Wednesday, May 28, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run
Calvert County, Maryland

            On June 3rd, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the annual Maryland Law Enforcement Torch Run Event for Special Olympics.  Law Enforcement agencies, to include Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies, Maryland State Police Troopers, Fire Marshal’s Officers and several others, will be running and biking approximately 20 miles in support of the Special Olympics.  Officers come together as athletes to support the Special Olympics and positive impact is extremely rewarding!
            Special Olympics Maryland is a year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with disabilities.  Special Olympics serves 10,000 athletes around the states, offering over 20 different sports.
            Our goal for this year is to sell over $1000.00 in T-shirts and hats as direct proceeds to Special Olympics.  Thank you to everyone who has supported the Special Olympics cause by purchasing a T-shirt and/or hat.  If you would like to purchase a T-shirt or hat, please contact Ms. Sherry Draheim at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-1600 Ext. 2450.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR HEROIN ARRESTS MAY 27TH, 2014



Multi-agency Investigation Results in Several Indictments of Heroin Dealers

The Annapolis Police Department, in close partnership with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and assisted by Anne Arundel County Police Department and the Maryland State Police, conducted a long term investigation resulting in the indictments of nine Annapolis heroin dealers. This multi-agency drug initiative involved undercover police officers making controlled purchases from drug dealers spanning more than seven months.

In response to an increase in heroin overdoses, detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit contacted the Annapolis Police Department in October 2013.  Through their investigations, DEU detectives learned that drug users from Calvert County were buying heroin in Annapolis, prompting them to contact the Annapolis Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit.

The Annapolis Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit identified two groups responsible for the majority of heroin distributed in Annapolis.  The initiative involved Annapolis detectives working hand in hand with Calvert County Sheriff’s detectives to make over 50 controlled buys of heroin, with over 100 grams of heroin seized.  The indictments, resulting from these buys, will shut down these illegal drug trafficking groups in Annapolis.

Early this morning the Annapolis Police Department and the Anne Arundel County Police Department began the process of arresting those indicted.  Various search warrants have been served. Arrests have been made and more will follow in the next few days

Sheriff Evans recognizes that the increase of heroin use is one of the biggest challenges facing our community. There have been seven fatal heroin overdoses so far this year in Calvert County. Many of the crimes that occur in Calvert County, including thefts and burglaries are directly related to this epidemic. This multi-agency investigation is an excellent example of Sheriff Evans’ commitment to take decisive action to disrupt the sale and use of heroin impacting the citizens of Calvert County.


“I will continue to keep our citizens safe from the drugs that have plagued our County, State and Country. I do not care how far that I have to reach or how much effort it will take. We will fight against having drugs, fight for our children and fight for each person in Calvert County.” Sheriff Mike Evans.

Monday, May 26, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE MAY 26TH, 2014


Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for a robbery in Lusby. Two victims advised DFC J. Hardesty that on May 23 at 1:27 p.m. they were playing basketball at the court near Lake Lariat in Lusby.  They stated that two unknown males approached them and asked to play basketball with them.  A game started but an argument broke out between the four men.  The two unknown males then went to their vehicle and displayed a handgun and robbed the two victims, taking speakers from one victim’s vehicle, cash, cell phones and a wallet.  The two men then left the scene.  The two victims advised they waited approximately half an hour, and then called police.  A lookout was broadcast for the suspect vehicle but it was not located.  The two suspects left the area in a possibly blue or gray colored SUV.  Both suspects are black males, the victims advise they seemed young in age.  The first suspect is approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall with a ponytail and was wearing a black shirt and basketball pants.  The second suspect is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, has a stocky, muscular build and was wearing a white shirt and a stocking cap.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers.

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 MAY 26TH, 2014

During the week of May 19 through May 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,572 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.

Vehicle Tampering Case #14-27790 and 28042:
Several vehicles were entered but nothing was stolen at about 12:14 a.m. on May 19 when one of the vehicle owners observed two men rummaging thru the vehicles.  Several neighbors saw the two men, who were on foot and asked for directions.  The two men then left the area and were not located by police.  Dep. W. Durner is investigating.
           
