On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations/Juvenile Referrals

On View Arrests:

Assault- On April 21, 2022, Dep. N. Hill responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Dimitri Paul Brooks, age 27 of Great Mills, threw several items at the victim before punching the victim, causing visible injury to the victim's shoulder. Brooks was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Dimitri Paul Brooks

Escape- On April 21, 2022, Zachary Anthony Faxon, age 32 of Lexington Park, was receiving court ordered treatment as part of his incarceration, when he fled on foot from the treatment facility. Faxon was apprehended by correctional officers and charged with Escape 2nd Degree by Dep. Haas. 

Zachary Anthony Faxon

Theft- On April 21, 2022, Dep. Wilhelmi was in the 45400 block of Miramar Way in California, assisting with a vehicle stop, when a citizen altered him to an in-progress incident. Wilhelmi then observed a male fleeing the store. Dep. Wilhelmi followed the individual and located a shopping cart containing computers and clothing. The individual was detained and he provided deputies with a false name. The individual was later identified as Richard Alvin Nolan III, age 34 of Lusby. Investigation determined Nolan had stolen an air fryer the previous day. Nolan was arrested and charged with Theft, Theft Scheme and Fraud-Avoid Prosecution. 

Richard Alvin Nolan III

Theft/Assault/Resisting Arrest- On April 22, 2022, Cpl. Beishline responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported theft and assault. Investigation determined Evan Michael Clarke, age 21 of Great Mills, entered the business and placed numerous bottles of alcohol in a backpack. The victim attempted to stop Clarke, at which time he attempted to strike the victim. Clarke then knocked several bottles off the shelf, breaking the bottles. Cpl. Beishline observed Clarke in the area however Clarke fled into the woods. Cpl. Beishline located Clarke in the woods, and attempted to take him into custody. Clarke refused to follow commands, place his hands behind his back, and attempted to push Cpl. Beishline. Clarke was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Theft, Resisting Arrest, and Fail to Obey a Lawful Order. 

Evan Michael Clarke

Assault- On April 22, 2022, Dep. Shubrooks responded to the 44500 block of Reeder Sanders Lane in Hollywood, for the reported check the welfare. Contact was made with the victim had sustained a laceration to the face that was bleeding. Investigation determined Ryan Andrew Murray, age 36 of Hollywood, purposely bumped into the victim during an argument, knocking the victim to the ground. Murray was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Ryan Andrew Murray

Violation of Peace Order- On April 22, 2022, Dep. Allebach responded to the 46100 block of Leesa Court in Lexington Park, for the reported peace order violation. Investigation determined Mario Alberto Hernandez-Maldonado, age 22 of Lexington Park, violated a valid court order by being on the victim's property. Hernandez-Maldonado was arrested and charged with Peace Order/Fail to Comply. (No Photograph Available)

Assault- On April 23, 2022, DFC. Fenwick responded to the 46000 block of Chapman Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Duron Matthew Chase, age 34 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face, causing visible injury. Chase was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Duron Matthew Chase

Assault- On April 23, 2002, Dep. Cucinotta responded to the 36600 block of Holly Field Lane in Chaptico, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Gabriel Eduardo Salm Garay, age 22 of Chaptico, used a skateboard to strike the victim repeatedly in the head and neck area. The victim also advised Garay used his hands to strike the victim repeatedly. Visible injury was observed to the victim's head, knees, and arms. Garay was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Gabriel Eduardo Salm Garay

Assault- On April 24, 2022, Dep. Morgan responded to the 45000 block of Daugherty Court in California, for the reported assault. Upon arrival Dep. Morgan could hear an active disturbance and items being thrown. Investigation determined Myresha Dionna Woodland, age 26 of California, assaulted the victim by striking and scratching the victim on the face and neck. The victim's clothes were also ripped. Woodland was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. (No Photograph Available)

Assault- On April 26, 2022, Dep. Mclean responded to the 43900 block of Sandy Bottom Road in Hollywood, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Francis Allen Broome, age 56 of Hollywood, pushed both victims and struck one victim in the face with a souvenir bat, causing visible injury. Broome was charged with Assault 2nd Degree.

 

Francis Allen Broome

Assault/Property Destruction- On April 28, 2022, Dep. Reynolds responded to the 45000 block of Church Drive in California, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Kendra Nicole Brooks, age 34 of Lexington Park, scratched the victim's arm during a disagreement and used scissors to cut and destroy the victim's shoes. Brooks was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property. 

