Vice/Narcotics Locate and Arrest Wanted Suspect

St. Mary’s County Vice/Narcotics detectives were contacted by the King George Sheriff's Office who were seeking assistance in locating and apprehending Cameron Kane Silcott (Age 19 of King George, VA).  Cameron Silcott was wanted by the King George Sheriff's Office for "intent to conceal his identity". Members of the Narcotics Division conducted surveillance and apprehended Cameron Silcott at his place of employment in Mechanicsville, MD. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and he is currently awaiting extradition proceedings.  Pursuant to his arrest, Cameron Silcott was found in possession of evidentiary items related to alleged criminal activity in King George, VA.

Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto

Commander of Vice/Narcotics

301-475-4200, *1918

 

Cameron Silcott

SMCSO Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Stabbing Case, Lucca Way in Lexington Park

Nicole Tanya Middleton

On March 16, 2016, at approximately 9:00 A.M., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault on the 46000 block of Lucca Way in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, one adult female victim was found suffering from multiple injuries, including a stab wound to her torso. The victim was transported via Maryland State Police Helicopter “Trooper 7” to Prince George’s County Shock Trauma, where her injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.

Detectives and Crime Lab Technicians from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) responded and assumed the investigation, which revealed the assault stemmed from a domestic-related dispute. 

A suspect, Nicole Tanya Middleton, age 29, of California, MD, was quickly identified by detectives. The investigation determined Middleton did not live at the victim’s residence and had arrived uninvited prior to the assault. Shortly after her arrival, a physical fight ensued during which she produced a knife and stabbed the victim. Middleton fled the scene prior to police arrival and was unable to be located. 

On March 17, 2016, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division located Middleton and transported her to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Trespassing. 

Detectives are asking anyone with further information about this crime to contact Detective Skyler LeFave at 301-475-4200, ext, *1983 or via email at Skyler.Lefave@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to “"TIP239”" plus your message to “"CRIMES”" (274637).

Incident Briefs 3/16/2016

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and stole handicap placards. The case remains under investigation. CASE# 14049-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Arrests 3/15/2016

3-9-2016 – Operating Without a Permit – The suspect, Ryan Michael Watts, age 22, of Piedmont, South Carolina, attempted to sell a vacuum to a victim without having the proper permit. Watts was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Did Buisness as Exhibitor in Maryland Without Permit. CASE# 12963-16

Ryan Michael Watts 

3-12-16 – Assault – Deputy D. McClure responded to the area of Great Mills Drive and Suburban Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of a disturbance. The victim alleged during a fight the suspect, Kristina Ann Himes, age 31, of Hollywood, bit the victim on the right side of the neck. Himes also kicked the victim several times ‘between the legs,’ according to the victim. The victim displayed injuries consistent with the allegations. Himes was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 13556-16

Kristina Ann Himes

3-12-2016 – False Statement to Police Officer – Deputy B. Gaskill responded to the 46000 block of Lexington Village Way (Kohls) in Lexington Park, for the report of theft. The suspect, Lorenza Consuelo Domingues Vasquez, attempted to conceal merchandise and exit the store. During the initial contact, Vasquez provided a false name to the responding officer and claimed she did not have any identification. A search of her purse revealed an identification card and items consistent with the merchandise removed from the store. Vasquez was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft Less Than $1000 and False Statement to Police Officer. CASE# 13482-16

Lorenza Consuelo Domingues Vasquez

3-12-2016 – Assault – Deputy J. Lacey responded to the 48000 block of Far Cry Road in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Wanita Deavon Knott, age 36, of Lexington Park, cut the victim on the back with a knife. Knott was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 13441-16

Wanita Deavon Knott

3-13-2016 – Deputy J. Lacey responded to the Food Lion in California for the report of theft.  The suspect, Leondra Bonita Scott, age 50, of California, concealed multiple items in her purse and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. Scott was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft Less Than $100. CASE# 13622-16

Leondra Bonita Scott

Incident Briefs 3/9/2016 – 3/15/2016

Burglary to Motor Vehicle – Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole property in the 26000 block of Valley Circle in Mechanicsville. CASE# 13179-16

Burglary – A suspect forced entry into a residence and stole property in the 22000 block of Marantha Way in Leonardtown. CASE# 13251-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – On 3/8, unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle and stole property at Mark’s Automotive in Lexington Park. CASE# 13326-16

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a garage in the 45000 block of Belvoir Road in California. Nothing appeared to be missing from the garage or motor vehicle. CASE# 13583-16

Reckless Endangerment – Unknown suspect(s) threw an object at a moving vehicle on Baptist Church Road in Mechanicsville. CASE# 13589-16

Reckless Endangerment – Unknown suspect(s) threw an unknown object at a moving vehicle that was traveling northbound on Point Lookout Road, approaching Birch Manor. As the victim passed another vehicle heading southbound, the driver’s side window was abruptly shattered. CASE# 13562-16

Assist Other Agency – Deputy Molitor responded to the area of Woodbush Drive and Longview Boulevard in Bushwood, for the report of a vehicle fire. The Fire Marshal’s Office assumed the investigation.  CASE# 135262-16

Motor Vehicle Theft – During the overnight hours of 3/12 and 3/13, unknown suspect(s) stole a victim’s motor vehicle. The case remains open and is being investigated by Cpl. B. Foor.

