No Shave November/December

No Shave November

You may have noticed that some of our deputies have more facial hair than usual.

St. Mary's County Sheriff' Tim Cameron and some Sheriff's Office personnel are participating in No Shave November/December. No Shave November is an annual charity event where men don't shave or cut their facial hair for the entire month of November, raising awareness and money to fight cancer. The St. Mary's deputies and correctional officers participating in No Shave November are donating their money to local charities of their choice. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office will also continue the event through the month of December.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is advising citizens that the agency is not soliciting money on behalf of this event from the public, so please contact (301) 475-8008 to report any suspicious person(s) who claim to be collecting for this event.

Deputy John Fenwick and Deputy Shawn Shelko 

St. Mary's Sheriff's Office Hosts K-9 Workshop

This week, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit hosted a canine skills workshop for several jurisdictions from across Maryland.

The workshop, held at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, provided certification opportunities in obedience, aggression control, tracking, building and area searches, evidence/article searches, explosives and narcotics detection. Training in tactical shooting and K-9 first aid were also provided. 

K-9 Dino and Cpl. Brandon Foor on a building search 

44th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Tim Cameron with Aiden Gardiner and Liam Shilling in the back seat 

 Maryland Lt. Gov Boyd Rutherford and St. Mary's Delegate Matt Morgan 

Identity Needed for Theft Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured for theft. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at 9:30 pm the suspects removed nine Passport brand external hard drives from a locked display case at the California Walmart store and left the business without paying for the items. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Michael Rycyzyn at 301-475-4200, ext. *8030 or email michael.rycyzyn@stmarysmd.com. Case # 61344-19

On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citation

On View Arrests:

Peace Order Violation-  On October 26, 2019, Dep. Henry responded to the 42600 block of Moll Dyer Road in Leonardtown, for the reported peace order violation.  Investigation determined Barbara Ellen Hollinger, age 71 of Leonardtown, violated a valid peace order by making contact with the victim and yelling at the victim.  There is a valid court order prohibiting Hollinger from contacting the victim. Hollinger was arrested and charged with Peace Order-Fail to Comply.  CASE# 61499-19 (No Photograph Available)

Assault- On October 27, 2019, Dep. Budd responded to the 21100 block of Winding Way in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Celeste Victoria Fleming, age 51 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by punching the victim and pulling the victim's hair, causing injury to the victim.  Fleming was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 61633-19

Celeste Victoria Fleming

Violation of Protective Order-  On October 27, 2019, Dep. Shelko made contact with the victim who advised Andre Tayvon Gross, age 25 of Prince Frederick, had violated a court order.  Investigation determined Gross contacted a third party to relay messages to the victim regarding legal matters. Gross was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.  CASE# 61669-19

Andre Tayvon Gross

Assault-  On October 28, 2019, Dep. Budd responded to the 45200 block of Happyland Road in Valley Lee, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Demetrius Roy Dyson, age 29 of Valley Lee, assaulted the victim by punching the victim in the face.  Visible injury was observed to the victim and Dyson was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 61778-19

Demetrius Roy Dyson

Peace Order Violation-  On October 30, 2019, Cpl. White responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported peace order violation.  Investigation determined Francis Jerome Miles, age 71 of Lexington Park, was sending text messages to the victim in violation of a valid court order prohibiting Miles from contacting the victim by any means.  Miles was arrested and charged with Peace Order-Fail to Comply.  CASE# 62228-19

Francis Jerome Miles

Violate Protective Order-  On October 30, 2019, Dep. Shelko responded to the 22000 block of Cartwright Road in Leonardtown, for the reported protective order violation.  Investigation determined Joseph Andrew Townsend, age 28 of Charlotte Hall, violated a valid court order by contacting the victim for reasons not specified in the order.  Townsend was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order.  CASE# 62238-19

Joseph Andrew Townsend 

Assault-  On October 31, 2019, Cpl. White responded to the 46500 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault.  While Cpl. White was investigating the initial assault, Raymond Micheal Shorts, age 29 of Lexington Park, became upset with another victim on the scene.  Shorts then punched the second victim in the face while Cpl. White was interviewing the initial victim.  Shorts had also assaulted the initial victim by striking the victim in the face. Shorts was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 62511-19

Raymond Michael Shorts 

Warrants:

11/01/19-  Jason Raymond Davis, age 36 of Lusby- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by Dep. Manns# 275.  CASE# 62796-19

Jason Raymond Davis

11/01/19-  Justin Antoine Parker, age 30 of Great Mills- Failure to Appear/Trespass-Private Property and Disorderly Conduct by Dep. Chase# 346.  CASE# 62707-19

Justin Antoine Parker

11/01/19- Anita Renee Courtney, age 36 of Leonardtown- Violation of Probation/Driving While Intoxicated by Dep. Hersh# 343.  CASE# 62652-19

Anita Renee Courtney

11/04/19-  John Frederick Vance, age 55 of Lusby- Failure to Appear by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 63209-19

John Frederick Vance 

11/04/19-  David Lee Anderson Jr., age 25 of Lexington Park- Violation of Probation by Det. Hulse# 218.  CASE# 63169-19

David Lee Anderson Jr. 

