Thursday, January 12, 2017

Incident Briefs – 1/12/2017

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence in the 22000 block of Newtown Neck Road in Leonardtown. DFC S. Kerby is investigating the case. CASE# 1991-17


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.



Wednesday, January 11, 2017

#WantedWednesday: Outstanding DUI Warrants


Do you know ME? The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following suspects with OUTSTANDING DUI WARRANTS:


Beulah Ann Rupertis
Carl Lance Myers
Daniel Duarte Hall 
Jose Manuel Hernandez
Richard Lee Hans
Robert Marvin Brownlie III
Robert Wade Norwood, Sr.
Ronald Anthony Johnson, Jr. 
Andon Reyes-Hernandez






Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Vice/Narcotics Arrests

Antoine Gerald Herbert (Age 28 of Mechanicsville) was identified as a distributor of cocaine. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics detectives obtained a search and seizure warrant for suspect Herbert’s Mechanicsville home. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team (EST), K-9, and Vice/Narcotics Support Team deputies assisted in executing the search warrant. As an EST member entered the hallway, they encountered suspect Herbert. Suspect Herbert failed to follow commands and was believed to be destroying evidence by flushing cocaine down the toilet. The said cocaine was unable to be recovered. Other items of evidence recovered included cocaine, six cellular phones, nearly $800.00 in cash, two glass containers with cocaine residue and a glass microwave tray with cocaine residue which indicated “crack” cocaine manufacturing.

Suspect Herbert was arrested, and additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz. At the time of his arrest, suspect Herbert was out on bond from December 31, 2016, an incident which occurred in Charles County, Maryland and involved a handgun and fleeing from police.

 Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200, ext *1918.



Antoine Gerald Herbert 

Child Safety Seat Checks Scheduled for Jan. 19.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office will host safety seat checks on Thursday, January 19, 2017, from 3 pm until 6 pm at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, located at 21685 FDR Blvd in Lexington Park, MD. Certified technicians will check your child’s car seat for proper installation and car seat use.

To schedule a FREE appointment contact, Lt. Eva Jones by phone at 301-475-4200, ext. *8069 or by email at Eva.Jones@stmarysmd.com.

Incident Briefs – 1/10/2017


Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Between 1/7/2017 and 1/9/2017, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 38000 block of Dean Way in Mechanicsville. The case is being investigated by Cpl. J. Yingling. CASE# 1415-17

Theft – Between 12/3/2016 and 1/09/2017, unknown suspect(s) stole a trailer from a property in the 21000 block of Oakley Road in Avenue. The case is being investigated by 

Theft – Between 1/4/2017 and 1/8/2017, unknown suspect(s) stole the registration plate from a victim's vehicle in the 21000 block of Lexwood Drive in Lexington Park. The case is being investigated by Dep. M. Beyer. CASE# 1450-17

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.


Monday, January 9, 2017

#SMCSO Attends Leonardtown Square’s First Friday #NolanStrong Event

It's not unusual that 4-year-old Nolan Scully wants to be a law enforcement officer when he grows up, but Nolan faces an unusual challenge in his quest. When he was only three years old, Nolan was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment for that cancer, and courageously battles every day. On Friday, January 6, 2017, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, along with other county businesses and local first responders, gathered in Leonardtown Square in a show of support for Nolan. 

As a resident of Leonardtown, it was fitting that this First Friday event was to honor Nolan and help raise funds for his battle against cancer. During the event, children and their families were allowed to tour fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances in the first ever “Touch the Truck” experience. Other experiences included getting pictures taken with favorite superheroes from the Foundation 4 Heroes organization and being introduced to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office's very own K9’s, “Philly” and “Largo” and their handler, Sgt. Todd Fleenor. 

Capt. Steven Hall, Commander of the Special Operations Division, was on hand and awarded some children with "Junior" Sheriff’s Office badges. “It was a real pleasure to partner with the town of Leonardtown and members of our community in keeping Nolan and his family in our minds, hearts, and prayers during this challenging time,” says Capt. Hall. “Nolan's strength and courage inspires everyone at the Sheriff's Office, and we thank all the heroes participating in Nolan’s fight back to health and in helping him realize his dream of becoming a law enforcement officer! 

On behalf of Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, we are #NolanStrong.

Sgt. Todd Fleenor and Captain Steve Hall provide tours to families during the #NolanStrong #FirstFriday in Leonardtown.




Incident Briefs 1-6-2017 – 1-9-2017



1-6-2017

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter two motor vehicles in the 37000 block of West Spicer Drive in Mechanicsville. Dep. S. Shelko is investigating the case. CASE# 1309-17

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and removed property in the 37000 block of East Spicer Drive in Mechanicsville. The case is being investigated by Cpl. J. Davis. CASE# 1333-17

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.


