Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Warrants/Criminal Citation/Juvenile Referrals

 

Warrants Served:

04/20/22- William Russell Hobbs, age 34 of Piney Point- Driving on Suspended License by Dep. Fleenor# 388. 

William Russell Hobbs

04/20/22- Scott Andrew Davis, age 41 of California- Escape 2nd Degree by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

Scott Andrew Davis

04/20/22- Jamaze Jovan Wood, age 23 of Lusby- Theft by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

Jamaze Jovan Wood

04/20/22- Anthony Lavelle Proctor, age 30 of no fixed address- Trespass: Private Property and Violate Protective Order by Dep. Marsch# 397. 

Anthony Lavelle Proctor

04/20/22- Chaude Amore Leaver, age 30 of Leonardtown- Theft by Dep. Tasciotti# 398. 

Chaude Amore Leaver

04/21/22- Richard Alvin Nolan III, age 34 of Lusby- Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking, Theft, and Violation of Probation by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 



Richard Alvin Nolan III

04/22/22- Christina Rebecca Davis, age 41 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by DFC. Fenwick# 338. 

Christina Rebecca Davis

04/22/22- William Lamont Barnes, age 39 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Hill# 381. 

William Lamont Barnes

04/23/22- Anthony Donald Forbes, age 58 of Mechanicsville- Driving While Suspended by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

Anthony Donald Forbes

04/23/22- James Leroy Carter, age 50 of Virginia- Life Threatening Injury/Vehicle-Boat While Impaired by Dep. Morgan# 384. 

James Leroy Carter

04/25/22- Rodta Edward Maddox, age 24 of Lexington Park- Contribute to Condition of a Child and Failure to Appear/Defense Witness by Dep. Tasciotti# 398. 

Rodta Edward Maddox

04/25/22- Lavar Taron Sherbert Sr., age 39 of Lexington Park- Sex Offender/Failure to Notify by DFC. Hersh# 343. 

Lavar Taron Sherbert Sr.

04/25/22- Lekuarius Clifford Plater, age 40 of Lexington Park- Escape 2nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Marsch# 397. 

Lekuarius Clifford Plater

04/25/22- Lawrence Kevin Bruffy Jr., age 35 of Great Mills- Failure to Appear/Driving While Revoked by Dep. Hudson# 390. 

Lawrence Kevin Bruffy Jr. 

Criminal Citation:

04/16/22- Sherry Lynn King, age 47 of California- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

Juvenile Referrals:

04/19/22- Male age 12 of Mechanicsville- Weapon on School Property by DFC. Alvey# 275. 

04/20/22-Male age 12 of California- Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Driving Without a License, Failure to Control Speed to Avoid Accident, and Driving Uninsured Motor Vehicle by Dep. Hunsinger# 385. 

04/20/22- Male age 13 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

04/21/22- Male age 11 of Lexington Park- Weapon on School Property by Cpl. Carberry# 167. 

04/21/22- Female age 12 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. McClure# 299. 

04/22/22- Male age 15 of Lexington Park- Disruption of School Activities and Obstruct School Bus Driver by Cpl. McClure# 299. 

04/22/22- Male age 12 of Lexington Park- Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Reynolds# 394. 

04/22/22- Male age 12 of Lexington Park- Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Reynolds# 394. 

04/22/22- Female age 14 of Coltons Point- Electronic Misuse and Harassment by DFC. Alvey# 275. 

Eight Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Two Do Not

 



The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a succession of alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s County at 10 businesses in Leonardtown. Eight of the businesses were found to be compliant, while two businesses failed to ask a minor for identification.

The covert compliance checks were conducted on April 22, 2022, using an underage Sheriff’s Office Cadet, for the Leonardtown Luau event. The cadet wore personal clothes, carried no personal identification and entered the store or restaurant to order or retrieve an alcoholic beverage from the business in an effort to make an underage purchase.

Of the 10 businesses visited, eight were found in compliance with Maryland law and required identification from the underage cadet. Two businesses failed to ask for any identification and the cadet was able to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

The Leonardtown businesses found to be in compliance were Antoinette’s Garden; Olde Town Pub, Social Coffeehouse & Speakeasy; Sweetbay Restaurant and Bar; The Front Porch; The Rex; Centre Liquors and Breton Bay Fine Wines & Liquors.

The two Leonardtown businesses found to be in violation were Brudergarten and Slice House.

Reports of alcohol violations were forwarded to the St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board for review.

Friday, April 22, 2022

Sheriff's Office Staff Honored for Excellence in 2021

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office held its annual awards banquet on Friday, celebrating the very best of law enforcement, Sheriff Tim Cameron said, as personnel were awarded for professionalism and excellence during the 2021 year. 

