Law Enforcement

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotic Arrests

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotic Arrests

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: Andrew Tkaczuk, 27, was indicted by Vice Narcotics Detectives for multiple counts to include prescription fraud and insurance fraud. He was arrested in El Paso, Texas and was extradited back to the State of Maryland. He was subsequently released after his initial appearance in...
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Reported Robbery at St. Mary’s College is Drug Deal Gone Bad

Reported Robbery at St. Mary’s College is Drug Deal Gone Bad

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives assisted Detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations with a reported armed robbery that occurred at St. Mary’s College. During the investigation it was determined that the original complaint was a false report and was actually a “drug deal gone bad”. As the drug portion of the investigation continued,...
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Charles County Police Blotter

Charles County Police Blotter

The following is a sample of recent events investigated by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. For information about other events which are not included in this report, visit www.CrimeReports.com and search by county, city, zip code or street address.  ATTEMPT THEFT: On May 16 between 5:50 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) removed the...
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State Police Blotter- Leonardtown

State Police Blotter- Leonardtown

Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Warrant Service – On Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:10pm, TFC G. A. Thompson served a Bench Warrant (T3-15053) on Catelynn Nicolle Marstin, 22, of Lusby. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Driving Without A Required License by the District Court...
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D.C. Generals Help Kick Off Police Week

D.C. Generals Help Kick Off Police Week

Each year Police from all over the nation gather in Washington D.C. for National Police Week. The kick-off this year was a National Public Safety Football League Jamboree featuring two games at Eastern High School. Game one pitted the Philadelphia Blue Flame and the Atlanta Defenders. A hard fought battle in which the Defenders...
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Lisa Marie Tippett Arrested on Grand Jury Indictment

Lisa Marie Tippett Arrested on Grand Jury Indictment

On Wednesday, May 16 at approximately 5:30 P.M., while off duty Captain Daniel Alioto, the Commander of the Vice/Narcotics Division for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office observed Lisa Marie Tippett, 46 of Lexington Park, on Great Mills Road. Captain Alioto was aware that there was an open indictment for her and he then placed...
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Man Arrested for Impersonating Police

Man Arrested for Impersonating Police

In April 2012, detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations initiated an investigation regarding information that a subject had been involved in a relationship with a female residing in Mechanicsville, Maryland and had identified himself as a Baltimore County Police Officer Detective throughout the relationship. A joint investigation by St. Mary’s County BCI and...
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Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 Holds Police Week Memorial Service

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 Holds Police Week Memorial Service

On May 14, the FOP Lodge 7 in Great Mills held it’s annual Police Memorial to honor those members who have passed away as well remembering all their brothers and sisters in blue around the world. This week is National Police Memorial Week. The memorial service opened with the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard...
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Suspicious Package Cleared at Calvert Courthouse

Suspicious Package Cleared at Calvert Courthouse

The all clear has been given to the Calvert County District Courthouse in Prince Frederick after a suspicious package was left inside the building. On Tuesday, May 15 at 1:06 p.m., State Fire Marshal Bomb Technicians were dispatched to 200 Duke Street for report of a suspicious package. Investigation revealed a small leather briefcase was left...
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Juveniles Arrested in Multiple St. Mary’s Burglaries

Juveniles Arrested in Multiple St. Mary’s Burglaries

The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, assisted by deputies from the Special Operations Division, initiated a joint investigation regarding multiple burglaries to motor vehicles at Leonardtown High School, the College of Southern Maryland and during Spring-Fest at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. As a result of the joint investigation three suspects were...
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Charles County Police Blotter

Charles County Police Blotter

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: Between May 13 and May 14, a homeowner reported someone broke into his house in the 1200 block of Adams Court in Waldorf and stole cash, clothing, jewelry and electronics. Officer R. Horrocks is investigating. CAR REPORTED STOLEN: On May 13 between 8...
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St. Mary’s Man Indicted for Sexually Exploiting Minors to Produce Child Pornography

St. Mary’s Man Indicted for Sexually Exploiting Minors to Produce Child Pornography

A federal grand jury today returned an indictment charging Cary Anderson, age 32, of Dameron, Maryland, with six counts of sexually exploiting minors to produce child pornography. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Richard A. McFeely of the Federal Bureau...
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Double Stabbing in Lexington Park – UPDATE

