Wanted Individual-Donald Lee Warrick

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Donald Lee Warrick, age 33 of Lexington Park. On May 22, 2022, Warrick violated the conditions of his release, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest for the charge of Escape Second Degree. Warrick is a black male, 5’10” and weighs 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Donald Lee Warrick is asked to contact Detective Andrew Burgess at (301) 475-4200 extension 78041 or by email at Andrew.Burgess@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.

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

 

Donald Lee Warrick 

Fatal Collision in Charlotte Hall Under Investigation

 

On Monday, June 6, 2022 at 5:23 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 30343 Triangle Drive in Charlotte Hall for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, the driver was pronounced deceased due to sustained injuries and the Sheriff’s Office’s Collision Reconstruction Unit was requested.

Preliminary investigation determined that a 2013 Ford Escape, operated by Doris Marita Thompson, age 81 of Mechanicsville, was parked in front the Taco Bell business. As she was exiting the vehicle, the Ford Escape began to roll backward across the parking lot. Thompson became completely ejected and was run over by the vehicle.

At this time, operator error appears to be the contributing factor in the collision. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or events leading up to it who have not already provided a statement are asked to contact Sgt. Brian Connelly at 301-475-4200, ext. 78031 or email brian.connelly@stmarysmd.com.

Criminal Summonses Served-May 2022

05/01/22- Scott Patrick Wade, age 46 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Budd# 325.

05/03/22- Johnny Eugene Archer, age 48 of Callaway- Possession of Shotgun After Crime of Violence and Carrying a Firearm to Hunt While Intoxicated/Under the Influence by Cpl. Nelson# 202. 

05/07/22- Raymond Michael Terrell, age 48 of Mechanicsville- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree by Dep. Lawrence# 279. 

05/08/22- Mariah Mae Bergendahl, age 27 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Reynolds# 394. 

05/08/22- Robert Steven Nelson Jr., age 39 of Mechanicsville- Failure to Appear/Defense Witness by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 

05/08/22- Edwin NMN Solis, age 65 of Lexington Park- Violation of Protective Order by Dep. Schell# 359. 

05/09/22- Timothy Douglas Mendenhall, age 30 of Leonardtown- Neglect of Minor by Dep. N. Hill# 361. 

05/09/22- Elizabeth Ashley Mendenhall, age 31 of Leonardtown- Child Abuse 2nd Degree and Neglect of Minor by Dep. N. Hill# 361. 

05/09/22- Kenneth Ryan Caldwell, age 40 of Park Hall- Robbery, Assault 2nd Degree, and Attempted Theft by Dep. Bowling# 327. 

05/13/22- Kristopher Wayne Willard, age 35 of Virginia- Theft by Sgt. Kerby# 242. 

05/16/22- Aamani Parker Horner, age 19 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Hersch# 343. 

05/16/22- Justin Matthew Lozano, age 26 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Defense Witness by DFC. Raley# 345. 

05/17/22- Ignacio Castillo Torres, age 31 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Allebach# 392. 

05/20/22- Thomas James Harold Cameron, age 19 of Hollywood- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Wimberly# 357. 

05/21/22- Todd James Norris, age 39 of Ridge-  Indecent Exposure by Dep. Reynolds# 394. 

05/21/22- Kelly Nichole Smith, age 27 of California- Theft by Dep. McLean# 400. 

05/22/22- Kraig Alan Eriksen, age 38 of Mechanicsville- Theft and Litter/Dump by DFC. Shelko# 326. 

05/24/22- John Henry Taylor, age 66 of Hollywood- Animal Cruelty, Restrain Dog/Movement/Shelter/Water/Unsafe and Unsanitary and Animal Cruelty-Fail to Provide by Dep. Palmer# 373. 

05/24/22- George Herbert Taylor, age 83 of Hollywood- Animal Cruelty, Restrain Dog/Movement/Shelter/Water/Unsafe and Unsanitary and Animal Cruelty-Fail to Provide by Dep. Palmer# 373. 

05/24/22- Tyler NMN Hagerty, age 18 of New York- Peace Order: Fail to Comply, Harass: Course of Conduct, and Electronic Communication/Harassment by Lt. Ellis# 245. 

