On View Arrests/Warrants/DUI

On View Arrests:

Drug Arrest-   On February 15, 2018, Cpl. Potter conducted a traffic stop in the area of South Essex Drive and South Shangri La Drive, in Lexington Park. Contact was made with the operator of the vehicle, Deyonta Terrell Gross, age 24, of Great Mills.  Cpl. Potter smelled the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle; further search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of marijuana and suspected Oxycodone.  Gross was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana Greater than 10 Grams.   CASE# 8379-18

Deyonta Terrell Gross

Assault- On February 16, 2018,  DFC. Tirpak responded to the 48000 block of Keel Drive, in Lexington Park, for a reported assault.  Upon arrival contact was made with two victims who advised they were assaulted by Carl Edward White, age 36, from Lexington Park,  during a verbal argument.  One of the victims displayed visible injury. White was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 8676-18

Carl Edward White

Assault-  On February 16, 2018, Deputy Ball responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, in Leonardtown, for a reported fight between two inmates.  Investigation revealed Melissa Kristen Tuzzo, age 31, of Great Mills,  and Serenity Faith Byrd, age 24, of Great Mills, were involved in a mutual altercation over the T.V. volume in their dayroom.  Tuzzo and Byrd were both charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 8691-18

 

                     Melissa Kristen Tuzzo               Serenity Faith Byrd                   

Escape- On February 17, 2018, Cpl. J. Davis responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, located in Leonardtown, in reference to an escape.  Michael Lewis Johnson, age 56, of Mechanicsville, was charged with Escape 2nd Degree, for failing to report on February 16, 2018, as was court ordered.  CASE# 8796-18

Michael Lewis Johnson

Property Destruction- On February 17, 2018, Cpl. J. Davis responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, for a reported property destruction.  Investigation revealed Tyree Direckk Shields, age 26, of Lexington Park, damaged the fire sprinkler in his cell, causing the sprinkler to activate and the fire alarm to activate in the facility.  Shields was charged with Property Destruction.  CASE# 8766-18

Tyree Direckk Shields

 

Theft- On February 19, 2018, Cpl. Foor responded to the 13000 block of Pt. Lookout Road, in Ridge, for a reported theft.  Investigation revealed Nicole Mae Frye, age 19, of Ridge, stole merchandise from the Dollar General.  Frye was located, and charged with Theft via Criminal Citation.  CASE# 9171-18 (No Photograph Available)


Drug Arrest- On February 20, 2018, Cpl. Potter observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive, in Great Mills.  Upon contact with the operator of the vehicle, Deyonta Terrell Gross, age 24, of Great Mills, Cpl. Potter smelled the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.  Further search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of marijuana, a scale, and suspected cocaine.  Gross was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana Greater than 10 Grams. CASE# 9211-18

Deyonta Terrell Gross

Assault- On February 20, 2018, Dep. Edwards responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, located in Leonardtown,  for a reported assault.  Investigation revealed Tiffany Nycole Gross, age 42, of Lexington Park, assaulted two employees while she was being escorted.  Gross began swinging her arms about, and struck one victim in the face, and struck another victim on the leg.  Gross was charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 9231-18

Tifany Nycole Gross

Protective Order Violation- On February 20, 2018, Dep. M. Beyer was on a call for service in the 17000 block of Piney Point Road, in Piney Point, when Brittany Nicole Ehrke, age 27, of Bineland, New Jersey, contacted the victim in violation of an active protective order.  Ehrke was placed under arrest and charged with Protective Order Violation.  CASE# 9344-18

Brittany Nicole Ehrke

 

Drug Arrest- On February 23, 2018, Cpl. Stone conducted a traffic stop in the 22000 block of Three Notch Road, in California.  Contact was made with the vehicle occupants; the passenger Rakeshia Janee Thomas, age 27, with no fixed address, was found to have an outstanding warrant for Child Support; further investigation revealed Thomas was in possession of suspected cocaine and Suboxone.  Thomas was arrested and served the outstanding warrant and also charged with two counts of CDS Possession- Not Marijuana, and two counts of CDS Possession- Paraphernalia.  CASE# 9788-18 (No Photograph Available)


