Warrant Service – On Friday, May 17, 2013, at 8:25am, Tpr. E. Krenik served an Arrest Warrant on Jonathan Edward Hughes, 26, of Indian Head. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Fugitive from Justice – Virginia on May 17, 2013. Mr. Hughes was...
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For kids, bullying is an imbalance of power. Those who bully use their strength, embarrassing information or popularity to control or harm others. It happens more than once and it is done on purpose. Explaining the differences between teasing and bullying to children are asking them is everyone participating and no one is getting...
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Joseph P. Gill was officially sworn in by Governor Martin O’Malley as the 8th Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) (Outgoing Secretary John R. Griffin held the position twice), following Governor Martin O’Malley’s appointment of Griffin as Chief of Staff last month. “Governor O’Malley and Secretary Griffin have set a new course for Maryland’s future...
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On May 17, at 11:30pm, police responded to South Springsteen Court, in California, for a report of an assault in progress involving a man with a bat. As police were arriving on the scene, there was a group of people in the road waving them down. The victim, Justin David Raley, pointed to Kenneth...
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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. THEFTS FROM AUTOS: Between May 20 – May 21, unknown suspect(s) broke into cars parked...
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Vice/Narcotics detectives were contacted by Special Agents from the California Department of Justice for assistance in a “Felony Complaint” they were conducting. The suspect, Tricia Nicole Gregory, 32 was working as a nurse at a hospital in their jurisdiction and was diverting “Hydromorphone” also known as “Dilaudid”. She was located and served the 39...
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During the week of May 13 through May 19 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,382 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 5/13/13 at 12:53 pm, Trooper First Class R. Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 261 at the Town Hall in Chesapeake Beach. A search of the vehicle revealed that the driver, Christopher Franklin, 31 of Chesapeake...
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On Sunday, May 19, 2013, at SAYSF Bible Church in Lexington Park, first responders, family and guests came together for a special worship service. The service honored Sheriff’s Deputies, State Troopers, Correction Officers, Dispatchers, Fire, Rescue, and Advanced Life Support personnel for their service to their communities. The Civil Air Patrol posted colors and...
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On a cloudy Saturday morning, May 18, 2013, the Inspiration 5K Run/ Walk on Solomons Island took place. This event is held to benefit Special Olympics Calvert County and it brought out runners and walkers of all ages. There were 25 runners and 70 walkers. Mr. Tom the Reptile Man had his animals and...
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Governor O’Malley Convenes 2nd Annual Conference On Combating Human Trafficking in Maryland. More than 400 representatives of local, state and national organizations today gathered for the 2nd Annual Conference on Combating Human Trafficking in Maryland. Governor Martin O’Malley opened the conference, reviewing work already done to fight human trafficking in the state, and outlining continued...
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On May 18th, 2013, at approximately 4:29 p.m., Maryland State Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Route 4 North at Nursery Road in Lusby for reported motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a 2007 Ford F-550 truck operated by Kenneth Vance Klingensmith Jr., 48 of Pasadena, Maryland, was traveling north on...
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UPDATE 5/20/13 1:25p.m.: On May 19 at 6:51 p.m. DFC J. Bell responded to the parking lot of Bunky’s Charter Boats in Solomons Island for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival DFC Bell determined that the driver of a 2004 Jeep SUV, a 70-year-old male from Chestertown, had put the vehicle...
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Lieutenant Uncovers Details, Photographs of Fallen Officer Life was different back in 1918. There were no smart phones, no V6 engines, no television – and when Patrolman Lawrence McParlin attempted to serve a witness summons on a Washington, D.C., man on May 21 that year, there were no police radios or computer databases to...
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On Tuesday, May 14 the Charles County Commissioners showed their support for the 2013 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland being held on June 6. The County Commissioners encourage county employees to participate in the event and/or purchase and wear their t-shirts to support this worthwhile fundraiser. Torch Run shirts are $10...
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The North American Safe Boating Campaign is spreading the message of safe and responsible boating this season. Calvert County is home to a wide variety of pleasure boats and at times our waterways are very crowded. They can become a place of chaos and confusion. Not knowing or adhering to the nautical “rules of...
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Warrant Service – On Friday, May 10, 2013, at 2:02pm, Tpr. K. Baker served an Arrest Warrant on Anthony Darnell Hodge, 23, of Lusby. The warrant was issued by the District Court of Calvert County with an original charge of Theft less than One Thousand on May 6, 2013. Mr. Hodge was located in...
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On May 16 at 11:02 p.m., officers responded to the 11800 block of Oak Manor Drive in Waldorf for the report of a dispute between neighbors. When officers arrived, they were told a man and a woman had been involved in an altercation in the parking lot of their townhouse development. Officers located the...
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On Thursday, May 16, Charles County Sheriff, Rex Coffey suspended the police powers of Major Joseph “Buddy” Gibson. Gibson is currently serving as the Assistant Sheriff of Administration. An inquiry into the situation was made, and according to Charles County Sheriff’s Office Public Information spokesperson, Diane Richardson, “Major Gibson had his police powers suspended...
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On Thursday, May 9, 2013 @ 4:55 PM, two suspects entered the Dunn Clean Laundromat, in the San Souci Shopping Ctr. 22599 MacArthur Blvd. California, Maryland, stole the victim’s purse from the top of a washing machine and fled out the rear door with the victim in pursuit. The suspects fled when the victim...
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On May 16, 2013, at 12:30 pm, a vehicle fire at 10566 Springhill Newtown in La Plata was discovered by a family member. The fire was intentionally set fire to the exterior of a 2002 Jeep. The fire had burned itself out prior to being discovered. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Fire...
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On May 16, 2013 at 11:32 pm, a fire in the interior of a 2002 Nissan at 3522 Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk was discovered by a neighbor. The incendiary fire began in the interior of a 2002 4-door Nissan. Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded but the vehicle was destroyed by the fire. There...
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DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11, and AKB48 Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) for the next two years. These cannabinoids are often seen in so-called “fake pot” products that are falsely...
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On Thursday, May, 16 at 9:00 pm, fire, police and rescue crews responded to a report of an accident with injuries, along Three Notch Road and Millstone Landing Road in California. Crews arrived on the scene to discover two vehicles, that were still in the roadway. One person was transported from the scene to...