Double Stabbing in Lexington Park – UPDATE

UPDATE 5/14/12: On May 11, 2012, police units responded to the area of Valley Drive Estates, Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of a stabbing. Arriving police units discovered a male victim outside a residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. BCI was requested and responded to the scene to assume the investigation. During the...
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St. Mary’s Drug Arrests

St. Mary’s Drug Arrests

Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Drug Arrest – On Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 6:42pm, TFC N. E. Gresko conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota Camry in the area of Maryland Route 246 and Kay Drive for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, which was occupied three...
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State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Burglary:  On 5/9/12 at 2:00 am, Trooper First Class Parker responded to the 3700 block of Redberry Dr. in Port Republic for a reported burglary.  Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence while the homeowners were asleep and removed numerous items.  Investigation continues. Possession of...
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Calvert Drug Arrests

Calvert Drug Arrests

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office have arrested the following suspects on drug charges: CDS Violation  On May 11 at 3:47 p.m. Cpl. T. Phelps responded to the 200 block of Helena Drive in Prince Frederick for the report of suspicious persons.  Cpl. Phelps made contact with three individuals who advised they did not live in...
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Calvert County Crime Report

Calvert County Crime Report

During the week of May 7 through May 13 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,406 calls for service throughout the community.  The following incidents remain under investigation: Burglary  A red Sears riding mower, model DYT400, worth $1100 ,was stolen from the garage of a home on Howard Drive in Port Republic...
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Man Jailed for Sexually Abusing Minor

Man Jailed for Sexually Abusing Minor

On April 30, 2012, detectives with the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations initiated an investigation regarding alleged criminal misconduct by an adult involving a minor.  As a result of that investigation, evidence indicated Elmore N. Lewis, age 63, of Lexington Park, Maryland had sexually abused a minor over a period of several...
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Threesome Arrested in Lexington Park Robbery

Threesome Arrested in Lexington Park Robbery

On May 10, 2012 police units responded to the area of Great Mills Road and Midway Drive in Lexington Park, for the report of a robbery of a citizen.  The victim reported he was walking along a path when he was approached by three males who threatened him with bodily harm and stole property...
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Thirteen Bench Warrants Served

Thirteen Bench Warrants Served

Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following suspects on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10:50am, Cpl. M. W. Laney served a Bench Warrant on James Edward Denton, 49, of Lusby. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County on April...
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Charles County Police Blotter

Charles County Police Blotter

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: BURGLARY: On May 6 at 8:54 a.m., officers responded to the 9500 block of Dewberry Drive in Faulkner for the report of a burglary. A preliminary investigation showed unknown suspect(s) broke into a house and stole a jar of coins. Some of the coins...
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Weekly DUI Arrests

Weekly DUI Arrests

Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have arrested the following people on DUI charges: DUI Status Sheet April 19 thru May 9, 2012 Richard Peter Gerard Humulock, 57, of Mechanicsville on 4/22/12 by TFC B. T. Wiesemann Ashley Ann Burger, 25, of White Plains on 4/24/12 by TFC J. S. Gibson Robin Nichole Lecates, 23, of...
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Info Sought: Cash Reward

Info Sought: Cash Reward

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred last month at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center and is asked for the public’s assistance in identifying the two suspects pictured in security camera photographs. The suspects entered the community center, located at 3090 Crain Highway in Waldorf, shortly after noon on April...
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Mechanicsville Men Jailed on Burglary Charges

Mechanicsville Men Jailed on Burglary Charges

On May 6, 2012 the victim reported to police his residence had been burglarized between April 27, 2012 and May 6, 2012 and firearms, ammunition, a knife and money had been stolen from the residence. The case was forwarded to BCI for investigation. On May 9, 2012 detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations,...
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BB Gun, Box Cutter Found in Student’s Locker

BB Gun, Box Cutter Found in Student’s Locker

On May 9 at 8:08 a.m., officers responded to Mattawoman Middle School at 10145 Berry Road, Waldorf, after a school administrator learned a BB gun, box cutter and a pair of boot spikes were in a student’s book bag and locker. A school resource officer charged the student with possession of weapons on school...
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Couple Busted Stealing Scrap Metal from CSX Tracks

Couple Busted Stealing Scrap Metal from CSX Tracks

On May 8 at 11:40 a.m., officers observed a pick-up truck parked on the shoulder of the roadway near the CSX tracks on Gallant Green Road near Truman Manor Drive in Waldorf. As the officers checked on the vehicle, they observed Robert Franklin Reick, 37, and Toni Lee Adelman, 46, both of Waldorf, walking...
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Calvert M&T Bank Robber Sentenced to 10 yrs in Prison