Kendra Nicole Brooks

Assault- On April 30, 2022, DFC. Snyder responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jordan William Gladwell, age 19 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by pushing the victim, causing visible injury. Gladwell then pushed another victim who attempted to stop the assault. The second victim was pushed into a wall, during the incident. Gladwell was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Jordan William Gladwell

Peace Order Violation- On May 2, 2022, Dep. Hudson responded to the 42200 block of Ridge Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported peace order violation. Investigation determined Michael Andre Artayet, age 62 of Mechanicsville, violated a valid court order by ripping up the order, and throwing the trash in the victim's yard. Artayet was arrested and charged with Peace Order: Fail to Comply. 

Michael Andre Artayet

05/02/22- On May 2, 2022, Dep. Mclean responded to the 46800 block of Flower Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Marcus Meshach Whalen, age 22 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim's arms and pushing the victim into a door, breaking the door. Visible injury was observed to the victim and Whalen was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Marcus Meshach Whalen

Assault- On May 3, 2022, Cpl. Pontorno responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Leonard Charles Hall, age 27 of no fixed address, and Diamante Raquan Butler, age 24 of Lexington Park, entered into a mutual assault and punched each other.  Both Hall and Butler were charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Diamante Raquan Butler

Leonard Charles Hall

Warrants:

04/08/22- Deandre Terille Taylor, age 33 of Bushwood- CDS: Distribute Narcotics and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by DFC. Beyer# 319. 

Deandre Terille Taylor

04/13/22- Marcus Pedro Maurice Johnson, age 29 of Lexington Park- CDS: Possession of Marijuana More than 10 Grams and CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute by Dep. Reynolds# 394. 

Marcus Pedro Maurice Johnson

04/26/22- Zachary Kenneth Lengfield, age 28 of Piney Point- Trespass: Private Property and Theft by DFC. Forbes# 341. 

Zachary Kenneth Lengfield

04/27/22- Mark Anthony Barber, age 39 of Lusby- Rogue and Vagabond and Theft by Dep. Allebach# 392. 

Mark Anthony Barber

04/28/22- Joseph William Brooks Jr., age 23 of Bryans Road- Driving on Suspended License by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. (No Photograph Available)

05/02/22- Lucas Graham Hockaday, age 21 of Leonardtown- Failure to Appear/Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Cucinotta# 393. 

Lucas Graham Hockaday

05/02/22- Jorge Alexander Suarez-Cerquera, age 27 of Lexington Park- Rogue and Vagabond by Dep. Cucinotta# 393. 

Jorge Alexander Suarez-Cerquera

05/02/22- Kaia Johnnae Goodman, age 24 of Lusby- Contempt by Dep. Cucinotta# 393. 

Kaia Johnnae Goodman

05/02/22- Sheba Marie Young, age 42 of Lusby- Peace Order/Fail to Comply by Dep. Schell# 359. 

Sheba Marie Young

05/02/22- Eric Rico Miller, age 50 of Silver Spring- Assault 1st Degree by Dep. Cucinotta #393. 

Eric Rico Miller

05/03/22- Thomas Manaole Short, age 29 of Clements- Assault 2nd Degree and Escape by Dep. Wilson# 370. 

Thomas Manaole Short

05/03/22- Jonathan Antonio Soto, age 34 of Lexington Park- Attempted 1st and 2nd Degree Murder, Assault 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pontorno# 257.

 

Jonathan Antonio Soto

05/03/22- William Alan Adams, age 46 of Dameron- Failure to Appear/Theft by DFC. Fenwick# 338. 

William Alan Adams

Criminal Citations:

04/22/22- Rosalinda Elizabeth Smith, age 54 of Lusby- Theft by Dep. Morgan# 384. 

04/25/22- Patrick Henry Nutter, age 36 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141. 

04/25/22- Kiersten Faye Nutter, age 31 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141. 

05/03/22- Annette Cofield Lee, age 58 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Deinert# 401. 

Juvenile Referrals:

04/25/22- Male age 16 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Gaskill# 274. 

04/28/22- Female age 14 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Operations by Cpl. McClure# 299. 

