On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

 On View Arrests:

Violation of Protective Order- On April 30, 2021, Dep. Burgess responded to the reported disturbance in the 21900 block of Rosewood Terrace in Lexington Park. Investigation determined Jonathon Jacob Resnick, age 47 of Lexington Park, violated a court order by causing damage to the victim's property.  Resnick was arrested and charged with Violate Protective Order. CASE# 23131-21 

Jonathon Jacob Resnick

Disorderly Conduct- On May 1, 2021, Dep. Mattera responded to the 27700 block of Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. While Dep. Mettera was conducting the investigation, Sadie Marie Newton, age 23 of Hollywood, began to yell and cause a  disturbance. Newton's actions caused Dep. Mettera to stop the investigation and divert time and attention to Newton. Newton was advised to cease her actions, but continued to cause a disturbance. Newton was ultimately arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Fail to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order, and Obstructing and Hindering an Investigation. CASE# 23388-21

Sadie Marie Newton

Robbery- On May 3, 2021, Dep. Gardiner responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported burglary. Investigation determined William Andrew Krell, age 36 of Clements, removed the victim's wallet from her purse, as the victim exited her vehicle. Krell then fled on foot into a wooded area. Krell was observed by deputies exiting the wooded area and was arrested. Krell was charged with Robbery. CASE# 23763-21

William Andrew Krell

Assault- On May 3, 2021, DFC. Beyer responded to the 24300 block of Morgan Road in Hollywood, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Sadie Marie Newton, age 23 of Hollywood, assaulted the victim causing injury to the victim's face. Newton was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Sadie Marie Newton

Disorderly Conduct- On May 4, 2021, Dep. Myers responded to the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. While conducting the investigation Latesha Michelle Thompson, age 30 of Lexington Park, began causing a disturbance. Thompson was directed to cease her behavior, however she continued to cause a disturbance, and neighbors stopped to witness her actions. Thompson was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. CASE# 24035-21

Latesha Michelle Thompson

Assault- On May 5, 2021, Dep. Snyder responded to the 20600 block of Tenby Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Asia Myra Harnden, age 23 of Lexington Park, punched one victim in the neck and pushed another victim, causing visible injury. Harnden was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. CASE# 24176-21

Asia Myra Harnden

Warrants Served:

04/21/21- Melissa Lynn Jenkins, age 52 of La Plata- three counts of Animal Cruelty by Dep. Mattera# 375. CASE# 5492-21

Melissa Lynn Jenkins

04/21/21- Ismelda Marisol Perez Diaz, age 39 of Lexington Park- Driving on Suspended License by Dep. Mattera# 375. CASE# 21463-21

Ismelda Marisol Perez Diaz

04/21/21- John Wayne Gardiner Jr., age 31 of Leonardtown- two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Firearm Use-Violent Crime, Home Invasion, and Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction by Det. Vogt# 356. CASE# 8380-21

John Wayne Gardiner Jr.

04/21/21- Nathaniel Willie Gantt, age 29 of Lexington Park- Driving on Suspended License by Cpl. Holdsworth# 305. CASE# 21433-21

Nathaniel Willie Gantt

04/22/21- Joseph Dale Thomas, age 62 of no fixed address- six counts of Theft by Cpl. Roszell# 296. CASE# 9237-21

Joseph Dale Thomas 

04/25/21- Tyrell Lamar Douglas, age 23 of Lexington Park- two counts of Theft by DFC. Lawrence# 279. CASE# 2220-21

Tyrell Lamar Douglas

04/26/21- Jamar Daron Moss, age 40 of Lexington Park- Alter Drug/Alcohol Test by Cpl. Pesante# 153. CASE# 22345-21

Jamar Daron Moss

04/26/21- Amber Renay Mason, age 28 of Lexington Park- False Statement to Officer by Dep. Schell# 359. CASE# 22257-21

Amber Renay Mason

04/27/21- William Shawn Carter, age 46 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. C. Hill# 384. CASE# 22445-21

William Shawn Carter 

04/30/21- Joseph William Medley III, age 37 of Leonardtown- Attempted 1st and 2nd Degree Murder and Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Cpl. Roszell# 296. CASE# 22085-21

Joseph William Medley

04/30/21- Monroe Maurice Gantt, age 54 of no fixed address- Failure to Appear by Cpl. McClure# 299. CASE# 23165-21

Monroe Maurice Gantt 

05/03/21- Brian Christopher Hancock, age 42 of Leonardtown- Violation of Probation-Driving on Suspended License and Alter Drug/Alcohol Test by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 23733-21

Brian Christopher Hancock 

05/04/21- Malik Yoruba Chambers-Thomas, age 25 of Brandywine- Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction, Regulated Firearm: Stolen/Sell, Handgun in Vehicle, and Theft by Sgt. Fleenor# 145. CASE# 23973-21

Malik Yoruba Chambers-Thomas

05/04/21- Henry Michael Schnitker, age 18 of Leonardtown- two counts of Sex Abuse Minor/Family and Sex Offense 3rd Degree by Sgt. Fleenor# 145. CASE# 23972-21

Henry Michael Schnitker

05/04/21-Markus Antonio Carter, age 23 of Lexington Park- Regulated Firearm/Illegal Possession, Loaded Handgun on Person, and Illegal Possession of Ammunition by Sgt. Fleenor# 145. CASE# 23963-21

Markus Antonio Carter

05/04/21- Marshall Howard Carr, age 57 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Theft by DFC. M. Beyer# 319. CASE# 23895-21

Marshall Howard Carr 

05/05/21- Charles Robert Garner, age 62 of Leonardtown- Sex Abuse of Minor and Sex Offense 3rd and 4th Degree by Cpl. Green# 218. CASE# 18085-21

