Fatal Collision Under Investigation

A 40-year-old man was killed on Sunday in a single motor-vehicle collision in Leonardtown.

On Oct. 20, 2019 at approximately 5:39 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol units were dispatched to a single motor-vehicle collision with CPR in progress at 42297 St. Andrew’s Church Road in Leonardtown. Due to injuries sustained, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was requested and responded to the scene.

Preliminary investigation determined that a 2003 Ford Expedition, operated by Quincy Ray Lowe, 34 of Leonardtown, was traveling south on St. Andrew’s Church Road when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle left the roadway, went into a ditch and struck a culvert. Lowe was transported by ambulance to an area shock trauma facility for non-incapacitating injuries.

A front seat passenger was also in the Ford Expedition, identified as Terrence Dominic Hampton, 40 of Saint Leonard. Hampton was transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown via ambulance with CPR in progress. Hampton was later pronounced deceased at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

At this time, both speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to the collision and has not already provided a statement is asked to call Cpl. Brandon Foor at 301-475-4200, ext. *2265 or email brandon.foor@stmarysmd.com.

Warrants Served

Warrants Served:

10/10/19-  Andrew Gordon Duncanson, age 35 of California- Violation of Probation/Theft by Cpl. D. Snyder# 89.  CASE# 58143-19

Andrew Gordon Duncanson

10/10/19-  Nathaniel Antonio Taylor, age 34 of California- Driving on Suspended License by DFC. Holdsworth# 305 CASE# 58233-19

Nathaniel Antonio Taylor 

10/11/19-  Matthew Wayne Morgan, age 48 of Leonardtown- Violation of Probation by Cpl. Handy# 132.  CASE# 58349-19

Matthew Wayne Morgan

10/12/19-  Allen Lewis Storms, age 52 of California- Failure to Appear/Disorderly Conduct and Hindering by Cpl. Steinbach# 268.  CASE# 58852-19

Allen Lewis Storms 

10/12/19-  James Calvin Morgan, age 55 of no fixed address- Assault Second Degree by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 58875-19

James Calvin Morgan

10/13/19-  Timothy Lee Barnes, age 56 of Lexington Park- Trespass-Private Property by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 58896-19

Timothy Lee Barnes 

Theft Suspect Identified

Oct. 17, 2019 update: The suspect has been identified. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at 7:59 p.m., the suspect entered the CVS in California on Three Notch Road and filled a bag with bottles of Loreal skin products. He then left the store without paying for them. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Phillip Henry at 301-475-4200, ext. *8012 or email phillip.henry@stmarysmd.com. Case # 58396-19

Vandalism Suspects' Identities Needed

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying vandalism suspects.

On Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m., suspects traveling in a hatchback-type vehicle defaced traffic direction signs, advertisement signs and a large neighborhood monument entrance sign in the Columbia Colony subdivision in California.

Anyone with information about the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Benjamin Luffey at 301-475-4200, ext. *2335 or email benjamin.luffey@stmarysmd.com. Case # 57344-19

First Responders Youth Initiative

On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, more than 20 young people attended a First Responders Youth Initiative at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad and Bay District Volunteer Fire Department in Lexington Park.

The event showed teenagers the multiple opportunities they have to serve the community from a first-responder perspective, with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, the St. Mary's County Health Department, Maryland State Police, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, the St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services, the St. Mary's County branch of the NAACP and the Elijah International Foundation presenting.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office demonstrated its K-9 Unit, drone operations and Emergency Services Team equipment.

Sheriff's Office Schedule of Public Safety Open House Events

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services and the Leonardtown Barrack of the Maryland State Police will host a St. Mary's County Public Safety Open House from 11 am to 3 pm at the governmental center campus at Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown.

The Sheriff's Office schedule of activities is:

11 am: Drone demonstration

11 am - 1 pm: Agility testing for deputy, corrections and cadet applicants (wear athletic clothing), with written testing at 1:15 pm

11:30 am: Emergency Services Team demonstration

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Overdose Response Training (register with the St. Mary's County Health Department at www.smchd.org/overdose)

Noon: Taser and FN303 demonstration

12:30 pm: Presentation by the Department of Emergency Services -- Love Leads

1 pm: Drone demonstration

1 pm: Tour of the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center

1:30 pm: K-9 demonstration

2 pm: Taser and FN303 demonstration

All-day activities:

Child identification kits

DUI simulator

Face painting

Pumpkin decorating

Ponies and petting zoo

Unwanted/unused medication drop off

 

Wanted Escapee Arrested

Jason Michael Weber

Oct. 16, 2019 update: Weber has been apprehended. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Jason Michael Weber, 38 of Mechanicsville. Weber is wanted on a retake warrant for escape from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. Weber was temporarily released from custody for medical treatment at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown when he absconded on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

Weber is 5’10” and weighs 210 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information about Weber’s location is asked to call Detective Cpl. Melissa Hulse at 301-475-4200, ext. *1996 or email melissa.hulse@stmarysmd.com.  

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the St. Mary’s County 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.

Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Aggressive Driving

Sec. 21-902.2. Aggressive Driving

A person is guilty of aggressive driving if the person commits three or more of the following offenses at the same time or during a single and continuous period of driving in violation of:
1) Traffic lights with steady indication
2) Overtaking and passing vehicles
3) Passing on the right
4) Weaving in and out of lanes
5) Following too closely
6) Failure to yield right-of-way
7) Exceeding a maximum speed limit or posted maximum speed limit

The fine for aggressive driving is $370 and five points assessed on a driver's license.