Deputy Sheriff of the Year: 

Sheriff Tim Cameron and Cpl. Gerard Muschette

Cpl. Gerard Muschette, School Resource Officer for Great Mills High School since August 2019, was named as the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff of the Year. Cpl. Muschette cares deeply about the youth of our community, not just those under his direct care at Great Mills High School. He is a hardworking, reliable, outstanding example of the transcending power of a devoted peace officer. 

Correctional Officer of the Year: 

Sheriff Cameron and Correctional Cpl. Brian Gillingham

Correctional Cpl. Brian Gillingham was named Correctional Office of the Year for 2021 for his scope of work in Pre-Trial Services at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, including the implementation of a new body scanner at the facility. 

Professional Staff Member of the Year: 

Charli Jo Beck, Station Clerk Supervisor, (not pictured) was named as the Sheriff's Office's Professional Staff Member of the Year for 2021 for her work to set up a system of upward mobility for station clerks. through her efforts, station clerks have achieved the recognition they deserve for the detailed and difficult work they complete every day. 

Sgt. Nolan Scully Memorial NCO Award: 

Sheriff Cameron, Sgt. Joshua Krum and Ruth Scully

Sgt. Joshua Krum was selected to receive the Sgt. Nolan Scully Memorial NCO Award for 2021 for his work with the Youth Gun Violence Task Force and with the agency's Emergency Services Team. Sgt. Krum's vigor, resilience and perseverance have been recognized by his colleagues and have served as both a source of motivation and empowerment. 

Law Enforcement Rookie of the Year: 

Sheriff Cameron and Deputy Casey Hill

Deputy Casey Hill was named as the Law Enforcement Rookie of the Year for 2021 for his work in the Patrol Division. Deputy Hill led his rookie class in both arrests and traffic stops, while also finishing the year a close second in DUI arrests. 

Corrections Rookie of the Year: 

Sheriff Cameron and CO Debra Rosenstadt

Correctional Officer Debra Rosenstadt was named as the Corrections Rookie of the Year for 2021 for her work at the Detention and Rehabilitation Center. CO Rosenstadt bring a positive and uplifting attitude to work each day and she also prevented an inmate from bringing contraband to the facility, preventing danger to inmates and staff. 

Stanley J. Goodwin Award: 

Capt. Steve Hall, Sheriff Cameron and John Duckett

John Duckett was selected to receive the Stanley J. Goodwin Award for his community service and volunteerism with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. In 2016, Duckett formed the Nicolet Basketball Association, a community oriented competitive league in Lexington Park, which continues to be a success. 

Lifesaving awards: 

Sheriff Cameron, Sgt. Catherine Poole, Cpl. Kenneth Flerlage, DFC Warren Forinash and DFC Richard Forbest

Deputy Andrew Budd, Deputy David Lawrence, Sgt. Catherine Poole, Cpl. Kenneth Flerlage, Deputy First Class Warren Forinash, Deputy Nicholas Hill, DFC Thomas Snyder, DFC Richard Forbes and Deputy Joseph Senatore were all recognized for saving the lives of individuals in duress in 2021. 

Distinguished Service: 

Sheriff Cameron and Lt. Richard Russell

Lt. Richard Russell was awarded for Distinguished Service for his exemplary 24-year career with the Sheriff's Office. Lt. Russell has received numerous awards, shown distinguished service, ingenuity and leadership above and beyond what is expected. 

Meritorious Service: 

Sheriff Cameron and Cpl. Muschette

Cpl. Muschette received the Meritorious Service award for his services at the School Resource Officer at Great Mills High School, working closely with youth as a mentor. 

Sheriff Cameron, Cpl. Glen Knott and DFC Matthew Beyer

DFC Matthew Beyer and Cpl. Glen Knott were awarded for Meritorious Action from a traffic stop in January 2021 that resulted in the recovery of a loaded handgun, $2,000 in cash and suspected marijuana. Their actions prevented another shooting in Lexington Park.

Cpl. Trevor Teague (not pictured) was also awarded for Meritorious Service for excellence in the Criminal Investigations Division. 

Youth Gun Violence Task Force

The Youth Gun Violence Task Force was awarded with Meritorious Action in 2021 for its work in combating an increase in youth gun violence in the Lexington Park area. Through the course of the task force's work, search warrants were served on seven vehicles, 22 persons, 56 phones and 19 homes, resulting in 65 arrests and 19 guns seized. 