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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 STRONG-ARM ROBBERY: On May 16 at 9:25 a.m., a male suspect entered a drug...
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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at their meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 proclaimed May 14, 2013 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. The proclamation recognized the men and women of the Maryland State Police, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland Natural...
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On Tuesday night, May 14, 2013, the Calvert County Law Enforcement & Appreciation Ceremony was held at the Calvert Lighthouse Church in Prince Frederick. Sgt. Michael Bomgardner was the Master of Ceremonies, a job he handled very well. He started the ceremony with a Paul Harvey clip on “What is a Policeman”. Posting of...
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UPDATE: Jason Michael Denton, 25 of White Plains was ordered to report to jail to serve an 18-month sentence for his involvement in a 2012 fatal crash in Oraville. Denton is to spend 18 months in the Leonardtown Detention Center prior to pleading guilty to the offense. St. Mary’s Circuit Court Judge Michael J....
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Trespassing Lexington Park Library On May 14, 2013, at 12:12 pm, a male juvenile was found trespassing on the grounds of the library and was arrested due to previously being served a notice not to trespass for that location. CDS Violation (Nicolet Park) On May 10, 2013 at 8:44 pm, while conducting a premise...
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House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after taking part in today’s National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, held on the West Front of the United States Capitol: “It is an honor to share the grounds of the United States Capitol with so many of the fine men and women who are out...
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At approximately 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, units from Bay District and Lexington Park responded to Quality Way in California for an accident. Responders discovered a multiple vehicle crash involving a personal injury. More information to follow:
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On Wednesday, May 15, at 2:30 pm, emergency responders were alerted to a serious accident at Brown Rd. in Hollywood. When emergency workers arrived they discovered a female victim and a motorcycle involved in a single vehicle accident. The female patient was flown to an area shock trauma center.
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On Monday, May 13, 2013 the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 held their annual Police Memorial Service to honor all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, became disabled, and those who continue to serve. National Law Enforcement Week is May 12-18 this year. Police Officers, family and friends gathered at...
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LUSBY MAN SENTENCED TO 6 YEARS IN PRISON FOR POSSESSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Possessed 4,700 Images and 1,100 Videos of Child Pornography U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Shawn Fred Crawford, age 48, of Lusby, Maryland, today to six years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for possession...
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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. UPDATE ON SUSPECT DESCRIPTION REGARDING THEFTS FROM AUTOS IN WALDORF NEIGHBORHOOD: Last week, several cars...
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On May 11 at 6:19 a.m., two males entered a convenience store in the 7100 block of Indian Head Highway in Bryans Road. One suspect walked behind the counter while the other suspect stayed by the front door with his hand under his shirt implying he had a gun. The suspects took dozens of...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to receive calls from citizens who are victims of fraud/theft scheme. The theft/fraud schemes take many forms. Kidnapping Scheme – The victim received a telephone call from someone asking vague, personal questions regarding their family members. The man claims their family member was involved in a...
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The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Scott Hurry, 26 of Mechanicsville, 5’-8”, 150 lbs. Hurry is wanted in reference to a home invasion which occurred on March 18, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. in the Leonardtown area. An arrest warrant has been issued for Hurry...
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On April 30, 2013 BCI detectives received information a Registered Sex Offender was registering as homeless in Calvert County, Maryland but was actually residing on Hunting Quarters Drive in St. Mary’s County. A surveillance operation, followed by the execution of a search and seizure warrant at the Hunting Quarters residence, confirmed Robert A. Ouraud,...
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RANBAXY PLEADS GUILTY TO VIOLATIONS OF THE FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT AND MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS – AGREES TO PAY $500 MILLION IN FINES AND TO RESOLVE CIVIL CLAIMS Largest Civil False Claims Case Ever in Maryland; Nation’s Largest Criminal and Civil Resolution with a Generic Pharmaceutical Company Baltimore, Maryland – In the largest...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: DUI & Possession of Cocaine: On 5/8/13 at 9:5 pm, Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and German Chapel Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The driver, John Mackall Jr., 55 of Prince Frederick, was arrested for Driving...
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Summer is quickly approaching and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is again seeing a rise in thefts from motor vehicles throughout St. Mary’s County. The majority of these thefts occur in vehicles which are left unlocked and the valuables were in plain view. Examples of items taken during these thefts include: 1. Purses...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured below. On April 23, 2013 the suspect entered the K-Mart store in California, Maryland and took four (4) X-box games from the display and placed them inside his coat. The suspect passed all points of sale and attempted to leave...
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During the week of May 6 through May 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,539 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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As a reminder, we would like to invite all waterfront community presidents and board members to a meeting on May 16th 2013 at 6 PM. The location will be the Southern District Police Station in Edgewater at 35 Stepneys Lane. Prior to the meeting, community leaders should send me the following information: 1) The community’s...
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UPDATE 5/13/13 11:00a.m. On May 12, 2013 at 1:44 P.M. police units responded to the Pegg Road Shell in Lexington Park for the report of a subject seated in a vehicle unresponsive. Upon arrival officers discovered a male inside the vehicle deceased. BCI was contacted, responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. During...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary which occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 30th, 2013. The suspect(s) entered an occupied residence in the 47900 block of Mary Lynn Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland. The victim’s checkbook was stolen. In addition several vehicles on the same street were...
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On May 11, 2013, the Maryland State Police Barracks held the First Annual Gun Turn-in Day in Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. First Sergeant Shane Bolger, Barrack U, said “it was pretty successful since it was the first one and it was only volunteering to turn in weapons. Each weapon will be checked to see...
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When: July 22nd through July 25th, 2013 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Leonardtown High School Who: St. Mary’s County 5th/6th grade students for the 2013-2014 school years. Experience the 6th Annual St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Camp D.A.R.E. Campers will learn skills to assist with good decision making, conflict resolution, appropriate social...
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On Saturday, May 11 at approximately 5:25 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police, La Plata Barrack responded to Rt. 301 at VFW Road for a motor vehicle collision involving a passenger van and a tractor trailer. Initial investigation indicates a 1996 maroon Ford passenger van, operated by William Claude Mitchell Sr, age 59...
