Tuesday, April 29, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR TIKI BAR OPENING WEEKEND ARRESTS

Calvert County Sheriff deputies arrested 11 people during this weekend’s annual Tiki Bar opening in Solomons Island.  Six were arrested on Friday, one for failure to obey a lawful order and five for disorderly conduct.  On Saturday, 5 people were arrested, three for disorderly conduct and two for second degree assault.
Friday April 25 Arrests
William A. Purdy, Jr., 43 of Pasadena           Failure to Obey a Lawful Order


 
















Shawn T. Lotter, 25 of Lexington Park         Disorderly Conduct
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Jason L. Marks, 26 of Pittsburgh                   Disorderly Conduct

Drew R. Greer, 22 of Hollywood                   Disorderly Conduct

Carson E. Steele, 22 of Lexington Park         Disorderly Conduct


Jake C. Horn, 21 of Hollywood                      Disorderly Conduct



Saturday April 26 Arrests
Brenna C. Jewell, 28 of Warrenton                Disorderly Conduct

Sean M. Rice, 26 of Mechanicsville              Disorderly Conduct



John W. Leaman, 27 of Lusby                       Second Degree Assault





Jeremy M. O. Blasiar, 24 of Waldorf                        Disorderly Conduct






Justin S. Grimes, 24 of Dowell                      Second Degree Assault


PRESS RELEASE FOR TIKI BAR DESIGNATED DRIVER WINNERS

On Monday, April 28th Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans drew the winning entries of four participants in the Calvert County Designated Driver Rewards Program at the Solomons Island Tiki Bar opening. 

Lauren Boswell Hurt of Prince Frederick will receive the first grand prize of a one-night’s stay at the Holiday Inn Solomons, along with $200 in cash, a $100 Tiki Bar gift card and a $100 Charles Street Brasserie gift card.

Elisa Seiles-Cooper of Prince Frederick will  receive the second grand prize, which includes $150 in cash, and two one hundred dollar gift cards from the Tiki Bar and Charles Street Brasserie.

Janet Stone of California was selected for the third grand prize of $100 in cash and a $100 Tiki Bar gift card and Denise M. Jacoby of Lusby will receive a $50 Visa card donated by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Designated Driver Rewards Program.

More than 181 drivers signed up for the Calvert County Designated Drivers Rewards Program during the Tiki Bar opening event.  The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, Bob Hall, Inc. and other members of the Calvert and St. Mary’s counties’ traffic safety programs are extending their appreciation to all of the participating designated drivers, as they ensured a safe ride home for more than 617 attendees this weekend.

Pictured are Sheriff Evans and Richard Hall of Bob Hall, LLC

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE APRIL 28TH, 2014



Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for the burglaries at two homes in Broomes Island recently.
Both are in the 8800 block of Broomes Island Road.  Each home was burglarized during daytime hours, one on April 21 and the other a few days later on April 24.  Some cash was stolen from inside the first home and over $600 in property was stolen, to include an Xbox 360, controller and games, from the second home.

Citizens with information on these crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.   

If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 28TH, 2014

During the week of April 21 through April 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,531 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 through the Sheriff’s Office website.  
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Burglary Case #14-22167:
Someone broke into a home in the 8800 block of Broomes Island Road in Broomes Island during the daytime hours on April 21.  Some cash was stolen from inside.  DFC A. Locke is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #14-22523:
On April 22 at 11:38 p.m. DFC Y. Bortchevsky observed a vehicle being driven erratically on Md. Rt. 2 southbound near Mt. Harmony Road in Sunderland.  He conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the car initially slowed and pulled over onto the shoulder of the roadway.  The driver threw a small white object from the vehicle and then returned to the traveling portion of the roadway at a slow rate of speed.  The driver then completely crossed the center yellow line and traveled southbound in the northbound lane.  Bortchevsky used a pit maneuver to disable the vehicle.  The vehicle came to rest just south of Wayside Drive.  The driver, later identified as Terrence David Brooks, 32 of Prince Frederick, did not cooperate with commands to exit the vehicle.  He was found to be driving while suspended and revoked and had a strong chemical odor emitting from his person.  Medical services were ordered to evaluate the driver, who suddenly became aggressive and violent.  He was subdued and arrested and charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine.
Terrence David Brooks, 32, of Prince Frederick