Charles Robert Garner

05/05/21- Leon Anthony Barnes, age 46 of Lexington Park- Escape 2nd Degree by Dep. Haas# 367. CASE# 24104-21

Leon Anthony Barnes 

05/06/21- Anthony Michael Yorke, age 29 of La Plata- Escape 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pesatne# 153. CASE# 24261-21

Anthony Michael Yorke

Criminal Citations Issued:

04/21/21- Donald Earl Walker, age 34 of no fixed address- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Mattera# 375. CASE# 21430-21

04/23/21- Robert Eugene Whitaker, age 42 of no fixed address- Public Intoxication by Dep. Kril# 382. CASE# 21786-21

04/23/21- James Daniel Seifert, age 28 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Connelly# 151. CASE# 21911-21 

04/25/21- Donald Earl Walker, age 34 of no fixed address- Trespass: Private Property by DFC. Ball# 315. CASE# 22152-21

04/28/21- Rosalyn Sharmiller Lyons, age 44 of California- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Salas# 358. CASE# 22847-21

Sheriff's Office Welcomes New K-9s

Cpl. Smith and K-9 Jade

DFC Henry and K-9 Maja

Cpl. Rishel and K-9 Havoc

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome K-9 Jade, K-9 Havok and K-9 Maja into our K-9 Unit. All three canines have recently been certified through the International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA).

K-9 Jade came to the attention of the Sheriff’s Office when she was the victim of an animal cruelty investigation on Nov. 11, 2020. Corporal Dale Smith investigated the complaint of a dog shot multiple times with a BB gun. Animal Control Officers seized the dog in order to get her veterinary care. Due to evidence of ongoing abuse and no owner coming forward to claim her, the seized dog was placed in the care of the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville. 

After hearing about the criminal investigation and seizure, Corporal Lacey Smith reached out to Animal Control and the Animal Shelter with hopes of adopting the dog. On Dec. 1, 2020, Cpl. Lacey Smith officially adopted “Jade,” the approximately two-year-old Black Labrador Retriever. Jade began showing behavior traits indicating she would excel as a working dog. Cpl. Lacey Smith and Corporal William Rishel immediately started training Jade to see if she had the skills and discipline necessary to be an Explosives Detection K-9. K-9 Jade exceeded all expectations and on April 15, 2021, just five months after her rescue and adoption, Cpl. Lacey Smith and K-9 Jade certified through IPWDA in Explosives Detection.

K-9 Havoc is a two-year-old Malinois. He previously worked internationally and was trained in explosives detection prior to coming to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. K-9 Havoc and his handler, Cpl. William Rishel, certified in Explosives Detection through IPWDA on Dec. 30, 2020.

K-9 Maja is a one-year-old Dutch Shepard. On April 29, 2021, K-9 Maja and her handler, Deputy First Class Philip Henry, completed an intensive six-month training program with the Anne Arundel County Police K-9 Unit. K-9 Maja and DFC Henry are now IPWDA certified in narcotics detection and patrol functions.

We are grateful for the assistance provided by the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit looks forward to continuing to serve our community with our new additions. 

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Patrolling for Aggressive Driving

 

Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office are out patrolling this month for aggressive drivers and drivers who fail to move over for emergency vehicles, work vehicles and tow trucks. 

Buckle up. Obey the posted speed limits. Do not follow other vehicles too closely or make unsafe lane changes. And slow down and move over for emergency and work vehicles on the side of the highway. Lives depend on it and it's the law. 

Call our office at 301-475-8008 to report aggressive driving when you witness it.

Wanted: Bryan Allen Roberts

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Bryan Allen Roberts, age 33 of no fixed address. Roberts, who frequents the California area, is wanted for three outstanding warrants: Second-Degree Burglary; Failure to Appear: Trespass and Disorderly and Failure to Appear: Violation of Protective Order. Roberts also has an outstanding criminal summons for the recent theft at the Holiday Inn Express in California and additional charges pending.

Anyone with information about Roberts’ whereabouts is asked to call the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at 301-475-8008.

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.

Fatal Crash in Hollywood Under Investigation

  

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 2:25 pm, St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle collision into a tree on northbound Hollywood Road near FWD Drive in Hollywood. Upon arrival, police observed a red 1989 Chevrolet S-10 into a tree with a single occupant. The driver was trapped in the car and had to be extricated. The driver was then transported to MedStar St. Mary's Hospital with CPR in progress where he succumbed to his injuries. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to conduct the investigation.

Preliminary investigation determined a 1989 Chevrolet S-10 operated by Charles Oscar Combs, age 75 of Hollywood, was traveling northbound on Hollywood Road in the area of FWD Drive when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Combs was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown where he was pronounced deceased.

At this time, it appears that Combs suffered from a medical emergency. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any events leading up to the collision and have not provided a statement are asked to contact Cpl. Dale Reppel at dale.reppel@stmarysmd.com or by phone at 301-475-4200, ext. 78059.

Wanted Individual- Joseph Axzavis Stewart Jr.

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Joseph Axzavis Stewart Jr., age 41 of Lexington Park. Stewart is wanted for the charge of escape for failing to return to a court ordered program. Stewart is 5’10”, weighs 140 pounds and has brown eyes. Stewart’s original charge was driving under the influence of alcohol.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Joseph Axzavis Stewart Jr., is asked to contact Detective Tyler Payne at (301) 475-4200 extension 78010 or by email at Tyler.Payne@stmarysmd.com. For immediate assistance contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.

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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Joseph Axzavis Stewart Jr.