Calvert M&T Bank Robber Sentenced to 10 yrs in Prison

U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced William Alexander Norbeck, age 32, of Crofton, Maryland, today to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for armed bank robbery and the use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.  Judge Bredar also ordered Norbeck to pay restitution...
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Officer Bit, Suspect Tasered

Officer Bit, Suspect Tasered

On May 7, 2012, at approximately 2:01 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police Officers from the Southern District responded to the 5200 block of Nick Road near Scott Town Road for a report of an Armed Subject with a knife. The homeowner called 911 reported a person was in the living room armed with a knife. The calling...
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Click It or Ticket- Are you Buckled up?

Click It or Ticket- Are you Buckled up?

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will join other nationwide law enforcement agencies and highway safety advocates all across the country for the 2012 National Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement mobilization, May 7, 2012 through June 3, 2012. Click It or Ticket is a two prong – education and enforcement campaign.  Law enforcement...
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Click It or Ticket Crackdown

Click It or Ticket Crackdown

Leonardtown, MD – Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – beware.  The 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 7th to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up.  The Maryland State Police is joining with other state and local law enforcement...
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SMCSO Pamela McKay Graduates from LSM

SMCSO Pamela McKay Graduates from LSM

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Accreditation Manager Pamela McKay graduated from the “Leadership Southern Maryland” (LSM) Training Program on May 4, 2012.  “LSM is a nine-month, tuition-based program to develop leaders from the Southern Maryland area for regional collaboration. While absorbing the local “flavour” in each of three counties, participants will have the opportunity...
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Cash Reward: Theft Investigation

Cash Reward: Theft Investigation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of breaking, entering and thefts from motor vehicles.  The break-ins and thefts occurred at Leonardtown High School and College of Southern Maryland in Leonardtown, Maryland during the weeks of April 9, 2012 and April 16, 2012.  Numerous personal items were taken from the vehicles...
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Charles County Police Blotter

Charles County Police Blotter

Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: MAN INVOLVED IN BARRICADE IDENTIFIED: The CCSO has identified the man involved in the barricade on Pleasant View Place as Joseph Kendall Fryer, III, 44, of Newburg. Fryer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as officers attempted to serve him an arrest warrant at his...
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Police Pursuit Ends with Drug, DUI Arrest

Police Pursuit Ends with Drug, DUI Arrest

On May 7, 2012 at approximately 12:53 a.m.,, Trooper First Class A. Watson was patrolling Livingston Road near the Indian Head Rail Trail Park located on Livingston Road, north of Hawthorne Road, Indian Head, Charles County, MD when he observed a black Hyundai pull into the park. The male quickly exited the vehicle and...
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Open House at Calvert Sheriff’s Office Fun for All

Open House at Calvert Sheriff’s Office Fun for All

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Open House was a bustling hub of activity on Saturday, May 5. Families came out in support of the men and women, who work for the Sheriff, as well as the cadets of the Sheriff’s Office. There was plenty to see and do. There were demonstrations by the various...
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Newburg Barricade Ends in Suspect’s Death

Newburg Barricade Ends in Suspect’s Death

UPDATE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE On May 7 at 11:19 a.m., officers with the CCSO Warrant/Fugitive Unit were attempting to serve an arrest warrant in the 10500 block of Pleasant View Place in Newburg for a subject who was wanted in connection with two charges of driving while impaired. As officers were at the front...
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SWAT Team, K9, and Helicopter on the Scene in Mechanicsville

SWAT Team, K9, and Helicopter on the Scene in Mechanicsville

On Monday, May 7 around 12:10 p.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to report of a disturbance at a residence in Mechanicsville. Investigation revealed a wanted subject at the residence got into a verbal altercation with an individual over the phone. Police were called and responded to the scene. When the wanted subject...
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Woman Selling Pills in Pharmacy Parking Lot

Woman Selling Pills in Pharmacy Parking Lot

Victoria Carol Gardiner, 44 of Leonardtown, was identified as a target in a prescription fraud investigation as well as a possible prescription drug distributor. St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives arrested suspect Gardiner after she distributed eight “Oxycodone” pills in the parking lot of a local pharmacy. Additional “Oxycodone” pills were recovered and numerous additional...
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Weekly DUI Arrests