Child Abuse- On February 24, 2018, Cpl. Foor responded to the 45000 block of Chancellors Run Court in Great Mills, for a reported assault. Upon arrival contact was made with the victim who advised Willie Matthew Coates, age 43, of Great Mills, had assaulted the victim by strangling the victim.  Visible injury was observed to the victim and Coates was arrested and charged with Child Abuse 2nd Degree- Custodian, Child Abuse 2nd Degree -House, and Assault 2nd Degree.  Coates was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for two counts of Assault and Child Abuse 2nd Degree- House.  CASE# 9967-18

Willie Matthew Coates

Drug Arrest- On February 25, 2018, Sgt. Peacher and DFC. Smith located a suspicious vehicle in the 37000 block of Golden Beach Road, in Mechanicsville. Contact was made with passenger Makenzie Leah Tharp, age 18, of Mechanicsville.  Investigation revealed Tharp was in possession of a suspected LSD/Acid tablet.  Tharp was arrested and charged with CDS Possession-Not Marijuana by DFC. Smith.  CASE# 10130-18

Makenzie Leah Tharp

 

Assault- On February 25, 2018, Cpl. Kirkner responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, located in Leonardtown, for a reported assault.  Investigation revealed inmate Antonio George Queen, age 24, of Lexington Park, was involved in a verbal dispute with the victim,  when Queen struck the victim several times.  Queen was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 10149-18

Antonio George Queen

Threats of Arson- On February 25, 2018, Cpl. Kirkner responded to the 22000 block of Wicomico Street, in Leonardtown, for a report of  threats.  Contact was made with the victim who advised suspect Roger Glenn Chin, age 34, of Leonardtown, called the victim from the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, located in Leonardtown.  Investigation revealed during the conversation, Chin threatened to burn down the victim's home.  Chin was arrested and charged with Threats of Arson.  CASE# 10193-18

                                                                   Roger Glenn Chin





Warrants:

2/16/18- Davante Darius Brooks, age 24, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for VOP/Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. J. Davis# 197.  CASE# 8669-18

Davante Darius Brooks

2/18/18- Charles William Ward, age 36, of Leonardtown, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Failure to Return & Remain at Scene of Accident Involving Attended Vehicle Damage by Cpl. Handy# 132.  CASE# 9029-18

Charles William Ward

2/18/18- Keith Alvin Raymond Robinson, age 24, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Driving While Suspended by DFC. Lawrence# 279.  CASE# 9056-18

Keith Alvin Raymond Robinson

2/19/18- Jeremie Aaron Johnson, age 23, of Lusby, was arrested on an outstanding Prince George's County warrant for Driving While Suspended by DFC. Lawrence# 279.  CASE# 9071-18

Jeremie Aaron Johnson

2/19/18- Wendell Ignatius Ford Jr., age 28, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation by Cpl. Stone# 183.  CASE# 9072-18

Wendell Ignatius Ford Jr.

2/19/18- Douglas Bernard Mason, age 34, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for VOP/Theft by Cpl. Potter# 255.  CASE# 8381-18

Douglas Bernard Mason

2/21/18- Erin Neveal Stokes, age 26, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/CDS: Possess- Not Marijuana, CDS: Possess Paraphernalia, and Theft by Cpl. Stone#183.  CASE# 9556-18

Erin Neveal Stokes

2/21/18- Eric Stephen Peterson Jr., age 27, of Huntingtown, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for VOP/Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement by Cpl. Knott# 234.  CASE# 9518-18

Eric Stephen Peterson Jr.

2/22/18- Michael Issiah Harrison, age 31, of Leonardtown, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Escape 2nd Degree-Condition of Release by Dep. Budd# 325.  CASE# 9610-18

Michael Issiah Harrison

2/22/18- Christina Suzanne Buckler, age 39, with no fixed address, was arrested on an outstanding Charles County warrant for FTA/Rogue & Vagabond, Theft, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Conspiracy by Cpl. Corcoran# 129.  CASE# 9697-18

Christina Suzanne Buckler

2/23/18- Devon Lawrence Thomas, age 35, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding Child Support warrant by Cpl. Knott# 234.  CASE# 9772-18

Devon Lawrence Thomas

2/23/18- Lisa Lynn Spindolini, age 36,of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Driving Without Required License by Dep.  Bowie# 317.  CASE# 9760-18

Lisa Lynn Spindolini

2/23/18- Calvin Duane Morgan, age 39, of California, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Sex Offender/Fail to Register by Dep. Edwards# 335.  CASE# 9263-18

Calvin Duane Morgan

2/23/18- Stephen Aaron Huffman, age 27, of California, was arrested on an outstanding warrant FTA/Child Support by DFC. Nauman# 301.  CASE# 9895-18

