On View Arrests/Warrants

On View Arrests:

Handgun/Drug Arrest-  On September 17, 2019, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were assisting the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with a firearms investigation.  Daiquan Malik Barnett, age 23 of District Heights, was observed in possession of a firearm concealed in his waistband. Barnett was subsequently observed operating a vehicle in a drive-through located in the 22800 block of Three Notch Road in California. ATF agents attempted to stop the vehicle, however Barnett attempted to flee by backing out of the drive-through striking another vehicle.  Barnett then drove forward striking the vehicle with the ATF agents inside. Barnett was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.  Located in the vehicle was a handgun and a 50 round drum magazine. Found on Barnett's person was a quantity of a white powdery substance (suspected cocaine) as well as suspected crack cocaine.  Barnett has a prior felony conviction for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine. Barnett was arrested and charged with CDS: Distribution With a Firearm, CDS: Possession of Firearms, Firearm Possession-Criminal with Felony Conviction, Assault Second Degree-Law Enforcement Officer, and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana. CASE# 53494-19

Daiquan Malik Barnett

Disorderly/Hindering-  On September 17, 2019, Dep. Graves responded to the 22800 block of Three Notch Road in California, to assist with a vehicle stop. As a result, an individual in the vehicle was taken into custody, at which time Ikia Lachay Chase, age 31 of Great Mills, arrived on scene and began creating a disturbance. Chase began cursing at officers and yelling, demanding to know particulars of the vehicle stop.  Chase was directed to cease her actions and leave the area.  Chase refused to leave the area and continued to yell and curse.  Chase was subsequently arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing and Hindering.  CASE# 53514-19

Ikia Lachay Chase 

Warrants:


09/12/19-  Alexander Leah Murphy, age 24 of Clements- Assault 1st Degree by Dep. Forbes# 341.  CASE# 52539-19

Alexander Leah Murphy 

09/13/19-  Derrick Clifton Marshall, age 40 of Lexington Park- Violation of Probation by Dep. Hersh# 343.  CASE# 52665-19

Derrick Clifton Marshall 

09/13/19-  Tylen D'von Jennings, age 25 of Mechanicsville- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Fretwell# 348.  CASE# 48524-19

Tylen D'Von Jennings 

09/14/19- John Jeffrey Burch, age 51 of Lexington Park- Two counts of Child Porn Distribution and five counts of Child Porn Possession by DFC. Ball# 315.  CASE# 52774-19

John Jeffrey Burch 

09/15/19- Arlene Felicia Hagens, age 57 of Lexington Park- FTA/Driving On Suspended License and Privilege by Cpl. Worrey# 152.  CASE# 53037-19

Arlene Felicia Hagens

09/16/19-  Jalante Antoine Hawkins, age 26 of Lexington Park- Consume Alcoholic Beverage in Public by Cpl. Flerlage# 241.  CASE# 53288-19

Jalante Antoine Hawkins 

09/17/19-  Todd Matthew Evans, age 42 of Glenn Burnie- Trespass and Theft by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 53400-19

Todd Matthew Evans

09/17/19-  Darius Jamal Ernest Ennis, age 25 of Washington, D.C.- FTA/Theft by Cpl. Pesante# 153.  CASE# 53382-19

Darius Jamal Ernest Ennis 

UPDATE- Wanted Individuals

September 18, 2019- UPDATE: Hannah Rose Whitman, age 20, has been located and is incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the whereabouts of Shawn Patrick Jeffries, age 26 of Lexington Park.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Hannah Rose Whitman, age 20, and Shawn Patrick Jeffries, age 26, both of Lexington Park.  Whitman and Jeffries are both wanted for violating conditions of their pretrial release for the original charge of assault. Whitman is 5’, has brown hair and weighs 130 pounds. Jeffries is 5’2”, has black hair and weighs 165 pounds.  At this time, it is believed Whitman and Jeffries are together, and frequent residences in Lexington Park.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Whitman and Jeffries is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200 extension *1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@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.

