Pictured L to R: Mellish, Lowe
On May 4, 2025, at approximately 7 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 9700 block of Wildfire Lane in Owings for the report of a motor vehicle theft.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that unknown suspect(s) had stolen a 2016 white Dodge Journey from the victim’s driveway and stole a wallet and credit cards from a second vehicle at the residence.
Approximately one hour later, at 8:04 a.m., deputies responded to the 9100 block of Paulyn Drive in Owings for a report of an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located a stolen 2011 Hyundai Sonata abandoned in front of a residence.
On May 6, 2025, deputies responded to multiple reports of thefts from vehicles and vehicle tampering in the Cavalier Country subdivision in Dunkirk. At approximately 2:42 a.m., a resident in the 1300 block of Squire Lane observed a suspect dressed in all black clothing and a camouflage hat tampering with two vehicles in their driveway.
While investigating further, the resident located a white Dodge Journey parked at the corner of Knight Avenue and Prince Street. The vehicle fled the neighborhood at a high rate of speed when approached.
Det. W. McDowell with the Criminal Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation.
In the early morning hours of May 8, 2025, Det. W. McDowell and patrol deputies were conducting proactive patrols and observed the stolen Dodge Journey parked near Smithville Road and Fielder Court in Dunkirk. At approximately 1:25 a.m., the vehicle accelerated out of the area as deputies approached.
At 1:26 a.m., deputies observed the stolen vehicle run a solid red light at Ward Road and MD Rt. 4, continuing northbound at a high rate of speed. DFC Plant activated emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop; however, the vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued.
During the pursuit, Deputy Baxter successfully deployed stop sticks near Rt 4 and Brickhouse Road, disabling both front tires of the fleeing vehicle. Despite the tire damage, the vehicle continued northbound, disregarding commands to stop. Deputy Angell successfully executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver near Rt. 4 and Chaney Road, causing the vehicle to come to a stop in the driveway of a residence in the 12600 block of Southern Maryland Blvd.
The vehicle’s occupants refused to comply with deputies’ commands for approximately 20 minutes. At 1:56 a.m., following verbal commands and K9 warnings from DFC Rzepkowski and his K9 partner Cruz as well as DFC Hendrickson and his K9 partner Atlas, both suspects surrendered and were taken into custody without further incident.
The driver was identified as Emmanuel Adjapong Mellish, 21, of Silver Spring, and the passenger as Ryan Eveard Moses Lowe, 20, of Bowie. A search of Mellish’s backpack revealed a cellphone and a pair of black gloves.
A subsequent search of the stolen vehicle recovered multiple items reported stolen during the recent string of vehicle thefts and tampering incidents.
Both Mellish and Lowe were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with the following:
- Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle
- Eight counts of Rogue and Vagabond
- CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia
- Theft: $1,500 to under $25,000
- Two counts of Theft: $100 to under $1,500
- Theft: Less than $100
Mellish received an additional charge for Fleeing and Eluding.
Sheriff Ricky Cox and The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office commends the diligence and teamwork of Det. W. McDowell, patrol deputies, and K9 teams for the safe apprehension of the suspects involved in this multi-day crime spree.
Pictured L to R: Mellish, Lowe
