CALVERT'S NEWEST DEPUTIES SWORN IN!

Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans had the honor of pinning four new deputies at the Commissioner’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, October 21. Pictured left to right are Sheriff Evans, Timothy Mohler, Brian Pounsberry, Derick Clark, Shea Rediker and Major D. McDowell.

CALVERT COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS CASE FOR OCTOBER 30TH, 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(s) responsible for numerous incidents of graffiti in the Whispering Woods subdivision in Prince Frederick in late September of this year.  House windows, a mailbox, a lamp post and several vehicles had vulgarities written on them in both permanent and washable marker.  Damage is estimated at $200.

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.

#DRIVESOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. HAVE A SAFE HALLOWEEN.

PRESS RELEASES FOR OCTOBER 27TH, 2014

During the week of October 20 through October 26 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,372 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.

Attempted Burglary Case #14-59030:

A homeowner in the 8300 block of Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach reported to DFC C. Fox that on October 20, it appeared someone tried to break into her home through the back door.  Entry was not made and nothing was taken.  The investigation continues.

Burglary Case #14-59162:

DFC J. Lord is investigating a burglary at a home in the 10600 block of Fielder Court in Dunkirk.  A jar of money and a guitar were stolen during the break-in that happened sometime between October 18 and 20.

Destruction of Property Case #14-59314:

A homeowner on Armory Road in Prince Frederick advised DFC R. Kreps that on October 21 around 9:30 p.m. she heard a bang and when she went outside to investigate, she discovered that her cable lines had been cut.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-59463:

DFC J. Denton is investigating the theft of a TV/stereo set from a vehicle parked outside a home on Serenity Court in Prince Frederick overnight between October 22 and 23.

Thefts from Vehicles Cases#14-59606 and 14-59709:

Vehicles at two homes on Calvert Towne Drive in Prince Frederick were entered and items were stolen from within between October 22 and 24.  The cases are being investigated by Deps. Idol and Wood.

Theft from Vehicles Case #14-59669:

Two vehicles parked outside a home on Brians Way in Lusby had items stolen from them overnight between October 23 and 24.  Dep. Trigg is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-59943:

Dfc C. Fox is investigating a burglary to a home in the 3900 block of 17^th Street in Chesapeake Beach that happened on October 25 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:27 p.m.  A flat screen television set was taken. The investigation continues.

PRESS RELEASE FOR LUSBY SHELL ROBBERY

On Saturday October 18 at 10:05 p.m. the night clerk of the Lusby Shell on H.G. Trueman Road reported an armed robbery.  He stated that a black male entered the store, covered his face, presented a handgun, announced the robbery, threatened him with the handgun and fled the store with most of the business’ money.  Sgt. C. Parsons and Sgt. R. Cox coordinated resources and members from both the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office including the K9 team, and the Maryland State Police including their aviation department, however, no apprehension or sighting of the suspect was made.

Det. H. Rich of the Calvert Investigative Bureau determined that the lone suspect was a black male in his late 20s or early 30s.  He was short, 5’6” to 5’7” tall, with a thin to average build.  He had short, one inch long, black hair and a medium to dark complexion.   The suspect was wearing a light gray, hooded sweatshirt which he pulled around his face.    The suspect entered the store, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the clerk’s torso area then stated “give me all the money”. The suspect brought a black cloth draw string bag which he held open.  The clerk put the cash in the bag and the suspect fled.  The suspect fled past the front window of the store and was last seen running southeast into the Chesapeake Ranch Estates.  The clerk was not hurt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. H. Rich at 410-535-1600 ext. 2765.

PRESS RELEASES FOR OCTOBER 20TH, 2014

During the week of October 13 through October 19 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,342 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.

Destruction of Property Case #14-57645:

On October 13 at 4:13 p.m. DFC R. Wilson arrested two men and charged them each with trespass, operating an off-road vehicle on property, destruction of property less than $1,000 and disorderly conduct.  A Chesapeake Ranch Estates Security Officer had earlier advised Wilson that he and another witness had observed the two men riding a four wheeler on the runway in CRE as well as on the roadway.  They damaged the grassy area of the runway.  The witnesses advised they saw the two men park the four wheeler at a home in CRE, then get into a passenger vehicle and leave the area.  Wilson ran the tag number of the passenger vehicle and drove over to that address.  The suspect vehicle arrived at the house and contact was made with the two suspects.  Thomas Scott Burroughs, Jr., 18 of Lusby, and Emory Jackson Baldwin, IV, 19 of St. Leonard, were arrested and charged.

