Warrants Served/Criminal Citation

Warrants:

11/21/19- Joseph Anthony Brady, age 25 of Mechanicsville- Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Baker# 349.  CASE# 66544-19

Joseph Anthony Brady

11/21/19- De Aundre Tyrique Keys, age 22 of Lexington Park- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Sgt. Peacher# 130.  CASE# 49187-19

De Aundre Tyrique Keys 

11/22/19- Irvin Joseph Branson III, age 38 of no fixed address- Fail to Register/Offender False Information and Failure to Appear by Cpl. Handy# 132.  CASE# 60935-19

Irvin Joseph Branson III

11/22/19- William Russell Hobbs, age 31 of Mechanicsville- CDS: Manufacture/Distribute Narcotics, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 66764-19

William Russell Hobbs

11/22/19- Nathan Junior Williams, age 52 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Kerby# 242.  CASE# 66860-19

Nathan Junior Williams

11/22/19- Quinton Marquis Remied, age 23 of Lexington Park- Burglary 3rd Degree by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 66744-19 (No Photograph Available)

11/22/19- Chaude Amore Leaver, age 27 of Mechanicsville- Failure to Appear/CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by DFC. Roszell# 296.  CASE# 66786-19

Chaude Amore Leaver

11/24/19- Kyle Andrew Martin, age 33 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear by Cpl. Handy# 132.  CASE# 67111-19

Kyle Andrew Martin

11/25/19- William Russell Hobbs, age 31 of Mechanicsville- Violation of Probation/Driving Under in the Influence by Cpl. Tirpak# 270.  CASE# 67266-19

William Russell Hobbs

11/25/19- Jarvis Joseph Carter, age 40 of Leonardtown- Driving Motor Vehicle on Suspended License by Dep. Shelko# 326.  CASE# 67305-19

Jarvis Joseph Carter

11/25/19- Marlaena Rochelle Bethea, age 46 of Washington, D.C.- Murder 1st Degree by Dep. Shelko# 326.  CASE# 30523-19

Marlaena Rochelle Bethea

11/25/19- Daniel Allen Spooner Jr., age 28 of Lexington Park- Arson/Threat, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Tirpak# 270.  CASE# 60136-19

Daniel Allen Spooner Jr. 

11/25/19- Brandon Lowell Stump, age 27 of Mechanicsville- Telephone Misuse, Violation of Release, and Harass/Course of Conduct by Dep. Edelen# 330.  CASE# 66702-19

Brandon Lowell Stump

11/26/19- Dionta Quantiaus Taylor, age 32 of Lexington Park- Disorderly Conduct by Dep. Graves# 354.  CASE# 57134-19

Dionta Quantiaus Taylor

11/26/19- Jerome NMN Daniels, age 42 of no fixed address- Trespass: Private Property by DFC. Payne# 320.  CASE# 67452-19

Jerome NMN Daniels 

Criminal Citation:

11/23/19- Evan Travis Simmons, age 29 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Handy# 132.  CASE# 66762-19

Evan Travis Simmons 

Identities Needed for Theft Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a theft case. On Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at 8:25 pm, the suspects walked into the California Walmart store and into the bedding section. The male suspect picked up a green comforter set, and the suspects left the store without paying for it. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Max Schell at 301-475-4200, ext. *8161 or email max.schell@stmarysmd.com. Case # 60534-19

Identity Needed for Robbery Suspect

Nov. 26, 2019 update: The suspect has been identified.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a robbery case. On Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at 12:15 am, the suspect went behind the counter of the Lexington Park Wawa store and put more than 30 packs of cigarettes into a plastic bag. Upon departing the store, the suspect shoved a clerk and punched another in the head as they tried to recover the cigarettes. The suspect was last seen fleeing in a green Jeep Cherokee southbound on Three Notch Road.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Max Schell at 301-475-4200, ext. *8161 or email max.schell@stmarysmd.com. Case # 66900-19

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact 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: Drivers Licenses

Sec. 16-112. License to be carried and exhibited on demand; giving of false name prohibited

Display means the manual surrender of the licensee’s license into the hands of the demanding officer for inspection.

Each individual driving a motor vehicle on any highway in this state shall have his license with him or her.

Each individual driving a motor vehicle on any highway in this state shall display the license to any uniformed police officer who demands it.

Each individual driving a motor vehicle on any highway in this state shall, if requested by the officer, sign his or  her usual signature in the presence of the officer so that the officer may determine whether he or she is the licensee.

