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Wanted for Escape – St. Mary’s County

Wanted for Escape – St. Mary’s County

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Lee Coleman, age 32, of St. Leonard, Maryland.  On June 2, 2017, suspect Coleman removed his GPS ankle monitor in violation of his pre-trial release agreement. His last captured GPS location was on MD-Route 4 in Anne Arundel County, on...
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Multiple Arrests Made After Drug House in Hollywood Raided

Multiple Arrests Made After Drug House in Hollywood Raided

In April of 2017, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Division began an investigation, as a result of several neighborhood complaints, into the illegal use and distribution of controlled dangerous substances in the 23000 block of Luckton Court in Hollywood. As a result of the investigation, a search and seizure warrant was obtained....
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Ridge Dog Killer Arrested for Exposing Himself to 12-Year-Old Girl

Ridge Dog Killer Arrested for Exposing Himself to 12-Year-Old Girl

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at approximately 11:55 a.m., Deputy D. Sidorowicz of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in St. Inigoes for a report of an indecent exposure. Police made contact with the parents of a 12-year-old girl who advised Kenneth Allen Woodburn, 32 of Ridge, exposed himself to...
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Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 6/5/2017 to 6/9/2017

Speed Camera Locations for Charles County 6/5/2017 to 6/9/2017

During the week of June 5, to June 9, 2017, automated speed enforcement cameras will be activated in the following school zones: Leonardtown Road at Thomas Stone High School Indian Head Highway at Smallwood Middle School Berry Road at Berry Elementary School Oliver’s Shop Road at T.C. Martin Elementary School Cameras are activated Monday through...
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Police in Charles County Investigating Armed Robbery of 4 Teens in Bryans Road

Police in Charles County Investigating Armed Robbery of 4 Teens in Bryans Road

On Monday, May 29, 2017, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office  responded to the 3100 block of Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road for the report of an armed robbery to the rear of Safeway. Investigation revealed four juvenile males were seated on the trail leading from the Safeway...
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Mechanicsville Man Found Unconscious, Arrested for Possession of Heroin After Crashing Car

Mechanicsville Man Found Unconscious, Arrested for Possession of Heroin After Crashing Car

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Trooper First Class B. Ditoto from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of Livingston Drive, in Mechanicsville, for a reported single vehicle accident. Upon arrival, TFC B. Ditoto observed a vehicle off of the roadway and in the trees. The driver...
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Lothian Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine in Prince Frederick

Lothian Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine in Prince Frederick

On Friday, May 5, 2017, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Trooper Stull from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 south of Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Russell C. Tayman, 21 of Lothian demonstrated behavior that indicated an attempt to conceal something. A search was conducted...
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Owings Daycare Provider Found Guilty of Child Abuse

Owings Daycare Provider Found Guilty of Child Abuse

Last week a Calvert County Jury convicted Diandra Noel Ward, 32 of Owings, of Child Abuse in the First and Second Degree. Ward was the daycare provider for the three month old victim. While in Ms. Ward’s care the victim suffered a life threatening brain injury that required emergency surgery. Four medical experts from...
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Oxon Hill Man Arrested for Car Theft in North Beach

Oxon Hill Man Arrested for Car Theft in North Beach

On Friday, May 16, 2017, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Deputy T. Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Dayton Avenue/7th Street for a reported hit and run accident. The complainant advised he witnessed a vehicle strike a parked car in front of a residence and drove off with a...
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UPDATE: Mechanicsville Drunk Driver Sentenced to a Year in Jail for Striking a Deputy

UPDATE: Mechanicsville Drunk Driver Sentenced to a Year in Jail for Striking a Deputy

UPDATE 5/31/2017: Michael Austin Mattingly, 21, of Mechanicsville, was found guilty of causing a life-threatening injury to another as a result of the person’s negligently driving a motor vehicle while the person is under the influence of alcohol. Mattingly was sentenced to 3 years in jail with 2 of them suspended, and is currently incarcerated in the...
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WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 5/31/2017

WANTED – Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 5/31/2017

The following persons are wanted by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is responsible for the service of criminal and child support warrants as well as criminal summonses issued by the courts. They are also responsible for coordinating extraditions of suspects out of state. If you have information...
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Trespassing Leads to Arrest for Possession of Cocaine for Bowie Woman

Trespassing Leads to Arrest for Possession of Cocaine for Bowie Woman

Possession of Cocaine: On Monday, May 22, 2017, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Trooper First Class Robinson from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to Project Echo in Prince Frederick for a trespassing complaint. Cynthia M. Bobick, 37 of Bowie, had been asked to leave the property by the manager and refused. When...
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Lothian Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

Lothian Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

On  Friday, May 19, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Trooper Stull, from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack stopped a vehicle on Route 4 south, of Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Russell C. Tayman, 21 of Lothian, demonstrated behavior that indicated an attempt to conceal something. A search was conducted and...
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St. Leonard Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin in Prince Frederick