Stephen Aaron Huffman

2/24/18- Richard Howard Tucker, age 33, of California, was charged on an outstanding Circuit Warrant for Failure to Appear by Dep. Sidorowicz# 268.  CASE# 10072-18

Richard Howard Tucker

2/24/18- Heather Marie Garner, age 39, of Hollywood, was charged on an outstanding warrant for FTA/CDS Possession- Not Marijuana, and served a Child Support warrant by Dep. Sidorowicz# 268.  CASE# 10076-18

Heather Marie Garner

DUI:

2/24/18- Crystal Dawn Knott, age 37, of Great Mills, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Impaired by Alcohol, and Driving Under the Influence, after a single vehicle accident by Dep. M. Beyer# 319.  CASE# 9989-18

Crystal Dawn Knott

Missing Person

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Michael Troy Langley, age 31, of Leonardtown.  On March 7, 2018, Langley was reported missing; he has brown hair and blue eyes, and was last seen on Friday, March 2, 2018, in the Leonardtown area. At this time no critical factors are known regarding Langley being a missing person.

 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Troy Langley, or anyone who saw the missing person after March 2, 2018, is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.   Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637).

                                                         

Michael Troy Langley

6'1" 150 lbs.

Dr. Brewster Recognized

On March 6, 2018, St. Mary's County Health Officer, Dr. Meenakshi G. Brewster, was recognized for her outstanding efforts to combat the Nation's opioid crisis.  Sheriff Tim Cameron presented Dr. Brewster with a Sheriff's Salute, and she was also the recipient of the FBI Director's Community Leadership award, for her vigorous campaign to address the opioid crisis.  Dr. Brewster has established a partnership with law enforcement, provided training to law enforcement as well as citizens on administering Naloxone, and has expanded the availability of Naloxone, which can block the effects of opioids to someone in an opioid overdose, thus saving countless lives. #BeTheFIRST

 

 

 

Event Honoring Sheriff Somerville

On February 22, 2018, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office honored Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr., who was the first African-American to be elected Sheriff in the state of Maryland. The event was held at the Elks Lodge, in California, Maryland, and presentations were made by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP #7), and the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, and a special presentation was made by Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Gordon Johnson, from the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Baltimore Division.  The event was co-hosted by the United Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), the NAACP, and Sheriff Tim Cameron; keynote speaker for the event was Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry.

Sheriff Somerville began his career as a Deputy Sheriff with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in 1966.  By 1976, Sheriff Somerville had earned the rank of Lieutenant.  In March of 1977, Sheriff Somerville was appointed Sheriff to finish out the term of Sheriff George Sanger, who died during his term.  At the time of his appointment, there were five African-Americans holding the position of Sheriff in the United States.  Sheriff Somerville finished out the remainder of the term, and in 1978 launched a vigorous election campaign; much of his campaign platform focused on leadership, experience, and integrity. Sheriff Somerville was successful in his campaign and was elected Sheriff of St. Mary’s County.

Sheriff Somerville continues to serve his community; he is currently a bailiff for Judge Karen H. Abrams of the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court.   Sheriff Somerville is proud to be serving the citizens of St. Mary’s County, and having two of his sons follow in his footsteps; son Kevin retired from the Sheriff’s Office after serving for twenty-five years, and son Joseph is proudly carrying on his father’s legacy with over twenty-two years of service thus far with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

For more exciting history of the oldest, continuously operating Sheriff’s Office in the nation, the “America’s First” history book, is available for purchase. The price of the hardback copy is $95, and the softbound copy is $35; both styles of the book can be purchased at the Sheriff’s Office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, in Leonardtown, Maryland.

Sheriff Cameron and Sheriff Somerville

 

Sheriff  Berry, Sheriff Somerville, Sheriff Cameron

 

Sheriff Berry and Sheriff Somerville

Major Merican and Sheriff Somerville

 

Sheriff Berry, SMCSO Chaplain Gwen Bankins, Sheriff Somerville, Sheriff Cameron

 

Assistant States Attorney Jaymi Sterling and Sheriff Somerville

 

Sheriff Somerville and SAC Gordon Johnson

Captain Yingling, Sheriff Somerville, Captain Hall

 

On View Arrests/Warrants

On View Arrests:

