Do you know us? - Walmart Theft Suspects

California, Maryland - The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the 2 suspects in the images below. 

Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 4:38 PM, the suspects conspired to steal clothing from the Walmart store located on Miramar Way. Suspect #2 is wearing the black t shirt with "hustle gang" in white letters. At this time, we do not have a better image of suspect #2. CASE #31195-15

suspect #1

suspect #1

suspect #2 on left

 Anyone with information regarding the identity of either of these suspects or about this crime in general is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333, or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to '"CRIMES" (274637). 

You may also contact Deputy Potter at 301.475.4200 X 9037. 

St. Mary’s County CRIME SOLVERS offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary's County that leads to an 

arrest or indictment.

Calls to CRIME SOLVERS are NOT RECORDED. 

CALLERS CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

Detective Needs Help Identifying Possible Witness to Armed Robbery

Lexington Park, Maryland - On Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 9:45 PM, deputies responded to the Lexington Village Wine and Spirits located on Lexington Village Way, for an armed robbery. An unidentified black male suspect entered the business and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. 

Detective Corporal Croyle from the Criminal Investigations Division is asking for the public's help in identifying the female witness pictured below. The witness had left the store, just prior to the suspect entering and committing the robbery.  

If you know the identity of the witness, or if you believe you may be the witness, please contact Detective Corporal Croyle at 301.475.4200 X 1965 or email at elizabeth.croyle@stmarysmd.com.  

Multiple Arrests Made in Prostitution Operation

Detectives from the Vice/Narcotics Division were monitoring the internet and began communicating with both "Prostitutes" and "Johns". As a result, the following individuals arrived, had contact with an undercover officer, exchanged money for sex, and were arrested for violations related to prostitution. 

Robert Walter Lada, age 24, of California, Md

Anthony Lawrence Woody, Jr., age 45, of Waldorf, Md

Christine Denine Ford, age 28, of Temple Hills, Md

Hannah Louis Poage 

AKA

Hannah Waters

age 23, of Towson, Md

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics. 301.475.4200 X 1918.

Incident Briefs 6-5-15 to 6-8-15

6-5-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a home on Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park, and stole property. CASE #32846-15

6-5-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) entered a home on Daniel Court in Mechanicsville, and stole property. CASE #32889-15

6-6-15 Burglary to Motor Vehicle - Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle on Liberty Street and stole property. CASE #32987-15

6-6-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a residence in the 19000 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, and stole property. CASE #33084-15

6-6-15 Burglary - Sometime between 5-31-15 and 6-6-15, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a shed on Yowaski Mill Road in Mechanicsville, and stole a riding lawnmower. CASE #33087-15

6-8-15 Vandalism - Unknown suspect(s) damaged several mailboxes along Old Rolling Road with explosives. Maryland State Fire Marshall's Office responded and assumed the investigation. CASE #33401-15

Who Damaged the 12th Hole at Wicomico Shores Golf Course?

Chaptico, Maryland - Sometime between 8 PM on 6-4-15 and 7 AM on 6-5-15, an unidentified suspect(s) significantly damaged the 12th hole at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course, located on Aviation Yacht Club Road. The damage was caused by a four wheeler being driven on the green. The estimated cost to repair the damage is $700.00. CASE #32811-15

Wicomico Shores Golf Course is owned by St. Mary's County Government, paid for by citizens. 

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime or about this crime in general is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333, or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637). 

You may also contact Deputy C. Beyer at 301.475.4200 X 9004. 

St. Mary’s County CRIME SOLVERS offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary's County that leads to an 

arrest or indictment.

Calls to CRIME SOLVERS are NOT RECORDED. 

CALLERS CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

3 Days, 4 Thefts, Over $1,000 Worth of Merchandise Stolen

Theft – On May 31, 2015, Deputy Tirpak responded to the Target store located in California, for a reported theft. A loss prevention employee watched a female suspect select several items of children’s clothing and conceal them in her purse. The woman then left the store without paying for the merchandise. Suspect Christina Rebecca Davis, age 35, of California, was charged with Theft Under $1,000 by criminal citation. The value of the stole merchandise was over $220.00. CASE # 31815-15

Christina Davis

Theft - On June 2, 2015, Deputy L. Johnson responded to the Belk store located in California, for a reported theft. A loss prevention employee alleged she observed suspect Aura Garcia Grego, age 54, of Lexington Park, take a Belk shopping bag from behind the counter and place several pieces of merchandise inside. Grego then exited the store without paying. Grego was charged with Theft Under $1,000 by criminal citation. The value of the stolen merchandise was over $290.00. CASE #32299-15