Theft Case #14-22677:
Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of 6 vehicle batteries and two electric cord reels from the yard of a home in the 2800 block of Chaney Road in Dunkirk between April 22 and 23.  The items total $925 in value.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.
Destruction of Property Case #14-22805:
A homeowner in the 8000 block of Cardinal Circle Drive in Lusby advised Dep. T. Holt that on April 24 at 11:15 a.m. he heard spinning tires on the street in front of his residence and then heard what he described as BB pellets hitting his house.  He located a hole in the siding but did not see a vehicle.  The investigation continues.
Burglary Case #14-22840:
A home in the 8800 block of Broomes Island Road in Broomes Island was burglarized on April 24 during the daytime hours and over $600 in property was stolen to include an Xbox 360, controller and games.  The investigation by Dep. T. Holt is continuing.
Theft Case #14-22854:
Unknown suspect(s) have stolen $120 worth of replica Indian artifacts from Jefferson Patterson Park located in St. Leonard from April 11 to April 24.  A few items have also been damaged.  Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.
Theft Case #14-23043:
Unknown suspect(s) stole the contents of a package from inside a mailbox in the 100 block of Bay Avenue in Prince Frederick on April 24 between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  The package had contained make-up items.  The envelope and packaging were left inside the mailbox.  Dep. C. Idol is investigating.
Assault Case #14-23112:
On April 25 at 7:41 p.m. DFC P. Mosely responded to the parking lot of the Solomons Food Lion for the report of an assault in progress.  The victim advised that her estranged husband chased her and a friend around the parking lot threatening them with a knife.  The suspect, Pierre Janney Dorsey, 30 of Huntingtown, was placed under arrest and charged with two counts of attempted assault in the first degree and two counts of assault in the second degree.  The weapon was recovered.  No one was injured.
Pierre Janney Dorsey, 30, of Huntingtown

Theft Case #14-23267:
Dep. A. Ostazeski is investigating the theft of 10 signs in the area of Sollers Wharf Road in Lusby belonging to an estate sale company.  The signs were placed on Md. Rt. 4 onto Sollers Wharf Road to Sprout Lane on April 26 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The signs are yellow with red lettering reading “Estate Tag Sale Today”.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. Ostazeski at 410-535-2800.
Theft Case #14-23290
Sometime between November 2013 and April 26, someone stole a black Raleigh Hybrid bicycle from the bike rack at Asbury Solomons.  The bicycle is valued at $300. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. W. Beisel at 410-535-2800.
Theft Case #14-23357:
On April 26 at 9:19 p.m. Dep. B. Schaefer arrested Christopher Ryan Sholl, 28 of Davidsonville, for stealing approximately $175 worth of DVD’s from the Prince Frederick Walmart.  Sholl had been observed by a loss prevention officer of the store acting suspiciously and when questioned at the exit of the store, was found to have store merchandise hidden on his person. Sholl was charged with theft less than $1,000.
Christopher Ryan Sholl, 28, of Davidsonville

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-23510:

Someone stole a Tom-Tom GPS valued at $150 and a Dell laptop computer worth $1,300 from an unlocked vehicle in the 1800 block of Oriole Way in St. Leonard between April 24 and 27.  Dep. A. Ostazeski is investigating.

Friday, April 25, 2014

TIKI BAR DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM

If you're going to the Tiki Bar this weekend, please consider getting a DESIGNATED DRIVER.



PRESS RELEASE FOR HELP ASSOCIATION GRANT FUNDING

On Monday April 21st, Sheriff Mike Evans paid a visit to the HELP Association in Owings to once again say thank you.  For the second year in a row, the volunteers of the HELP Association awarded grant funding to the Sheriff's Office.  This year's award went towards the purchase of much needed computer replacements within the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Evans thanked HELP President Norma Houston, (pictured with Sheriff Evans), and the rest of the volunteers present at their monthly meeting. "I am grateful for the opportunity the HELP Association provided and pleased to know I have yet another committed partner who supports me in keeping Calvert County a safer community." -Sheriff Mike Evans.

Sheriff Evans and HELP President Norma Houston

Monday, April 21, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE APRIL 21ST, 2014





CALVERT COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS’ CASE OF THE WEEK

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the woman seen leaving the Prince Frederick Office Depot store with a stolen Dell Inspiron laptop.  