11/04/19-  Jared Nathaniel Lee, age 32 of Washington, D.C.- Violation of Probation-Forgery by Dep. Shelko# 326.  CASE# 63206-19

Jared Nathaniel Lee

11/05/19-  Lekeshia Tanae Barber, age 28 of Prince Frederick- Driving While Suspended by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 63380-19 (No Photograph Available)


Criminal Citations:

10/26/19-  Ricky Ray Adkins, age 60 of no fixed address- Trespass-Private Property by Cpl. Snyder# 225.  CASE# 61498-19

Ricky Ray Adkins

10/31/19-  Charles Stanley Carpenter Jr., age 33 of Piney Point- Theft by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 62513-19 (No Photograph Available)

11/04/19- Steven Rene Tharpe Jr., age 29 of Great Mills- Theft by Dep. Lawrence# 279.  CASE# 63190-19

Steven Rene Tharpe Jr. 

11/05/19-  Katie Lynn Barickman, age 38 of no fixed address- Trespass-Private Property by Dep. Henry# 333.  CASE# 63397-19

Katie Lynn Barickman

On View Arrests/Criminal Citations

On View Arrests:

Drug Arrest-  On October 14, 2019, Dep. Forbes located Chazze Le Marko Hall, age 28 of Lexington Park, in the 21700 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Hall fit the description of an individual who was being sought for another investigation.  When contact was made Hall provided Dep. Forbes with a false name. Located in the bag Hall was carrying were syringes, and a suspected CDS smoking device.  Another CDS smoking device containing suspected CDS residue, was located on Hall's person. Hall was arrested and once at the detention center it was discovered Hall had provided false identifying information and Hall had an outstanding warrant in Calvert County.  Hall was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Possession- Paraphernalia, False Statement to Peace Officer and Fraud-Person Identity to Avoid Prosecution.  CASE# 58928-19 (No Photograph Available)

Assault-  On October 24, 2019, Dep. Manns responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center located in Leonardtown for the reported assault. Investigation determined Shawn Michael Clarke, age 37 of Mechanicsville, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face.  Clarke was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 61187-19

Shawn Michael Clarke 

Drug Arrest-  On October 25, 2019, narcotics detectives executed a search and seizure warrant in the 21400 block of Exquisite Court in Lexington Park. Damian Xavier Bonds, age 37 of Lexington Park, was located on scene and was in possession of suspected cocaine.  Bonds was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Raley#  CASE# 59618-19

Damian Xavier Bonds 

Assault-  On October 25, 2019, Dep. Fretwell responded to the 38800 block of Burch Road in Avenue, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Joseph Franklin Burch III, age 22 of Avenue, assaulted several subjects during an argument by biting and shoving the victims, causing visible injury.  Burch was arrested and charged with three counts of Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 61383-19 (No Photograph Available)

Assault-  On October 25, 2019, Cpl. Worrey made contact with Phillip Joseph Dennis, age 44 of Callaway in the 45400 block of New Song Lane in reference to an assault investigation.  Investigation determined Dennis had assaulted the victim during an argument by pushing the victim through a door, holding the victim on the ground, and placing his foot on the victim's throat.  Visible injury was observed to the victim and Dennis was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 61395-19

Phillip Joseph Dennis 

Child Abuse-  On October 27, 2019, Dep. Salas responded to the 46100 block of Seabiscuit Court in Lexington Park, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined William Nathaniel Lomax, age 31 of Lexington Park, assaulted the juvenile victim by pushing the victim to the ground and punching the victim in the face causing visible injury.  Lomax was charged with Child Abuse and Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 61767-19

William Nathaniel Lomax

Drug Arrests-  On October 30, 2019, narcotics detectives executed a search and seizure warrant in the 46100 block of Ellenbee Court in Lexington Park. Francis Matthew Scriber, age 57 of Lexington Park, was located in the residence in possession of a quantity of suspected heroin, and a CDS smoking device containing suspected heroin residue.  Sherman Deavon Bush, age 46 of Lexington Park, was also located at the residence in possession of suspected cocaine and stolen license plates.  Sharon Artiago Mackall, age 41 of Lexington Park, was located at the residence in possession of suspected heroin.  Scriber was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia.  Bush was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and Theft.  Mackall was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and served an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.  CASE# 11289-19