A person may not give the name of another person or give a false or fictitious name to any uniformed police officer who is attempting to determine the identity of a driver of a motor vehicle.

The fines for failure of an individual driving on a highway to have a license with him, failure of an individual driving on a highway to display the license to uniformed police on demand and failure of an individual driving on a highway to sign signature if requested by the police are $50 each.

The fine for a vehicular driver giving a false or fictitious name to uniformed police is $290.

Identity Needed for Burglary Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a burglary case. On Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at 8 am, the suspect broke into the victim’s detached garage at the 21600 block of Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville and took a Stihl leaf blower, an Echo weed eater, a Dewalt battery charger and batteries.

Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Tyler Westphal at 301-475-4200, ext. *8017 or email tyler.westphal@stmarysmd.com. Case # 67153-19

Maximum Deployment Initiative

For the eighth year in a row, Sheriff Tim Cameron is implementing Maximum Deployment of Sheriff’s Office personnel throughout St. Mary’s County this holiday season.  A public roll call will take place on November 29, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Walmart, located at 45485 Miramar Way in California. The press and public are invited to attend and tour the Mobile Command Center.  The Maryland State Police will also be providing personnel to assist and coordinate activities. 

Maximum Deployment is an initiative designed for high visibility patrols and provides increased presence around shopping centers, roadways, and neighboring communities to ensure safety during the holiday season. Maximum Deployment is in addition to other initiatives and law enforcement activities during the holiday season where our presence and direct action deters crime and provides a safe holiday experience for our community.

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

On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

On View Arrests:

Violation of Protective Order-  On November 15, 2019, Det. Nauman responded to the 22300 block of Colton Street in Leonardtown, for the reported protective order violation.  After checking the residence, Gilbert Estevez, age 30 of Leonardtown was located inside a closet.  There is an active court order prohibiting Estevez from being at the residence and having any contact with the victims.  Estevez was charged with three counts of violate protective order.  CASE# 64886-19

Gilbert Estevez 

Drug Arrest-  On November 15, 2019, DFC. Roszell responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center located in Leonardtown for the reported CDS violation.  Investigation determined Anthony Warren Berry, age 34 of Leonardtown, was returned to the detention center after attending a court ordered program. Berry was found to have a suspected CDS smoking device containing residue and a bag containing powder, (suspected K-2), on his person. Berry was charged with CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession- Paraphernalia.  CASE# 65304-19

Anthony Warren Berry

Drug Arrest-  On November 15, 2019, DFC. Roszell responded to the 40600 block of Kavanaugh Road in Mechanicsville, in attempt to locate Shane Alan Rodriguez, age 38 of no fixed address, regarding an outstanding warrant.  Rodriquez was located and on his person was a suspected CDS smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue.  Rodriquez was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia.  CASE# 65278-19

Shane Alan Rodriguez 

Disorderly Conduct- On November 15, 2019, Dep. Forbes responded to the 13200 block of Point Lookout Road in Ridge, for the reported disorderly subject. Dep. Forbes located Roland Matthew Milburn, age 59 of St. Inigoes, inside the business creating a disturbance and yelling at customers. Milburn exited the store, and refused to leave the area and continued to act in a disorderly manner. Milburn was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. CASE# 65331-19

Roland Matthew Milburn

Assault/False Imprisonment-  On November 16, 2019, DFC. M. Beyer responded to the 45500 block of Pleasant Mill Drive in Great Mills for a welfare check request.  DFC. Beyer could hear an active disturbance in the residence, and after announcing he was on scene the yelling stopped but no one would open the door.  The door to the residence was forced open by deputies on scene and it was determined Preston Davon McMillan, age 28 of Great Mills, had assaulted the victim by striking the victim numerous times in the head, as well as strangling the victim, causing injury to the victim's neck. The victim attempted to flee the residence during the assault, however McMillan grabbed the victim and would not allow the victim to leave. McMillan was charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and False Imprisonment.  CASE# 65502-19

Preston Davon McMillan

Theft-  On November 16, 2019, DFC. Roszell responded to the 22700 block of Longmore Street in Leonardtown, for the reported theft of a bicycle. While en-route to the theft Roszell observed the stolen bike being operated by Zachary Kenneth Lengfield, age 26 of no fixed address. Investigation determined prior to the victim's bike being stolen, a witness came forward and advised Lengfield was the individual who attempted to steal his bike prior to the other bike being stolen.  Lengfield was arrested and charged with two counts of Theft.  CASE# 65453-19 (No Photograph Available)