On View Arrests/DUI's/Criminal Citations

On View Arrests:


Peace Order Violation-  On September 9, 2019, Dep. Budd responded to the 48800 block of Park Pines Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported peace order violation.  Investigation determined Alvin NMN Thomas, age 58 of Lexington Park, had violated an active court order prohibiting him from being on the victim's property. Thomas was arrested and charged with Peace Order-Fail to Comply.  CASE# 51762-19

Peace Order Violation-  On September 10, 2019, Dep. Fenwick responded to the 48800 block of Park Pines Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported peace order violation. Investigation determined Alvin NMN Thomas, age 58 of Lexington Park, had violated an active court order prohibiting him from being on the victim's property.  Thomas was arrested and charged with Peace Order-Fail to Comply.  CASE# 52085-19

Alvin NMN Thomas 

Escape- On September 10, 2019, Dep. Lawrence responded to the 30000 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported sentenced inmate walking away from a treatment facility.  Investigation determined Virginia Leigh Bissett, age 24 of Lexington Park, left a court ordered treatment facility she was ordered to attend as part of her pretrial commitment.  Bissett was located and charged with Escape-2nd Degree-Condition of Release.  CASE# 52701-19

Virginia Leigh Bissett

DUI/Resisting Arrest- On September 10, 2019, Dep. Henry observed a vehicle stopped in the roadway in the 21700 block of Point Lookout Road in Callaway.  Upon checking on the operator, Sean Eugene Alexander Triplett, age 34 of Tennessee, was discovered slumped over the wheel of the vehicle.  Triplett was found to be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol and arrested.  Triplett began to pull away from Dep. Henry and attempted to flee the area. Triplett was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving While Impaired by Alcohol.  CASE# 52148-19

Sean Eugene Alexander Triplett

DUI/Drug Arrest-  On September 10, 2019, Dep. Schell responded to a property damage accident in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Investigation determined Kathleen Lorraine Byerly, age 51 of Lexington Park, had struck an unoccupied vehicle and then drove to a different spot in the parking lot.  Contact was made with Byerly, who was determined to be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol.  Byerly was arrested and a pill (suspected Oxycodone) was located in Byerly's pocket. Byerly was charged with Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving Vehicle So Far Impaired by Drugs and Alcohol Cannot Drive Safely, and CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.  CASE# 52068-19

Kathleen Lorraine Byerly 

Assault-  On September 11, 2019, Dep. Baker responded to the 22000 block of Cartwright Road in Leonardtown, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Holly Lynn Gagliarducci, age 29 of Leonardtown, assaulted two victims during an argument.  Gagliarducci threw a cup at one victim and struck the second victim in the face. Gagliarducci was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree.  CASE# 52324-19

Holly Lynn Gagliarducci

Assault-  On September 11, 2019, Dep. T. Snyder made contact with the victim who advised of an assault which occurred in the 20900 block of Point Lookout Road in Callaway.  Investigation determined Divante Quintil Kyler, age 28 of Callaway, assaulted the victim by choking the victim as well as striking the victim in the face with a closed fist.  Kyler was arrested and charged with Assault Second Degree.  CASE# 52175-19

Divante Quintil Kyler

Criminal Citations:

09/09/19- Nikko Muhammad Mason Coates, age 19 of Mechanicsville-Theft by DFC. Ball# 315.  CASE# 46968-19

Nikko Muhammad Mason Coates 

09/11/19- Erin Neveal Stokes, age 27 of Lexington Park- Theft by Cpl. Reppel# 141.  CASE# 52270-19

Erin Neveal Stokes 

Traffic Tip Tuesdays: Motorcycles

From the Maryland Driver’s Manual:

Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any vehicle on the roadway. But in crashes, a motorcyclist is six times more likely to be hurt than a car driver. Motorcycles are smaller than cars and trucks, and it can be harder to judge the speed and distance of an oncoming motorcycle.

Yield right of way to an oncoming motorcycle when turning left. Violating a motorcyclist’s right of way can result in a citation with significant penalties if you cause a serious injury. Drivers are at fault in just over half of car crashes with motorcycles.