Francis Matthew Scriber 

Sherman Deavon Bush 

Sharon Artiago Mackall 

Trespassing-  On October 30, 2019, Dep. Wynnyk responded to a business in the 21200 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for the reported active disturbance.  Contact was made with Samantha Lynn Rainer, age 27 of no fixed address. Investigation determined Rainer had previously been served with a notice not to trespass on the property.  Rainer was arrested and charged with Trespass: Private Property.  CASE# 62348-19

Samantha Lynn Rainer 

Criminal Citations:

10/15/19-  Kristina Ann Himes, age 33 of Great Mills- Trespass: Private Property by Cpl. Pontorno# 257.  CASE# 59109-19

Kristina Ann Himes 

10/24/19-  Hillary Michelle Vallandingham, age 25 of Park Hall- Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141.  CASE# 61188-19 (No Photograph Available)

Collision with Pedestrian Under Investigation

On October 31, 2019, at approximately 10:58 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Preliminary investigation determined a 2002 Ford Freestar operated by Jeana Elise Ferdig, age 31 of California, was traveling south on Three Notch Road in the area of Pegg Road, when Ferdig struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway. The pedestrian was identified as Ryan Andrew Murray, age 34 of Mechanicsville. Murray suffered incapacitating injuries and was transported to an area trauma center for treatment where he remains in critical/stable condition. Ferdig sustained non-incapacitating injuries as a result of the collision.

At this time speed and alcohol do not appear to be contributing factors in the collision.  Anyone who witnessed the collision or events leading to the collision that has not already provided a statement is asked to contact Corporal Vincent Pontorno at (301) 475-4200 extension *2337, or by email at Vincent.Pontorno@stmarysmd.com. The Sheriff’s Office is also seeking contact from the operator of a vehicle that was in the area prior to the collision and is requesting the operator contact Cpl. Pontorno.

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

Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Mopeds and Scooters

From the Maryland Drivers Manual:

All traffic laws apply to drivers of mopeds and motor scooters. Drivers of cars must always be alert for mopeds and scooters, as their size makes them very difficult to see.

Mopeds and scooters may be ridden on any roadways where the posted maximum speed limit is 50 miles per hour or less. They may be riding side-by-side or alone, and on the roadway or on the shoulder. Generally, they are to be ridden as near to the right side of the roadway as practical and safe.

Assault Investigation in Lexington Park

On October 26, 2019, at approximately 4:39 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46500 block of Creeping Primrose Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting complaint.  Preliminary investigation determined a light- colored vehicle with several occupants entered the neighborhood, and another vehicle arrived shortly after the first vehicle. Several occupants in the first vehicle exited the vehicle and fled on foot.  Two gunshots were exchanged between individuals on scene, and the parties then fled the area. At this time no injuries have been reported from this incident.

Video footage obtained from this incident can be viewed on the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4aBVzzTXuxzSAnoePdUO7A?view_as=subscriber  

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Deputy Max Schell at (301) 475-4200 extension *8161 or by email at Max.Schell@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.

Warrants Served

Warrants:

10/24/19-  Anthony Warren Berry, age 34 of Charlotte Hall- Theft by Dep. Baker# 349.  CASE# 46498-19

Anthony Warren Berry

10/24/19-  Shelia Marie Barger, age 38 of Lexington Park-  Firearm Use/Felony Violent Crime, Handgun on Person, Reckless Endangerment, and Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 34451-19 (No Photograph Available)

10/24/19-  Wendell Lavon Blackiston, age 31 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear/CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, Non-support of Minor, and Violation of Probation by DFC. McClure# 299.  CASE# 61196-19

Wendell Lavon Blackiston

10/25/19-  George Wheeler Jacks, age 51 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear/Trespass-Private Property by Dep. Edelen# 330.  CASE# 61236-19

George Wheeler Jacks 

10/25/19-  Michael Tyree Mitchell, age 37 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Theft by DFC. Ball# 315.  CASE# 61253-19

Michael Tyree Mitchell

10/26/19-  Brianna Nicole Carr, age 25 of Mechanicsville- Failure to Appear by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 61509-19

Brianna Nicole Carr

10/27/19-  Anthony Scott Blend, age 40 of Mechanicsville- six counts of Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 58643-19

Anthony Scott Blend 

10/27/19-  Anthony Charles Wright, age 50 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear/Theft by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 61765-19

Anthony Charles Wright 

10/28/19-  Darren Ray Ballew, age 26 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Forinash# 344.  CASE# 61616-19

Darren Ray Ballew

10/29/19-  Keith Antoine Mackall, age 27 of no fixed address- two counts of Assault 1st Degree, two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, and Trespassing-Private Property by Cpl. T. Snyder# 225.  CASE# 47999-19 (No Photograph Available)