Arrest for Attempted Murder

On August 4, 2018, at approximately 4:00 P.M., Corporal Stone responded to the 21000 block of Endeavor Street, in Lexington Park, for a reported disturbance.  Investigation determined Ted William Taylor Jr., age 28 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim with brass knuckles.   Taylor also obtained and threatened the victim with a knife. Taylor was arrested on a warrant and charged with the following:

Attempted 1^st Degree Murder

Attempted 2^nd Degree Murder

Assault 1^st Degree

Assault 2^nd Degree

Conceal-Dangerous Weapon

Dangerous Weapon-Int/Injure

Taylor is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.  Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Corporal James Stone at (301) 475-4200 extension *8064 or by email at James.Stone@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.

For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff. 

                                                                    

National Night Out 2018

Pictures of National Night Out 2018; the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is already looking forward to NNO 2019!

Remembering Retired K-9 Barry

Retired K-9 Barry, who faithfully served the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office for over four years, died peacefully of natural causes, at the age of 15 on August 5, 2018.  K-9 Barry retired in July of 2011, and remained with his handler Corporal Elizabeth O'Connor until his death.  "K-9 Barry was a wonderful dog and the best friend I could have ever asked for," said Cpl. O'Connor.  K-9 Barry was a cross trained Belgian Malinois, (Patrol/Narcotics Detection), who loved the water, and traveled yearly to the Outer Banks with Cpl. O'Connor and her family.  K-9 Barry is fondly remembered and will be missed by all at the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. (K-9 Barry Photo collage by Rose Borisow Grafx)

Sheriff's Office Welcomes New Chief of Staff

Marvin Butler has been named as the new Chief of Staff for the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.  Butler has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Charles County Sheriff's Office, where he reached the rank of Major, as Assistant Sheriff of Operations.  

As Chief of Staff for the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, Butler administers the civilian staff of the agency, including the offices of Finance, Human Resources, Police Services, Records and Property.  "I am excited to continue my career in law enforcement with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office", Butler said.  "As the newly appointed Chief of Staff, I look forward to supporting the Sheriff and working alongside the many civilian men and women, and those in uniform." 

"The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is privileged and pleased to have Marvin Butler join the agency as its Chief of Staff," Sheriff Tim Cameron said.  "Butler has decades of outstanding leadership experience and brings those exemplary qualities to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.  Our civilian and law enforcement staff alike looks forward to working with him, and continuing to bring excellent levels of service to the citizens of St. Mary's County," the sheriff said.  

At the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Butler was Commander of the Patrol Division, Commander and Investigator in the Office of Professional Responsibility, Supervisor of the Warrant/Fugitive and Domestic Violence Unit, Supervisor of Pre-employment/Background Investigations, Supervisor in the Patrol Division and served as the Team Leader and member of the Emergency Services Team for 12 years.  Butler was twice the Governor's Awards Recipient in Crime Prevention for exceptional commercial and residential field service, was the Charles County Sheriff's Office Recipient of the first ever "Gold Medal of Valor" during a lifesaving incident involving a fellow officer in 1997, and was also named the Maryland Sheriff's Deputy of the Year in 1997.

Butler, a native of St. Mary’s County, earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from the College of Southern Maryland, is a 2010 graduate of Northwestern's School of Police Staff and Command, and is a 2012 graduate of the FBI National Academy. 

On View Arrests/Warrants

On View Arrests:

Violation of Protective Order-  On July 28, 2018, Dep. Edwards responded to the 29000 block of Richard Circle in Mechanicsville, for a reported violation of a protective order.  Investigation determined Wayne Carroll Earnest SR., age 39 of Mechanisville, violated an active protective order by contacting the victim which he is prohibited from doing per the order.  Earnest was arrested and charged with Violation of Exparte/Prot Order.  CASE# 40027-18 (No Photograph Available) 

Assault-  On July 28, 2018, Dep. Edwards responded to the 27000 block of Hill Road in Hollywood, for a reported assault.  Investigation determined Robert Craig O'Reilly, age 38 of Hollywood, had assaulted two victims while the parties were arguing.  O'Reilly struck both victims with a closed fist, as well as threw a lit cigarette on one victim.  O'Reilly was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 40162-18

Robert Craig O'Reilly 

Trespassing-  On July 31, 2018, Dep. Bowie responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, in reference to an individual loitering in the parking lot. Jamar Marcus Young, age 31 of Lexington Park, was located.  Contact was made with Young, and he was advised to leave the premises.  Young left the premises, however returned a short time later.  Young was arrested and charged with Trespassing: Private Property by Dep. Bowie# 317.  CASE# 40494-18

Jamar Marcus Young 

CDS Violation-  On July 31, 2018, DFC. D. Smith responded to the 25000 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, to check the welfare of an individual in the parking lot.  Contact was made with Samantha Dawn Domm, age 45 of Hollywood.  Investigation determined Domm had suspected Oxycontin and Xanax in her possession which was not prescribed to her. Domm was arrested and charged with two counts of CDS Possession-Not Marijuana.  CASE# 40573-18

Samantha Dawn Domm

Warrants:

7/28/18-  Jennifer Leigh Heiston, age 33 of Mechanicsville, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Theft by Cpl. White# 200.  40077-18

Jennifer Leigh Heiston 

7/28/18-  Amanda Arlene Parsley, age 40 of California, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation/Possession of CDS- Not Marijuana  by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 40084-18