DFC A. Locke responded to the Office Depot in Prince Frederick for a theft that had just occurred on April 16 at 8:10 p.m.  A woman, described by witnesses as white, about five feet three inches tall, 140-150 pounds, with dark, frizzy hair pulled into a ponytail, fled the store with a Dell Inspiron laptop valued at $550.  A store employee advised that the woman had come into the store and wanted to buy a laptop.  While the employee was conducting the sale transaction at the register, the woman suddenly grabbed the box and fled the store.  Witnesses outside the store stated they saw the woman run from the store with the box containing the laptop and get into an older model gray or green four door Honda.  The Honda was driven by a white male which then left the parking lot.  The woman was believed to be between the ages of thirty and forty and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans. 

Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.   

If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.
    

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 21ST, 2014

During the week of April 14 through April 20 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,335 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 through the Sheriff’s Office website.  
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
CDS Violation Case #14-20843:
On April 14 at 9:00 p.m. Dep. B. Schaefer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Calvert Beach Road in St. Leonard.  Both the passenger and driver were found to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Ashley Nichole Pitcher, 21 of St. Leonard was cited for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a cut up straw with a small residue of suspected Oxycodone.  The driver, Kyle Clark Shurtleff, 22 of Leonardtown, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a plastic container used to store marijuana.

Kyle Clark Shurtleff, 22, of Leonardtown


Theft Case #14-21230:
DFC A. Locke responded to the Office Depot in Prince Frederick for a theft that had just occurred on April 16 at 8:10 p.m.  A woman, described by witnesses as white, about five feet three inches tall, 140-150 pounds, with dark, frizzy hair pulled into a ponytail, fled the store with a Dell Inspiron laptop valued at $550.  A store employee advised that the woman had come into the store and wanted to buy a laptop.  While the employee was conducting the sale transaction at the register, the woman suddenly grabbed the box and fled the store.  Witnesses outside the store stated they saw the woman run from the store with the box containing the laptop and get into an older model gray or green four door Honda.  The Honda was driven by a white male which then left the parking lot.  The woman was believed to be between the ages of thirty to forty and was wearing a black hoody and dark blue jeans.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.
Destruction of Property Case #14-21243:
A victim on Alameda Drive in Huntingtown advised DFC J. Lord that sometime between April 15 at 4:00 p.m. and April 16 at 9:00 p.m. someone did $1,000 worth of damage to his vehicle that had been parked in the driveway of the home.  Two indentations on both quarter panels of the truck were evident.  The investigation is continuing.
Burglary Case #14-21463:
Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 200 block of Skinners Turn Road in Owings sometime on April 17.  Over $4,000 in property was stolen to include a safe, cash, and DeWalt tools.  Cpl. S. Parrish is investigating.
Theft Case #14-21591:
Two fifteen-year-old females from Lothian were charged with theft on April 18 at 2:30 p.m. after a loss prevention officer at the Dunkirk Walmart observed them put cosmetic merchandise into a backpack and leave the store without paying.  One of the girls was also charged with possession of marijuana after a search was conducted and it was found on her.  They were each charged on a youth report and released to a parent.
Burglary Case #14-22005:
A home in the 11500 block of Ropeknot Road in Lusby was burglarized during the daytime hours on April 20.  Nothing appears to have been stolen but $800 in damage was done gaining entry into the home.  Dep. T. Holt is investigating.
Burglary Case #14-22023:
Dep. D. Naughton is investigating a burglary to a home in the 700 block of Rattlesnake Road in Lusby that occurred during the day on April 20.  At this time, nothing appears to be missing.  The investigation continues.


Thursday, April 17, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR MISSING WOMAN

Kathleen Marie Conroy, 35, of Prince Frederick


On April 14 at approximately 3:00 p.m. the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding a missing person, thirty-five year old Kathleen Marie Conroy, a white female, 5 feet three inches tall, weighing 140 pounds of Prince Frederick.  Initial investigation revealed Conroy was last seen at the Burger King in Dunkirk on March 31 of this year getting into a green Honda Civic with unknown Virginia registration.  Family and friends have not had any contact with her since.


Anyone having contact with Kathleen Marie Conroy is asked to call Det. W. Wells of the Criminal Investigations Bureau at 410-535-1600 extension 2595 or the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.

PRESS RELEASE FOR TIKI BAR DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM

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.  The program will run Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th from noon to 10:00 p.m. 