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The Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack will be one of a number of locations where persons can turn-in firearms this Saturday as part of the Maryland Attorney General’s Gun Turn-In Day. The Attorney General’s 1st Annual Statewide Gun Turn-In Day on Saturday, May 11, 2013, will provide an opportunity for anyone to turn...
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The Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit arrested a 31 year-old man and a 19-year old woman from Baltimore last night on criminal charges including prostitution and human trafficking. The accused are identified as Lamin Manneh, 31, and Marissa Braun, 19, both of the 2400 block of Marbourne Avenue in Baltimore. After consultation with...
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You’ve heard the message: “Click It or Ticket” but are you buckling up? We hope so. May 10th marks the beginning of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office 2013 Click it or Ticket Campaign. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office along with Law Enforcement around Maryland and the nation are on the...
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On May 10, 2013 at 1:14 am, the owner of a 1996 Honda Accord at 133 Huckleberry Drive in La Plata, was alerted to a fire in the vehicle by his car horn. The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department responded and put out the flames in approximately 5 minutes. The fire, which originated in...
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Sunday May 5th thru Saturday May 11 is Calvert County Correctional Officers Week, in recognition of the dedication of the men and women who serve. Calvert has 71 correctional officers and a civilian staff of 16, who share the mission of securely and safely housing offenders from our community. The Calvert County Detention Center...
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Application Deadline June 1 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is still accepting applications for offshore waterfowl blind and shoreline licenses for riparian (waterfront) property owners. A license will establish offshore stationary blinds or blind sites for hunting waterfowl, or prevent others from licensing the shoreline at a later date. Riparian property owners...
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Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Marcus L. Brown will lead the ceremony tomorrow to honor state troopers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Maryland at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Colonel Brown will be joined by some of the surviving family members of the 43 state troopers...
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On May 9, 2013 at approximately 0907 hrs the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was contacted reference an assault that occurred in the area of Sparkleberry Ct, Prince Frederick, MD. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack and Detectives from The Calvert Investigative Team responded to...
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On May 8, 2013, BCI Detectives received information regarding a 31 year old male engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15 year old female. The female victim was interviewed and acknowledged having a sexual relationship with the suspect. The suspect, Alfonzo Gasnarez, age 31, of Lexington Park, was located at his residence and...
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Are you interested in purchasing a magazine subscription? Are you willing to write a check to a door-to-door salesman on the spot? If so, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office is asking you to use caution before making a payment. The Sheriff’s Office occasionally receives reports of groups of people, most often young men, canvassing...
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An ongoing investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office has lead to the arrest of Charles Harding, 49 of Welcome, who intentionally set his house on fire. The charges stem from a fire at 29 Elder Place of Potomac Heights in Indian Head on March 7th around 3:55 pm. The fire caused approximately...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is reminding citizens to take precautions when conducting banking business. Over the course of the past month, three people have been targeted by thieves after they conducted transactions at banks or ATM’s. In one case, an employee of a store was making a night deposit at an ATM when...
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Can you help solve any of these cases? If so, call (301) 932-2222 or if you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. Crime Solvers pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of suspects. For more information see www.ccso.us. The following is a sample of recent events investigated by the Charles...
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On Wednesday, May, 8 at 7:15a.m., fire, police, and rescue crews responded to report of an accident with injuries along Town Creek Drive in California. Crews arrived on scene to discover a three vehicle accident with a Dodge Grand Caravan off the roadway and into a parked van. No injuries were reported. four patients...
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On Tuesday, May 7 at approximately 9:15 p.m., authorities were alerted to a vehicle crashed into a building in Charlotte Hall. The building housed Fred’s Liquors and other establishments. When authorities arrived they discovered a white van had crashed into the rear of the building, knocking a hole in the wall. The suspect then apparently...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Follow the Prince Frederick Barrack of the Maryland State Police on Twitter: You can now follow the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack on Twitter for important information affecting Southern Maryland. Traffic issues, criminal investigations, special traffic enforcement initiatives, law enforcement issues affecting...
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Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored At Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Event Officers of the Year Will Also be Recognized The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging, TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council, and the Board of County Commissioners will sponsor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The 13th annual ceremony will be...
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Attorney General Gansler, State and Local Law Enforcement Holding 1st Annual Statewide Gun Turn-In on Saturday, May 11 Residents in every region of the state will be able to drop off unwanted firearms, no questions asked Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler is partnering with the Maryland State Police and local law enforcement in this...
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On May 6, police units responded to a report of a robbery that occurred at a private residence on May 5 in Lexington Park. The victim stated he had been assaulted and robbed of cash by his roommate. BCI was contacted and assumed the investigation. During the investigation detectives determined the victim and suspect...
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On May 6, 2013, Detectives received information regarding a 28 year old male engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14 year old female. The female victim was interviewed and acknowledged having a sexual relationship with the suspect, who was an acquaintance of the victim’s family. The suspect, William Lee Quade, age 28, of...
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Devin Tray Proctor, 21 of Lexington Park, was identified by Vice/Narcotics detectives as a distributor of marijuana. Undercover purchases of marijuana were made and Suspect Proctor was indicted and subsequently arrested. He was originally held without bail. Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918.
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On Tuesday, May 7 at approximately 5:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s responded to the area of the Farmer’s Market in Charlotte Hall for a report that multiple vehicles had encountered road debris causing flat tires on the northbound lanes of Rt. 5. The roadway was opened to travelers by 6 a.m. No word...
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Local Restaurants to Host Fundraisers Help fuel the Flame of Hope: Join the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland on June 6 at 9 a.m. in La Plata. Two routes – a 3-mile route for runners and a 3.5-mile route for walkers – will depart Texas...
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Nuclear Gauge Reported Missing in West Virginia; Recovery is Sought A Pennsylvania company has notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that a portable moisture-density gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material is missing in West Virginia. Valley Quarries Inc. of Chambersburg, Pa., reported that one of its employees was taking a reading with the Troxler...