Thursday, January 5, 2017

Incident Briefs – 1/3/2017 – 1/4/2017



1/3/2017
Suspicious Incident – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter a residence in the 48000 block of Picketts Harbor Court in Lexington Park. The case is being investigated by Dep. S. Bowie. CASE# 370-17

Burglary to Motor Vehicles – Unknown suspect(s) entered multiple motor vehicles in the Laurel Glen Subdivision in Great Mills in the areas of Catalina Lane and Ventura Way. The cases are being investigated by Cpl. J. Stone. CASE# 404-17, 419-17, 398-17, and 381-17

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter a vehicle in the 45000 block of Altman Court in Lexington Park. The case is being investigated by DFC. D. Lawrence. CASE# 414-17

1/4/2017
Burglary – During the time frame of 12/19/2016 to 1/4/2017, unknown suspect(s) entered a vacant residence in the 25000 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown and stole wiring and property. The case is being investigated by Dep. J. Bare. CASE# 594-17

Theft – Unknown suspect(s) removed the registration plates on a truck parked at St. Mary’s College or off of Sandy’s Lane in Lexington Park. The case is being investigated by Dep. D. Holdsworth.  CASE# 598-17

Attempted Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter a residence in the 46000 block of Valley Court in Lexington Park. The case is being investigated by DFC B. Gaskill. CASE# 639-17

Arson/Assist Other Agency – Sometime between 1/01/2017 and 01/04/2017, unknown suspect(s) lit the gas tank of a victim’s car in the 28000 block of Old Village Road in Mechanicsville. The Fire Marshall responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The case was handled by Cpl. J. Yingling. CASE# 650-17

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.

Arrests 1-5-2017

12-19-2016 – Assault –Deputy First Class Steinbach responded to the Millison Plaza Shopping Center in Lexington Park for a reported disturbance between a male and female. A witness alleged observing the suspect, Robert Doral Harrod, age 29, of Lexington Park strike the victim before throwing the victim’s cell phone across the parking lot causing extensive damage. The victim displayed visible injuries consistent with the allegations. An incident search of Harrod revealed two baggies of suspected cocaine. Harrod was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Second Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property, and CDS Possession – Not Marijuana. CASE# 064679-16


Robert Doral Harrod

12-20-2016 – Possession – While responding to the report of a suspicious person in the Hunting Quarters subdivision, Corporal E. O’Connor observed a passenger vehicle leaving the neighborhood that failed to come to a complete to stop at the intersection of Hunting Quarters Drive and Route 5. It was also noted the registration stickers were not properly placed on the vehicle. A stop was initiated which revealed the operator, Nathan Orlando Jones, age 20, of Lusby, did not have a valid driver’s license. A search of the motor vehicle revealed several dollars in cash, a digital scale, and several baggies containing suspected Oxycodone concealed under the seat. During the stop, the investigation also revealed, the passenger of the vehicle, Charles Ronald Patton, age 29, of Callaway, had an active arrest warrant. An incident search of Patton revealed suspected Xanax in his front pocket. Hones and Patton were arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Hones was charged with CDS Possession: Paraphernalia and CDS Possession – Not Marijuana and Patton was served his warrant and charged with CDS Possession – Not Marijuana. CASE# 64819-16

Charles Ronald Patton


Nathan Orlando Jones

12-26-2016 – Theft – Corporal J. Kirkner observed a male subject, later identified as John Tyler Garrow, age 22, of Charlotte Hall, attempting to access the battery compartment of a piece of construction equipment at a construction site next to the 30000 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall.  Corporal Kirkner recovered four batteries from various pieces of equipment at the construction site. Garrow was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with Theft Under $1000 and Rogue and Vagabond. CASE# 065787-16

John Tyler Garrow

12-24-2016 – Theft – Corporal D. Corcoran responded to the 46000 block of Lexington Village Way (Kohl’s Department Store) in Lexington Park, for a reported shoplifter in custody. A witness observed the suspect, Kyle William Sullivan, age 20, of Great Mills, remove a video game system from the shelf. Sullivan then attempted to conceal the merchandise under his shirt and exit the store without paying for the items. An incident search of Sullivan revealed additional concealed merchandise. He was arrested and charged with Theft Under $1000.00. CASE# 65604-16

