Governmental Center Peace March on Friday

Following the successful peaceful demonstration held Wednesday night in Leonardtown, a second march is planned on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 7 p.m., at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center in Leonardtown. The event is slated to begin with a brief remark from “Emmanuel,” one of the young-adult originators of the event, followed by a peaceful march in the area.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues to support the right of the community and citizens to conduct peaceful assembly and stands with those in the face of social injustice. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office again intends to facilitate this peaceful demonstration and ensure safety to its participants and observers.

Motorists in Leonardtown should be aware of increased foot traffic on Friday evening.

Peaceful March Planned at Governmental Center Campus Wednesday Evening

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6 pm, a peaceful demonstration is planned at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center Campus in Leonardtown. Sheriff Tim Cameron and other elected officials are expected to make remarks to the group in front of the Potomac Building before participants march around sections of the governmental center campus.

The public should be aware of foot traffic in the area.

“The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is working with the event’s organizers to ensure a peaceful and safe march and demonstration,” Sheriff Tim Cameron said.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues to support the right of the community and citizens to conduct peaceful assembly and stands with those in the face of injustice.

A separate peaceful demonstration is also planned at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center on Friday, June 5, 2020, starting at 7 pm. Motorists should expect to see increased foot traffic in the area that evening.

Identity Needed for Theft and Fraud Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft and fraud investigation. On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 5:56 am, the suspect attempted several times to use the victim’s bank card to purchase a carton of menthol cigarettes at the Quik Shop in Lexington Park. The suspect appears to be a white female wearing dark-colored pants and a blue hoodie. The bank card had been in the victim’s wallet which the victim lost the day before this incident.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Cpl. Jason Graves at 301-475-4200, ext. 78009 or email jason.graves@stmarysmd.com. Case # 31742-20

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.

Great Mills Woman Arrested for Multiple Burglary to Motor Vehicles

On May 28, 2020 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Deputy First Class Lawrence responded to the 22080 block of St. Clements Circle in Great Mills for the reported suspicious incident. The witness reported receiving a security alert notification of an individual on her property as well as hearing a car alarm activation in the area. DFC Lawrence checked the surrounding area on foot and observed an individual in the area utilizing a flashlight. DFC Lawrence observed the individual, later identified as Angela Lynne Deaton, age 38 of Great Mills, enter a vehicle. As DFC Lawrence approached the vehicle, he observed Deaton exit the vehicle carrying a backpack and shopping bag. DFC Lawrence contacted Deaton, who proceeded to discard the shopping bag and attempted to flee on foot. Deaton was quickly apprehended and property belonging to multiple residents in the area was located in the discarded bag.

Deaton was arrested and charged with five counts of Rogue and Vagabond and three counts of Theft. Deaton was developed as a suspect in a separate burglary to motor vehicle reported on May 15, 2020 in the 45400 block of Buttercup Lane in Great Mills. On May 28, 2020, Deputy Westphal responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged Deaton for the additional burglary to motor vehicle. Deaton was charged with the following:

Rogue and Vagabond

Theft: $100 to Under $500

Theft Scheme

Credit Card: Steal Another’s

Deaton is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no-bond status. Anyone with information on these incidents or anyone who has video surveillance during this timeframe is asked to contact DFC. Lawrence at (301) 475-4200 extension 78130 or by email at David.Lawrence@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.

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Angela Lynne Deaton 

Lexington Park Man Charged with Intent to Distribute, Possession

Charlie Earl Horn Jr.

On Friday, May 29 2020, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division executed search and seizure warrants at the home of Charlie Earl Horn Jr., 44 of Lexington Park.

During the search, Narcotics detectives located and seized a large quantity of US currency, various Controlled Dangerous Substances including suspected Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax and MDMA, also known as Molly. Horn was arrested, transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown and charged with two counts of CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute and three counts of CDS Possession – Not Marijuana.

The warrants were executed with assistance from the St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Team, K-9 Unit and members of the Vice Narcotics Division Support Team.

On Dec. 20, 2019, the Vice Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park where Horn was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute and CDS Possession – Not Marijuana.

Within days of that arrest in December, the Vice Narcotics Division received additional complaints from multiple citizens advising that Horn had resumed selling CDS from his residence which led to the most recent search warrants.