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On Monday, May 6, 2013 at approximately 6:14a.m., an unmarked Maryland State Police patrol vehicle was traveling northbound on MD Rt. 235 approaching MD Rt. 489 in Lexington Park. The trooper was responding to an emergency call for service and the patrol vehicle had audible and visual emergency equipment activated. Several vehicles yielded to...
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Dep. N. Lenharr of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Huntingtown United Methodist Church and Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown on May 3 at 6:02 a.m. for the report of a naked man reading a book. Dep. Lenharr located a white male sitting in the grass near the roadway...
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Detectives with the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted a joint investigation with the Department of Social Services into allegations Ronald Davis Pope, age 48 of Mechanicsville, Maryland had sexually abused a child for several years at a residence located in St. Mary’s County. During the course of the investigation, Pope was...
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Citizens, politicians, county employees and just plain folks showed up at the Elks Lodge in Prince Frederick to let Tom Hejl know what he meant to Calvert County and the Office of the Sheriff. Many who worked under Tom at the Sheriff’s Office, remarked how they had a fear of the unknown at first,...
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Actors from The Newtowne Players’ production of Godspell will march along with the many groups participating in the second annual Pride in the Park parade, scheduled for this Saturday, May 4 in Lexington Park. Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance...
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PUBLIC RESPONSE TO DEA’S NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAYS KEEPS GROWING The United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this past Saturday collected 50 percent more pills than the previous one, demonstrating the American public’s continued appreciation and need for the opportunity to discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription...
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Operation Tailgate: “May Day”, a special safety initiative conducted by the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division removed 23% of all the vehicles stopped and deemed unsafe yesterday in Prince George’s County. A total of 580 commercial vehicles were inspected from 7:15 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. yesterday in an effort to remove unsafe...
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The Charles County Sheriff’s Office will host a ceremony to commemorate the start of National Police Week and to honor the CCSO officers who were killed or have died in the line of duty. The ceremony will include a roll call of fallen officers, the laying of wreaths by the Honor Guard and a...
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The Sheriff’s Office Retirement Plan Board has a vacancy and is seeking candidates to fill the voluntary position. Interested applicants should have experience with employee retirement plans and financial investment. To apply head to http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/docs/Membership%20Application.pdf to download an application. Completed forms should be returned to Diane Gleissner via email at diane.gleissner@stmarysmd.com or U.S. Mail to...
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On May 1, 2013, at 1:26 am, troopers responded to Southbound Route 301 at Vernon Road in Waldorf, for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian was attempting to cross all lanes of S/B Route 301 from the center median. The pedestrian was struck by a 2012 Ford...
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Lillian Mae Levy, 77 of Mechanicsville, was arrested on Saturday, April 28, by the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly shooting her male companion in the head. After a preliminary investigation, Levy was charged with attempted murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The incident took place...
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On April 30, 2013 at approximately 2:00 p.m. deputies responded to a call for an individual with a knife at Chopticon High School in Morganza. Investigation revealed a teacher noticed a student with a pocket knife. The teacher immediately contacted the school Principal and the school’s Safety and Security Officer. The Principal and Safety...
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now requires that coordinators of sizeable boat gatherings obtain a Marine Gathering Permit so that law enforcement and emergency medical services can properly prepare for these events. The new permit only applies to gatherings that will consist of 100 or more vessels and last longer than three...
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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. DUI CHECKPOINT: On April 28, CCSO officers assigned to the Traffic Operations Unit, with the...
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UPDATE 4/29/13 @ 8:55 p.m.: Cpl. Joseph Somerville has been released from Washington Hospital Center. On April 29, 2013 at approximately 1:13 p.m. Cpl. Joseph Somerville, a 17 year veteran of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Officer, was involved in a motorcycle collision. The collision occurred on Baltimore Avenue near Paint Branch Parkway in College...
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The Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack now has a prescription drug drop box. The secure box is located in front of the barrack and has been designated as a drop off point for unused and unwanted prescription medication. The drugs can be dropped off without questions or paperwork 24 hours a day, 7...
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On Thursday, April 25 at 3:38 a.m., Deputy First Class P. Aurich was dispatched to the Dunkirk BP gas station, located at 10855 Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk for a reported burglary. Upon his arrival, it was determined that unknown suspects had made entry into the business by breaking out a window. Once inside...
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Trespassing On April 26, 2013 Deputy William Wood responded to St. Mary’s Hospital for a trespassing complaint. Investigation revealed on April 24, 2013 Mitchell Thomas Gaut 50 of no fixed address was served a notice not to trespass on hospital property. Gaut was still on hospital property when deputies arrived. He was arrested and...
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The weekend of April 26, 2013 the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrols. The results of the checkpoint and saturation patrols are as follows: 309 vehicles pass through the checkpoint – 3 drivers were pulled over and checked for impairment, Joseph Munoz, 26 of Patuxent River, was arrested...
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During the week of April 22 through April 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,648 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Marijuana: On 4/22/13 at 01:56 am, Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle at St. Leonard Rd. and Calvert Beach Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle revealed Marijuana. Shannon N. Berry, 22 of...
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MARYLAND U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS RECENT CASES The growing role of the internet has dramatically enhanced the opportunities for criminals around the world to sell products that do not belong to them, depriving the legitimate owners of any profit. April 26th is the 13th Annual World Intellectual Property Day, designated to increase public awareness...
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Driving on the shoulder, In Turn Lanes, or through Parking Lots to Avoid Traffic Signals A St. Mary’s County motorist recently contacted our Traffic Safety Unit with the following concern: “Does the Sheriff’s Office get many complaints regarding motorist who drive north on Three Notch Road (Maryland Route 235) after work? Many motorist use...
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Spring Ridge Middle School Rhythm Club Among Groups Performing at Pride in the Park Parade Spring Ridge Middle School’s Rhythm Club is among nine new groups participating in the second annual Pride in the Park parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 4 in Lexington Park. The Rhythm Club is widely known across the county for...
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Lessons from Boston: CCSO Offers Reminder of Security Camera Importance A swifter conclusion in the hunt for the Boston marathon bombers seems almost impossible: Less than a week following the pair of explosions that killed three marathon spectators and injured scores of others, the world watched Bostonians rejoice as police captured the last of...