Assault- On February 14, 2018, Dep. M. Beyer responded to the 45000 block of Foxchase Drive, in Lexington Park, for a reported assault.  Upon arrival contact was made with the victim who advised Rebecca Lynn Bowen, age 36, of Lexington Park, had poured bleach on the victim's clothes, and on the victim as well.  The victim also advised Bowen had bit and struck the victim too.  Visible injury was observed on the victim, as well as damaged clothing in the residence.  Bowen was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree, and Destruction of Property.  CASE# 8357-18

Rebecca Lynn Bowen

Violation of a Protective Order- On February 15, 2018, DFC. Maguire responded to the 38000 block of Bucks Way, in Clements, for report of a protective order violation.  Contact was made with the victim who advised Michael Patrick Plass, age 40, of California, had repeatedly violated the protective order by sending the victim repeated text messages as well as coming to the victim's residence.  Investigation revealed Plass had sent numerous messages to the victim, and had in fact been at the victim's residence which was a violation of an active protective order.  Plass was arrested and charged with Violate Exparte/Protective Order.  CASE# 8511-18

Michael Patrick Plass

Warrants:

2/14/18- Gervan Piere Wade, age 34, of Oxon Hill, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Bad Check/Utter/NSF/$500 & Up by Cpl. Flerlage# 241.  CASE# 8322-18

Gervan Piere Wade

2/15/18- Tyler James Brookman, age 20, of Dameron, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, and two counts of 4th Degree Burglary by Dep. M. Beyer# 319.  CASE# 6844-18

Tyler James Brookman

2/15/18- Evan Thomas Jenkins, age 29, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation/Theft by Dep. Holdsworth# 305.  8392-18

Evan Thomas Jenkins

2/15/18- Brianna Jasmine Courtney, age 19, of Leonardtown, was arrested on an outstanding Montgomery County warrant for Trespass Private Property/CDS Possess Not Marijuana by DFC. Muschette# 303.  CASE3 8426-18

Brianna Jasmine Courtney

2/15/18- William Edward Johnson III, age 27, of Suitland, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Armed Robbery by DFC. McClure# 299.  CASE# 8428-18

William Edward Johnson III

2/15/18- Donald Joseph Thorpe II, age 50, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on an outstanding Baltimore City warrant for Driving While Suspended, Driving w/o License, and Possessing Suspended License by Cpl. Flerlage# 241.  CASE# 8454-18

Donald Joseph Thorpe II

2/15/18- Anthony Leo Macon, age 52, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Rape 2nd Degree by Dep. Payne# 320.  CASE# 0837-18

Anthony Leo Macon

2/16/18- Tyree Direckk Shields, age 26, of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree, Conspiracy, Theft, Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute, and Drug Trafficking with a Firearm by Dep. M. Beyer# 319.  CASE# 1366-18

Tyree Direckk Shields

2/16/18- Steven Allen Brooks, age 30, of Leonardtown, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree by Det. Alexander# 87.  CASE# 0278-18

Steven Allen Brooks

2/16/18- Alfred Johnathon Thomas, age 45, of Lusby, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for CDS with intent to Distribute Narcotics by DFC. Wesner# 284.  CASE# 8635-18

Alfred Johnathon Thomas

2/16/18- Andre Devon Dickens, age 33, of Lusby, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Child Support by DFC. Wesner# 284.  CASE# 8612-18

Andre Devon Dickens

2/16/18- Ronda Leigh Smith, age 55, of Mechanicsville, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA by Cpl. Connelly# 151.  CASE# 8595-18

Ronda Leigh Smith

Burglary/Stolen ATV

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a burglary to a garage, which occurred between the dates of February 26, 2018, and February 27, 2018, in the 40000 block of Delabrooke Road, in Mechanicsville. Stolen in the burglary was a green 2017 Suzuki KingQuad 400 ATV, similar to the one pictured.

 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect(s), or the stolen ATV, is asked to contact Corporal Carberry at (301) 475-4200 extension *8045, or by email at Shaun.Carberry@stmarysmd.com. 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.

 

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UPDATE: On March 2, 2018, Steven Goldsmith was located and arrested.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Steven Goldsmith.  Goldsmith age 28, with no fixed address, is a Tier 1 registered sex offender; therefore he will remain on the registry for fifteen years. There is an active arrest warrant through Garrett County, Maryland, for Goldsmith’s arrest from a violation involving his sex offender registry status. It is believed Goldsmith is possibly in the Lexington Park area. 

 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Steven Goldsmith is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200 extension *1996, or by email at melissa.hulse@stmarysmd.com.  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.

                                                                LOCATED