04/28/22- Female age 13 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Activities by Cpl. McClure# 299. 

04/29/22- Male age 13 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

04/29/22- Male age 9 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

04/29/22- Female age 13 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Welch# 399.

04/29/22- Male age 15 of California- Threats of Bodily Harm/Disturbing Classes by Cpl. Davis# 197. 

04/29/22- Male age 11 of California- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Activities by Dep. Chase# 346. 

04/29/22- Female age 12 of California- Assault 2nd Degree and Disruption of School Activities by Dep. Chase# 346. 

04/29/22- Female age 15 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Hudson# 390. 

04/29/22- Female age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Hudson# 390. 

05/04/22- Male age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault by Cpl. McClure# 299. 

05/04/22- Female age 12 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. McClure# 299. 

05/05/22- Female age 13 of Lexington Park- Malicious Destruction of Property and Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

05/05/22- Male age 13 of Lexington Park- Burglary 4th Degree by Dep. Palmer# 373. 

Criminal Summonses Served- April 2022

04/02/22- Joseph Henry Payne, age 45 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Salas# 358. 

04/02/22- George Sterling Gray, age 67 of Charlotte Hall- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Fleenor# 388

04/04/22- Jasmine Marie Herbert, age 18 of Charlotte Hall- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Gaskill# 274. 

04/04/22- Philip Dewain Harclerode, age 46 of Leonardtown- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wilson# 370. 

04/05/22- Damien Xavier Bonds, age 39 of Lexington Park- Burglary 4th Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by DFC. Shelko# 326. 

04/05/22- Adam Michael Myers Jr., age 18 of Mechanicsville- Possession of Regulated Firearm-Under 21 by Dep. Dixon# 380. 

04/05/22- Thomas Gerald Clements III, age 24 of Dunkirk- Act as a Contractor Without License, Fail to Perform Contract, and Sell home Improvement Without a License by Lt. Russell# 92. 

04/06/22- Deondrea Tyrone Smith, age 21 of Ridge- Property Destruction by Dep. Kirscht# 395. 

04/07/22- Andrew Philip Nelson, age 26 of Hollywood- Theft by Dep. C. Hill# 381. 

04/07/22- William Michael Kreuter, age 40 of Mechanicsville- Litter/Dump by DFC. Snyder# 342. 

04/07/22- James Robert Lewis, age 39 of Great Mills- CDS: Possession Marijuana 10 Grams Plus by Dep. Mclean# 400. 

04/08/22- Lee Kitwell Clark Jr., age 35 of Great Mills- Failure to Appear/Defense Witness by Dep. Reynolds# 394. 

04/08/22- Hunter Wesley Carter, age 19 of no fixed address- Theft by Dep. C. Hill# 381. 

04/09/22- Phillip Randolph Adams, age 42 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Dep. Wimberly# 357. 

04/11/22- Yolanda Katinna Evans, age 49 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and Vehicle/Failure to Return by Dep. Fleenor# 388. 

04/11/22- Christopher Shannon Bridgett, age 24 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Hersh# 343. 

04/12/22- Matthew Allen Fuller, age 32 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Hartzell# 97

04/12/22- Tusheena Nicole Brooks, age 32 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Hartzell# 97.

04/13/22- Tyesha Tierra Jenkins, age 26 of Lexington Park- Theft by DFC. Fenwick# 338. 

04/13/22- Antonio Marcellus Wills, age 30 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Theft by Dep. Kril# 382. 

04/14/22- Raymond Michael Messick, age 56 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Dep. Budd# 325. 

04/14/22- Zachary Kenneth Lengfield, age 28 of Piney Point- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

04/14/22- John Lamont Graham, age 53 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Defense Witness by Dep. Schell# 359. 

04/16/22- Meghan Mary McMurtrie, age 33 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

04/18/22- Ashley Shontay Winkey, age 26 of Great Mills- Theft by Dep. Bowling# 327. 

04/18/22- Alvaro Ruvelci Artega-Escobar, age 21 of Great Mills- Theft and Theft Scheme by Dep. Bowling# 327. 

04/18/22- Charles Giovonne Shanks, age 37 of Aquasco- Theft and Unauthorized Removal of Motor Vehicle by DFC. Shelko# 326. 

04/19/22- Charles Vernon Russell, age 24 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Dixon# 380. 