The first 150 designated drivers who register will receive a free Tiki Bar T-shirt.  Every designated driver will win an instant prize from a long list that includes Major League Baseball (Orioles and Nationals) tickets, Tiki Bar and Grill SGT BBQ gift certificates, can coolies, sunglasses, coolers, beach tables, and folding chairs.  Designated drivers will sign a pledge card, which will be entered into a drawing for four grand prizes.  This year’s first prize package is valued at $500 and consists of cash, gift cards and a one night stay at Holiday Inn Solomons.  Prizes two, three and four range from $350 to $50 in cash and gift cards.  The registration booth is located near the Tiki Bar entrance.

Sheriff Mike Evans will draw the grand prize tickets during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office on Monday, April 28th at 1:00 in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend.

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police, as well as law enforcement from neighboring jurisdictions, will be conducting DUI saturation patrols throughout the weekend as part of Maryland’s “Checkpoint Strikeforce - Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign.  These enforcement efforts are funded through the State Highway Administration’s Maryland Highway Safety Office and will continue throughout the spring and summer months.  Areas where a high number of DUI arrests or crashes have occurred in the past will be targeted for enforcement efforts.


PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE


Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for the recent series of thefts from automobiles that occurred in the Lusby area in the early morning hours of April 13.  Electronic equipment and cash was stolen out of numerous vehicles on Sitting Bull Circle, Durango Lane and Stirrup Lane.  None of the vehicles had been secured by their owners.

Citizens with information on these crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.   


If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 14TH, 2014

During the week of April 7 through April 13 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,675 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 through the Sheriff’s Office website.  
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Burglary Case #14-18911:
On April 6 a homeowner on Calvert Avenue in St. Leonard discovered his house had been burglarized and copper piping was stolen.  The theft occurred sometime between April 5 and 6.  DFC J. Livingston is investigating.
Burglary Case #14-19231:
DFC A. Locke is investigating a burglary to a home in the 200 block of Sharon Drive in Lusby that occurred during the daytime hours on April 7.  The suspect(s) stole food items and some money.
Burglary Case #14-20039:
Unknown suspect(s) entered a garage and then threw rocks through the windows of a home in the 900 block of Calvert Beach Road in St. Leonard sometime between April 6 and 10.  Over $200 in damage was done but nothing was stolen.  Dep. C. Ward is investigating.
Fraud Case #14-20063:
A victim on Abigail Court in Prince Frederick advised Dep. B. Schaefer that when he filed his income taxes he was informed that someone had already done so, using his information.  The investigation continues.
Burglary Case #14-20130:
Dep. Y. Bortchevsky is investigating a burglary in a shed behind a home in the 1400 block of Knight Avenue in Dunkirk sometime between February 1 and April 11.  An Ace brand push lawnmower, valued at $200, was stolen. 
Destruction of Property, Resisting Arrest Case #14-20178:
Sheriff Deputies arrested Terrence David Brooks, 32 of Prince Frederick, on April 11 at 5:20 p.m. after they responded to the Bayside Chevrolet dealership for the report of a domestic altercation in the parking lot.  Dep. C. Ward and Cpl. M. Naecker found Brooks and attempted to detain him to investigate the situation.  A dealership employee advised that he had observed Brooks in the parking lot with a female who was in her own vehicle and they were arguing.  The female left the scene and then Brooks jumped onto a special release Corvette valued at $80,000, scratching it and breaking the convertible top.  When the deputies attempted to handcuff Brooks, he resisted arrest and attempted to flee.  He attempted to push deputies away and a Taser was deployed on him after failing to obey numerous commands to stop.  Brooks was finally subdued and arrested.  He was transported via ambulance to Calvert Memorial Hospital for evaluation due to being tasered.  Brooks has been charged with destruction of property in the amount of $10,000 or more, destruction of property in the amount of less than $1,000, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.  Hospital personnel indicated that a test revealed that Phencyclidine was present in Brooks’ system.
Terrence David Brooks, 32, of Prince Frederick