Aura Grego

Theft - On June 2, 2015, Deputy Siciliano responded to the Target store located in California, for a reported theft. Suspect Sheree Denise Kasulaitis, age 46, of Mechanicsville, selected several pieces of merchandise and attempted to leave the store without paying. She was charged with Theft Under $1,000 by criminal citation. The value of the stolen merchandise was over $360.00. CASE #32220-15

Sheree Kasulaitis

Theft - On June 3, 2015, Corporal Corcoran responded to the Target store located in California, for a reported theft. A loss prevention employee observed suspect Jordan Lenee Newman, age 24, of California, concealing merchandise in her purse. Newman then attempted to leave the store without paying. Newman was charged with Theft Under $1,000 by criminal citation. The value of the stolen merchandise was over $130.00. CASE #32503-15 

Jordan Newman

Arrests 6-4-15

First Degree Assault – On May 29, 2015, Deputy Steinbach responded to a residence on Gerard’s Cove Road in Abell, for a domestic assault in progress with a knife. On arrival, suspect Michael Aquedo Torres, age 39, of Abell, was being restrained by a male victim inside the home. Torres was taken into custody after a brief struggle with deputies. The investigation revealed Torres pushed the first male victim during an argument over Torres’ alleged drug abuse. A short time later, a female victim confronted Torres at which time he pushed her to the floor damaging personal property of the victim’s in the process. After learning about the two victims being assaulted by Torres, a third male victim confronted Torres. Torres pulled out a knife and threatened the third victim. The third victim was able to disarm Torres and restrain him until deputies arrived. Torres was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 1^st and 2^nd Degree Assault and Resisting Arrest. CASE #31421-15

Michael Torres

Assault – On May 30, 2015, Corporal Moritz responded to a residence on Suwanne Place in Lexington Park for a disturbance. The victim alleged suspect Tyriel Lavar Gantt, age 18, of Lexington Park, struck the victim in the face with his hand. He then pushed the victim to the floor by the neck causing the victim to hit the bathtub. Corporal Moritz observed injuries on the victim consistent with the allegations. Gantt was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2^nd Degree Assault. CASE #31613-15

Tyriel Gantt

Disorderly Conduct/Assault on Police Officer – On May 30, 2015, Corporal O’Connor responded to the Seabreeze Restaurant after callers reported an intoxicated female walking in the roadway on Sandgates Road. Corporal O’Connor located the female, identified as Amy Michelle Drye, age 35, of Broomes Island. Drye was wearing little clothing and appeared to be heavily intoxicated. Corporal O’Connor attempted to find her a ride home, however she remained uncooperative after friends and family refused to pick her up. Drye began to scream obscenities at another person in the area. She was told to stop several times by Corporal O’Connor but refused. Corporal O’Connor placed Drye under arrest for public intoxication. As Corporal O’Connor began to search Drye, she tried to kick Corporal O’Connor several times and missed. Drye was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Public Intoxication; Endangerment, 2^nd Degree Assault, and Disorderly Conduct. CASE #31668-15

Amy Drye

Hindering/Resisting Arrest – On May 31, 2015, deputies were investigating a burglary to a residence located on Castaway Circle in Lexington Park, when a crowd began to form outside of the home. During the course of the investigation, Corporal Vizzosi identified a male juvenile as a suspect in the burglary. He approached the juvenile to place him under arrest. At that time, a female identified as Lakeisha Lashawn Kelson, age 28, of Lexington Park, pushed Corporal Vizzosi and began pulling the juvenile away. Corporal Moritz and Trooper Ganeshananda grabbed Kelson and attempted to place her under arrest. Kelson resisted arrested by continuing to pull away from officers and push her body off the hood of the police car. Kelson was placed under arrest after a short struggle. As a result, the crowd grew larger. K9 units had to respond to keep the crowd back in order to continue the investigation. Kelson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Obstructing/Hindering, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct. CASE #31808-15

Lakeisha Kelson

Violation Protective Order – On May 28, 2015, Deputy Logue responded to a residence on Breton Beach Road in Leonardtown, for a reported violation of a protective order. The victim alleged suspect Thomas Edward Higgs, age 61, of Leonardtown, came to door and asked for a cup of coffee in violation of an active protective order. The order states Higgs is not allowed on the victim’s property. Higgs was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Violation of Protective Order. CASE #30998-15

Thomas Higgs

Assault – On June 1, 2015, deputies responded to a residence on Gunther Drive in Mechanicsville, for a domestic assault in progress. The victim alleged suspect David Eric Bishop, age 42, of Mechanicsville, became angry after the victim asked him to take a urine test for drugs. Bishop took the test and gave it to the victim. The victim ran from the home and was chased down by Bishop. The victim and Bishop wrestled over the drug test and were eventually separated by other family members. The victim had visible injuries as a result of being taken to the ground. Bishop was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2^nd Degree Assault by Corporal J. Yingling. CASE #32013-15

