Mechanicsville Woman Caught Stealing Liquor from Bradford’s Neighborhood Market

September 18, 2024
Ashley Nicole Barber, 36, of Mechanicsville

Ashley Nicole Barber, 36, of Mechanicsville

Ashley Nicole Barber, 36, of Mechanicsville, has been charged with theft following a shoplifting incident at Bradford’s Neighborhood Market in Hollywood, Maryland.

According to court documents, Barber is accused of stealing alcohol worth $228.79 from the store on September 9, 2024.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene after a store employee reported the theft. Deputy J. Wagner reviewed surveillance footage which showed Barber and an unidentified male entering the store at approximately 11:00 a.m. The pair allegedly placed multiple bottles of alcohol into a shopping cart before Barber exited the store without paying.

Barber is accused of stealing the following items:

  • 1 bottle of Ciroc Coconut vodka ($32.98)
  • 1 bottle of Ciroc Mango vodka ($32.98)
  • 1 bottle of Ciroc Summer vodka ($32.98)
  • 1 bottle of Ciroc Apple vodka ($32.98)
  • 1 bottle of Grey Goose vodka ($31.99)
  • 1 bottle of Crown Royal Apple whiskey ($45.99)

Barber was identified and a criminal summons was issued on September 14, 2024. The theft charge, classified as a misdemeanor, is for stealing items valued between $100 and $1,500.

Barber is scheduled to appear for a preliminary inquiry on October 25, 2024, at the St. Mary’s County District Court in Leonardtown. If convicted, she could face a fine of up to $500 or other penalties associated with misdemeanor theft.

Ashley Nicole Barber, 36, of Mechanicsville

Ashley Nicole Barber, 36, of Mechanicsville

Ashley Nicole Barber, 36, of Mechanicsville