Wanted for Theft-Timothy Dwayne Holloway

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Timothy Dwayne Holloway, age 33 of Lexington Park.  Holloway is currently wanted for felony theft.  Holloway is a black male, 6’1” and weighs 220 pounds.  

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Timothy Dwayne Holloway is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at 301-475-4200 extension *8128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@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.

Timothy Dwayne Holloway

National Night Out 2019

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Deputies, Maryland State Police Troopers, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, public officials and agencies and the US Coast Guard all participated in the 36th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday evening. At least 22 communities in St. Mary's County took part in the celebration, which strengthens relationships between law enforcement and the public.

"I am very pleased that National Night Out continues its successful tradition in St. Mary's County," Sheriff Tim Cameron said. "It's a positive and ongoing partnership between law enforcement and our community members and we look forward to doing it again next year," he said.

National Night Out at Clarks Rest in Leonardtown

DFC Daniel Holdsworth (left) at National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

Cpl. Andrew Holton and Sgt. Harold Young at National Night Out at Discovery Commons in California 

Board of Education member Rita Weaver, Trooper Ruggles, Cpl. Timothy Snyder, Lexington Park Elementary School Principal Rebecca Schou and Spring Ridge Middle School Principal Wendy Zimmeran at National Night Out at Colony Square in Lexington Park  

National Night Out in Leonards Freehold in Leonardtown 

National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

National Night Out in Country Lakes in Mechanicsville 

National Night Out in Colony Square in Lexington Park 

Maryland State Police Trooper Howard and Cpl. Brandon Foor at National Night Out in Town Creek in Lexington Park 

Delegate Brian Crosby, Trooper Ruggles and Cpl. Timothy Snyder at National Night Out in Colony Square in Lexington Park 

Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Slow-Moving Vehicles

From the Maryland Drivers Manual:

Slow-moving vehicles on the roadways include bicycles, horse-drawn buggies and farm vehicles. They are usually marked as such on the back of the vehicle with an orange triangle emblem, which indicates it is traveling 25 mph or slower.

When approaching a slow-moving vehicle, adjust the speed and position of your vehicle accordingly. Only pass the slow-moving vehicle when it is safe to do so.

If you must follow the slower-moving vehicle waiting for a safe time to pass, use your emergency flashers to help warn others coming up behind you.

Theft Suspect Identified

Aug. 6, 2019 update: The suspect has been identified.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 3:40 pm, the suspect sold the victim a stolen Apple iPhone XR while in the parking lot of the McKay’s Foodland store in Charlotte Hall. The suspect, using the name “Genesis J,” offered the phone for sale on the Letgo website. The suspect was last seen driving a blue Ford Explorer with Maryland Chesapeake Bay tags. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Daniel Sidorowicz at 301-475-4200, ext. *8043 or email daniel.sidorowicz@stmarysmd.com. Case # 40192-19

Shootings and a Stabbing Under Investigation

On August 3, 2019, at approximately 1:52 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall located at 46900 South Shangri la Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported large disturbance with shots fired.  Units arrived on scene and located a female victim, age 37, suffering from a gunshot wound. Another female victim, age 26, was located on scene, also suffering from a gunshot wound.  Both victims received emergency care on scene and were transported by ambulance to area trauma centers for treatment.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Later in the morning of August 3, 2019, at approximately 2:49 a.m. deputies responded to the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) located at 21991 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Upon arrival, a large crowd began dispersing and units located a male victim, age 27, who had been stabbed. The stabbing victim was subsequently flown to an area trauma center for treatment. A short time later, a male victim, age 33, was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital by an acquaintance for treatment of a gunshot wound.  The shooting victim was assessed and then transported via helicopter to an area trauma center for treatment.  Later, personnel from Calvert Memorial Hospital Center located in Prince Frederick, contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report a 33 -year-old male had responded to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound he advised occurred at the IHOP.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to Calvert Hospital and continued the investigation.

All the victims have been treated and released from area trauma centers except for the victim that was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital; he remains at an area trauma center in stable condition.  Anyone with information on the assaults is asked to contact Detective Trevor Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension * 8128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@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.

Robbery Investigation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the individual pictured.  On July 24, 2019, at approximately 11:24 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported armed robbery at Twist Wine and Spirits located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Initial investigation determined an unknown white male entered the business, indicated he had a weapon, and demanded money.  The suspect obtained undisclosed property from the business and fled the scene.  The suspect is described as a white male, 6’ in height, approximately 45 to 55 years old, with a gray beard.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect 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.

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

Bank Robbery in California Under Investigation

On August 2, 2019, at approximately 3:29 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a duress alarm at the SunTrust Bank located on First Colony Way in California. Preliminary investigation determined an unknown male wearing a dark jacket or hooded sweatshirt entered the bank, indicated he had a weapon and demanded money.  The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot towards the Target store.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation. 

Anyone who may have witnessed an individual on foot during the time frame of the robbery, wearing a dark jacket or hooded sweatshirt is asked to contact Detective Austin Schultz at (301) 475-4200 extension *1953 or by email at Austin.Schultz@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. 

Reward Nearly $9,500 in Animal Cruelty Case

Aug. 5, 2019 update: The St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers has received nearly $9,500 in donations toward the reward for information and resolution of an animal cruelty case last month. Generous donations from the community in this case to St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers totaled $9,450 on Monday morning.  