05/25/22- Miguel Angel Torres-Chavero, age 39 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

05/26/22- Damon Antoine Ford, age 43 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Teague# 249. 

05/26/22- Anthony Lamont Jones, age 34 of Leonardtown- Assault 1st and 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by DFC. Fenwick# 338. 

05/27/22- Damon Antoine Ford, age 43 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Marsch# 397. 

05/27/22- Kathleen Marie Spalding, age 61 of Leonardtown- Trespass: Private Property by Dep. Edelen# 330. 

05/29/22- Mar Leiah Aneyha Queen, age 19 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Jerew# 372. 

05/29/22- Joseph Andrew Townsend, age 30 of Hollywood- Theft by DFC. Hersh# 343. 

05/30/22- Brian Anthony Burch, age 23 of Avenue- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Raley# 345. 

05/30/22- Joseph Franklin Burch III, age 24 of Avenue- Assault 2nd Degree by DFC. Raley# 345. 

Mechanicsville Man and Woman Arrested for Distribution of Narcotics

 

On June 3, 2022, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division executed a search and seizure warrant pursuant to an ongoing narcotics investigation on Kyle Dylan Dishner, age 29 of Mechanicsville, as well as the vehicle he was operating. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Larissa Grace Cataneo, age 31 of Mechanicsville. Recovered during the execution of the search warrant was over 126 grams of fentanyl in capsules packaged to indicate distribution, with a street value of $9,000.

Dishner and Cataneo were arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, and charged with the following:

CDS: Possession With Intent to Distribute Narcotic

CDS: Possession-Large Amount

CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana

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

Kyle Dylan Dishner

Larissa Grace Cataneo 

Recovered CDS

 

 

                                                

UPDATE: Officer Involved Shooting in Lexington Park Under Investigation

 

UPDATE: Lance Richard Zuniga, age 37 of Lexington Park, has been arrested in connection with the shooting on June 2, 2022, and charged with the following:

Firearm Use/Felony-Violent Crime

Reckless Endangerment (two counts)

Assault First Degree (seven counts)

Assault Second Degree (seven counts)

Zuniga remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, on a no-bond status.  The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are forthcoming for Zuniga.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Tyler Payne at (301) 475-4200 extension 78010 or by email at Tyler.Payne@stmarysmd.com.

 

Original Release: On June 2, 2022, at 11:41 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the reported shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and began an immediate search of the area for the suspect. Deputies on scene heard additional shots fired and encountered the suspect outside in front of several apartments. Deputies instructed the suspect to put down the weapon, however the suspect did not comply.  A deputy on scene engaged the suspect at which time gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and a deputy. The suspect was ultimately taken into custody and transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries not related to gunfire. Detectives and Crime Lab Personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing and criminal charges are forthcoming for the suspect. When the suspect has been formally charged the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will release the individual’s name. Neither the deputy nor suspect were shot in the gunfire exchange. No additional injuries were reported from the incident.

The officer involved shooting is being investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibilities and the deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with agency policy.

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.

Lance Richard Zuniga 

 

 

On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations/Juvenile Referrals

 On View Arrests:

Drug Arrest- On May 10, 2022, Cpl. Holdsworth conducted a vehicle stop in the 24000 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Dejuan Antwan Stafford, age 36 of Hollywood. A passenger was arrested on an outstanding warrant and CDS was located; a search of the vehicle yielded a digital scale containing residue (suspected heroin) a suspected CDS smoking device, and an additional suspected CDS smoking device containing residue. Stafford was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession-Paraphernalia. 

Dejuan Antwan Stafford

Drug Arrest- On May 10, 2022, Cpl. Holdsworth conducted a vehicle stop in the 2400 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown. Serenity Faith Byrd, age 30 of Hollywood, was a passenger in the vehicle. Byrd had several outstanding warrants for her arrest. Byrd provided Cpl. Holdsworth with a false name at the time of the vehicle stop. Byrd's identity was confirmed and she was arrested on the outstanding warrants for CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Paraphernalia, Burglary 4th Degree, Trespassing: Private Property, and Fraud-Person Identity to Avoid Prosecution. Located on Byrd's person was a metal object clipped to her shirt containing a powder substance (suspected heroin). Byrd was also charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Paraphernalia. 