Weekly DUI Arrests

Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick have arrested the following people for DUI: Lester B. Shockley, 41 of Port Republic, was arrested on May 1 at 11:24 pm by TFC A. Merkelson Tiara S. Boyd, 21 of Prince Frederick, was arrested on May 2 at 1:02 pm by TFC E. West Patrick C. Shorb, 27 of...
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Calvert County Police Blotter

Calvert County Police Blotter

During the week of April 30 through May 6, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,521 calls for service throughout the community. The following incidents remain under investigation:     Theft  Someone stole an aluminum boat from the backyard pond of a home on Grovers Turn Lane in Owings sometime on May 4.  Cpl....
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Suspended, Drunk Driver Flees from Accident Scene

Suspended, Drunk Driver Flees from Accident Scene

On May 3 around 4 p.m., a woman driving a 1999 Toyota Corolla struck a 2002 Ford Focus at the intersection of Rt. 235 and St. Andrews Church Road in California.  The driver of the striking vehicle identified as Natalie K. Zlotnitsky, 43 of Mechanicsville, fled the accident scene. The accident victim followed the...
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Arson Investigation Underway in Chesapeake Beach

Arson Investigation Underway in Chesapeake Beach

Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a case of arson in Calvert County. On  May 4 around 5:28 p.m., fire and rescue responded to the 7400 blk of B Street in Chesapeake Beach for report of a house fire. Crews arrived on scene to discover fire in the basement area of a vacant single...
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Drug Busts Reveal Vials of Testosterone, Ecstasy, Marijuana

Drug Busts Reveal Vials of Testosterone, Ecstasy, Marijuana

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives received information that a package containing controlled substances was enroute to St. Mary’s County for delivery. The package was intercepted and scanned by St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputies. A Search and Seizure warrant was obtained and executed before the package was delivered to its destination, a local...
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Five Time Drunk Driver at it Again in St. Mary’s County

Five Time Drunk Driver at it Again in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE:  Edgar Charles Brockman was released by a District Court Commissioner on Personal Recognizance on May 4. On Thursday, May 3 shortly before 2 p.m., police, fire and rescue were dispatched to report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries along  the 20600 blk of Poplar Ridge Road in Hermanville. Crews arrived on scene to discover...
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Deputy Injured After Incident at Wal-Mart

Deputy Injured After Incident at Wal-Mart

On Thursday, May 3, at around 1 p.m., a call was broadcasted for report of a theft at the Wal-Mart in California, Md. A St. Mary’s County deputy on the scene, inside of the store, made contact with the theft suspect. During the encounter, a struggle ensued between the officer and the theft suspect. The...
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Woman Arrested in Waldorf Stabbing

Woman Arrested in Waldorf Stabbing

On May 1 at 9:33 a.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf after a woman called police and reported she had been stabbed by an acquaintance during an argument. Officers located the suspect, Sandra Anthony, 24, of Waldorf, and placed her under arrest. She was charged with first-degree assault....
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Rooftop Fun Leads to Burglary Arrest

Rooftop Fun Leads to Burglary Arrest

On May 2 at 2:12 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 3100 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf after a witness called to report a possible burglary in progress. The witness indicated they were inside the building and heard footsteps on the roof. When officers arrived, they found the suspect, Andrew Warwick,...
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Pedaling for a Cause

Pedaling for a Cause

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office recently sponsored their Third Annual Bike Ride to benefit the United Way of Charles County and the Spring Dell Center. Despite cloudy skies and the threat of rain, nearly 100 community members joined the sheriff’s office to ride the 26-mile Hiker-Biker Indian Head Rail Trail. The event raised $2,800...
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Lusby Men Facing Imprisonment for Manufacturing Explosive Launching Device

Lusby Men Facing Imprisonment for Manufacturing Explosive Launching Device

Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshals served two criminal summonses today after an April 27, 2012 incident involving the manufacture of an explosive launching device at 780 Dry Creek Court in Lusby. Investigators determined Robert John Bysheim (23) and Charles Edward Fabritz (27), both of Lusby, manufactured the launching device and ignited the explosive materials subsequently...
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Respect for Law Week Proclamation

Respect for Law Week Proclamation

During the week of May 9 to May 16,CalvertCounty will observe “Respect for Law Week”. Through the combined efforts of the Optimist Club of Calvert–Prince Frederick, Optimist Club of Solomons, and the SYB-Lusby Optimist Club, activities are sponsored to inspire “respect for law” among young people through programs to educate them on the jobs...
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Sheriff Invites Public to CCSO Open House