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On April 13, 2013, Jacqueline E Waymire retired, after having served in Calvert County Government for 25 years. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners honored her with a proclamation. Ms. Waymire started with Calvert County in 1986 as a seasonal employee with Parks and Recreation. During her years with the County, she also served...
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The Maryland State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration are partnering to give Marylanders a way to turn in their unwanted or expired prescription drugs before they fall into the wrong hands. In response to the rising concern about prescription abuse, Maryland State Police barracks throughout the state will become collection stations for the...
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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will participate in another Project SOLO – “Saving Our Loved Ones” Operation sponsored by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on April 26, 2013. The event will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Prince Frederick. Deputies will participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) refresher...
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This family fun event for all ages will be held Saturday, April 27, 12-5 p.m., at the Wilson Ennis Clubhouse, 3150 Solomons Island Road North in Huntingtown. For information please visit: http://www.co.cal.md.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=126 Admission is free and the event will feature an afternoon of music, entertainment and giveaways. Learn about self defense, Internet safety and healthy...
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Recently the Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase of use and complaints regarding vehicles unlawfully displaying historic registration. Maryland Transportation Title 13 Section 936 states: “To be registered as a historic vehicle (Class L), the vehicle must be a passenger vehicle, motorcycle or truck (with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less); 20 calendar...
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The Grand Prize Winner, Delightful Nature by Alana Koh, to be featured on the 2013-2014 Maryland Bay Game cover. From creative collages to pensive poems, this year’s Color Maryland Green contestants made it extremely difficult for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to pick the winners. Eleven champions were chosen from more than...
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Warrant Service – On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 10:55am, TFC G. Thompson served a Bench Warrant on Charles Alex Plater, 26, of California. The warrant was issued by the District Court of St. Mary’s County with an original charge of Malicious Destruction of Property on February 22, 2013. Mr. Plater was located at...
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Concealed Deadly Weapon & Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 22, 2013 Deputy Potter was patrolling the area of Chancellors Run Road in California, when he noticed an individual, later identified as Leonard William Morehead, 42 of Great Mills, Maryland walking along the sidewalk. Deputy Potter observed what he believed to be...
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Critical missing 63 year old female, last seen in the Prince Frederick area on Monday, April 22. She was last seen wearing a black sweater. She has a very petite build and she suffers from bipolar/schizophrenia. If you locate someone matching this description, please contact the Sheriff’s Office ASAP at 410-535-2800
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This past Saturday April 20, 2013 one of our members from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department participated in a state-wide firefighting competition in Baltimore. Matthew Montgomery has been a junior member of the department for several years and is currently a student in the Calvert County High School cadet program. Students in this curriculum...
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During the week of April 15, 2013 the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit completed its annual recertification training at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. The Sheriff’s Office currently has four (4) certified motorcycle officers assigned part-time to the Traffic Safety Unit. A fifth motor officer will participate in a law enforcement basic...
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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. ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: On April 21 at 7:45 p.m., the victim, a delivery man for a...
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On April 24 at 4:45 a.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of Leonardtown Road in Hughesville for the report of a home invasion. A preliminary investigation showed the victim and his girlfriend were in their house along with their five-year-old child. Three suspects kicked in a door and, at gunpoint, demanded money. The...
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Spring is settling in and many drivers are operating vehicles with the sunroofs and windows open, tops down and music playing as they enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. Recently the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints of vehicles traveling along roadways playing extremely loud music. The excessively loud music is...
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Three agency veterans promoted as Griffin heads to State House Following Governor Martin O’Malley’s appointments of John R. Griffin as Chief of Staff and Joseph P. Gill as Secretary of Natural Resources, the two this morning announced additional changes to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) leadership team. “I am honored to have...
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Purple Heart Recipient & Community Leader Awarded Trooper/NCO of the Year Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Marcus L. Brown awarded Trooper of the Year to a Purple Heart recipient and NCO of the Year to a trooper extremely active in his community and at work. In a ceremony that recognized the local winners from...
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On Tuesday, April 23, Great Mills High School was the scene of its Safety and Security Festival from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The purpose of the festival is to increase understanding and awareness of SMCPS high school students regarding the importance of personal safety and recognition of high risk youth behaviors. Collaborating partners include...
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Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs sponsored a Designated Driver program during the annual opening of the Tiki Bar this year. The program ran Friday, April...
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Detectives from the Annapolis Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, April 22, in the 200 block of Victor Parkway. Officers responded to a report of a possible shooting and found the adult male victim in a vehicle on Victor Parkway. The victim had been shot and died at the scene. The...
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Detectives from the Annapolis Police Department are investigating the deaths of two Calvert County men found in a vehicle in the 1200 block of Forest Dr. In the morning of Sunday, April 21st the Annapolis Police Dispatchers received a report of two unconscious men in a vehicle at the gas station. When officers arrived they discovered...
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Disorderly Conduct & Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 19, 2013, deputies responded to a disturbance on Fox Chase Drive in Lexington Park. Upon arrival deputies made contact with several individuals arguing in the roadway. Deputies instructed the individuals to stop arguing and leave the area. Everyone except Larry Matthew Thomas 29...
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Sheriff Timothy Cameron and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Advisory Board, in their continuing efforts to strengthen community and law enforcement partnerships, will host a Community Meeting at Greenview Knolls Elementary School. Sheriff Cameron will provide an overview of calls for service and respond to citizen’s questions. Area residents are encouraged...
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As part of Sheriff Rex Coffey’s plan to increase patrols and generate more interaction with residents, officers assigned to the COPS Unit spent time patrolling Lancaster and Autumn Hills last week. Since the weather was nice, the officers utilized their bicycles and spent time on the bike paths and side streets interacting with residents....
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During the week of April 15 through April 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,457 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Theft: On 4/15/13 at 10:16 am, Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 14855 block of Patuxent Ave., Solomons for a report of a theft. A 14kt gold diamond solitaire ring and pendant were stolen from the residence. Investigation continues. Burglary: On 4/16/13...
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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: April 20, 4 P.M.: NRP received a report of a vessel taking on water near Point Lookout State Park (PLSP) in the Chesapeake Bay at approximately 930 am. The vessel was a 23 foot center console that launched from PLSP and was carrying 6 passengers, the vessel reportedly filled with water...