On View Arrests/Warrants

On View Arrests:

Trespassing- On September 28, 2019, Cpl. Pontorno observed Irvin Joseph Branson, age 38 with no fixed address, on private property in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.  Branson had previously been served a no trespass order for the property.  Branson was issued a criminal citation for Trespass-Private Property and directed to leave the property.  Branson left the property.  Shortly thereafter, Branson was again observed on the property.  Branson was arrested and charged with Trespass-Private Property.  CASE# 55709-19

Irvin Joseph Branson

Burglary-  On September 30, 2019, Dep. Forinash responded to the 20100 block of Piney Point Road in Callaway, for the reported trespassing.  Investigation determined Quinton Marquis Remied, age 23 of no fixed address, broke into the victim's shed and residence, and began destroying property.  Remied was taken into custody, at which time he used his head to strike the victim.  Remied was charged with Burglary Second and Third Degree, Assault Second Degree, and Malicious Destruction of Property.  CASE# 56137-19

Quinton Marquis Remied

Violate Protective Order-  On October 1, 2019, Cpl. Reppel responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for a reported protective order violation.  Investigation determined while incarcerated at the detention center, Andre Tayvon Gross, age 25 of Prince Frederick, had another party send messages to the victim.  The victim is a protected party in a valid court order prohibiting Gross from contacting the victim by any means.  Gross was charged with Violate Final Protective Order.  CASE# 56150-19

Andre Tayvon  Gross 

Threats of Arson-  On October 4, 2019, DFC. Ball responded to the 25000 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the report of threats.  Investigation determined Christopher Scott Lacey, age 34 of no fixed address, made a verbal threat to burn the establishment down.  Lacey was arrested and charged with Threats of Arson.  CASE# 56920-19

Christopher Scott Lacey

Assault-  On October 9, 2019, DFC. McClure responded to the 45800 block of Meadowlark Drive in California, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Karin Jeanne Kless, age 44 of California, assaulted the victim by the punching the victim, grabbing the victim's neck and hair, and pulling hair from the victim's scalp.  Kless was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 58053-19

Karin Jeanne Kless

Warrants:

10/09/19- Frederick Tramaine Smith, age 39 of no fixed address- Sex Offender/Fail to Notify/Include by Det. Hulse# 218.  CASE# 56461-19

Frederick Tramaine Smith

10/09/19-  Patricia Louise Butler, age 41 of Florida- Failure to Appear/Prostitution by Dep. M. Beyer# 319.  CASE# 58001-19

Patricia Louise Butler 

10/09/19-  Demond Antonio McKelvin, age 45 of Riverdale- Two counts of Violate Protective Order by Dep. Burgess# 355.  CASE# 52521-19

Demond Antonio McKelvin 

10/09/19-  Timea Jaye Mason, age 23 of Lexington Park- Driving Without Required License and Authorization by Dep. Luffey# 352.  CASE# 58004-19

Timea Jaye Mason 

On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

On View:


Assault-  On October 1, 2019, Dep. Luffey responded to the 49700 block of Fresh Pond Neck Road in Ridge, for the reported check the welfare.  Upon arrival contact was made with the victim and Tyler Deshaun Camile Roberts, age 25 of Ridge. Investigation determined Roberts pushed the victim several times during and argument, and pushed a piece of furniture onto the victim.  Roberts was arrested and charged with Assault Second Degree.  CASE# 56225-19

Tyler Deshaun Camile Roberts 

Assault/Disorderly Conduct-  On October 2, 2019, Dep. Burgess responded to the 21200 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance.  Investigation determined Mark Anthony Baltimore, age 53 of Lexington Park, attempted to push the victim inside of a residence.  Once deputies arrived on scene to conduct the investigation, Baltimore went to the second victim's address and was acting in a disorderly manner by banging on the victim's windows, and air conditioner, waking the victim.  Deputies arrested Baltimore on the scene, however Baltimore refused to comply and continually pulled away from deputies.  Baltimore was ultimately taken into custody and charged with Assault Second Degree, Resist/Interfere with Arrest, Obstruction and Hindering, and Disorderly Conduct.  CASE# 56423-19

Mark Anthony Baltimore

Assault-  On October 8, 2019, Dep. Lawrence responded to the 45900 block of Foxchase Drive in Great Mills, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Nathan Anthony Thomas, age 38 of Great Mills, assaulted the victim by kicking the victim in the face; the victim sustained visible injury from the assault.  Thomas was arrested and charged with Assault Second Degree.  CASE# 57693-19

Nathan Anthony Thomas

Warrants:

10/01/19-  Khaleel Delana Thompson, age 21 of Lusby- Motor Vehicle/Unlawful Taking by Cpl. Reppel.  CASE# 56278-19

Khaleel Delana Thompson 

10/08/19-  Brittany Ann Brady, age 24 of Leonardtown- Two counts of Violation of Probation/Theft by Cpl. Kerby# 242.  CASE# 57801-19

Brittany Ann Brady

10/08/19-  Brian Kenneth Haywood, age 37 of Charlotte Hall- Montgomery County Warrant/Failure to Appear/CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 57794-19

Brian Kenneth Haywood 

Criminal Citations:

09/28/19-  James Wayne Murphy, age 53 of Lexington Park- Trespass by Cpl. Pontorno# 257.  CASE# 55745-19

James Wayne Murphy

09/28/19-  Ricky Ray Adkins, age 60 of no fixed address- Consume Alcoholic Beverage in Public by Cpl. Pontorno# 257.  CASE# 55747-19

Ricky Ray Adkins