Criminal Investigations Division Team Award

Crime Lab Team Award
Personnel Team Award

Pre-Trial Services and Transport Team Award

Recent retirees

Sheriff Cameron and Warden Mary Ann Thompson

Sheriff Cameron and Correctional Capt. George Hayden

Sheriff Cameron and Capt. Stephen Simonds

Sheriff Cameron was also recognized for his four concurrent terms as Sheriff of St. Mary's County, the longest tenure of any Sheriff in St. Mary's dating back to 1637


Thursday, April 21, 2022

On-View Arrests, Warrants Served, Juvenile Referrals

On-View Arrests: 

Assault: On April 14, 2022, Deputy Max Schell responded to the 46000 block of Radford Lane in Lexington Park for the report of a disturbance involving a person with a baseball bat. Deputies arrived on scene where Shailita Shorna Holt, age 26 of Lexington Park, exited a vehicle with a baseball bat and began to run toward a crowd of people on the sidewalk. Victims and witnesses advised that Holt attempted to run over a juvenile child with a vehicle. The child dove out of the way to avoid collision. Other victims advised that Holt physically attacked them. Holt was arrested, transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and was charged with two counts of First-Degree Assault, two counts of Second-Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Case # 18914-22 

Shailita Shorna Holt 

Disorderly Conduct: On April 14, 2022, Deputy Thomas Deinert responded to the 46000 block of Radford Lane in Lexington Park for the disturbance listed above. Deputies attempted to disperse the crowd and most of which left the area, but some remained and Keona Dominique Best, age 26 of Prince Frederick, did not stop being disorderly. Best was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. Case # 18914-22 

Keona Dominique Best 

Violation of Protective Order: On April 15, 2022, DFC Matthew Beyer spoke to a victim regarding a violation of a protective order at the St. Mary's County Circuit Court. Bernard David Dennis III, age 41 of Great Mills, was charged with Violation of a Protective Order. Case # 19012-22 (no photo available)

Vehicle Theft: On April 15, 2022, DFC Dianne Hersh responded to the Papa John's Pizza on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for the report of of a vehicle theft. The victim's 2022 Hyundai Elantra was taken from the parking lot. A short time later, the vehicle was observed on Route 235 in Lexington Park by Maryland State Police. The driver of the vehicle did not stop for the State Trooper and then struck another vehicle, resulting in an injury to the occupant of the other vehicle. The Elantra was then found on Old Pine Court in California and a K-9 track led to a shed on a private property. Located was Briana Day Smith, age 39 of Severna Park, who provided a false name to officers. Smith had numerous warrants out for her arrest and detectives also located in the stolen vehicle a class smoking device that contained suspected CDS residue. Smith was charged with Fourth-Degree Burglary; Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle; Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000; Fraudulent Personal Identification to Avoid Prosecution and Obstructing and Hindering. Case # 19059-22 (no photo available) 

Assault: On April 16, 2022, Deputy Kortnie Marsch responded to the 29800 block of Scotts Circle in Mechanicsville for the report of an assault. The victim advised that Debbie Sue Davis, age 54 of Mechanicsville, and the victim were in a dispute over the volume of music playing and that alcohol was involved. The dispute turned into a physical altercation, leaving visible injuries on the victim. Davis was arrested and charged with Second-Degree Assault. Case # 19220-22

Debbie Sue Davis 

Malicious Destruction of Property: On April 17, 2022, DFC Hersh responded to the 41800 block of Tomey Court in Leonardtown for the report of property destruction. The victim advised that George Henry Wilson III, age 18 of Leonardtown, had caused damage to the home's kitchen, staircase and bedroom. Wilson showed marks on his hands and knuckles consistent with punching walls. Wilson was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property: More than $1,000. Case # 19288-22 

George Henry Wilson III

Theft: On April 18, 2022, Deputy David Katulich responded to the Target store at 45155 First Colony Way in California for the report of a theft. Loss prevention staff advised that an individual skip scanned items at the checkout and attempted to take merchandise out of the store when stopped by staff. The man fled in a vehicle. Reviewing the store's video and other methods, Dylan Michael Wall, age 32 of Lexington Park, was identified and charged with Theft: $100 to under $1,500. Case # 19431-22 

 

Dylan Michael Wall 

Warrants: 

On April 14, 2022, John Thomas Hess, age 30 of St. Inigoes, was arrested on warrants for Failure to Appear: Resisting, Fail to Obey and Disorderly Conduct; Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and CDS: Not Marijuana by Deputy Jessica Wilson. Case # 18791-22

John Thomas Hess 

On April 15, 2022, Pierre Rasheed Chase, age 30 of Lexington Park, was arrested on warrants for Possession of Contraband in Place of Confinement, three counts of Violate Protective Order, False Imprisonment and Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Austin Welch. Case # 19021-22 

Pierre Rasheed Chase 

On April 16, 2022, Steven Rene Tharpe Jr., age 32 of no fixed address, was arrested on two warrants for Violation of Probation by Deputy Bianca Salas. Case # 19204-22 

Steven Rene Tharpe Jr. 