Aug. 1, 2019 press release: The St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers Board is seeking donations from the public to increase the reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible for a recent animal cruelty case.

On July 14, 2019, two beheaded black lab dogs were found off of Parlett Morgan Road in Mechanicsville. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating the incident and Sheriff Tim Cameron said he wants this horrific case solved.

Donations for this specific investigation and in general can be sent to:

St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers, Inc.

PO Box 221

Mechanicsville, MD 20659

St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers is a non-profit organization run by volunteers which assists the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in helping to solve crimes committed in St. Mary’s County.

St. Mary’s County Crime Solvers is not funded by any government entity; it is funded solely by fundraisers and contributions.

There is currently more than $2,000 available in reward money for this case and Crime Solvers is asking the public for more donations to help bring the culprit or culprits to justice.

Tips can anonymously be made by calling 301-475-3333 or by texting a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637).

Update: Theft Suspect Identified

Update: The suspect has been identified. Thank you.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 5:30 pm while inside the Hooks and Hangers store in Charlotte Hall, the suspect took an item of jewelry without paying for it. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Tyler Westphal at 301-475-4200, ext. *8017 or email tyler.westphal@stmarysmd.com. Case # 42523-19

On-View Arrests, Warrants

On-View Arrests:

First-Degree Assault: On July 29, 2019, Deputy Kyler Kilgore responded to the 45000 block of Patuxent Beach Road in California for the report of a disturbance. The victim advised that there was a verbal altercation with John Keith Stewart, 45 of Callaway. Stewart reached into the victim’s vehicle and slapped the victim’s face. Then Stewart intentionally struck the victim’s car with his vehicle. Stewart then came up to the victim’s car, slapped the window multiple times and kicked the driver’s side door. Stewart then assaulted the victim again. Hand prints were observed on the driver window and the door was bent in with a shoe print on it. Another deputy who is an accident reconstructionist determined that Stewart struck the victim. Stewart was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with First-Degree Assault, two counts of Second-Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property, Value under $1,000. Case # 43313-19

John Keith Stewart

False Report: On July 27, 2019, DFC Gerard Muschette responded to the 46500 block of Dennis Point Way in Drayden for the report of a subject refusing to leave a residence. Wayne Joseph Brooks, 27 of Leonardtown, advised he was at a nearby bar and was visibly intoxicated. Brooks demanded that the victim was at the residence and demanded that the victim be arrested. Brooks later made complaints to the Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police that he had been assaulted by the victim. Brooks was placed under arrest for making a false report and in doing so harassed the victim in violation of a protective order. Brooks was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and was charged with False Report and Violation of a Protective Order. Case # 42803-19
On July 31, 2019, Brooks was also arrested on warrants for Violation of Protective Order, Malicious Destruction of Property and Harass; A Course of Conduct by Deputy James Fretwell. Case # 42924-19

Wayne Joseph Brooks 

Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle: On July 28, 2019, Deputy Warren Forinash responded to the area of Pegg Road and Chancellor’s Run Road in Great Mills for a reported single-vehicle accident where the vehicle was located on the center median curb. Laitesha Jonelle Jones, 27 of California, did not have permission to be driving the vehicle and was found to be driving under the influence. Jones was charged with Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, DUI and DWI. Case # 43109-19

Laitesha Jonelle Jones 

Trespassing: On July 29, 2019, Cpl. Milton Pesante responded to the Food Lion grocery store in Charlotte Hall for the report of trespassing. Donald Earl Walker, 31 of no fixed address, had been issued a no-trespass order in January. Store employees witnessed him back in the store on two occasions on July 29. Walker was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with two counts of Trespassing. Case # 43226-19

Donald Earl Walker 

Theft: On July 29, 2019, Deputy Travis Wimberly responded to the Giant Food in California for the report of a theft. A store employee witnessed Ashley Renee Merkle, 29 of Lexington Park, taking 10 T-bone steaks without paying for them. Merkle was issued a criminal citation for Theft: $100 to $1,500. Case # 42553-19

Ashley Renee Merkle

Assault: On July 29, 2019, Deputy James Fretwell was told by the victim that Paul Allen Unkle, 43 of Mechanicsville, had punched the victim in the face. The victim had a laceration under the nose and Unkle was arrested for Second-Degree Assault. Case # 43300-19

Paul Allen Unkle

Theft: On July 30, 2019, Cpl. Brian Connelly responded to the Walmart store in California for the report of a shoplifter. The assistant manager observed Alexander James Shores, 26 of Lexington Park, walk past all points of sale with video games and a backpack he did not pay for. Shores was arrested and charged with Theft Under $1,500. Case # 43447-19 (no photo available)

Warrants:

On July 29, 2019, Chance Edward Leach, 18 of Huntingtown, was arrested by Deputy Tyler Westphal for First-Degree Assault and Second-Degree Assault stemming from an incident at the Loveville MVA office on July 24, 2019. Case # 42275-19

Chance Edward Leach 

On July 31, 2019, Joseph Alexander Hall Jr., 24 of Leonardtown, was arrested by Deputy James Fretwell for providing a False Name to Avoid Prosecution, two counts of Failure to Appear, Theft: $100 to Under $1,500 and Driving While Suspended. Case # 43527-19

Joseph Alexander Hall Jr.