Attempted Burglary/Resisting Arrest-  On November 16, 2019, Dep. Luffey responded to the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance.  While on scene Marcus Isaiah Peterson, age 30 of Lexington Park, began causing a scene and disturbing nearby residents by yelling, cursing, and approaching a witness in a hostile manner. Peterson was given several warnings to cease his behavior, and he refused to do so. Peterson was advised he was being arrested, at which time Peterson resisted arrest by stiffening his arms and refusing to allow himself to be placed in handcuffs.  Peterson was taken into custody, and it was determined prior to arrival of law enforcement Peterson had kicked the victim's door, damaging the locking mechanism and door hinges.  Peterson was charged with Attempted Burglary, Malicious Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Fail to Obey Lawful Order.  CASE# 65473-19

Marcus Isaiah Peterson

Property Destruction-  On November 16, 2019, DFC. Roszell responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center located in Leonardtown, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Leonard William Morehead, age 49 of Lexington Park, broke the sprinkler head from a sprinkler located in his cell, flooding his cell.  Morehead was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property.  CASE# 65465-19

Leonard William Morehead 

Assault- On November 17, 2019, Dep Luffey responded to the 19600 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault.  Investigation determined Charles Anthony Clinton, age 65 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face, causing visible injury.  Clinton was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 65663-19

Charles Anthony Clinton

Warrants:

11/06/19- Tyronne Lamar Butler, age 31 of Leonardtown- two counts of CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by DFC. Roszell# 296.  CASE# 31505-19

Tyronne Lamar Butler 

11/12/19- Davante Daris Brooks, age 26 of Lexington Park- CDS: Possession With Intent to Distribute by Dep. Manns# 275.  CASE# 64715-19

Davante Daris Brooks 

11/15/19-  Jason Allen Skotnicki, age 35 of Leonardtown- Assault 2nd Degree and Violate Protective Order by Cpl. Seyfried# 217.  CASE# 39031-19

Jason Allen Skotnicki

11/15/19- Matthew Aaron Hall, age 33 of Mechanicsville- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by DFC. Roszell# 296.  CASE# 13457-19

Matthew Aaron Hall 

11/17/19- Edna Renee Lyles, age 32 of Waldorf- FTA/Driving While Suspended by Dep. Chase# 346.  CASE# 65620-19

Edna Renee Lyles 

11/18/19- Dale Thomas Norfolk, age 31 of St. Inigoes- FTA/Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Kerby# 242.  CASE# 65905-19 (No Photograph Available)

11/18/19- Dawayne Anthony Harvell, age 25 of Great Mills- Violation of Probation/Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Shelko# 326.  CASE# 65806-19

Dawayne Anthony Harvell

11/19/19- Damon Franklin Graham, age 36 of Lexington Park- Armed Robbery, Assault First Degree, Firearm Use/Felony Violent Crime of Violence, Handgun on Person, Theft, Burglary 1st and 3rd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property and Theft by Cpl. Kirkner# 133.  CASE# 14824-19

Damon Franklin Graham 

11/19/19- Ricky Ray Adkins, age 60 of no fixed address- FTA/Possession-Open Container by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 66095-19

Ricky Ray Adkins 

11/19/19- Alphonso Warren Brooks, age 24 of Mechanicsville- FTA/Failure to Stop After Accident Damage to Attended Vehicle by Dep. Shelko# 326.  CASE# 66072-19

Alphonso Warren Brooks 

11/20/19- Vicki Marie Curtis, age 42 of Hollywood- two counts of FTA/Trespassing by Dep. Salas# 358.  CASE# 66131-19

Vicki Marie Curtis

11/20/19- Aaron Lee Kelly, age 24 of California- FTA/Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 66253-19

Aaron Lee Kelly

11/20/19- Cory Michael McAndrew, age 29 of Lusby- FTA/Burglary 2nd Degree by Dep. Bowling# 327.  CASE# 66349-19

Cory Michael McAndrew

11/20/19- Amanda Rae Bailey, age 37 of Leonardtown- Violation of Probation/Assault 1st Degree by DFC. Payne# 320.  CASE# 66327-19

Amanda Rae Bailey

11/21/19- Tinasha Janay Bush, age 23 of Lexington Park- Driving While Suspended by Sgt. Peacher# 130.  CASE# 66467-19

Tinasha Janay Bush

11/21/19- Daniel Paul Shifflett, age 41 of Lusby- Violation of Probation/Violate Protective Order by Cpl. Seyfried# 217.  CASE# 66472-19