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In the aftermath of this week’s explosions at the Boston Marathon and the Ricin-tainted mail sent to elected officials, you may be wondering what you can do to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. The Charles County Department of Emergency Services encourages residents to take three simple steps: 1. Stay Informed...
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On Thursday, April 18, 2013, while patrolling in the area of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, police recognized Jessica Ann Bonacci, 28, of no fixed address, walking in the area. A wanted check of Bonacci indicated that she was wanted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Police entered Big Lots Department Store...
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On April 17 at 9:44 p.m., officers responded to the 5500 block of Smallwood Church Road in Indian Head for the report of a car crash. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a pick-up truck, Harry Joseph Dunnington, Jr., 49, of Nanjemoy, was traveling south on Smallwood Church Road when he left the...
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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. TEENS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY AND ASSAULT: On April 13 at 11 p.m., the victim and...
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On April 15 at 9:34 a.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a robbery. Investigation showed the victim, an 80-year-old woman, was leaving a grocery store when a male suspect approached and pulled her purse away from her hands. The woman struggled but the suspect...
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Detectives observed a drug transaction in the parking lot of a Charlotte Hall business. The suspects were identified as Haden Kirk Moyer, 21 of Charlotte Hall, and Taylor Steven Sargent, 21 of Schnecksville, Pa. Suspect Sargent was observed giving money to Suspect Moyer before he began to use the “Oxycodone” he had just purchased....
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Spotlight on Charles County Sheriff’s Office Victims Services Coordinator Charles County Sheriff Rex W. Coffey said the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office will be supporting events honoring National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) beginning this Sunday, April 21. “We care about crime victims and support all of the efforts being...
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Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano is pleased to announce the scheduling of Safety and Security Festivals to take place at St. Mary’s County Public high schools during the month of April 2013. The festivals have taken place annually and represent a community collaboration supporting safe and orderly schools. During the month of...
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On Wednesday, April 17, at 9:35am, police, fire, and rescue crews responded to report of a serious accident along Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. Crews arrived on scene to discover a four vehicle accident with a pedestrian struck. Multiple people were transported from the scene to St. Mary’s Hospital. The pedestrian...
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On Tuesday, April 16, at 8:00pm, fire and rescue crews from Hollywood responded to report of a motorcycle accident with injuries along Drum Cliff Road in Hollywood. Crews arrived on scene to discover a motorcycle overturned with a single patient. The male driver was transported from the scene by Trooper 7 to a Baltimore...
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Boaters and beachgoers are reminded to keep their eyes open for sea turtles and marine mammals while enjoying the outdoors this spring. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources asks anyone who sees a dead, visibly injured, entangled or stranded sea animal to call 1-800-628-9944 immediately. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7...
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This weekend marks the beginning of the tourist season in Solomon’s Island with the opening of the Tiki Bar. The Tiki Bar opening draws in hundreds of patrons from around the region to Solomon’s Island for a weekend of celebration. The Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone to please put safety first. We offer the...
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Mission Accomplished: Hundreds of runners and walkers navigated the trail around Laurel Springs Park in La Plata on March 24 to take part in the first annual Wounded Veterans 5K sponsored by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 24 (FOP) and Charles County Correctional Officers Association (CCCOA). The event...
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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. OFFICER ASSAULTED DURING ARREST OF SHOPLIFTERS: On April 15 at 6:57 p.m., officers responded to...
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On April 13 at 11:55 p.m., two male suspects, who were wearing masks and armed with handguns entered the Waldorf Beer & Wine liquor store at 11493 Berry Road in Waldorf. They demanded cash from the employees and a few customers who were inside. After the robbery, the suspects fled. No one was injured. Anyone with information...
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Vice Narcotics detectives indicted Rebecca Ann Dernar, 42 of Great Mills for “Distribution of Morphine”. She was originally held without bail. Robert Edward Moy Jr., 28 of Lusby was arrested on a Grand Jury Indictment of “Distribution of Oxycodone”. Margaret Patricia Hare, 47 of Leonardtown was arrested after being indicted for “Distribution of Oxycodone”. Inquiries...
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Maryland State Police in Prince Frederick are investigating the following incidents: Possession of Drugs: On 4/8/13 at 4:25 am, Senior Trooper Gill responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick for a check welfare complaint. Motel employees called about a person in the lobby who was stumbling, falling, and appeared disoriented. S/Tpr. Gill...
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The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) warns that keeping outdated medication could lead to abuse or accidental ingestion and flushing it can harm Maryland’s water quality and underwater life. NRP is encouraging citizens to bring their unwanted medicine to select area offices as a part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The NRP collection...
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CITIZENS REMINDED OF TIPS LINE AT 1-800-492-TIPS As the investigation into the Boston explosions continues, Colonel Marcus L. Brown, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, has directed state troopers to increase vigilance, especially around critical infrastructures. Troopers will be conducting increased patrol checks of critical infrastructures in their areas of responsibility. Although troopers are...
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During the week of April 8 through April 14 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,499 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the annual opening of the Tiki Bar this year. The...
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On Tuesday, April 9, 2013 the Calvert Board of County Commissioners held a promotional ceremony for the new Assistant Sheriff, Dave McDowell. He has been with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office since 1996. Previously Dave had been a police officer from 1990 to 1991 with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, Town of...
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On April 12, 2013, the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center dispatched a lookout for Gray, Hyundai being operated in a reckless manner. Corporal Carberry spotted the vehicle on Three Notch Road in the area of New Market Turner Road in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Cpl. Carberry observed the driver, later identified as Paul Garlin Thompson,...
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Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published a Final Rule to permanently control 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylcathinone (methylone) and a Notice of Intent to temporarily schedule three synthetic cannabinoids. The first of two notices published in the Federal Register this morning is a Final Rule permanently placing methylone, a synthetic stimulant drug that has been...
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On April 12, 2013 at 9:15 p.m., Deputy Potter responded to a residence on Lawrence Avenue in Leonardtown for the reported child abuse. Investigation revealed, a third party observed Mark Anselm Stokel, 46 of Leonardtown, strike a 7 year old male, who was in Stokel’s care and custody, several times in the head. The...
