Law Enforcement

St. Leonard Man Arrested After Trying to Remove his Trillion Dollars from Prince Frederick Bank

St. Leonard Man Arrested After Trying to Remove his Trillion Dollars from Prince Frederick Bank

On December 22, 2016, Deputy N. Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Bank of America on Commerce Lane, in Prince Frederick, for a disorderly subject. Police arrived and they made contact with the subject, Jay Fulton, 55, of St. Leonard, who stated he was trying to obtain a bank card...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 1/2/2017 to 1/6/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 1/2/2017 to 1/6/2017

During the week of January 2 to January 6 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Smallwood Drive at Wade Elementary School Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Berry Road at Jenifer Elementary School Marshall Corner Road at James Craik Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Lusby Woman Arrested for Possession of Heroin at Prince Frederick 7-11

Lusby Woman Arrested for Possession of Heroin at Prince Frederick 7-11

On Friday, December 23, 2016, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Deputy P. Wood of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 7-11 on Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick, for a check welfare call. Employees explained that they placed the call because they were concerned for a female who had been in the...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Adds Mental Health Component

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Adds Mental Health Component

The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for individuals at risk for mental health issues. Parties, large family gatherings, and other seasonal events can exacerbate raw feelings and create negative situations. If feelings of discontent are combined with alcohol or drugs used to self-medicate, a hostile environment may result. As first responders to...
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Former Vice President of Maryland Bank Charged with Bank Embezzlement and Wire Fraud for Alleged Six-Year Scheme to Steal over $1.8 Million

Former Vice President of Maryland Bank Charged with Bank Embezzlement and Wire Fraud for Alleged Six-Year Scheme to Steal over $1.8 Million

Melissa Strohman, age 54, of Nottingham, Maryland, is facing federal charges of wire fraud and bank embezzlement, arising from a six-year scheme to steal over $1.8 million from bank customers at the bank where she worked, and use the money for her own benefit. The criminal information was announced by United States Attorney for...
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Detectives in Prince George’s County Investigating Homicide in Suitland

Detectives in Prince George’s County Investigating Homicide in Suitland

Homicide Unit detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department are investigating a homicide in Suitland. The victim is 34-year-old Terria Petty of Terrace Drive in Suitland. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. On December 31st, at about 5:25 am,...
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Waldorf Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Stealing Guns From Fred’s Outdoors and then Setting the Store on Fire

Waldorf Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Stealing Guns From Fred’s Outdoors and then Setting the Store on Fire

U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang sentenced Edward White, age 46, of Waldorf, Maryland, today to 13 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for theft of firearms and use of fire during the commission of a felony, in connection with the robbery and arson of a federally licensed firearms dealer. The...
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