Sheriff Invites Public to CCSO Open House

Sheriff Mike Evans invites you and your family to join him and his staff on May 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Open House. Please join us for live demonstrations from our K-9 Unit, Police Motors Unit, and Mountain Bike Patrol. There will be static displays...
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Navy Employee Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Over $600,000

Navy Employee Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Over $600,000

Greenbelt, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Christopher M. Hill, age 47, of Lusby, Maryland, today to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for embezzling government property and filing false tax returns. Chief Judge Chasanow also entered an order requiring Hill to pay $134,795.22 in...
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Lt. Theodore Belleavoine Graduates NWU

Lt. Theodore Belleavoine Graduates NWU

On Friday, April 27, 2012 Administrative Patrol Lieutenant Theodore Belleavoine graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.  The School of Police Staff and Command, a dynamic and intensive ten-week program, is considered one of the premiere law enforcement management training programs in the nation.  “The School of Police Staff and Command...
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State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Percocet:  On 4/24/12 at 12:56 am, Trooper First Class Evans stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Adelina Rd. in Prince Frederick.  A search of the vehicle revealed that Tiara S. Boyd, 21 of Prince Frederick, was in possession of percocet,...
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163 Warnings, Wasn’t Enough- 74 Tickets Written – UPDATE

163 Warnings, Wasn’t Enough- 74 Tickets Written – UPDATE

 After the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received numerous traffic safety complaints of motorists passing on the shoulder, the Traffic Safety Unit conducted a traffic initiative in the area of Maryland Route 5 just prior to Bay Ridge Road in Great Mills on February 27 and again on May 1. On February 27, 2012 the Traffic Safety Unit conducted...
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Pair Arrested for Stealing Neighbor’s Propane Tanks

Pair Arrested for Stealing Neighbor’s Propane Tanks

On April 30 at 2:34 p.m., officers responded to the 3600 block of Iowa Road in Brandywine for the report of a theft in progress. A witness called police and stated two males were stealing propane tanks from a neighbor’s yard. The witness confronted the suspects but was chased away after one suspect pulled...
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Ham Burglar Arrested for Theft of Shotgun

Ham Burglar Arrested for Theft of Shotgun

On April 25 at 9:26 p.m., the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center simulcast a call for a burglary in progress in the 27000 block of Morganza Turner Road in Mechanicsville. Deputy William Bankhead of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the address and made contact with a witness,  who was detaining...
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Squatter Arrested for Burglary

Squatter Arrested for Burglary

On April 26, 2012 at approximately 11 a.m., Deputy T. Shomper  of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 22000 block of Washington Street in Leonardtown for a report of burglary. Deputy Shomper arrived on scene and made contact with victim who advised that someone had entered her residence...
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Sex Offender Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Minor

Sex Offender Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Minor

On April 27, 2012 detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Unit, initiated an investigation regarding allegations of a sexual assault involving a minor under fourteen years of age.  During the investigation it was learned a suspect was utilizing the screen name, “AWWMANCAM”, on a Facebook screen log-in for...
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Threesome Arrested for Production of Methamphetamines

Threesome Arrested for Production of Methamphetamines

The St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives began an investigation into the possible production of methamphetamines being conducted at a location in the Mechanicsville area of St. Mary’s County. A Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained and with the assistance of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team, was executed. Recovered were eight...
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Couple Charged with Child Abuse – UPDATE

Couple Charged with Child Abuse – UPDATE

Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations and investigators from the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services, initiated a joint investigation regarding allegations of suspected child abuse involving a 10 year old child.  Following a physical examination by medical personnel the child was observed to have bruises...
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Calvert County Police Blotter

Calvert County Police Blotter

During the week of April 23 through April 29 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,390 calls for service throughout the community.  The following incidents are being investigated:   Burglary  A home on Westphalia Court in St. Leonard was burglarized in the afternoon on April 19 and jewelry, alcohol and guns were...
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St. Mary’s Crime Report

St. Mary’s Crime Report

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Theft under $100.00 On April 28, 2012 deputies responded to the Food Lion Store in Great Mills, Maryland for a report of a theft.  Investigation revealed Jennifer Brandy Wright, 37 of Callaway, Maryland placed several items in her purse, walked past all points of...
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MD Court Rules DNA Swab Unconstitutional