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Prosecutions in Critical Enforcement Areas, Including Structuring, Offshore Evasion and Identity Theft Refund Fraud With the annual tax filing deadline approaching on April 15, the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office today announced highlights of its work during the past year to enforce the nation’s tax laws. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has worked with the Internal Revenue...
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During the Sheriff’s Office weekly CompStat meetings a trend was identified involving multiple Burglaries to residences in the Mechanicsville area. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysts were able to compile statistical data regarding the methods used to commit the burglaries. BCI detectives incorporated this information into their investigation and were able to identify...
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No charges have been filed in the November 11th hit and run that resulted in the death of James ”Jamie” Benjamin Clarke, Jr., 65, of Great Mills . Investigation revealed that an individual driving a pickup truck had struck Clarke and fled the scene. A man believed to be the driver of a Dodge Truck that hit Clarke went to...
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High school students with an interest in forestry, fisheries, wildlife or parks management are invited to join teens from Maryland and surrounding states at Natural Resources Careers Camp, July 21 to 27 in Garrett County. Experts from a variety of conservation fields will provide campers with a firsthand look at what a career in...
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On April 10 at 7:50 a.m., a school bus driver had just dropped off a group of students at Henry Lackey High School when he noticed a film canister on the seat of the bus. He looked inside the canister and found several small bags of suspected marijuana and an ecstasy pill. The driver...
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On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C Hejl for the 10 years of service to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Before joining the Sheriff’s Office, Tom Hejl served with the Maryland State police, where he started as a cadet in 1971. He...
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U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced Cary Anderson, age 33, of Dameron, Maryland, today to 25 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for sexually exploiting minors to produce child pornography. Judge Motz also ordered, that upon his release from prison, Anderson must register as a sex offender in the place where...
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Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties set monthly dates for violations A Maryland program that sets aside certain days to hear only natural resource cases has expanded to Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties. The program ensures that natural resource related violations are tried under the same precedent, so that judgments are just and...
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On tomorrow, Thursday, April 11, Westlake High School is hosting the National Every 15 Minutes program at the school, which includes a mock automobile accident in front of school at 9:30 a.m. The program is sponsored and coordinated by the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD), and is a national two-day program that encourages students...
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On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office held a swearing in ceremony for the new deputies, before the Calvert Board of County Commissioners. The tradition started in 2003 and continues. The packed meeting room brought family, Sheriff’s Office employees, Maryland State Police, Laura Martin, State’s Attorney and others to witness the...
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron wishes to remind citizens how to access crime data in St. Mary’s County neighborhoods. Go to the website CrimeReports.com. CrimeReports.com is an information/crime data sharing tool. The website service is FREE and provides citizens with time-sensitive crime information occurring in their communities. CrimeReports.com is accessible through the St. Mary’s County...
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On April 9, 2013 at 11:55 p.m., a citizen called 911 and reported that she and her male friend had just been robbed in the parking lot of the Bob Evans restaurant at 60 Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick. The victims were parked in the Bob Evans parking lot and talking when a man...
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On April 9, 2013 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the operator and lone occupant of a gold Toyota Camry brought his vehicle to a complete stop in the southbound lane and at the summit of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. At least four independent witnesses observed a middle aged white male step out of...
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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. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE LEADS TO DRUG RECOVERY AND ARRESTS: On April 9 at 2:40 a.m., Officer...
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Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 4, 2013 deputies responded to a suspicious person call on Golden Beach Road in Mechanicsville. Upon arrival deputies discovered Thomas Ray Boarman, 24 of Mechanicsville removing items from a fire damaged structure. A wanted check of Boarman revealed an open arrest warrant for failing to appear...
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announced today that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on Sunday, April 14, 2013 to examine all aspects of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. Verification by the team that the St....
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Vice Narcotics detectives observed a drug transaction in the parking lot of a Charlotte Hall business. Suspect Jaymes Everett Brown Seaton, 26 of Mechanicsville resisted arrest before being subdued and taken into custody. On his person were two metal containers holding a total of 27 “Oxycodone” pills, with a street value of $810.00 and...
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Two men were arrested on April 6 around 1:00 a.m. when deputies responded to a home in the 11100 block of Beacon Way in Lusby for the report of a loud party. Jalen Devante Hayes, 18 of North Beach, was arrested after he was told to calm down but he continued to attempt to...
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Residents of a home in the 300 block of Cayuse Circle in Lusby called police at 5:17 a.m. on March 30 when an unknown man banged on their front door then broke the door down. The man appeared to be heavily intoxicated and lay down on the sofa and went to sleep. The man...
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Students to learn life lessons about drinking, texting while driving The Grim Reaper will visit a Westlake High School classroom every 15 minutes on Thursday, April 11, leaving behind a “living dead” student who silently reminds classmates of the consequences of drinking or texting while driving. The Westlake Student Government Safe Driving Task Force...
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On April 7, 2013 at 1:30 am, a fire at 9265 Crain Highway (Thunderbird Apartments) in Bel Alton. The fire was determined to be incendiary. Someone intentionally set combustible materials on fire at the exterior of the kitchen window to the apartment. A neighbor discovered the fire, alerted the tenant and they both extinguished...
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UPDATE: On April 7 at about 4:24 a.m., officers responded to the 9100 block of Crain Highway in Bel Alton for the report of a car crash. A preliminary investigation showed the driver of a Hyundai was traveling south in the north bound lanes of Crain Highway when she struck a Dodge Caravan head-on which...
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On Saturday, April 6, 2013, at approximately 4:30 pm, Trooper K. Robinson of the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack, stopped a Nissan Maxima for a seatbelt and window tint violation, at Mattawoman-Beantown Road at Chipmunck Place in Waldorf.. Contact was made with the owner/operator of the vehicle identified as 30 year old Derrick...
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On Saturday, April 6, at 1:15p.m., fire, police, and rescue crews responded to report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries, along Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. Crews arrived on scene to discover three vehicles in the roadway. One person was transported from the scene to an area trauma center with non-life threatening injuries....
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On April 5 at about 4 p.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Eutaw Forest Drive in Waldorf for the report of an injured child. A preliminary investigation showed Leilah Dawn Coady, 3, was in the garage portion of her house when she apparently pushed a garage door button which was affixed to...