St. Leonard Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin in Prince Frederick

On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Trooper First Class Matthews, from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack conducted a traffic stop at Route 4, south of Route 231 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. John F. Marshall, 34 of St. Leonard, was visibly showing several criminal indicators and a K-9 scan...
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Maryland State Police Traffic Enforcement Efforts During Memorial Day Holiday Period

Maryland State Police Traffic Enforcement Efforts During Memorial Day Holiday Period

Traffic enforcement efforts by Maryland state troopers during the Memorial Day holiday period resulted in more than 7,800 traffic stops that led to 130 arrests and more than 100 arrests of impaired drivers. Maryland State Police patrol troopers began increased holiday traffic enforcement efforts on May 26, 2017 that continued through May 30, 2017....
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Suitland

Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Suitland

Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who shot and killed a man Monday evening in Suitland. The victim is 43-year-old Bruce Coley of Kingswell Street in Mitchellville. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment...
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Police Ask for Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Property Destruction Case

Police Ask for Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Property Destruction Case

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured. On Monday, May 22, 2017, at 4:30 p.m., the photo was taken by the victim who reported the suspects had caused damage to his property by repeatedly driving across his lawn. The victim’s property is located in the 37000 block...
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Two Arrested for for Possession of Morphine in Huntingtown After Auto Accident

Two Arrested for for Possession of Morphine in Huntingtown After Auto Accident

On May 16, 2017, at approximately 2:30pm, Deputy N. Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Ponds Wood/Hardesty Road, in Huntingtown, for the report of an auto accident. Upon arrival he observed a pickup truck lying on its’ side in a field, with the occupants and multiple witnesses to...
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UPDATE: Lusby Woman Arrested in Liquor Store Parking Lot for Possession of Heroin

Brandy M. Staples, 30, of Lusby

5/31/2017: Updated Booking Photo Added. 5/30/2017: On Monday, May 15, 2017, at 2:27 pm, Trooper First Class Davis from the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded to a broadcast for a person having distress in the Bucket’s  in Lusby. Brandy M. Staples, 30, of Lusby, was located and was slurring her speech and...
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St. Inigoes Woman Charged with Shoplifting at Thrift Store

St. Inigoes Woman Charged with Shoplifting at Thrift Store

On Thursday, May 18, 2017, Corporal W. Ray of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Go Green Thrift Store, located in the 21000 block of Tulagi Place, in Lexington Park, for a reported theft. The investigation revealed the suspect, Nicole Denise Ulmer, 31 of St. Inigoes, entered the business and stole...
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Mechanicsville Man Charged in Leonardtown Stabbing

Mechanicsville Man Charged in Leonardtown Stabbing

On May 11, 2017, a victim arrived at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown suffering from a single stab wound to the back. The victim’s injury required emergency medical treatment by hospital personnel. In a joint effort, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies and detectives from the Criminal Investigations discovered the assault occurred...
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UPDATE: Maryland State Police Heroin Investigative Unit Arrests Large Scale Distributors of Illegal Opioids in Five Counties

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Heroin Investigative Unit Arrests Large Scale Distributors of Illegal Opioids in Five Counties

UPDATE  5/29/2017: A combined law enforcement effort led to the additional arrests of seven more residents believed to have been heavily involved in a large scale distribution of opioids in the region. The following seven individuals were indicted today: Troy Leonis Sommerville, 28, Worton, MD Roshana Sharnett Wright, 38, Middletown, DE Autumn Brittany Wiltbank,...
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Detectives Arrest Suspect in Fort Washington Homicide

Detectives Arrest Suspect in Fort Washington Homicide

The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with Wednesday’s homicide in Fort Washington. The suspect is 19-year-old Xavier Johnson of the 7300 block of Brook Meadow Lane in Upper Marlboro. He’s charged with fatally shooting 24-year-old Timothy Harris of Parkton Street in Fort Washington. On May 24th, at...
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Lexington Park Man Arrested for Violation of a Peace Order

Lexington Park Man Arrested for Violation of a Peace Order

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Liberty St., Lexington Park, for a reported violation of a Peace Order. Deputy First Class R. Beyer located the suspect Brian Alan Williamson, 48 of Lexington Park, within the residence. The investigation revealed a Peace...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office DUI Arrests for April 2017

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office DUI Arrests for April 2017

The following persons were arrested for DUI by deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office during the month of April 2017 Robinson, Malcolm Jamal 41 of Lexington Park, MD Arrested on 04/04/17 by Deputy J. Smith Quade, Richard Casey 28 of Hollywood, MD Arrested on 04/05/17 by Corporal J. Stone Kiernan, Cathryn P. 26...
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