On April 16, 2022, Delmante Isiah Jordan, age 23 of no fixed address, was arrested on warrants for Second-Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property under $1,000 by Sgt. Angela Delozier. Case # 19007-22 

Delmante Isiah Jordan 

On April 17, 2022, Stacy Lynn Price, age 38 of Mechanicsville, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear: Driving Motor Vehicle without License and Authorization by DFC Thomas Snyder. Case # 19316-22 (no photo available) 

On April 17, 2022, Brandon Lee Schaffer, age 22 of Leonardtown, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear: Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol by DFC Thomas Snyder. Case # 19321-22 (no photo available) 

On April 17, 2022, Patrick Wayne Wood, age 53 of Clements, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear: Driving on a Revoked License by Deputy Kyle Fleenor. Case # 19297-22 

Patrick Wayne Wood 

On April 17, 2022, Oliver Thomas Smith, age 35 of Lexington Park, was arrested on warrants for Driving Vehicle while Impaired by Alcohol while Transporting a Minor and Failure to Appear: Child Support by Deputy Nicholas Hill. Case # 19258-22 

Oliver Thomas Smith 


On April 17, 2022, Tracy Evan Hemsley Jr., age 28 of Lexington Park, was arrested on a warrant for Driving without a License by Deputy Casey Hill. Case # 19251-22 

Tracy Evan Hemsley Jr. 

On April 18, 2022, Marlesia Gabreyla Hudson, age 22 of Lexington Park, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear by Deputy Anthony Cucinotta. Case # 19417-22 

Marlesia Gabreyla Hudson 

On April 18, 2022, Charles Giovonne Shanks, age 37 of Aquasco, was arrested on a warrant for Second-Degree Assault by DFC John Fenwick. Case # 17128-22 

Charles Giovonne Shanks 

On April 18, 2022, Kevin McLaughlin Casey, age 26 of Great Mills, was arrested on a warrant for Violation of Extreme Protective Order by Deputy Travis Wimberly. Case # 19132-22 (no photo available) 

On April 19, 2022, Christina Renee Adams, age 32 of Leonardtown, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear by Deputy Brandon Reynolds. Case # 19661-22 (no photo available) 

On April 19, 2022, Daniel Paul Shifflett Jr., age 43 of Lusby, was arrested on warrants for Failure to Appear and Violation of Protective Order by Deputy Preston Dixon. Case # 19740-22 

Daniel Paul Shifflet Jr. 

On April 19, 2022, Ashley Shana James, age 36 of Lexington Park, was arrested on warrants for Malicious Destruction of Property more than $1,000; Driving Uninsured Vehicle; Fraudulent Personal Identification to Avoid Prosecution; Theft: Less than $100; Malicious Destruction of Property: Less than $1,000 and Failure to Appear by Deputy Michael Walker. Case # 55592-21 

Ashley Shana James 


Juvenile referrals: 

On March 13, 2022, a 15-year-old male of Lexington Park was referred to Juvenile Services for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Patrick Hudson. 

On April 11, 2022, a 13-year-old female of Lexington Park was referred to Juvenile Services for Malicious Destruction of Property by Deputy Richard Wilhelmi. 

On April 12, 2022, a 16-year-old female of Lexington Park was referred to Juvenile Services for Second-Degree Assault and Disruption of School Activities by DFC Gerard Muschette. 

On April 18, 2022, a 14-year-old male of Lexington Park was referred to Juvenile Services for Theft: Less than $100 by Deputy Travis Wimberly. 

On April 18, 2022, a 17-year-old female of Lexington Park was referred to Juvenile Services for two counts of Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Brandon Reynolds. 

On April 19, 2022, a 14-year-old female of Mechanicsville was referred to Juvenile Services for Second-Degree Assault by Deputy Reynolds. 

On April 19, 2022, a 16-year-old male of Lexington Park was referred to Juvenile Services for Driving without a License, Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Knowingly Driving Uninsured Vehicle by Deputy Alexander Wynnyk. 

On April 19, 2022, a 17-year-old male of Lexington Park was referred to Juvenile Services for five counts of Theft: Less than $100, four counts of Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and Theft Scheme: $100 to under $1,500 by DFC Benjamin Raley.