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Drivers should be Alert to Increased Road Activity as Warm Weather Moves Into Maryland As warmer temperatures bring blooms onto Maryland’s native plants and trees, they also bring an increase in traffic volumes on Maryland’s highways. With construction projects resuming, fans are going in droves to Orioles and Nationals games, students returning to school...
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Immigrants living in the U.S. illegally could continue to obtain Maryland driver’s licenses under legislation passed Friday by the Maryland House of Delegates. The bill now awaits Gov. Martin O’Malley’s signature. The House of Delegates passed it on an 82-55 vote. The state Senate last month approved the measure 29 to 18. The legislation...
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UPDATE: Phone number for MSP in Jessup: Phone: (410) 486-3101 The Maryland Senate has approved a gun control bill backed by Governor Martin O’Malley. The vote was 28-19 with 28 Democrats voting for the bill and 7 democrats and 12 Republicans voting in opposition. The Thursday evening vote was the same as the first vote...
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On April 3 at 6 p.m., officers responded to the 8600 block of Billingsley Road in White Plains for the report of a dog attack. When officers arrived, they discovered a 5-year-old girl lying on the ground in the backyard of her house; she was suffering from multiple dog bites and severe lacerations. She...
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On Friday March 15 at approximately 9:35 p.m. Michael J. Redmond, 40, of Huntingtown, called 911 and reported that he had just been assaulted and robbed while at Kappatos Way at Hardesty Road in Sunderland. He reported severe bleeding related to the assault. Emergency Medical Services were activated and numerous units from the Maryland...
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UPDATE: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has increased the reward being offered for information in the shooting death of Martin Hawkins Jr., 32, of La Plata. Hawkins was shot and killed on April 18, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Kent Avenue in La Plata. Officers discovered Hawkins lying in the...
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CSM Social Justice Days April 9-16 at the College of Southern Maryland Campuses CSM is spotlighting social justice issues during April with events at each campus. Events are for CSM students in Social Sciences and Public Services Division programs and other interested students. Tuesday, April 9 La Plata Campus Social Justice Day: The Impact...
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2nd Annual Pride in the Park Parade to Honor Pax River’s 70th Anniversary The Lexington Park Business and Community Association will dedicate its second annual Pride in the Park Parade to the celebration of the community’s 70-year partnership with the Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River. NAS Patuxent River was commissioned in 1943. April...
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County’s 9-1-1 Service is Reliable Public Link during Massive Fire System remained fully operational, despite unusually heavy load On Tuesday, April 2 at approximately 3:23 p.m., the Dept. of Emergency Services 9-1-1 Communications Division dispatched units to the Charles County Fairgrounds (8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata). The massive structure and brush fires required more...
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On April 2, 2013, a suspected child abuse was reported to the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations by a Child Protective Services Investigator involving alleged sexual abuse to a minor. The female victim disclosed during a forensics interview she had been sexually abused multiple times from August 2012 until March 2013. The...
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April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and April 5th is National Sexual Assault Awareness Day. Sexual violence affects every member of the community, and it will take everyone in the community working together to end sexual violence. Tackling this issue may seem like an insurmountable task, but this is an issue that must...
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28th FALLEN HEROES DAY TO HONOR POLICE/FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY Annual ceremony provides opportunity to show appreciation for police/firefighters who risk lives daily On Friday, May 3, 2013, hundreds of law enforcement officers and firefighters, dignitaries and members of the community, family and friends will gather at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens for...
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Delegates approved a major gun control measure Wednesday to ban assault weapons, require people who buy handguns to provide their fingerprints and limit gun magazines to 10 bullets. The House voted 78-61 for the bill, one of Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley’s priorities for the legislative session. They included the fingerprint requirement, which opponents repeatedly...
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St. Mary’s County Vice Narcotics detectives began conducting an investigation into the trading and sale of prescription medication being conducted by Gloria Ann Mcgee aka Gloria Abell, 55 of Valley Lee. Suspect McGee began negotiating for the purchase of what she believed to be an entire prescription of 100 “Oxycodone” tablets. Suspect McGee presented...
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The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring the “Every 15 Minutes Program” at Westlake High School. This program offers real-life experiences to expose teenagers to the dangerous consequences of drinking alcohol and texting while driving. This two-day event includes a simulated traffic accident on the school grounds. Starting at 7:45 a.m., the “Grim Reaper”...
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On April 2, 2013 around 10:07 pm, investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police were called to investigate a fire at 4500 Chesapeake Avenue in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County. Investigators arrived to find burned women’s personal clothing which had been intentionally set on fire inside of a one...
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Maryland State Police in Leonardtown are investigating the following incidents: Theft from Vehicle: On 3/25/13 at 5:45 pm, Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 500 block of Comstock Dr. in Lusby for a reported theft. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole the victim’s wallet. Investigation continues. DUI & Possession of...
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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. WARRANT SERVICE: On April 2 at 12:33 a.m., officers responded to the 10000 block of...
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On March 30 at 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim, 21, and a friend were in the upper level of the mall when two males approached. One of the males pulled a knife and stabbed the...
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At approximately 10:30 p.m. on March 31, the Calvert Control Center received a phone call from someone at 3630 Harlequin Court in Huntingtown. The caller advised that someone had been shot at this address and requested law enforcement and Emergency Medical Services. A Calvert County Sheriff’s Office supervisor was the first on the scene...
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During the weekly CompStat meetings a trend was identified involving multiple Burglaries to residences throughout the northern area of the county. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysts were able to compile statistical data regarding the methods used to commit the burglaries. BCI detectives incorporated this information into their investigation and were able to identify suspects....
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During the week of March 25 through March 31 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,373 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link...
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On March 30, 2013, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint on Indian Bridge Rd. in the vicinity of Bean Family Ln. in California, Maryland. Sixty-four (64) vehicles passed through the sobriety checkpoint with no arrests. For further information or any questions regarding the Sobriety Checkpoint, please contact DFC Kevin Meyer...
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SMCSO to Participate in On-Site Accreditation Assessment
Information Session Scheduled for Public Comment The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards...
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