04/20/22- Zachary Alan Kiger, age 33 of St. Inigoes- Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Contraband at Place of Confinement and Alter Physical Evidence by Dep. Kirscht# 395. 

04/21/22- Aamani Parker Horner, age 19 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Hunsinger# 385. 

04/22/22- Shakita Nicole Proctor, age 36 of Lexington Park- Disruption of School Operations and Obstruct School Bus Driver by Cpl. McClure# 299. 

04/22/22- Jahlil Menyata Cooper, age 30 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Walker# 366. 

04/23/22- Evan Michael Clarke, age 21 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Wimberly# 357. 

04/25/22- Kevin Lee Bonnie, age 19 of no fixed address- Theft and Malicious Destruction of Property by DFC. Hersh# 343. 

04/25/22- George NMN Williams IV, age 27 of California- Theft by Sgt. Delozier# 160. 

04/25/22- Devonte Twain Harrod, age 23 of Lexington Park- Telephone Misuse and Violate Protective Order by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

04/26/22- David Lee Arnold, age 30 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Mattera# 375. 

04/27/22- Markeisha Denise Graham, age 31 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

04/28/22- Kenneth NMN Faison, age 39 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Budd# 325. 

04/28/22- Delores Louise Crampton, age 33 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

04/30/22- Tashika Lynn Mobley, age 30 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

04/30/22- Pierre Rasheed Chase, age 30 of California- Violate Protective Order and Theft by Cpl. White# 200. 

California Man Charged with Rape of a Minor

 

Devonte Arnez Shubrooks

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division located and arrested Devonte Arnez Shubrooks, age 28 of California, on Thursday, May 5, 2022 on a warrant for rape and several other charges. 

On May 1, 2022, Detective Corporal James Bare responded to the 46000 block of Midway Drive in Lexington Park for the report of a sexual assault. Preliminary investigation determined that Shubrooks entered the residence and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old child. 

Shubrooks was arrested and charged with: First-Degree Rape; Second-Degree Rape; Third-Degree Sexual Offense; Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense: Sexual Contact; First-Degree Assault; Second-Degree Assault and Home Invasion. 

Shubrooks is being held at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown on a no-bond status. 

Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Cpl. Bare at 301-475-4200, ext. 8118 or at james.bare@stmarysmd.com. 

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the 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.

Great Mills Man Arrested for Cocaine Distribution

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

On May 4, 2022, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division conducted an operation with assistance from the Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and members of the Patrol Division. A vehicle stop was conducted in the 22400 block of Chancellors Run Road in California, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as William Scott Jordan, age 50 of Great Mills. A K-9 scan was conducted on the vehicle and the K-9 alerted for the possible presence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle and Jordan yielded a quantity of suspected marijuana, cocaine, and U.S. currency. The suspected CDS was packaged in a manner to indicate intent to distribute.

Detectives obtained a search and seizure warrant for Jordan’s hotel room. Over three kilograms of cocaine (approximately seven pounds) was seized along with additional items of evidence.

Jordan was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, and charged with the following:

CDS: Possession With Intent to Distribute: Narcotics (three counts)

CDS: Possession-Large Amount

CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (two counts)

CDS: Possession-Marijuana 10 Grams Plus

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

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. 

 

William Scott Jordan

Kilos of Cocaine 

                                                

Sheriff Cameron Shares Facts Rather than Misinformation

 

Sheriff Tim Cameron 

Some critics have made statements that crime is out of control in St. Mary’s County or that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is not doing enough to combat it.

Sheriff Tim Cameron, who is finishing his fourth consecutive term this year, said such political statements are opportunistic and inaccurate. With more than 40 years of public service to St. Mary's County, Sheriff Cameron is not running again for local office this fall.

The sworn men and women of the St. Mary's Sheriff’s Office conduct proactive policing each and every day, gathering intelligence, evaluating data, making arrests and closing cases.

“We fight crime and the fear of crime,” Sheriff Cameron said. “I understand the fear of crime, which is just as important as the data.” Some critics are “playing on fear for political gain,” he said.

In 2022, the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office has investigated three murders and has made arrests in each case. There have been several other shooting incidents in the Lexington Park area, all of which are being actively investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division, with several arrests made.

The recent shooting incidents have not been random attacks on the citizenry, but rather between neighborhood factions in the Lexington Park area, Sheriff Cameron said.