Kyle William Sullivan


12-24-2016 – Property Destruction – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received several phone calls from witnesses describing an older model Tahoe driving erratically in the area of Merchants Lane in Leonardtown. The callers stated the vehicle had struck curbs and was weaving in and out of lanes. First Class Deputy R. Steinbach observed the vehicle traveling South on Route 5 making several illegal traffic maneuvers. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle, which revealed the driver identified as Dennis Martin Evans, Jr. age 48, of Tall Timbers, appeared to be under the influence. Evans refused a standardized field sobriety test and was placed under arrest. An incident search of the vehicle revealed liquor bottles and suspected Alprazolam. In addition, his license to drive in the state of Maryland was both suspended and revoked. It was discovered later that before Evans was stopped, he drove the motor vehicle through a victim’s field causing extensive damage. Evans was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property and issued multiple traffic citations including Driving While Impaired. CASE# 065595-16


Dennis Martin Evans, Jr.


12-28-2016 – Burglary – Deputy T. Seyfried responded to the 19000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park for a reported burglary. The victim alleged unknown suspects entered the victim’s residence and stole several items.  The investigation revealed the suspect, Joleen Leeann Jameson, age 24, of Lexington Park, attempted to sell the victim’s property to a subject who recorded the conversation. Based on prior information, a search and seizure warrant was executed at Jameson’s residence in Lexington Park. She was found to be in possession of the victim’s property totaling several thousand dollars. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Burglary – First Degree and Theft: $1000 to under $10,000. CASE#66181-16

Joleen Leeann Jameson


12-29-2019 – Possession – Units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police Barrack “T” responded to a residence on Three Notch Road in Ridge for a reported disturbance, possibly involving a firearm. While attempting to make contact with several witnesses, a related witness, Brittany Ann Vega, age 23, of Ridge, began to act disorderly and kept interfering with officers attempting to assess the scene.  Vega was asked to refrain from yelling profanities because she was hindering the investigation. Due to her disruptive behavior, she was placed under arrest. Before being transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center she was taken to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for the treatment of a medical emergency. In her possession, deputies located suspected Lyrica. Vega was charged with Obstructing and Hindering, Failure to Obey Lawful Order, and CDS Possession – Not Marijuana. CASE# 66295-16


Brittany Ann Vega


12-17-2016 – Assault – Deputy B. Foor responded to the 20000 block of Treetop Road in Lexington Park for the report of an assault involving a knife. The victim alleged the suspect, Jason Michael Reintzell, age 39, of Lexington Park, held a knife to the victim’s throat while making threatening statements. Renitzell then fled the scene and was located a short time later by deputies.  He was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with First Degree Assault. CASE# 064423-16


Jason Michael Reintzell


12-1-2016 – Escape – The suspect, Andrew Phillip Nelson, age 21, of Hollywood, was ordered by the District Court Judge to return to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center every weekend until his sentence was served and was under legal commitment. Nelson failed to report to the Detention Center and was located at his residence in Hollywood. He was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center by Deputy G. Muschette and charged with  Escape – Second Degree. CASE# 779-17


Andrew Phillip Nelson


1-1-2017 – Burglary – Deputy M. Beyer responded to the 21000 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park for a reported disturbance call. The victim alleged the suspect, Queen Ella Champion, age 34, of no fixed address, broke into the victim’s residence by kicking the door causing damage. After forced entry, Champion began assaulting the victim prior to fleeing the scene. A short time later she was located in the area and placed under arrest. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with First Degree Burglary, Second Degree Assault, and Malicious Destruction of Property. CASE# 77-17



Queen Ella Champion





Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Incident Briefs – 12/29/2016 – 1/3/2017

12-30-2016
Breaking and Entering to Motor Vehicles – During the overnight hours of 12/29 into 12/30, unknown suspect(s) entered numerous unsecured vehicles along Gooseneck Drive, Lookout Drive, and Jettison Drive in the West Westbury Subdivision of Lexington Park. CASE# 66413-16, 66421-16, 66412-16 and 66431-16

Vandalism – During the overnight hours of 12/29 into 12/30, unknown suspect(s) used a sharp object to flatten the tires on motor vehicles parked in the 19000 block of Courtneyville Road in Park Hall. CASE# 66443-16 and 66447-16

12-31-2016
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) removed property from a victim’s truck while the victim was shopping at the Lowe’s in California. Deputy M. Beyer is investigating the case. CASE# 66653-16

1-1-2017
Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property in the 24000 block of Broad Creek Drive in Hollywood. CASE# 66697-16

1-2-2017
Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence in the 43000 block of Sandy Bottom Road in Hollywood. Nothing appeared to be removed from the residence. Cpl. Seyfried is investigating the case. CASE# 297-17