Theft Case #14-28015:
The detached trailer of a tractor-trailer that had been in the rear of the shopping center on Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk was stolen from that location sometime between May 15 and 20.  The trailer is light blue in color and Werner Enterprises is printed on the sides in black lettering.  The trailer is valued at $50,000 and was empty at the time of the theft.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.

Theft Case #14-27859:
Sometime between April 19 and May 19 someone cut and stole approximately 30 feet of copper piping, valued at nearly $2,000, near a radio tower on Cherry Hill Lane in Huntingtown.  Dep. L. Kelly is investigating.

Attempted Burglary Case #14-28366:
Dep. G. Gott is investigating the attempted burglary at a home in the 3700 block of 7th Street in North Beach that happened on May 21 during the daytime hours.  It appears someone tried to pry open the front door but no entry was made inside the home and nothing was taken.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-28571:
Overnight between May 21 and 22 in the 3800 block of 28th Street in Chesapeake Beach someone entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a Venture portable TV, a purple Ipod, and a charger and auxiliary cable, altogether valued at $340.  Dep. G. Gott is continuing the investigation.

Robbery Case #14-28717:
Two victims advised DFC J. Hardesty that on May 23 at 1:27 p.m. they were playing basketball at the court near Lake Lariat in Lusby.  They stated that two unknown males approached them and asked to play basketball with them.  A game started but an argument broke out between the four men.  The two unknown males then went to their vehicle and displayed a handgun and robbed the two victims, taking speakers from one victim’s vehicle, cash, cell phones and a wallet.  The two men then left the scene.  The two victims advised they waited approximately half an hour, then called police.  A lookout was broadcast for the suspect vehicle but it was not located.  The two suspects left the area in a possibly blue or gray colored SUV.  Both suspects are black males, the victims advise they seemed young in age.  The first suspect is approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall with a ponytail and was wearing a black shirt and basketball pants.  The second suspect is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, has a stocky, muscular build and was wearing a white shirt and a stocking cap.  Det. M. Mudd is continuing the investigation.

Theft Case #14-28718:
Sometime between May 16 and 23, someone removed a lock from a storage trailer behind a home in the 2400 block of Lowery Road in Huntingtown and stole a white kayak paddle worth $100 and two life jackets valued at $60.  Dep. L. Kelly is continuing the investigation.

Attempted Assault Case #14-28785:
On May 23 at 8:33 p.m. DFC A. Locke responded to Trader’s Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach to assist DFC R. Cress.  Cress advised that he observed a woman who had been drinking heavily at the establishment leave and get into her vehicle in the driver’s seat.  At that time he attempted to stop the woman from driving but she put the vehicle in reverse and began to back up, almost striking Cress.  The woman’s car then hit a vehicle parked next to her.  Cress continued to try to stop the woman but she put the vehicle in drive and drove toward him, causing him to jump out of the way to avoid being struck.  She drove to the exit of the parking lot where she stopped for oncoming traffic.  At that time DFC Cress was able to get inside her vehicle and place it in park and remove the keys.  The woman, later identified as Frances Lynn Cook, 41 of Chesapeake Beach, struggled with Cress. She was removed from the car and arrested.  Cook has been charged with second degree assault, alcoholic beverage intoxication; endanger, reckless endangerment, disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct.
Frances Lynn Cook, 41, of Chesapeake Beach


Burglary Case #14-28839:
Someone broke the window of a garage at a home in the 200 block of Harbor Drive in Lusby at about 1:30 a.m. on May 24 but nothing was stolen.  Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-28871:
Sometime between May 23 at 7:00 p.m. and May 24 at 8:00 a.m. someone entered a vehicle parked outside a home in the 400 block of Cambridge Place in Prince Frederick and stole numerous items of property altogether valued at over $700.  The property includes a Max West Android tablet, Oakley sunglasses, Under Armor black and red jacket, headphones, chargers and some currency.  The vehicle owner advises he is unsure if the vehicle had been locked but no forced entry was observed.  Dep. L. Kelly is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-28882:
Four camping trailers at the Breezy Point Campgrounds in Chesapeake Beach had some type of damage done to them between May 18 and 24.  Cable wires and hoses were cut and hot water units were pried open.  Cpl. D. Canning is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-29042:
On May 24 at 9:51 p.m. Dep. W. Beisel and Cpl. A. Moschetto responded to the Comfort Inn Hotel in Solomons for the report of a disorderly subject.  The subject, identified as Michael Andre Artayet, 53 of Alexandria, Va., was in a verbal dispute with another hotel patron.  Artayet decided to leave and no further action would be taken regarding that complaint.  The hotel manager then advised Moschetto that he had received several complaints from boat owners in the nearby marina that Artayet had boarded several boats and knocked on cabin doors.  Artayet was located in the parking lot and appeared to be very intoxicated.  Artayet refused to answer questions and did not cooperate and continuously interrupted the deputies who were trying to ascertain if he owned a boat in the marina so he could sleep there.  He was ultimately arrested for hindering and failure to obey a lawful order.  He was found to be in possession of suspected drugs and was also charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams.
Michael Andre Artayet, 53, of Alexandria, VA