Serenity Faith Byrd

Assault- On May 26, 2022, Dep. Wynnyk responded to the 24000 block of Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood, for the reported assault involving a knife. The victim advised deputies Antwaun Augustus Williams, age 50 of South Carolina, walked toward the victim and produced a knife. Williams then raised the knife above his shoulder in a threatening manner. Williams left the scene only to return at at later time and engage in  a separate disturbance. Williams was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree. 

Antwaun Augustus Williams

Assault/Malicious Destruction of Property/Resisting Arrest- On May 29, 2022, Dep. Jerew responded to the 45800 block of Krystal Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Upon arrival, Jakiya Larie Hebb, age 18 of Lexington Park, attempted to flee on foot from deputies. Hebb was taken into custody and attempted to pull away from deputies. Contact was made with the victim who advised Hebb threw a bottle of brake cleaner at the victim, nearly striking the victim. Hebb also turned over a dining room table, damaged two chairs, a satellite TV box, and removed a sound system from the wall. Hebb also threw multiple items at a mirror, breaking the mirror. Hebb was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property and Resist/Interfere with Arrest. 

Jakiya Larie Hebb

Assault- On May 29, 2022, Dep. Haas responded to the 46800 block of Flower Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Alicia Dena Bush, age 28 of Lexington Park, struck the victim in the face and neck multiple times, causing visible injury to the victim. Bush was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Alicia Dena Bush

Assault- On May 30, 2022, Cpl. Pontorno responded to the 38000 block of Colton's Point Road in Colton's Point for the reported assault. The victim advised Brandy Lynn Finley, age 42 of Maddox, punched the victim in the face during an argument. Visible injury was observed to the victim and Finley was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Brandy Lynn Finley

Assault- On May 30, 2022, DFC. Raley responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. The victim advised Rodney Malik Wells, age 27 of Washington, D.C. assaulted him by grabbing his ankle, and pulling him off the bunk while the two were arguing. The victim had visible injury on his chest and back, and Wells was charged with Assault 2nd Degree. 

Rodney Malik Wells

Assault- On June 1, 2022, Dep. Marsch responded to the 22100 block of Erickson Court in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined the victim was removing tags from a vehicle, when Angela Marie Marshall, age 39 of Lexington Park, got into the vehicle, backed up and then drove forward striking the victim with the vehicle, knocking the victim to the ground. Marshall was arrested and charged with Assault 1st and 2nd Degree. 

Angela Marie Marshall

Warrants Served:

05/22/22- Tameka Rasheeta Nolan, age 30 of Lexington Park- Failure to Appear/Driving While Suspended by Cpl. Teague# 249. 

Tameka Rasheeta Nolan

05/26/22- Jason Williams Wiley, age 35 of no fixed address- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Morgan# 384. 

Jason Williams Wiley

05/26/22- Antwaun Augustus Williams, age 50 of no fixed address- Assault 2nd Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property, Burglary 3rd and 4th Degree by Dep. Morgan# 384. 

Antwaun Augustus Williams

05/26/22- Patrick Orlando Ballard, age 54 of Great Mills- Violation of Protective Order by DFC. Raley# 345. 

Patrick Orlando Ballard 

05/26/22- Marquette Lavon Washington, age 22 of Hollywood- Assault 2nd Degree and Driving Uninsured Motor Vehicle by Dep. Morgan# 384. 

Marquette Lavon Washington

05/27/22- Tkeyah Otionna Battle, age 29 of Great Mills- Peace Order: Fail to Comply and Electronic Communication Harassment by DFC. Fenwick# 338. 

Tkeyah Otionna Battle

05/28/22- Christopher Perry Peterson, age 59 of Mechanicsville- Peace Order: Fail to Comply and Driving While Suspended by DFC. Hersh# 343. 

Christopher Perry Peterson

05/30/22- John Davidson Justice, age 37 of Hollywood- CDS: Possession With Intent to Distribute and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by DFC. Beyer# 319. 

John Davidson Justice

Criminal Citations:

05/29/22- Jacqueline Brittany McGee, age 30 of Lexington Park- Theft by Dep. C. Hill# 381. 