Destruction of Property Case #14-20351:
Numerous vehicles and a garage door were damaged when unknown suspect(s) threw eggs at them, resulting in $200 in damage.  Cpl. D. Canning is investigating the incidents which occurred overnight between April 11 and 12 at homes on Apple Way in Dunkirk.
Burglary Case #14-20414:
Someone burglarized a home in the 6000 block of Hill Road in St. Leonard and broke a water pipe, flooding the home.  At this time the damage amount has not been calculated and it is also unknown if anything was stolen or when it occurred.  It was discovered on April 12.  DFC J. Hardesty is investigating.
Theft from Vehicle Case #14-20554:
A white IPhone 4 valued at $200 was stolen from a vehicle parked outside a home in the 11200 block of Sitting Bull Circle in Lusby in the early morning hours of April 13.  The vehicle had been left unlocked by the owner. DFC P. Mosely is investigating.
Theft from Vehicle Case #14-20571:
A Garmin GPS valued at $160 was stolen from a vehicle in the 11400 block of Stirrup Lane in Lusby also during the early morning hours of April 13.  Mosely is investigating.
Theft from Vehicle Case #14-20592:
Someone stole over $300 worth of property from an unlocked vehicle parked in front of a home in the 11200 block of Sitting Bull Circle in Lusby overnight between April 12 and 13.  DFC Mosely is also investigating this theft.
Theft from Vehicle Case #14-20606:
DFC Mosely is investigating a fourth theft from a vehicle that occurred during the same time frame on Sitting Bull Circle where a laptop computer and an Ipod Touch were taken.  The computer was later recovered in the driveway of a neighbor.
Destruction of Property Case #14-20585:
Someone broke the rear window of a vehicle while it was parked in the early morning hours of April 13 in front of a home in the 2800 block of Dundee Lane in Chesapeake Beach.  The damage is estimated at $300.  DFC Migliaccio is investigating.


Thursday, April 10, 2014

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 7TH, 2014

During the week of March 31 through April 6 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,397 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 through the Sheriff’s Office website.  
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Theft Case #14-17998:
A victim on Roundup Road in Lusby reported to Dep. W. Rector that someone stole a package from her porch that had been delivered by UPS on April 1 during the daytime.  The package contained products valued at over $400.  The investigation continues.
Theft Case #14-18069:
Unknown suspect(s) stole about $50 and caused $300 in damage to the soda machine at Hallowing Point Park in Prince Frederick overnight between April 1 and 2.  Dep. J. Buck is investigating.
Burglary Case #14-18088:
A homeowner entered his house on April 2 at about 11:48 a.m. and heard someone in the home when no one should have been there.  He saw a white male inside so he returned to his vehicle and called police.  Dep. J. Buck responded and searched the home but no one was located.  The homeowner advised that nothing appeared to missing.  The investigation is continuing.
Destruction of Property Case #14-18228:
A victim advised Dep. C. Idol that at 10:00 p.m. on April 2 he observed someone standing on a ladder looking into his shed.  The subject heard the victim at the window and fled the scene on foot.  Nothing was taken but the window had been damaged.  The ladder belonged to the victim and had been at the front of the house but was apparently moved by the suspect.  The investigation continues.
Theft from Vehicle Case #14-18283:
Someone stole a blue hard case wallet with pink flowers on it from a vehicle parked outside a home in the 300 block of Red Cloud Road in Lusby between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 2.  Dep. L. Kelly is investigating.
Burglary Case #14-18295:
A woman in the 1100 block of Regency Drive in St. Leonard looked out her window on April 3 at 10:14 a.m. and saw a black male standing just outside her garage.  The male saw her and ran off.  A second male came running out from around the corner, near the door to the garage.  The victim went into her garage and found that cash and a credit card were missing from her vehicle.  Dep. C. Ward is investigating.
Theft Case #14-18527:

On April 4 at 11:34 a.m. Dep. A. Curtin responded to the Dunkirk Walmart for the report of a shoplifter in custody.  Two store employees reported that Robert Samuel Buckmaster, 33, of Owings, left the store wearing a pair of boots and carrying a Sprint Android, neither that had been paid for.  After making contact with Buckmaster, Curtin discovered him to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Curtin also found two large knives inside Buckmaster’s vehicle.  He was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Percocet, possession of a schedule IV drug; Xanax, theft less than $1,000 and carrying two concealed weapons.
Robert Samuel Buckmaster, 33, of Owings


CDS Violation Case #14-18655:

Dep. W. Rector responded to the parking lot of 31 Duke Street in Prince Frederick to assist DFC J. Denton with a suspicious vehicle on April 4 just before midnight.  He made contact with the two occupants of the vehicle.  A search revealed suspected drugs.  The passenger, Daniel Ryan Wentz, 20 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I drug; synthetic marijuana (K2).
Daniel Ryan Wentz, 20, of Prince Frederick


Theft Case #14-18735:

A K-Mart employee observed a man putting items into a backpack and into his pocket and leave the store without paying on April 5 at 9:57 a.m.  DFC J. Livingston charged the man, Wilfred Alfred Fowler, 49, of Sunderland, on a criminal citation with theft less than $100.  Fowler was also instructed not to return to the K-Mart.