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR PROJECT LIFESAVER


     Project Lifesaver is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and emergency services operations in locating lost or missing persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or other disorders that keep them from being able to help themselves or communicate effectively with others.  The program is designed to assist these adults and children who may wander away from home and get lost.

     The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has several members that are trained in the use and application of the radio transmission equipment.  It is the Sheriff’s belief that this is a service that should be provided to county residents that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia or down syndrome as just a few examples.  The Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Office on Aging to provide this service. 

     Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small watch size transmitter either on their wrist or ankle that emits a tracking signal.  If a member enrolled in the system goes missing this will allow for a trained member to respond immediately and start searching the area to bring the loved one back home to his or her family safely.  There is an average recovery time of 30 minutes or less from the time that law enforcement responds and the missing person is located.  Often times the missing person is within a few miles of their home. 

      If you know of a friend or family member who would benefit from this program please contact:

Sgt. Michael P. Bomgardner;  e-mail: catteam@co.cal.md.us
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office / Community Action Team
30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Sheriff’s Office: 410-535-2800 Island Creek Office: 410-586-1027

Or

Tunya  Taylor; e-mail: taylortm@co.cal.md.us
Calvert County Office on Aging / Calvert Pines
450 West Dares Beach Road., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Local: 410-535-4606 Metro: 301-855-1170 Fax: 410-535-1903

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE MAY 19TH, 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 person or persons responsible for the recent thefts from several vehicles in the St. Leonard area.  Unknown suspect(s) stole property from the unlocked vehicles overnight between May 14 and 15.  The vehicles were parked outside homes on Avenue C, Avenue D and Douglas Street at the time of the thefts.  A Kenwood stereo, cash, a fishing tackle box, and a Brass Pro Shop gift card were stolen.  

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 MAY 19TH, 2014

During the week of May 12 through May 18 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,383 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 from Vehicle Case #14-26569:
A victim reported to Dep. N. Lenharr that sometime on May 12, a 12 by 14 inch fire safe that contained over $16,000 in cash and jewelry was stolen from inside his vehicle.  The victim reports that his vehicle had been parked outside the Prince Frederick Walmart between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. that day but was locked.  He states that the vehicle was unlocked for a short period of time while he brought groceries inside after visiting Walmart.  It is unknown when or where the theft occurred.  The investigation continues.

Theft Case #14-27053:
Someone stole a gray Thule Raceway 3-bike rack from the back of a vehicle parked outside a home in the 12300 block of Western Circle in Lusby.  Dep. W. Beisel is investigating the theft that occurred sometime overnight between May 14 and 15.

Theft from Vehicles Cases # 14-27064, 27070, 27074:
Unknown suspect(s) stole property from unlocked vehicles overnight between May 14 and 15.  The vehicles were parked outside homes on Avenue C, Avenue D and Douglas Street in St. Leonard at the time of the thefts.  A Kenwood stereo, cash, a fishing tackle box, and a Brass Pro Shop gift card were stolen.  Dep. T. Buckler is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-27548:
Unknown suspect(s) pulled a stop sign and a playground sign out of the ground and spray painted a graduation sign in the Walnut Creek Subdivision in Huntingtown overnight between May 16 and 17.  DFC A. Clas is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-27602:
Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked outside the Prince Frederick Safeway on May 17 at 4:30 p.m. and stole a black IPad 2 in a gray case valued at $700.  DFC J. Livingston is investigating.