Amanda Arlene Parsley 

7/28/18-  Robin Danielle Brickman, age 21 of Leonardtown, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Theft by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 40102-18

Robin Danielle Brickman

7/28/18-  Daniel Benson Dean, age 42 of Dameron, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Assault 2nd Degree/Theft by Dep. Forbes# 341.  CASE# 40057-18

Daniel Benson Dean 

7/29/18-  Deborah Ann Barnaby, age 53 of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Trespassing-Private Property by Dep. Forbes# 341.  CASE# 40253-18

Deborah Ann Barnaby

7/30/18-  Justin Bradley Wathen, age 30 of Bushwood, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Driving Uninsured by Cpl. Handy# 132.  CASE# 40368-18

Justin Bradley Wathen 

7/30/18-  Daniel Allen Spooner, age 28 of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Violate Protective Order by DFC. Tirpak# 270.  CASE# 40392-18

Daniel Allen Spooner

7/30/18-  Patrick Wayne Fenwick, age 57 of Park Hall, was arrested on an outstanding Child Support warrant by DFC. D. Smith# 297.  CASE# 40382-18

Patrick Wayne Fenwick 

7/30/18-  James Reginald Flanagan, age 22 with no fixed address, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Firearm Use/Fel-Violent Crime, and Handgun on Person by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 59693-17

James Reginald Flanagan 

7/30/18-  Jerome NMN Daniels, age 41 of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for FTA/Trespass Private Property and Possess Open Container in Public by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 40420-18

Jerome NMN Daniels 

7/31/18-  Demetri Raymond Gardiner, age 28 of Clinton, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for
Armed Robbery, Robbery, Assault 1st/2nd Degree, Firearm Use/Fel-Violent Crime, and Theft by DFC. Steinbach# 268.  CASE# 40654-18

Demetri Raymond Gardiner

7/31/18- Donald Raymond Abel, age 54 of California, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Bad Check by Cpl. Corcoran# 129.  CASE# 40697-18 (No Photograph Available)

8/01/18-  Joseph Leroy James Perry, age 27 of Lexington Park, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Driving While Suspended by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 40740-18

Missing Person Located

UPDATE: On August 2, 2018, at approximately 3 P.M., James Francis Morgan was located deceased. Morgan was located in the water of McIntosh Run, in Leonardtown, after an extensive search.  At this time there are no signs of foul play and Morgan will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective James Bare at (301) 475-4200 extension *8118, or by email at James.Bare@stmarysmd.com.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Francis Morgan, age 43 of Clements.  Morgan has been reported missing, and at this time is classified as critically missing.  Morgan is a white male, 5’11” in height, weighs 240 pounds, and has brown hair.  The missing person was last seen in the area of the Port of Leonardtown Winery, located on Newtowne Neck Road, in Leonardtown.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of James Francis Morgan, 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). 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.

For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff. 

                                                

Advisory Board Thanks Kelly Castle

The Office of the Sheriff Citizen Advisory Board thanked a long-time employee of the Sheriff's Office for her service at its meeting this week.
Kelly Castle served for 15 years as the Executive Assistant to the Sheriff, from 2003 to 2018, and administered the monthly meetings of the Citizen Advisory Board. Castle arranged speakers, tours and trips for the board, took minutes, produced reports and coordinated with the Sheriff on all board matters. 
Frank Kauffman, chair of the Citizen Advisory Board, said Castle "has been incredible assisting the board. She's my go-to person. She would work through any and all issues that came up. She's just been phenomenal. She will be dearly missed."
Castle has taken a new position with the Sheriff's Office as a Crime Analyst.

Members of the Office of the Sheriff Citizen Advisory Board stand with Kelly Castle, center. 

St. Mary's Sheriff's Office Installs Car Seats for Free

Cpl. Kristi Nelson makes the final installation of a new car seat for two-year-old David Hellerman of Leonardtown.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office installs child car seats for free, but citizens must make an appointment. To schedule an appointment, email safecarseats@stmarysmd.com and include your name, address, telephone number, email address, and type and number of car seats. 

Maryland’s Child Passenger Safety Law:

• Every child under 8 years old must ride in a booster seat or other appropriate child safety seat* unless the child is 4 feet, 9 inches or taller.

• Every child from 8 to 16 years old who is not secured in a car seat must be secured in the vehicle’s seat belt.

The back seat is the safest. Children under 13 years old should ride in the back seat.

*A child safety seat includes infant seats, convertible seats, forward-facing seats, booster seats, or other federally approved safety devices.

Deputies who are Certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians conduct these inspections. The inspection will take approximately 20 minutes and it will help avoid a needless tragedy.

Sheriff's Personnel Train in 3-D Technology

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s office Detectives, Crime Lab and Accident Reconstruction personnel this week were trained using FARO technology. The FARO system produces 3-D overall video which can be used for crime scenes and accident scenes. Sheriff’s Office personnel trained in both inside and outside environments, including bullet trajectory training.    

Critically Missing Person-James Francis Morgan

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of James Francis Morgan, age 43 of Clements.  Morgan has been reported missing, and at this time is classified as critically missing.  Morgan is a white male, 5’11” in height, weighs 240 pounds, and has brown hair.  The missing person was last seen in the area of the Port of Leonardtown Winery, located on Newtowne Neck Road, in Leonardtown.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of James Francis Morgan, 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). 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.

For official news and information, follow the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Twitter @firstsheriff.