Look twice before changing lanes or merging into traffic. Use your mirrors and look over your shoulder to be sure it is safe before merging or changing lanes. Motorcycles can be hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot or missed in a quick look due to their smaller size.

Do not share a lane with a motorcycle. Motorcyclists often adjust their position in the traffic lane to avoid road hazards like potholes or oil spills, because of wind, and to be seen by other road users. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the entire lane.

Do not tailgate or driver too close to a motorcycle. Allow at least three- to four-second following distance between your vehicle and the motorcycle in front of you. Motorcycles may need to slow for road hazards like gravel, wet road or railroad crossings that don’t affect cars the same way. Motorcyclists often reduce speed by downshifting or merely running off the throttle, which do not activate the brake light. So, be alert and leave plenty of space around motorcycles.

Allow plenty of space between your vehicle and the motorcycle when passing. Wind gusts and drafts from a passing vehicle can affect a motorcycle. After passing a rider, make sure you can see the motorcycle’s headlight in your rearview mirror before moving back into the lane. If you are being passed by a motorcycle, simply maintain your speed and allow the motorcyclist to complete their passing.

Use care when driving near a group of motorcyclists. Motorcyclists participate in organized rides which can involve many motorcycles. Driving around these groups requires communication and patience. If you need to change lanes or reach an exit, signal your intention early and wait for the riders in the group to create a gap for you. Do not merge in between groups or riders unless there is sufficient space to do so. If it is a small group, it may be easier to slow and let the group pass before making a lane change.

Wanted Individuals-Pretrial Violations

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Hannah Rose Whitman, age 20, and Shawn Patrick Jeffries, age 26, both of Lexington Park.  Whitman and Jeffries are both wanted for violating conditions of their pretrial release for the original charge of assault. Whitman is 5’, has brown hair and weighs 130 pounds. Jeffries is 5’2”, has black hair and weighs 165 pounds.  At this time, it is believed Whitman and Jeffries are together, and frequent residences in Lexington Park.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Whitman and Jeffries is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200 extension *1996 or by email at Melissa.Hulse@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.

Hannah Rose Whitman 

Shawn Patrick Jeffries 

Accident in Loveville Under Investigation

On September 14, 2019, at approximately 2:29 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28400 block of Point Lookout Road, in the area of Loveville Road, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located two vehicles involved in the collision, with one of the operators trapped in the vehicle. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation.

Preliminary investigation determined a 2000 Dodge Dakota, operated by Michael Lynn McDonald, age 70 of Mechanicsville, made a left turn from Loveville Road attempting to head southbound on Point Lookout Road. McDonald failed to yield the right of way to a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country Van operated by Thomas Henry Franz III, age 84 of Prince Frederick, who was traveling northbound on Point Lookout Road. After the vehicles collided, McDonald’s vehicle continued off the roadway and struck a street sign. McDonald was trapped in the vehicle after the collision.  McDonald was extracted from the vehicle and flown by helicopter to an area trauma center with incapacitating injuries.  A passenger in McDonald’s vehicle, Louise Therese McDonald, age 67 of Mechanicsville, was transported to an area trauma center for treatment. Franz was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released.

At this time, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision or events leading to the collision is asked to contact Corporal Brian Connelly at (301) 475-4200 extension *8031 or by email at Brian.Connelly@stmarysmd.com.

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

Next Round of Applicant Agility/Written Testing on Oct. 5

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next round of physical agility and written testing for potential deputies, correctional officers and cadets on the morning of Oct. 5, 2019, at the agency headquarters in Leonardtown. The testing is not open to walk-ins. 

Applicants must complete and return a Personal History Statement to qualify for the next round of testing on Oct. 5.

The Sheriff's Office is now conducting weekly applicant testing for corrections positions open at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center as well. Please contact Sheriff's Office Human Resources personnel at 301-475-4200, ext. *1926, *1909 or *1936 for more information.  

The application process is outlined at https://www.firstsheriff.com/applicationprocess.asp. The Personal History Statement (PHS) must be completed, printed and each page initialed at the bottom. At the end of the PHS ensure to have the Authorization for Release of Personal Information Form # 206 notarized.