In 2021, Sheriff Cameron initiated the Youth Gun Violence Task Force, which comprised of state, federal and local law enforcement partners across the spectrum. In its three months of operation, the task force quelled the rash of gun violence in the Lexington Park area. Through its work, search warrants were served on seven vehicles, 22 people, 56 phones and 19 homes, resulting in 65 arrests and 19 guns seized. As a result of the task force’s work, numerous violent felons were apprehended, who terrorized the citizens of St. Mary’s County.

The proactive enforcements efforts continue this year. “Every day, we’re after these people,” Sheriff Cameron said. Sheriff’s deputies are making traffic stops and making gun arrests. “We are doing our job. We are identifying these people,” the Sheriff said. “Everything we do is proactive.”

Community trust is “hard won and easily lost and we never take it for granted. We’re always looking for better ways to serve the public,” he said.

As of Tuesday, May 3, 2022, there were 253 inmates housed at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Of that population, 65 inmates – 26 percent – were incarcerated or monitored regarding current gun charges. Ten inmates face murder charges involving a firearm, while several other inmates face First-Degree Murder with Gun charges, Attempted First-Degree Murder with Gun charges or Illegal Possession of Regulated Firearms.

Some critics say the Sheriff’s Office District 4 Station on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park is not staffed 24 hours a day. The station, which opened in the summer of 2020, serves as workspace for patrol deputies and members of the Lexington Park COPs Unit.

“I want our deputies out in the community conducting policing rather than sitting inside of a building,” Captain David Yingling said.

Sheriff Cameron said the District 4 Station has “helped to revitalize Great Mills Road. It has increased our presence in the community. That’s a permanent station that demonstrates our commitment.”

District 4 Station

DUI Arrests for March and April 2022

 

March 2, 2022: Michael Raymond Gunn, age 52 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Reynolds #394, Case # 10511-22 (no photo available) 

March 4, 2022: Kevin Wendell Barnes, age 52 of Dameron, by Deputy Shubrooks #389, Case # 10764-22

Kevin Wendell Barnes 

March 4, 2022: Robert Sinclair Sewell, age 32 of Brandywine, by Deputy Hill #361, Case # 10811-22

Robert Sinclair Sewell 

March 6, 2022: Stacy Lynn Moreland, age 46 of Drayden, by Deputy Palmer #373, Case # 11326-22 

Stacy Lynn Moreland 

March 7, 2022: Joseph Dekker Wilson-Hood, age 22 of Hollywood, by Deputy Lawrence #279, Case # 11481-22 (no photo available) 

March 9, 2022: Theodore Wallace Clifton, age 46 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy Palmer #373, Case # 12012-22

Theodore Wallace Clifton 

March 12, 2022: Christina Marie Corentt, age 29 of Prince Frederick, by Deputy Wilson #370, Case # 12418-22 (no photo available) 

March 13, 2022: Ian Wesley Sharp, age 28 of Newburg, by Deputy Shubrooks #389, Case # 12537-22

Ian Wesley Sharp 

 March 14, 2022: Mandy Lee Echoff, age 41 of Leonardtown, by Deputy Wimberly #357, Case # 12690-22 

Mandy Lee Echoff 

March 15, 2022: John Edward Miller Jr., age 58 of Hollywood, by DFC T. Snyder #342, Case # 13063-22 (no photo available) 

March 16, 2022: Joseph Patrick Croson, age 46 of Mechanicsville, by DFC Hersh #343, Case # 13146-22 

Joseph Patrick Croson 

March 18, 2022: Kevin Jeffrey Hancock, age 37 of Leonardtown, by Sgt. Pesante #153, Case # 13630-22

Kevin Jeffrey Hancock 

March 19, 2022: Jerry Dion Hill, age 35 of Waldorf, by DFC Snyder #342, Case # 13767-22 (no photo available) 

March 19, 2022: Amelia Raye Dixon, age 25 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy McLean #400, Case # 13769-22 (no photo available) 

March 19, 2022: Francisco Torres, age 50 of Ridge, by Deputy McLean #400, Case # 13934-22 (no photo available) 

March 23, 2022: Darryl Anthony Stover, age 39 of Washington, DC, by Deputy Hudson #390, Case # 14566-22 

Darryl Anthony Stover 

March 25, 2022: Matthew Joseph Johnson, age 40 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Allebach #392, Case # 15108-22 (no photo available) 

March 27, 2022: Shea Demar Woods, age 31 of La Plata, by Deputy Dixon #380, Case # 15343-22 (no photo available) 

March 27, 2022: Robert Francis Kennedy Jr., age 39 of Washington, DC, by Deputy Raley #345, Case # 15354-22 

Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. 