Fraud Case #14-27708:
A victim on Dana Court in Prince Frederick reported to DFC R. Kreps that on May 15 she was on her personal computer when a window popped up that read that her computer had a virus and listed a phone number to call to have it repaired.  The victim called the number and electronically paid the company, Zen Help Desk, to rid her computer of the virus.  Shortly thereafter, the computer shut down and will no longer respond.  Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Kreps at 410-535-2800.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-27729:
On May 17 between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. a woman parked her vehicle along Bay Avenue in North Beach to walk on the boardwalk.  When she returned to the vehicle she found one of the doors ajar and that a black IPad mini in a black cover had been stolen.  Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-27735:
On May 18 at 2:49 p.m. DFC R. Kreps conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Md. Rt. 4 and Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick.  He found the driver to be in possession of suspected drugs and charged Wilson Fuller Brooks, 54 of Alexandria, VA., with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; two smoking devices.
Wilson Fuller Brooks, 54, of Alexandria, VA


CDS Violation Case #14-27763:

On May 18 at 5:57 p.m. Dep. D. Naughton conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Rousby Hall Road in Lusby.  He charged the driver, Marco Lorenzo Gantt, 36 of Port Republic, with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams on a criminal citation.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

    Sheriff Mike Evans was pleased to present Calvert County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Chris Dwyer with a Sheriff's Salute on May 14.  Chris has been volunteering with the Sheriff's Office since March 2013 and has contributed over 218 hours.  Chris is efficient, motivated, and presents a great attitude at all times.  The Calvert County Sheriff's Office is grateful for his contribution.


    If you are interested in obtaining additional information about the Internship and Volunteer Program, or to apply, please email Sharon DiMaggio, Program Coordinator, at dimaggsr@co.cal.md.us.    Ideal participants exhibit trustworthiness, motivation, punctuality, flexibility, and efficiency.  All applicants under the age of 18 must obtain parental consent before submitting an application.  Positions are non-paid and the application process is continuous.

Pictured are Tom Guy, ACO; Dean Hamilton, AC Dispatcher; Sharon DiMaggio, Internship & Volunteer Coordinator; Sheriff Mike Evans; Chris Dwyer, Volunteer; Craig Dichter, Supervior, Animal Control; Major Dave McDowell
(Photo provided by Frances Lopez of the Sheriff’s Office)

Monday, May 12, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE MAY 12TH, 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 person or persons responsible for the burglary at the Citgo gas station on Dowell Road in Solomons in the early morning hours of May 6.  A large amount of lottery scratch-off tickets were stolen.  The suspect vehicle, pictured below, is a black Chevrolet Tahoe.
                                                   
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 RELEASE FOR DUI CHECKPOINTS

     The Calvert County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to reducing the number of alcohol related fatalities in support of the Maryland Highway Safety Office's "Towards Zero Deaths" campaign.  One of the ways the Sheriff's Office supports this initiative is by utilizing grant funding obtained from the Maryland Highway Safety Office to place additional deputies on our roadways for the specific task of locating impaired drivers.

     The Sheriff's Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint May 3rd, 2014 in Solomons, MD.  The purpose of the checkpoint is to educate drivers about the dangers of driving a motor vehicle after they have consumed alcoholic beverages. During the checkpoint a total of 390 vehicles were contacted.  Sixteen of those vehicles were pulled to the shoulder for field sobriety testing.  Two of the operators pulled to the shoulder for testing were arrested for violating the State's DUI laws.  A third driver was arrested for violating the State's DUI laws after a deputy assigned to monitor the checkpoint observed the driver make several traffic violations.  Below is a list of the motorists who were arrested as a result of the checkpoint.

Laura Lynn Emery, 40, of Coltons Point
Brandon Adam Bolen, 23, of Newberry, FL
Joseph Scott Kovalcik, 27, of Chaptico

     The Calvert County Sheriff's Office will continue to aggressively enforce the State DUI laws and will be conducting more DUI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in the near future.  Sheriff Mike Evans asks that "if you consume any alcoholic beverages, please find a sober driver and help reduce the number of fatal and serious crashes on the roadways of Calvert County". 

PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRACTED DRIVING INITIATIVES

     The Calvert County Sheriff's Office completed several traffic safety operations during the month of April that specifically targeted distracted driving.  The Sheriff's Office secured additional overtime funding from the Maryland Highway Safety Office for the month of April.  This funding was crucial for the Sheriff's Office to be able to have deputies working to reduce distracted driving related crashes in lieu of using on-duty deputies who had various other responsiblities. Distracted driving accounts for 69% of Calvert County’s serious injury crashes and 50% of Calvert County fatal crashes.  The month of April is one of Calvert County’s peak months for distracted driving crashes.

     The Sheriff's Office conducted 4 initiatives.  As a result of the initiatives a total of 152 vehicles were stopped, 131 citations were issued (a large portion were cell phone, texting or seatbelt violations), 47 warnings and 2 arrests were made for violations of the State DUI laws. 

     The initiatives were supported by personnel from the Community Action Team as well as the Patrol Bureau. 

PRESS RELEASES FOR MAY 12TH, 2014

During the week of May 5 through May 11 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,430 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 #14-25424:
On May 7 at 11:55 a.m. Dep. N. Lenharr stopped a vehicle on Prince Frederick Boulevard for speeding and found the driver, Timothy Joseph Hodge, 20 of California, Md., to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Hodge was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Amphetamine, possession of a schedule II drug; Adderall, and possession of a schedule II drug; Oxycodone.
Timothy Joseph Hodge, 20, of California, MD

CDS Violation Case #14-25732:
DFC J. Denton charged two people with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams after he investigated a suspicious vehicle in the area of Brookeside Drive at Dalrymple Road in Chesapeake Beach on May 8 at 10:42 p.m.  Because of recent thefts from vehicles in the area, DFC Denton approached the vehicle, which was stopped in the roadway with a man standing in the doorway of the vehicle leaning inside.  Denton then detected a strong odor of marijuana. Justin Rashad Hawkins, 24 of Chesapeake Beach and Todd Lauren Chaney-Gingell, 22 of Owings, were each charged and released.
Theft from Vehicle Case #14-25769:
Someone stole a Dell laptop computer and a black Swiss Army back pack from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 1100 block of Monterey Road in Lusby.  Cpl. A. Moschetto is investigating the theft which occurred overnight between May 8 and 9.
Theft from Vehicle Case #14-25867:
DFC P. Mosely is investigating the theft of a computer charger and some cash from an unlocked vehicle on Cimarron Road in Lusby.  The items were stolen sometime overnight between May 8 and 9.
Theft Case #14-25874:
Three women were caught shoplifting at the Dunkirk Walmart store on May 9 at 6:25 p.m. when a store security officer saw them putting merchandise in their infant’s stroller and then not paying for the items.  Briana Renae Jones, 19 and a sixteen-year-old female were both charged by Dep. B. Schaefer with theft under $1,000.  Charges are pending for a third woman, Carrie Lee Jones, 37.  All three are from Upper Marlboro.
Briana Renae Jones, 19, of Upper Marlboro

Burglary Case #14-26140:
A home in the 12800 block of Rio Grande Trail in Lusby was burglarized sometime between May 7 and 11.  Some bags containing various clothing were taken.  DFC P. Mosely is investigating.
Destruction of Property Case #14-26217:
Unknown suspect(s) shot a BB gun pellet through the window of a home in the 8300 block of Swallow Lane in Lusby on May 12 at 1:28 a.m.  DFC P. Mosely is investigating.
Theft Case #14-26269:
Someone stole a Spalding basketball hoop from the driveway of a home on Kenni Lane in Dunkirk between May 10 and 11.  It is valued at $500.  DFC J. Lord is investigating.
Burglary Case #14-26339:

Sometime between May 7 and 11 someone stole a red Echo lawn trimmer and a red, five gallon metal gas can from an unlocked shed behind a home in the 3700 block of 6th Street in North Beach.  Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Y. Bortchevsky at 410-535-2800.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

THANK YOU TEACHERS!

Sheriff Evans and the men & women of the Sheriff's Office would like to take this time to say thank you to all of the teachers out there.  You put in countless hours to educate people and we appreciate you today, National Teachers Day, and every day of the year.  Thank you Teachers!