Daniel Paul Shifflett

Criminal Citations:


11/16/19- Edward Michael Jones, age 29 of Mechanicsville- Theft by DFC. Holdsworth# 305.  CASE# 55202-19

Edward Michael Jones 

11/16/19- Tashay Myeisha Courtney, age 22 of Dameron- Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141.  CASE# 65507-19 (No Photograph Available)

11/16/19- Shontese Rachielle Woodland, age 29 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141.  CASE# 65507-19

Shontese Rachielle Woodland

11/20/19- Jon Corey Balta, age 42 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Luffey# 352.  CASE# 66298-19 (No Photograph Available)

Criminal Summons Served- October 2019

Criminal Summons Served


10/01/19- Samantha Mae Matthews, age 24 of Leonardtown- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Chase# 346.  CASE# 51648-19

10/01/19- Garry Victor Shubrooks, age 51 of St. Inigoes- two counts of Violate Protective Order by Cpl. J. Graves# 201.  CASE# 55424-19

10/02/19- Rachel Lenore Kirby, age 38 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Rycyzyn# 350.  CASE# 55827-19

10/02/19- Tyler Allen Messick, age 27 of Callaway- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Henry# 333.  CASE# 53157-19

10/02/19- Saeed Akhil Handon, age 24 of California- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Tirpak# 270.  CASE# 55797-19

10/02/19- Shyianne Marie Sunshine Jackee Tolliver, age 24 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Tirpak# 270.  CASE# 55797-19

10/04/19- Tanya Maureen Shade, age 49 of Callaway- Theft by DFC. Roszell# 296.  CASE# 19440-19

10/04/19- Crystal Lynn Magtutu, age 32 of Port Republic- Theft by Cpl. LeFave# 264.  CASE# 44935-19

10/04/19- Keith Leonard Mackall, age 56 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Graves# 201.  CASE# 44958-19

10/04/19- Kierston Elizabeth Calloway, age 23 of Lusby- Animal Cruelty/Fail to Provide by Cpl. LeFave # 264.  CASE# 46138-19

10/05/19- Kayla Jean Gilliam, age 24 of Leonardtown- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Chase# 346.  CASE# 51648-19

10/04/19- Angela Nicole Kresslein, age 20 of Waldorf- Consume Alcoholic Beverage in Public by Cpl. LeFave# 264.  CASE# 29195-19

10/08/19- Stacey Lynn Carter, age 35 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Cpl. O'Connor# 138.  CASE# 52866-19

10/08/19- Laryssa Dickerson Somerville, age 50 of California- Assault 2nd Degree, Theft, and Malicious Destruction of Property by Cpl. Pontorno# 257.  CASE# 39553-19

10/09/19- Zaria Jasmine McCain, age 23 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Luffey# 352.  CASE# 51633-19

10/09/19- Andrew Wyatt Washbaugh, age 32 of California- Theft, Burglary 2nd Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary by Dep. Schell# 359.  CASE# 57861-19

10/10/19- Rebecca Diane Goddard, age 36 of Avenue- two counts of Bad Check by DFC. Roszell# 296.  CASE# 58131-19

10/12/19- Cornelius NMN Fenwick, age 42 of no fixed address- Trespass Private Property by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 49541-19

10/12/19- Samantha Lynn Rainer, age 27 of no fixed address- Trespass Private Property by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 49541-19

10/13/19- Robert Charles Hall, age 32 of Mechanicsville- Theft and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Shelko# 326.  CASE# 56593-19

10/14/19- Lavonte Devow King, age 28 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and
False Imprisonment by Dep. Luffey# 352.  CASE# 57189-19

10/14/19- Amy Lynn Sotelo, age 31 of Hollywood- Neglect of Minor by Dep. Baker# 349.  CASE# 56552-19

10/16/19- Patricia Ann Bates, age 35 of Lexington Park- Bad Check by Cpl. Worrey# 152.  CASE# 59469-19

10/17/19- Richard Leroy Robinson, age 28 of Callaway- Animal Cruelty by Cpl. Maloy# 137.  CASE# 52949-19

10/17/19- Jennifer Lynn Mohr, age 26 of Callaway- Animal Cruelty by Cpl. Maloy# 137.  CASE# 52949-19

10/18/19- Megan Leanne Murphy, age 26 of Charlotte Hall- Driving While Impaired by Drugs and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by CDS by Cpl. LeFave# 264.  CASE# 2918-19