MD Court Rules DNA Swab Unconstitutional

In January 2009, the Maryland Legislature enacted a critical public safety program requiring persons charged with committing crimes of violence, burglaries and rapes to provide a DNA sample during arrest processing.  The DNA is collected by gently rubbing a sterile cotton swab on the inside of the offender’s mouth to obtain skin cells.  The...
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Sobriety Checkpoints Being Set Up

Sobriety Checkpoints Being Set Up

Beginning this week, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will partner with Checkpoint Strikeforce to conduct sobriety checkpoints at undisclosed locations throughout St. Mary’s County. These checkpoints are an effort to crack down on impaired drivers and those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  The goal of Sobriety Checkpoints is heighten awareness regarding...
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Woman Exposing Herself in Public Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Woman Exposing Herself in Public Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

On April 27, 2012, St. Mary’s County deputies responded to the area of Missouri Avenue and Rogers Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland to check the welfare of an intoxicated female who was disregarding vehicle traffic and walking in the roadway causing a traffic hazard. Deputies located the female, identified as Lisa Marie Tippett, 46 of...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Sandgates

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Sandgates

On April 28, 2012 at 2:26 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a fatality.  The collision occurred on North Sandgates Road in the area of Sandgates Trail Lane, Mechanicsville, Maryland.  Trooper First Class M. Pitcher of the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack, was the first police...
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St. Mary’s Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to Prison

St. Mary’s Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to Prison

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Alexander William, Jr. sentenced John Larry Dickerson, age 42, of Waldorf, Maryland, today to 140 months in prison followed by eight years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a firearm in a school zone. The sentence was...
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Assault in Lexington Park

Assault in Lexington Park

On April 25, at approximately 12:09 p.m., Deputy First Class K. Nelson of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Jettison Drive in Lexington Park for a reported assault. Upon arrival, the victim Brandy Howard claimed that she had been assaulted by her ex-boyfriend Robert Jupiter, III, 29 of Hollywood. Howard stated that...
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BB Gun, Knife Found on Student at School

BB Gun, Knife Found on Student at School

On April 25 at 9:45 a.m., an anonymous Crime Solvers tip was received at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf. The tipster said they observed a student in possession of what appeared to be a black handgun. Officers made contact with the suspect and a black “BB” gun was located in...
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Charles County Crime Report

Charles County Crime Report

Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: MAN ARRESTED AFTER BREAKING INTO HOUSE:  On April 24 at 9:58 a.m., officers responded to the 10400 block of La Plata Road in La Plata for a burglary that just occurred.  The victim reported she exited an upstairs bathroom of her home and entered her...
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Detectives Seek Armed Robbery Suspect’s Identity

Detectives Seek Armed Robbery Suspect’s Identity

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station. Surveillance photos of the suspect are being released and detectives want to hear from anyone who knows who the suspect is. Charles County Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward of...
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Hit-and-Run Driver Involved in Second Collision Moments Later

Hit-and-Run Driver Involved in Second Collision Moments Later

On April 25 at 10:03 a.m., officers responded to the area of Woodville Road at Watson Road in Hughesville for the report of a motor vehicle collision. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a Honda Element was traveling East on Woodville Road and slowing to make a left turn onto Watson Road when...
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Fuel the Fire: Join CCSO’s 2012 Torch Run for Special Olympics

Fuel the Fire: Join CCSO’s 2012 Torch Run for Special Olympics

Whether you like to run or walk, make your steps count this June: Join the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland.   The CCSO will host the Torch Run on June 7 to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland. Three routes – a 4-mile route...
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WANTED: Cash Reward

WANTED: Cash Reward

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office currently holds warrants for Jeramey Kishan Bradshaw, 23 of Lexington Park, Maryland.  Jeramey Bradshaw is wanted for the following: Failing to Appear – Concealed Dangerous Weapon Charge (Calvert County, Maryland) Failing to Appear – Armed Robbery Failing to Appear – Non-Support 4th degree Burglary Crime Solvers is offering...
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Charles County Crime Report

Charles County Crime Report

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents:   BARRICADE: On April 24 at 6:31 a.m., members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office’s Tactical Response Squad and Warrant/Fugitive Unit and members of the U.S. Marshal’s Joint Task Force responded to a residence in the 4200 block of Drake Court in Waldorf to serve...
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Stabbing in La Plata