March 31, 2022: Michael Jay Straughan, age 37 of Hollywood, by Deputy Myers #364, Case # 16121-22 

Michael Jay Straughan 

April 1, 2022: Shawn Christopher Starcher, age 49 of Waldorf, by Deputy McLean #400, Case # 16528-22 

Shawn Christopher Starcher 

April 3, 2022: Lamar Brandon Perttula, age 23 of Dowell, by Deputy McLean #400, Case # 16755-22 

Lamar Brandon Perttula 

 April 3, 2022: Tyneshia Keishawn Holley, age 29 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Marsch #397, Case # 16888-22 

Tyneshia Keishawn Holley 

April 3, 2022: Dale Richard Jackson Jr., age 60 of Leonardtown, by Deputy Haas #367, Case # 16812-22 (no photo available)  

April 4, 2022: Craig Maurice Bell-Norton, age 23 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy Hill #361, Case # 16906-22 

Craig Maurice Bell-Norton 

 April 5, 2022: Donna Lynn Cruz, age 52 of Great Mills, by Deputy Allebach #392, Case # 17337-22

Donna Lynn Cruz 

April 11, 2022: Grayling Vinson Lucas Jr., age 38 of Waldorf, by Deputy Dixon #380, Case # 18232-22

Grayling Vinson Lucas Jr. 

 April 13, 2022: Wendy Lawrence, age 43 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy Kril #382, Case # 18583-22 (no photo available)  

April 20, 2022: Randal Gene Walker, age 57 of California, by Deputy Fleenor #388, Case # 19865-22 

Randal Gene Walker 

April 20, 2022: Ashleigh Nicole Morris, age 24 of Hollywood, by Deputy Mattera #375, Case # 54594-21 (no photo available) 

April 22, 2022: Alyssa Nicole Dyson, age 23 of Hollywood, by Deputy Gardiner #369, Case # 20325-22 (no photo available) 

April 23, 2022: Joseph Lawrence Alvey Jr., age 49 of Leonardtown, by Deputy Hudson #390, Case # 20401-22 (no photo available) 

April 23, 2022: Whitnee Lee Hodges, age 28 of Mechanicsville, by Deputy Dixon, Case # 380, Case # 20406-22

Whitnee Lee Hodges 

April 24, 2022: Samantha Jean Viens, age 38 of North Beach, by Deputy Dixon #380, Case # 20713-22\

Samantha Jean Viens 

April 24, 2022: Solomon Robert Faison, age 22 of District Heights, by Deputy Hudson #390, Case # 20599-22 

Solomon Robert Faison 

April 24, 2022: Marquez Jamar Kent, age 33 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Haas #367, Case # 20585-22

Marquez Jamar Kent

April 25, 2022: John Adrian Long Jr., age 57 of Leonardtown, by Deputy Marsch #397, Case # 20894-22 (no photo available) 

April 28, 2022: Jermaine Rayshaud Mintz, age 31 of Lexington Park, by Deputy Morgan #384, Case # 21491-22 

Jermaine Rayshaud Mintz 

April 29, 2022: Todd Channing Hensel, age 58 of Leonardtown, by Deputy Hill #381, Case # 21676-22

Todd Channing Hensel 

  

Sheriff's Office's Officers of 2021 Recognized

 

Cpl. Gerard Muschette, Sheriff Tim Cameron and Cpl. Brian Gillingham

The Commissioners of St. Mary's County held their annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on May 3, 2022, recognizing and thanking local officers for their exemplary work in 2021. 

Among the award recipients were Corporal Gerard Muschette, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year for 2021, and Corporal Brian Gillingham, Correctional Office of the Year for 2021. 

Cpl. Muschette and Commissioner President Randy Guy 

Cpl. Muschette started his career with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in March 2014 and was assigned to the Patrol Division. In 2015, he was awarded as Rookie of the Year. The next year in 2016, Cpl. Muschette was chosen to become a member of the Emergency Services Team, one of the most physically and mentally demanding collateral duties in the agency. 