Destruction of Property Case #14-18783:

Someone scratched a single, solid line down the driver’s side of a vehicle on April 4 between 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.  The vehicle was parked in the upper K-Mart parking lot near Rt. 4.  The damage is estimated at $300 and is being investigated by DFC P. Wood.

DUI, Destruction of Property Case #14-18829:

On April 5 at 7:35 p.m. DFC R. Wilson observed a vehicle cross the center yellow line several times and performed a traffic stop in the area of Main Street at Old Field Lane in Prince Frederick.  After instructing the driver, identified as John Richard Saunders, 44, of Prince Frederick, to perform field sobriety tests, he found him to be under the influence of alcohol.  Saunders was placed in Wilson’s patrol vehicle where he refused to keep his feet on the floor and eventually broke the in-car computer printer, valued at $200.  Saunders was charged with DUI and destruction of property.
John Richard Saunders, 44, of Prince Frederick


Burglary Case #14-18911:

Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 1600 block of Calvert Avenue in St. Leonard sometime around April 5 and stole copper piping valued at $1,000.  DFC J. Livingston is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-18938:

Someone threw several dozen eggs at a home on Huntsman Drive in Huntingtown between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on April 6.  DFC J. Livingston is continuing the investigation.

CDS Violation Case #14-18952:

Dep. A. Curtin conducted a traffic stop on April 6 at 1:57 p.m. after it was reported that a vehicle in the drive-through of the Dunkirk McDonald’s had been driving erratically.  Curtin located the vehicle and observed it turn onto Md. Rt. 4 southbound.  He followed the vehicle and saw it cross the yellow lines several times and increase and decrease speed drastically.  He was able to get the vehicle to stop near Mt. Harmony Road.  After making contact with the driver, Scott Michael Richards, 53, of Chesapeake Beach, Curtin detected a strong odor of alcohol.  He also found suspected drugs in the vehicle.  Richards was arrested and charged with DUI and possession of a schedule I drug; marijuana less than 10 grams and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a green prescription bottle.
Scott Michael Richards, 53, of Chesapeake Beach


Theft Case #14-18966:

Two Heritage kayaks, one 10 feet long and red and the other 12 feet long and green, were stolen from behind a home in the 11300 block of Bay Front Avenue in Lusby between March 16 and April 5.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. S. Moran at 410-535-2800.







Wednesday, April 2, 2014

***UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY***

    The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) and CSX Transportation are making repairs to the railroad crossing on US 301 (Crain Highway) between Chew Road and the Marlboro Crossings area just south of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue).  As part of the $400,000 maintenance work, SHA will temporarily close the four-lane highway on Friday evening, April 11th and reopen it no later than Monday morning, April 14th.

    This work is necessary to replace deteriorated rubber panels at the crossing.  To ensure the safety of work crews and travelers, SHA will close both the northbound and southbound lanes of US 301.

    SHA appreciates the patience and cooperation of those who work and live in the area communities.  Our goal is to reopen this section of US 301 to traffic once repairs are complete.

SHA is providing signal regional and local detours for area residents and businesses.  Local traffic will be directed to use MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue), US 301, MD 223 (Woodyard Road) and Rosaryville Road.  Regional traffic, especially motor carrier and long hauler vehicles, will be directed to use US 301, MD 5, I-495 (Capital Beltway) and MD 4.  All travelers are reminded to plan their routes and prepare for extra travel time.

While this weekend work is underway, SHA encourages area patrons to continue to support local businesses in the area.  If inclement weather occurs, this work will be rescheduled for the weekend of April 25th-27th, 2014.  More information is available at www.roads.maryland.gov/D3 or by contacting SHA District 3 Office at 301-513-7300.


MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF MIKE EVANS

    I would like to urge all citizens to use extra caution as we approach another graduating class from the Calvert County School System.  There will be many activities and events taking place in the next few months. We will see our children attending Proms, Graduations, and many other activities.  These activities have become a great tradition in our community.  However, these traditions also come with an increased risk to the safety and security of our young people.  I ask that you help us ensure Calvert County remains a safe place for these annual traditions.
 
Sheriff Mike Evans