The Personal History Statement along with the notarized Authorization for Release of Personal Information Form # 206 can be delivered in person to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown or mailed to:

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
ATTN: Personnel Office
23150 Leonard Hall Drive
Leonardtown, MD 20650

Applicants must pass the preliminary screening conditions to advance to the agility testing. 

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office offers sign-on bonuses for Deputies and Correctional Officers, annual compensation education bonuses and foreign and sign language stipends.

Deputies and Correctional Officers receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid in three installments: $500 when hired, $500 when completing the Criminal Justice Academy and $500 upon release from probation.

Warrants Served

Warrants:

09/09/19- Marc Ryan Gill, age 39 of Ridge- CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana by Dep. Graves# 354.  CASE# 51733-19

Marc Ryan Gill

09/09/19-  James William Thomas Burke, age 34 of Chaptico- Violation of Probation/Robbery by Dep. Shelko# 326.  CASE# 50160-19

James William Thomas Burke

09/09/19- Gerald Anthony Knott, age 47 of Lexington Park- two counts of Consume Alcoholic Beverage in Public Place by Cpl. Beishline# 252.  CASE# 51783-19

Gerald Anthony Knott

09/09/19-  Deodis Lee Clyburn, age 24 of Lusby- Violation of Probation/Robbery by Cpl. Connelly# 151.  CASE# 51750-19

Deodis Lee Clyburn

09/10/19- Delante Montario Butler, age 26 of Lexington Park- Driving While Suspended by Dep. Graves# 354.  CASE# 51992-19 (No Photograph Available)

09/10/19- Javon Antonio Epps, age 27 of Virginia- Violation of Probation/Theft by Dep. T. Snyder# 342.  CASE# 52045-19

Javon Antonio Epps

09/11/19- Edna Renee Lyles, age 32 of Waldorf- Driving While Suspended by Dep. Graves# 52219-19

Edna Renee Lyles

09/11/19- Demartez Trequan Thomas, age 22 of Lexington Park- Three Counts of Sex Offense by Cpl. Teague# 249.  CASE# 52230-19

Demartez Trequan Thomas 

Leonardtown Man Arrested for Rape

On September 11, 2019, detectives from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with investigators from Child Protective Services (CPS), began an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving an eight-year-old victim and an adult male. The investigation determined Gilbert NMN Estevez, age 30 of Leonardtown, had sexually abused the female victim. Estevez was arrested and charged with the following:

Rape Second Degree

Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Sex Offense Third Degree

Assault Second Degree

Estevez is currently incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center on a no bond status. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Taylore Nauman at (301) 475-4200 extension *8109 or by email at Taylore.Nauman@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.

Gilbert NMN Estevez

eBay Scams Alert

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office wants to alert citizens to various eBay scams that have affected several residents recently.  The most recent scam reported to the Sheriff’s Office is the buyer offers to overpay for an item for sale, and the scammer will then send a fraudulent cashier’s check or personal check.  Typically, by this point the item has already been sent to the scammer.  A variation of this scam is to request some of the extra money sent be returned or forwarded to another party. 

When selling vehicles on eBay, another common scam is the buyer will send the seller a check to cover shipping costs.  The seller will wire money as directed to cover the shipping costs, and the scammer will then decline to purchase the vehicle.  The seller sends the remaining funds back as directed and ultimately the seller discovers the check was fraudulent after having sent the money to the scammer. Other similar scams involve fraudulent checks wherein the sender requests gift cards be purchased and the serial numbers forwarded to them. A safe waiting period for any deposited check to be fully verified is seven business days; more than seven business days maybe required for banks outside the United States. 

Tips for selling items on eBay:

·         Don’t send the item before you receive payment or before the transaction has gone through

·         PayPal is an electronic option and produces digital logs of the transactions

·         Keep all dealings as a seller on eBay where it can be monitored

·         Refuse any requests to bypass eBay or cut auctions short for a “buy it now” price

For additional information and proper buying and selling of items on eBay please go to www.eBay.com.

Anyone who has been the victim of an eBay scam and wishes to make a report can contact the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at (301) 475-8008.

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