Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at 8:12 pm, the suspect picked up six bags of Tide laundry detergent pods and fled the Lexington Park Dollar General store without paying for them.
 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Jessica Wilson at 301-475-4200, ext. 78138 or email Jessica.wilson@stmarysmd.com. Case # 48364-20

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.

Identities Needed for Theft Suspects

 

 

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 1:47 pm, the suspects entered the Lexington Park Foot Locker business on Three Notch Road and picked up items of clothing and walked out of the store without paying for them.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or this incident is asked to call Deputy Francis Webb at 301-475-4200, ext. 78066 or email francis.webb@stmarysmd.com. Case # 44097-20

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.

Virginia Man Arrested for Assault and Handgun Violations

 

On August 9, 2020, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wawa located at 22530 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting complaint. Preliminary investigation determined a verbal argument took place in the parking lot between the suspect and the victim. During the argument Reginald Elijah Parks, age 27 of Virginia, retrieved a handgun. While the parties argued, Parks discharged the firearm in close vicinity of the victim. The victim’s vehicle, which was occupied by another individual, was struck by a projectile. The victims were not injured in the assault. Parks and the victims are familiar with each other, and this was determined not to be a random act of violence. The handgun was recovered and Parks was placed under arrest and charged with the following:

Assault First Degree

Assault Second Degree

Handgun on Person

Loaded Handgun on Person

Reckless Endangerment

Parks was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and remains incarcerated on a no bond status.

Anyone with information on this incident that has not provided a statement to law enforcement is asked to contact Detective Austin Schultz at (301) 475-4200 extension 71953 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.

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

 

Reginald Elijah Parks 

 

 

 

Traffic Tip Tuesday: Share the Road with Bicyclists

 

Maryland state law provides similar right of way to bicyclists as motorists and both need to keep an eye out for each other on local roads.  

Bicycles may use any portion of the lane on Maryland roads with a posted speed limit of 50 mph or less where there is no shoulder or if the travel lane is narrow. 

Give bicyclists three feet when passing in an automobile -- it's the law, unless the passing clearance is less than three feet because the bicycle rider fails to maintain a steady course or the highway is not wide enough. 

Maryland law requires that any person under the age of 16 riding a bicycle as a passenger or operator must wear a protective bicycle helmet. 

The state requires that a bicyclist traveling at a speed slower than that of vehicular traffic must ride as near to the right side of the road as possible, except when making a left turn, operating on a one-way street, passing a stopped or slower-moving vehicle, avoiding pedestrians or road hazards or the right lane is a right-turn only lane. 

Maryland generally prohibits the use of bicycles on sidewalks except where allowed by local ordinance. Bicyclists are required to use a paved bike lane where available and not on the roadway, except to pass another bicyclist, making a left turn or avoiding road obstacles. 

Bicycles should not be operated while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances. 

A person may not throw any object at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle and a person may not open a vehicle door with intent to strike, injure or interfere with anyone riding a bicycle. 

For more information, visit the Maryland State Highway Administration's page at https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=357  

DUI Arrests

07/03/20- Darrell Wayne Ford, age 33 of Virginia- Driving While Impaired by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 41133-20

Darrell Wayne Ford 

07/04/20- Todd Alan Beeker, age 57 of Pasadena- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Dep. Henry# 333. CASE# 41400-20

Todd Alan Beeker 

07/06/20- Brandon Steven Hammett, age 38 of Mechanicsville- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Cpl. Flerlage# 241. CASE# 41889-20

Brandon Steven Hammett

07/10/20- Joshua Alan Moore, age 31 of Mechanicsville- Driving Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Attempting to Drive Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely by Dep. Palmer# 373. CASE# 42965-20

Joshua Alan Moore

07/13/20- Crystal Dawn Balch, age 35 of North Carolina- Driving Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Driving Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely by DFC. M. Beyer# 319. CASE# 43681-20  At the time of arrest a baggie of suspected Suboxone strips was located as well as a scale with suspected cocaine. Balch was charged with two counts of CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 43687-20

Crystal Dawn Balch

07/15/20- Grant Andrew Hopkins, age 57 of Hollywood- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se by Dep. Palmer# 373. CASE# 44148-20 (No Photograph Available)

07/15/20- Aaron Matthew Powers, age 37 of Virginia- Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Controlled Dangerous Substance and Driving Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely. Located in the vehicle was a cut straw containing suspected cocaine residue and several small baggies containing suspected cocaine. Powers was also charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Rycyzyn# 350. CASE# 43684-20 

Aaron Matthew Powers

07/15/20- Raymond Andrew Young, age 56 of Lusby- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol. Young refused to follow commands and resisted being taken into custody. Young was also charged with Resisting Arrest by Dep. Luffey# 352.  CASE# 441890-20 (No Photograph Available)

07/16/20- Linda Marie Bond, age 25 of Ridge- Driving While So Impaired by Drugs and Alcohol Incapable of Driving Safely and Driving While Impaired by Controlled Dangerous Substance by Dep. Webb# 383. CASE# 44319-20

Linda Marie Bond

07/18/20- Kimberley Nakita Stephens, age 36 of Owings- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by DFC. Lawrence# 279. CASE# 44758-20

Kimberley Nakita Stephens

07/19/20- Randall Edward Rice, age 55 of Indian Head- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol and Driving Motor Vehicle with Alcohol in Blood in Violation of Restriction by Dep. Henry# 333. CASE# 44889-20

Randall Edward Rice 

07/20/20- Joseph Poole Kline, age 36 of Lexington Park- Driving Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance by Dep. Shelko# 326. CASE# 45062-20

Joseph Poole Kline 

07/23/20- Randal Gene Walker, age 55 of California- Driving Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Cpl. Beishline# 252. CASE# 45685-20 (No Photograph Available)

07/25/20- Branden Lane Welday, age 32 of Great Mills- Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving While Impaired by Alcohol by Dep. Webb# 383. CASE# 46101-20 (No Photograph Available)

07/25/20- Gordon John Reilly, age 40 of Lexington Park- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol. Once at the detention center Reilly attempted to strike Cpl. LeFave with his knee. Reilly was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 46197-20

Gordon John Reilly

07/25/20- Robert Anthony Devos Jr., age 31 of California- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving While Impaired by Alcohol by Dep. Chase# 346. CASE# 46018-20 (No Photograph Available)

07/25/20- Lewis Sylvester Armstrong, age 65 of Avenue- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se by Dep. Palmer# 373. CASE# 46140-20

Lewis Sylvester Armstrong

07/26/20- Timothy Lee Elder, age 31 of Lexington Park- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Cpl. LeFave# 264. CASE# 46303-20

Timothy Lee Elder

07/26/20- Steele Chaz Chatel, age 25 of Mechanicsville- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and Driving While Impaired by Alcohol by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 46157-20

Steele Chaz Chatel 

07/28/20- Mikaela Janelle Muzzy, age 26 of Great Mills- Driving Vehicle While So Far Impaired by Drugs Cannot Drive Safely, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by DFC. M. Beyer# 319. CASE# 46545-20

Mikaela Janelle Muzzy

07/30/20- Russell Steven Gerek, age 38 of St. Mary's City- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol by Dep. Burgess# 355. CASE# 47167-20 (No Photograph Available)