In 2019, Cpl. Muschette received two lifesaving awards for his actions in two separate incidents and in August of that year, he became the School Resource Officer at Great Mills High School. There he mentors students, investigates threats of violence and crimes and assists school staff with new and innovative ways to solve problems. Great Mills staff and students have expressed their appreciation for Cpl. Muschette and his dedication to the school and as a coach for the school's football team. He is a hardworking, reliable, outstanding example of the transcending power of a devoted peace officer. 

Cpl. Gillingham and Commissioner President Randy Guy 

Cpl. Brian Gillingham began with the St. Mary's Sheriff's Office in 2002 and since then has worked in all aspects of the Corrections Division. Cpl. Gillingham is assigned to the Community Supervision Unit where he oversees 51 offenders in the Home Detention Program with more added almost daily. He is responsible for conducting weekly home and job checks, administering drug and alcohol tests and other logistics. He also oversees the inmate population assigned to the Work Incentive Program, oversees the inmate tablet program and assists with Pre-Trial drug screenings, transporting inmates to medical appointments, court appearances and program placements. Cpl. Gillingham also heads the Sheriff's Office Honor Guard. 

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2022 

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is sponsored by the Commissioners of St. Mary's, the St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services and Triad/SALT. 

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Burglary

 

On April 27, 2022, at 3:12 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for the burglar alarm activation. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the glass door to the business shattered, and various items stolen from the business. Preliminary investigation determined two individuals approached the business on foot and shattered the glass door to the business. After various items were stolen from the business, both suspects fled on foot. A K-9 track was conducted with negative results. 

The Lexington Park COPs Unit continued the investigation and Kevin Vincent Bonds, age 49 of Lexington Park, was developed as a suspect. On April 28, 2022, Bonds was located and arrested. Bonds was charged with burglary second degree and theft.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Corporal Trevor Teague at (301) 475-4200 extension 78128 or by email at Trevor.Teague@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.

 

Kevin Vincent Bonds

Juveniles Arrested in Lexington Park Burglaries

 

May 2, 2022

Update: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division arrested and charged two male juveniles with multiple commercial burglaries and vandalisms made over the Easter weekend. Deputies performing proactive community enforcement on the night of the burglaries were able to match specific clothing seen in security video with juveniles they had contact with during their shift.

 A 16-year-old juvenile and a 14-year-old juvenile, both of Lexington Park, were developed as suspects and subsequently arrested and charged on April 29 and April 30 with two counts of Second-Degree Burglary; six counts of Third-Degree Burglary; six counts of Fourth-Degree Burglary; five counts of Malicious Destruction of Property under $1,000; one count of Malicious Destruction of Property more than $1,000, three counts of Theft: $100 to under $1,500 and Causing a Fire Alarm.

Both juveniles were processed and released to a parent.

Original Release: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in the overnight hours of April 16-17, 2022 in the Lexington Park area.

Deputies are investigating burglaries at a relocatable trailer behind Great Mills High School, at the Jarboe Family Center and Head Start on Lexwood Drive, at the St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen on Langley Road, the U-Haul Rental at Signature Lane, at Hairstuff.com at Signature Lane and the St. Mary’s County Health Department’s HARM Reduction Office at Signature Lane. The burglar(s) damaged property inside of the Jarboe Center, the Great Mills High School trailer and inside the St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, while damage was made to the exteriors of the other buildings in attempts to illegally enter.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect(s) or these incidents is asked to contact Deputy Alexander Tasciotti at 301-475-4200, ext. 8151 or at alexander.tasciotti@stmarysmd.com.

Citizens may remain anonymous and contact the 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.

National Correctional Officers Week

National Correctional Officers Week is recognized during the first full week of May, and this year is celebrated from Sunday, May 1st to Saturday May 7, 2022. During this week the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office recognizes correctional officers and their professionalism, integrity and strength in a difficult job. 

Correctional Officers are an essential part of law enforcement and keep our communities safe as well as those inmates housed in detention centers and jails. Correctional officers are rarely seen, but at times have the most difficult and dangerous jobs. Their job is both mentally and physically demanding on a day-to-day basis. 

This week we honor our Nations Correctional Officers and say thank you for your courage, commitment and service. 

St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center