests 3/1/2016

2-20-2016 – Assault – Corporal D. Snyder responded to the 22000 block of Upland Drive in Bushwood, for the report of an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Kevin Fitzgerald Brown, age 44, of Bushwood, entered the victim’s residence against an active protective order. The victim alleges Brown pushed the victim against a wall during an argument. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Second Degree Assault and Violation of a Protective Order. CASE# 9222-16

Kevin Fitzgerald Brown (File Photo)

2-21-2016 – Trespassing – The suspect, Tremaine Javon Berry, age 26, was observed leaving ABC Liquors in California by Corporal D. Corcoran. Cpl. Corcoran made a vehicle stop and confirmed Berry was previously served a notice not to trespass the establishment. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Trespassing. CASE# 9239-16

Tremaine Jevon Berry

2-17-2016 – Assault – Deputy J. Bare responded to the 25000 block of Maddox Road (Chaptico Market) in Chaptico, for a disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, Amy Marie Copsey, age 33, of Mechanicsville, attempted to steal items by hiding them in her purse. When approached about the theft, Copsey became furious. The victim alleges Copsey pushed and punched the victim several times and then fled from the area. Copsey was located at her residence and placed under arrest. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Theft Under $100 and Second Degree Assault. CASE# 8529-16

Amy Marie Copsey

2-17-2016 – Possession – Deputy J. Bare responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, for the report of possession of contraband. Corrections Officers found suspected tobacco wrapped in toilet paper underneath a door during an unscheduled search. The suspect, Javon Lyzel Dickens, age 24, of Piney Point, was observed attempting to conceal the suspected tobacco with his foot. Dickens was charged with Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement. CASE# 8551-16

Javon Lyzel Dickens

2-19-2016 – Theft – Corporal E. O’Connor responded to Wildewood Pastry Shop in California, for the report of theft.  The suspect, Dajia Renee Alston, age 19, of Edgewood, was observed concealing merchandise and leaving the store without paying. Alston was located walking behind Cheeseburger and Paradise and placed under arrest. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Theft Under $100. CASE# 8922-16

Dajia Renee Alston

2-2-2016 – Possession – Deputy First Class Schultz responded to the 12000 block of Clarkes Landing Road in Hollywood, referencing a vehicle blocking a driveway. Upon arrival, Deputy Schultz observed the operator of the vehicle slumped over the steering wheel. Deputy Schultz opened the driver’s side door and observed suspected heroin on the floor board. A probable cause search revealed a hypodermic needle, a lunch box containing prescription medications, and suboxone strips. Dillow was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Four Counts of CDS Possession: Not Marijuana and Two Counts of Paraphernalia. 

David Thomas Dillow