David Bishop

Assault – On June 1, 2015, Deputy Schultz responded to a residence on Suwanne Place in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. The victim alleged suspect Tyriel Lavar Gantt, age 18, of Lexington Park, walked up and slapped the victim in the face, twice. Gantt then walked into the house and broke one of the window panes in the door with his fist. Gantt was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2^nd Degree Assault. CASE #31894-15 

Tyriel Gantt

Juvenile charged with assault after stabbing

Hollywood, Maryland - On June 3, 2015, at 10:26 PM, deputies responded to a residence on Rustic Way for a reported stabbing. The investigation revealed a 35 year old male who resides at the address came home intoxicated. He began to argue with a female victim in the home. The argument turned physical when the male began to strike the female repeatedly then drag her from the bed. A 14 year old male, who also resides in the home, retrieved a knife and stabbed the older male in the back several times. The older male was subsequently transported to MedStar St. Mary's Hospital by the female for treatment, prior to deputies arriving on the scene. He was then transferred to an area hospital for further treatment; his wounds were not considered to be life-threatening. The case was reviewed by State's Attorney's Office personnel who advised to charge the male juvenile with 2nd Degree Assault. The juvenile was charged and released to a relative. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. 

Additional details will be released as they are developed.    

Incident Briefs 6-3-15 to 6-4-15

6-3-15 Burglary - Between 6-1-15 and 6-3-15, unknown suspect(s) entered the Leonardtown Wharf concession stand and damaged property. CASE #32454-15

6-3-15 Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence located on Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, and stole property. CASE #32491-15

DUI Arrests 6-3-15

Savage, Corey Levi, age 30, of Chesapeake Beach, on 4-23-15 by Deputy Manns

Corey Savage

Marble, Ammon Dehl, age 26, of Boonesboro, Md, on 4-24-15 by Corporal Corcoran

Ammon Marble

Moreland, Eleanor Marie, age 53, of Mechanicsville, on 4-25-15 by Deputy Bare

Eleanor Moreland

Miles, John Andrew, age 46, of Lexington Park, on 4-25-15 by Deputy J. Smith NP

Miller, Anton Sylvester, JR., age 59, of Mechanicsville, on 4-25-15 by Corporal J. Yingling NP

Prather, Vincent Edward, age 33, of Leonardtown, on 4-28-15 by Deputy S. Cameron

Vincent Prather

Pilesky, Timothy Shawn, age 31, of California, on 4-28-15 by DFC Schultz

Timothy Pilesky

Pyle, Jason Michael, age 30, of Mechanicsville, charged on 4-29-15, original incident took place on 2-14-15 by Deputy Fennessey NP

Bowles, Melanie Elizabeth, age  28, of Hollywood, on 4-29-15 by Deputy Beyer NP

Savage, Corey Levi, age 30, of Chesapeake Beach, on 4-29-15 by Deputy D. Smith

Corey Savage

Mills, Christopher Michael, age 36, of Newburg, on 5-1-15 by DFC Foor

Christopher Mills

Robinson, Raymond Aontonia, age 26, of Lexington Park, on 5-2-15 by Deputy Schultz

Raymond Robinson

Morris, James Patrick, age 33, of Lexington Park, on 5-2-15 by Deputy Pleisse

James Morris

Romero, Manaset J. Kerringthon, age 29, of Leonardtown, on 5-1-15 by Deputy J. Wilson

Manaset Romero

Ryan, John William, age 42, of Lexington Park, on 5-1-15 by Deputy Schultz

John Ryan

Smith, Kimberly Rochelle, age 37, of California, on 5-1-15 by Deputy Steinbach

Kimberly Smith

Wilson, Betsy Duran, age 50, of Great Mills, on 5-4-15 by Deputy J. Smith

Betsy Wilson

Johnson, Herbert Wesley, JR., age 56, of Clements, on 5-4-15 by DFC Flerlage NP

Davis, Joseph Leon, age 35, of Lexington Park, charged on 2-19-15, original incident took place on 11-27-14 by Deputy Logue NP

Nelson, Robert Steven, JR., age 32,  of Mechanicsville, 1-7-15 by Deputy Pontorno

Robert Nelson, JR.

Sampsel, Tonya Renee, age 49, of Warsaw, Mo, on 5-10-15 by Deputy Somerville

Tony Sampsel

Thompson, Shawn Roosevelt, SR., age 34, of Lexington Park, on 2-21-15 by Deputy S. Cameron

Shawn Thompson, SR.

Petko, Jonathan Donald, age 32, of Lexington Park, on 5-14-15 by Deputy J. Smith

Jonathan Petko

Op, Samnang, age 45, of Lexington Park, on 5-17-15 by Deputy K. Molitor

Samnang Op

*NP denotes no booking photo available.