Monday, May 5, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE MAY 5TH, 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 person or persons responsible for the theft of three Bravo outdrive motors valued at $30,000 from a 48 foot boat at Drum Point Marine in Solomons.  A 27-inch TV was also taken from inside the boat.  The theft occurred sometime between 10:00 a.m. on April 29 and 4:00 p.m. on April 30.

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 MAY 5TH, 2014

During the week of April 28 through May 4, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,305 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 #14-23624:
A shed and vehicle were both unlawfully entered sometime between 11:00 p.m. on April 27th and 5:30 a.m. on the 28th in the 1300 block of Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown.  More than $11,000 in property was stolen including IPods, headphones, air compressors, nail guns, and a Honda generator, along with many other items.  DFC R. Kreps is investigating.
Theft Case #14-23709:
Someone stole a 20 inch purple Sea Star Huffy bicycle from the driveway of a home in the 12000 block of Wagon Lane in Lusby.  Dep. T. Holt is investigating the theft that occurred during the daytime hours on April 28.

Burglary Case #14-23711:

A home in the 300 block of Red Cloud Road in Lusby was burglarized between noon and 2:45 p.m. on April 28.  Prescription medication was stolen and $1,000 in damage was done.  DFC A. Clas is continuing the investigation.

Burglary Case #14-23729:

Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 11600 block of Big Bear Lane in Lusby on April 28 during the daytime and stole money.  They caused $500 in damage.  DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-23753:

A second burglary in the 11600 block of Big Bear Lane in Lusby was reported to Dep. S. Moran that occurred on April 28 between 3:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.  A Playstation gaming system and four games were stolen as well as a Rocketfish vertical stand.  One thousand dollars in damage was done to the home as well.

Burglary Case #14-23886:

Someone stole a white two door refrigerator from a home in the 400 block of Cardinal Drive in Lusby sometime between April 27 and 28.  Dep. S. Moran is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-23888:

A shed behind a residence in the 4400 block of Cassell Boulevard in Prince Frederick was broken into overnight between April 28 and 29.  Nothing appears to have been stolen.  DFC P. Wood is investigating.

Theft Case #14-24473:

Unknown suspect(s) stole a Mercury boat motor worth $8,000 and attempted to remove a second motor from a boat at the Breezy Point Marina in Chesapeake Beach.  It is not known when the theft occurred, but it was discovered on May 1.  Dep. W. Rector is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-24700:

On May 3 at 1:42 p.m. DFC R. Kreps conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle whose driver was talking on a cellular phone.  After making contact with the driver, identified as Anton John Krolczyk, 36 of Prince Frederick, he was found to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Krolczyk was charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine.
Anton John Krolczyk, 36, of Prince Frederick


Disorderly Conduct Case #14-24768:

On May 3 at 8:45 p.m. Dep. W. Durner arrested Jason Andrew Washell and charged him with disorderly conduct after responding to a call for an inebriated subject yelling profanities.  Washell, 39 of Lusby, refused to keep his voice down and stop using profane language while in front of several businesses in the 14400 block of Solomons Island Road in Solomons.  He was arrested and charged.
Jason Andrew Washell, 39, of Lusby


CDS Violation Case #14-24828:

On May 4 at 1:50 a.m. Cpl. B. Gray observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Md. Rt. 260 near Limerick Lane weave in and out of the travel lanes.  The sole occupant and driver, later identified as William Leonard Brady, Jr., 36 of Davenport, Fl., was arrested and charged with DUI and possession of cocaine.
William Leonard Brady, Jr., 36, of Davenport, Fl.


CDS Violation Case #14-24833:

While on patrol on May 4 at 2:52 a.m. Dep. A. Curtin observed a vehicle swerving on the roadway in the area of Md. Rt. 4 southbound at North West Drive in Huntingtown and conducted a vehicle stop.  He found the driver, Nicole R. Sheehan, 40 of Washington, D.C., to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and charged her with DUI and possession of marijuana less than ten grams and use of drug paraphernalia; a plastic bag.
Nicole R. Sheehan, 40, of Washington, D.C.


Theft Case #14-24898:

Someone stole outgoing mail from a mailbox in the 3700 block of Larkview Court in Dunkirk on May 2.  The victim advised that he put mail containing checks in his mailbox and put the red flag up.  Sometime later a neighbor came by who said she found the mail, which was opened and the checks had been removed.  DFC P. Aurich is investigating.