05/30/22- Ronald Lowell Davis, age 51 of Lexington Park- Trespassing: Private Property by Dep. Budd# 325.

Juvenile Referrals:

05/23/22- Male age 14 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Muschette# 303. 

05/23/22- Male age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Muschette# 303. 

05/25/22- Male age 13 of Lexington Park- Failure of Driver to Stop After Unattended Accident by Dep. Wilhelmi# 365. 

05/26/22- Male age 15 of Mechanicsville- Theft and Malicious Burning by Dep. Edelen# 330. 

05/28/22- Male age 14 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. McLean# 400. 

05/30/22- Female age 16 of Great Mills- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Shubrooks# 389. 

05/30/22- Female age 16 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Shubrooks# 389. 

05/31/22- Male age 16 of Piney Point-Malicious Destruction of Property by Dep. Schell# 359. 

05/31/22- Male age 11 of Charlotte Hall- Assault 2nd Degree and Property Destruction by DFC. Shelko# 326. 

06/02/22- Male age 15 of Mechanicsville- Theft by Dep. Edelen# 330. 

Officer Involved Shooting in Lexington Park Under Investigation

 

On June 2, 2022, at 11:41 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park, for the reported shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and began an immediate search of the area for the suspect. Deputies on scene heard additional shots fired and encountered the suspect outside in front of several apartments. Deputies instructed the suspect to put down the weapon, however the suspect did not comply.  A deputy on scene engaged the suspect at which time gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and a deputy. The suspect was ultimately taken into custody and transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries not related to gunfire. Detectives and Crime Lab Personnel from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing and criminal charges are forthcoming for the suspect. When the suspect has been formally charged the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will release the individual’s name. Neither the deputy nor suspect were shot in the gunfire exchange. No additional injuries were reported from the incident.

The officer involved shooting is being investigated by the Office of Professional Responsibilities and the deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with agency policy.

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.

 

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 Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 10 pm, the suspect picked up merchandise, including a large Samsung television and was stopped by an employee while trying to exit the California Walmart store. The suspect then fled the store with the merchandise, but left behind the television. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this incident is asked to call Deputy Richard Wilhelmi at 301-475-4200, ext. 78152 or email richard.wilhelmi@stmarysmd.com. Case # 19327-22 

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.

Wanted Individual-Shawn Starcher

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shawn Christopher Starcher, age 49 of Waldorf. Starcher was placed on pretrial supervision with a GPS device for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Attempting to Elude Police by Failing to Stop. On May 28, 2022, Starcher violated the conditions of his release, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest for the charge of Escape Second Degree. Starcher is a white male, 5’10” and weighs 225 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Shawn Christopher Starcher is asked to contact Detective Allison Mattera at (301) 475-4200 extension 78124 or by email at Allison.Mattera@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.

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

Shawn Christopher Starcher 

Fourteen Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Two Do Not

 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s County at 16 businesses on Friday, May 27, 2022. Fourteen of the 16 businesses visited were found to be compliant, while two businesses failed to ask a minor for identification.

The covert compliance checks involved the use of an underage Sheriff’s Office cadet. The cadet was 18 years old and was wearing jeans and an athletic shirt when visiting the establishments. The cadet did not carry any personal identification or personal property. The cadet was told to enter the store or restaurant to order or retrieve an alcoholic beverage from the business in an effort to purchase the beverage. Of the 16 businesses visited, 14 were found to be in compliance with Maryland law and required identification from the underage cadet. Two businesses did not request identification.

The following businesses were found to be in compliance: ABC Liquors and Lounge in California; 2000 Liquor in Lexington Park; Beacon Liquors in Callaway; Cook’s Liquors & Deli in Park Hall; Early Bird in Hollywood; H.V. Liquors in California; Jughead Liquor Wine Beer in California; Lex Wine & Spirits in Lexington Park; Marketplace Wine & Spirits in California; Ridge Market in Ridge; St. Mary’s Fine Wine and Spirits in Great Mills; Stop & Shop in Lexington Park; Twist Wine & Spirits in Lexington Park and Wildewood Wine & Spirits in California.

The two businesses found to be in violation were County Liquors in Lexington Park and International Beverage in Lexington Park.

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