Burglary – Sometime within the last four months, unknown suspect(s) entered a victim’s shed and stole property. The case is being investigated by Dep. Gaskill. CASE# 13621-16

Assault – Deputies responded to Lexington and Fox Chase Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of an assault, where a victim sustained a bloody nose during a fight. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. CASE# 13854-16

Counterfeit Investigation – The Donut Connection, located in the 21000 block of North-Shangri La Drive, reported counterfeit money was passed through the store. The case remains open and is under investigation.

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Incident Briefs 3/8/2016 – 3/10/2016

Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence and stole property in the 22000 block of Washington Street in Leonardtown. Cpl. Yingling is investigating the case. Yingling. CASE# 12634-16

Theft – A victim reported a rear registration plate was stolen from the victim’s car while she traveled through St. Mary’s and Charles County. Cpl. Yingling is investigating the case. CASE# 12716-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Victims in Possible BB Gun Vandalism

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying vandalism victims around MD Route 5 and Dyson’s Lumber in Great Mills. In recent weeks, the Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspected pattern of crime related to property destructions involving motor vehicles. Victims reported hearing a loud bang, similar to a gunshot before their window was damaged by what appears to be a pellet from a BB gun.

If you believe you have been a victim, contact Corporal Elizabeth O’Connor at Elizabeth.OConnor@stmarysmd.com, or 301-475-4200, ext. 8075.

Anyone with information is asked to call CRIME SOLVERS at 301.475.3333 or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637).

Or call the #SMCSO Duty Officer at 301.475.8008

St. Mary's County CRIME SOLVERS offers rewards 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.

#WantedWednesday

On Friday, March 4, 2016, at 8:20 PM, the suspect walked out of the Walmart store located at, 45485 Miramar Way, in California, MD, with a Samsung 50” UHD TV without paying for it. The suspect was last seen getting into what appeared to be a black Nissan Altima with New York plates driven by a second suspect. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects and/or about this incident is asked to contact DFC. Krum at 301-475-4200, ext. *2281 or by email Joshua.Krum@stmarysmd.com. 

Ref. CCN 11956-16. 

On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 4:20 PM, the suspect took a bottle of Courvoisier from the shelf, placed it inside his jacket, and walked out of the liquor store. This theft occurred at Jughead Liquors, located at 45315 Alton Lane, in California MD. 

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect and/or about this incident is asked to contact Deputy Dale Smith at 301-475-4200, ext. *8098, or email Dale.Smith@stmarysmd.com. 

Ref. CCN 8401-16 

Incident Briefs 3/8/2016

Property Destruction – Unknown suspect(s) damaged property in the 23000 block of Myrtle Point Road in California. CASE# 12398-16

Assist Other Agency/Theft – A piece of excavation equipment was dropped off in the 45000 block of Highway to Heaven Lane in Great Mills, for an auction. The investigation revealed, the equipment was stolen from Prince George’s County. The equipment was returned to the owner, and the investigation is ongoing. CASE# 12058-16

 Burglary – Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 46000 block of Drayden Road in Drayden and stole multiple items of value. Deputy Siciliano is investigating. CASE#12483-16

As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Mary’s County. Addresses shown indicate blocks and not specific locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St. Mary’s County during the stated time frame.

Note: The information contained in the Incident Brief report is based on initial reports made to the Sheriff’s Office. Follow-up investigations may reveal different information.

If you have any questions regarding information contained in the Incident Report contact Jennifer Stone, Public Information Officer, at 301-475-4200, ext. 1922, or by email at Jennifer.Stone@stmarysmd.com.

Mother Catherine Academy Visits #SMCSO Headquarters, "Showing Love to our Local Heroes."

Students throughout St. Mary’s County have taken field trips to Elm’s Beach, the local library, and can now add the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to their field trip list. The Sheriff’s Office warmly welcomed students from the Mother Catherine Academy on Friday, Feb. 12, as part of an art project called, “Showing Love to our Local Heroes.”

When the agency was contacted about this project, they enthusiastically agreed. The Sheriff’s Office strives to maintain a positive relationship with local youth and their parents. When police officers become involved with the community at this level, they become community organizers, planners, and educators. Students are introduced to the police in a friendly environment that encourages trust and security.

In preparation for this adventure with the students, School Resource Officer Corporal Angela Delozier, and Special Operations Division Sgt. Richard Russell organized a scavenger hunt. They strategically placed ‘evidence clues’ around headquarters for students to find, the clues provided insight into each division the students visited.  Students received a reward for finding an evidence clue.

During the tour, students were given a first-hand view of the Sheriff’s Office. Their first stop was the Duty Office, also known as the hub of the Sheriff’s Office; this room is the central location for all Patrol officers.

The second stop included a visit to the Crime Lab, where they met Crime Lab Technician, Megan Roberts. The students also had the opportunity to “visit” a detention cell and the Squad Room, where patrol deputies meet for “Roll Call.”  At the conclusion of their tour of Headquarters, the students presented the deputies with hand decorated Valentine’s Day cards. Drawn on the cards were American flags and the Sheriff’s Office logo. The cards, candy, and fruit were distributed to each deputy’s mailbox.

Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office joined the students for lunch at Salsas in Leonardtown, where Corporal Delozier organized a sing-a-along for the students with birthdays. The kids had smiles from ear to ear, wearing the famous Salsa Sombrero hats while the group sang to them.

The tour was a great success and brought our community together. The goal of the tour, like Sheriff Tim Cameron says, is to continue to “work to improve the quality of life in our communities in partnership with our citizens.” The Sheriff's Office will host more tours in the future.