Stabbing in La Plata

On April 20 at 10:31 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Jaybee Lane in La Plata for the reported stabbing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 39-year-old man, intervened in an argument between Joseph Henry Forbes, 32, of no fixed address and another man. A physical fight between Forbes and the victim ensued,...
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Lexington Park Man Charged with Child Abuse

Lexington Park Man Charged with Child Abuse

On April 23, 2012, police units responded to a private residence in Lexington Park, for a report of suspected child abuse.  Upon arrival officers learned suspect David Karl Clements, Jr.,27 of Lexington Park, was providing care of a three year old child during the day.  Officers observed the child had multiple bruises on her...
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Reward of $9,000 Now Offered in St. Mary’s Murder Case

Reward of $9,000 Now Offered in St. Mary’s Murder Case

UPDATE April 24, 2012 On August 24, 2011 at 11:38 P.M. police units responded to the area of Sell Drive, Lexington Park, Maryland for the report of a motor vehicle accident.  Upon police arrival it was determined the operator of the vehicle, Deandre Agustus Hawkins, age 20, of Lexington Park had a gunshot wound...
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Fugitive Arrested at Tiki Bar

Fugitive Arrested at Tiki Bar

On Friday, April 20  at 11 p.m., Dean A. Curry, 40 of Lusby, was escorted from the Tiki Bar by bouncers for disorderly behavior.  Once outside the bar, he continued his behavior and was arrested by Trooper Esnes.  During the arrest, it was discovered that Curry is a wanted fugitive from Virginia.  He was incarcerated...
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State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

State Police Blotter- Prince Frederick

Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana:  On 4/17/12 at 7:51 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Skinners Turn Rd. in Owings.  A search of the vehicle revealed that Joseph J. Navalaney Jr., 18, and John P. Grogan, 18, both of...
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Arrest Made in La Plata Fatal Hit-and-Run

Arrest Made in La Plata Fatal Hit-and-Run

Investigative persistence by Maryland state troopers in Charles County, assistance from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, and help from concerned citizens resulted in today’s arrest of a Charles Co. man in connection with the fatal hit and run traffic crash that occurred more than one...
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Suspicious Man Questioning Children at Local Playground

Suspicious Man Questioning Children at Local Playground

On April 20 at 3:30 p.m. DFC P. Aurich responded the community park at Lake Shore Drive in Owings for the report of a suspicious person. The complainant advised that a man had been asking several children if they were at the park alone and where their parents were.  The children gave a description...
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Tiki Weekend Disorderly Arrest

Tiki Weekend Disorderly Arrest

On April 20 at 7:21 p.m., Calvert County Dep. M. Quinn arrested Wesley Alden Fancher, 28 of Lusby, at the Calypso Bay Restaurant on Charles Street in Solomons after he became disorderly and almost pushed someone off the deck into the water.  Fancher was advised by police more than five times to leave the area...
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Drunk Man Arrested at Walmart for Harassing Customers

Drunk Man Arrested at Walmart for Harassing Customers

On April 20 at 10:40 p.m.,, Calvert County Dep. C. Fox arrested Melvin Douglas Ferris, 51 of Huntingtown, at the Dunkirk Walmart for disorderly conduct.  Employees of the store advised Dep. Fox that Ferris appeared drunk and was harassing customers and employees inside the store.
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Calvert County Police Blotter

Calvert County Police Blotter

During the week of April 16 through April 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3,590 calls for service throughout the community.  The following incidents are being investigated: Destruction of Property  Sometime between April 13 and 16 unknown suspect(s) damaged the boardwalk railing and bollards at the Chesapeake Beach Nature Trail...
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Public Urination Leads to DUI Arrest

Public Urination Leads to DUI Arrest

On April 18, 2012 around 5 p.m., a  look out was placed for an intoxicated subject operating a pickup truck who was last seen urinating on the side of the road along Route 5 in the area of Flat Iron Road in Great Mills. Captain D. Alioto, a member of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...
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St. Mary’s Police Blotter

St. Mary’s Police Blotter

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 21, 2012 Deputy Flerlage stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation.   Francis Darnell Thomas, 48 of Clements, Md., was the operator of the vehicle and Jennifer Rebecca Leann Cross, 29 of Avenue, Md., was the passenger.  A...
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Man Arrested for Loaded Handgun at Traffic Stop