10/18/19- Charles Vernon Russell, age 21 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, Failure to Stop After Accident, Failure to Return and Remain at Scene of an Accident, and Failure of Vehicle Driver to Report Accident by DFC. Holdsworth# 305.  CASE# 53989-19

10/19/19- Nicholas Scott Hurley, age 23 of Lexington Park- Two counts of Assault 2nd Degree and Destruction of Property by Cpl. LeFave# 264.  CASE# 59084-19

10/19/19- Donte James Jeter-Prince, age 20 of Callaway- Burglary 2nd and 4th Degree, Rouge and Vagabond, Theft, Malicious Destruction of Property, Violating License Restriction, and Knowingly Driving Uninsured Vehicle by Dep. Burgess# 355.  CASE# 57390-19

10/20/19- Danyell Sharese Laughter, age 29 of Lexington Park- Child Abuse and Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Manns# 275.  CASE# 54677-19

10/21/19- Aaron Lee Kelly, age 24 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Henry# 333.  CASE# 55630-19

10/22/19- Daniel Leon Lindsey, age 32 of Chaptico- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Salas# 358.  CASE# 55707-19

10/24/19- Anthony Warren Berry, age 34 of Charlotte Hall- Theft by Dep. Baker# 349.  CASE# 58917-19

10/25/19- James Thomas Lanzi, age 28 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property, Rogue and Vagabond, and Theft by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 61339-19

10/25/19- Wesley John Fleming, age 41 of Brandywine- Theft, Theft Scheme,  and Credit Card Steal Another by Dep. Westphal# 337.  CASE# 41312-19

10/28/19- Anthony Warren Berry, age 334 of Great Mills- Theft by Dep. Edwards# 335.  CASE# 57411-19

10/28/19- Darren Ray Ballew, age 26 of Mechanicsville- Malicious Destruction of Property and Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Forinash# 344.  CASE# 61930-19

10/28/19- Donte James Jeter-Prince, age 20 of Callaway- Rouge and Vagabond by Dep. Budd# 325.  CASE# 30232-19

10/28/19- Anthony Warren Berry, age 34 of Leonardtown- Theft by Dep. Chase# 346.  CASE# 45849-19

10/28/19- Lisa Marie Trossbach, age 35 of Callaway- Driving on Suspended License and Privilege and Abandoning Motor Vehicle on Private Property by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 60888-19

10/28/19- Brian Douglas Corbin, age 40 of St. Inigoes- Violate Protective Order by Dep. Baker# 349.  CASE# 61011-19

10/28/19- Justin David Raley, age 31 of Lexington Park- Theft and Burglary by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 61108-19

10/30/19- Joette NMN Ruddick, age 57 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 50146-19

10/30/19- Anthony Warren Berry, age 34 of Leonardtown- Theft by Dep. Salas# 358.  CASE# 45152-19

10/31/19- Garry Wayne Morris, age 30 of California- Burglary 4th Degree and Theft by Dep. Rycyzyn# 350.  CASE# 59763-19

10/31/19- Jamie Alejandro Arispe Torres, age 19 of Virginia- Sex Offense 4th Degree by Sgt. Raddatz# 99.  CASE# 49649-19

10/31/19- Paul David Bennett Jr., age 32 of Hollywood- Property Destruction by Dep. Fretwell# 348.  CASE# 53716-19

10/31/19- Shailita Shorna Holt, age 23 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Fenwick# 338.  CASE# 52714-19

10/30/19- Cornelius NMN Fenwick, age 42 of no fixed address- Trespass Private Property by Cpl. Worrey# 152.  CASE# 59535-19

10/30/19- Samantha Lynn Rainer, age 27 of no fixed address- Trespass Private Property by Cpl. Worrey# 152.  CASE# 59535-19

DNA Match Leads to Burglary Arrest

On December 21, 2018, Deputy First Class Ball responded to the 38700 block of Collinwood Drive in Abell, for the reported burglary. Investigation determined an unknown individual forced entry into the victim’s residence and removed personal property.  St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab responded and processed the scene for latent fingerprints and DNA.  DNA samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.  In May of 2019, information was received on a positive DNA match on the submitted samples.  In June of 2019, a search warrant was executed to obtain a DNA sample from the potential match, James Ernest Bowles, age 62 of Avenue. The samples obtained for Bowles were submitted and analyzed; the samples were a positive match for DNA obtained from the scene of the burglary.

On November 19, 2019, Bowles was arrested and charged with the following:

Burglary First Degree

Burglary Third Degree

Malicious Destruction of Property

Bowles remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status.

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

James Ernest Bowles