Man Arrested for Loaded Handgun at Traffic Stop

On April 20, 2012 Deputy Krum initiated a vehicle stop on a Ford Explorer which travelled through radar exceeding the posted speed limit.  Deputy Krum contacted the driver, Phillip Edwin Levy, III, 29 of Lexington Park.  As Deputy Krum was speaking with Levy, Deputy Krum observed a semi-automatic handgun partially concealed in the vehicle’s...
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St. Mary’s County Corporal Appointed President of Maryland DARE Officer’s Association

St. Mary’s County Corporal Appointed President of Maryland DARE Officer’s Association

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Corporal Angela Delozier was appointed President of the Maryland DARE Officer’s Association (MDOA} on April 3. 2012. MDOA is a fraternal organization whose purpose is to provide a means to disseminate, share, advise and coordinate information which is beneficial to the operation on a statewide basis. Corporal Delozier will serve...
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Hollywood Man Arrested for Oyster Poaching

Hollywood Man Arrested for Oyster Poaching

On April 17, NRP served a criminal summons to Robert S. Nelson Jr., 29 from Hollywood. He was charged with five counts of possessing unculled oysters, five counts of failing to put shellfish harvesting tags on oyster containers, possessing oysters more than two hours after sunset, operating his boat without proper navigational lights and...
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Bench Warrant Arrests

Bench Warrant Arrests

Maryland State Police in Leonardtown have picked up the following people on Bench Warrant Arrests: Warrant Service – On Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 2:48am, TFC M. A. Moore served a Bench Warrant on Joseph Henry Payne, 35, of Lexington Park. The warrant was issued with an original charge of Driving On A Suspended...
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Racist Graffiti Artist Arrested in Calvert

Racist Graffiti Artist Arrested in Calvert

Between mid-February and mid-March 2012, the Sunderland and Huntingtown areas of Calvert County were plagued with numerous cases of property destruction and defacing.  Utilizing black, green or chrome (silvery-white) colored paint, the suspect(s) repeatedly wrote derogatory racial slurs or drew “white power” related insignia on numerous items.  The primary target of the suspect(s) was...
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“Safety First”, Spring Has Arrived

“Safety First”, Spring Has Arrived

Spring has arrived and everyone is out enjoying the warm days and bright sunshine. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to please be mindful of children playing in the neighborhood streets and pedestrians enjoying evening and weekend walks. Along with the warm weather we see an increase of bicyclists...
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Suspected Sex Offender Arrested in St. Mary’s

Suspected Sex Offender Arrested in St. Mary’s

On April 5, 2012 detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations initiated an investigation regarding alleged sex offenses involving a minor child. The female victim, now 18 years of age, reported to law enforcement officials in Texas she had been sexually assaulted multiple times over a period of several years by...
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Eight Drug Suspects Taken off St. Mary’s Streets

SMCSO

St. Mary’s Vice Narcotics Detectives recently made the following arrests: William Scott Jordan, 40 of Lexington Park, was indicted by Vice Narcotics Detectives for “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”. More than $800.00 in cocaine and nearly $6,700 were seized during the execution of a Search and Seizure Warrant.      ...
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UPDATE: La Plata Homicide Victim Identified

UPDATE: La Plata Homicide Victim Identified

UPDATE April 19 11:30 a.m. Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified the victim of the shooting on Kent Avenue as Martin Hawkins, 32, of La Plata. On April 18 at about 8:30 p.m., officers were patrolling Charles Street in La Plata when they heard the sound of multiple gunshots. Officers canvassed the area and...
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Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested After Striking Two Pedestrians

Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested After Striking Two Pedestrians

On April 18 at 5 p.m., CCSO patrol officers responded to the Shell gas station at 6985 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, for the report of a motor vehicle crash in which two pedestrians – an 8-year-old girl and her 31-year-old father – were struck as they crossed the parking lot from the fuel...
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St. Mary’s County Police Blotter

St. Mary’s County Police Blotter

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following incidents: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 18, 2012 deputies responded to a disturbance call on Fox Ridge Road in Lexington Park.  While investigating the disturbance complaint deputies discovered suspected marijuana and controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia inside the residence.  Clayton Timothy Dixon, 31...
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Calvert Home Raided, 7 Arrests Made

Calvert Home Raided, 7 Arrests Made

On March 30, 2012 members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team and the Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Sharon Circle in Sunderland.   Evidence of suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia was found throughout the house.  Marijuana seized from one bedroom totaled 485.50 grams and 41.50 grams was...
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