Thomas Scott Burroughs, Jr., 18, of Lusby

Emory Jackson Baldwin, IV, 19, of St. Leonard

Disorderly Conduct Case #14-57708:

On October 14 at 3:00 a.m. DFC P. Mosely responded to the area of Chesapeake Village Drive at Lawrin Court in Chesapeake Beach for the report of three people yelling in the street.  Mosely made contact with the three subjects.  They advised they had gotten into an argument earlier.  Mosely could detect a strong odor of alcohol.  They were advised to go home.  Fifteen minutes later Mosely received another call for disorderly subjects yelling and walking through the same neighborhood but he was unable to locate anyone.  About 15 minutes later he received a third call for the same thing.  He made contact with the same three subjects from earlier.  One of the subjects, later identified as Brenna Erin Bateman, 21 of Upper Marlboro, started to yell and curse.  Another of the subjects, later identified as Ray Clinton Kinzer, 22 of Chesapeake Beach, also began to yell.  They were both placed under arrest and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.  The third subject was not arrested and was sent on her way.

Brenna Erin Bateman, 21, of Upper Marlboro

Ray Clinton Kinzer, 22, of Chesapeake Beach

Burglary Case #14-58163:

On October 15 between 5:00 p.m. and midnight, someone entered a home in the 3900 block of 17^th Street in Chesapeake Beach and stole a 42 inch LG television set.  DFC C. Fox is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-58183:

On October 16 at 10:43 a.m. DFC C. Fox responded to the 9000 block of Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach for the report of a male walking around smoking a possible controlled dangerous substance.  Fox made contact with the man, identified as Robert Henry Munson, 66 of Chesapeake Beach, and subsequently issued him with a civil citation for possession of marijuana less than 10 grams.

Robert Henry Munson, 66, of Chesapeake Beach

Destruction of Property Case #14-58218:

DFC A. Locke is investigating damage done to a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 1800 block of Higgens Lane in Huntingtown overnight between October 15 and 16.  Someone broke out the driver’s side window.

Theft Case #14-58289:

On October 16 during the daytime hours, someone stole a green Hot Wheels bicycle on Sanford Lane in Owings.  DFC J. Migliaccio is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-58606:

Someone caused damage to the yard of a home in the 70 block of Dares Wharf Road in Prince Frederick sometime between October 13 and 16.  DFC J. Denton is investigating.

Theft Case #14-58792:

Overnight entry into a vehicle was made between October 18 and 19 in the 4700 block of Williams Wharf Road in St. Leonard.  A handheld fire department radio was stolen.  Dep. T. Holt is investigating.

Theft Case #14-58825:

Between October 17 at 1:00 p.m. and October 19 someone stole a dark green Yama golf cart valued at $5,000 from outside a home in the 2700 block of Adelina Road in Prince Frederick.  The owner advised that a silver skull and crossbones logo is on the cart.  Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC R. Kreps at 410-535-2800.

PRESS RELEASE FOR SMOOTH OPERATOR AWARDS

    Dfc. J. Bell and Dep. W. Beisel were recently recognized by the Maryland Highway Safety Office for their outstanding efforts with the Smooth Operator program.  These Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies, as well as police officers throughout the state, attended a luncheon in Greenbelt, Maryland on September 29.  The Smooth Operator campaign targets motorists exhibiting aggressive driving behaviors. The campaign runs for five weeks throughout the summer months beginning in June and ending in September. Deputies issued a total of 1579 warnings, 873 citations and removed 63 impaired drivers from our roadways during the Smooth Operator campaign.  The funding for Smooth Operator is provided by grants through the Maryland Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

    The CCSO is provided crash data from the Maryland Highway Safety Office and coordinates targeted enforcement efforts along problematic roadways in our communities.   There are 652 people injured on average annually from 2008 to 2012 in Calvert County crashes.  On average from 2009 to 2013 there are 9 citizens killed annually on Calvert County roadways.  The men and women of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will continue to conduct traffic enforcement in an effort to keep Calvert County roadways safe. We will do our part to help reduce the number of citizens injured in crashes and to Work Toward Zero Deaths.

Pictured are Cpl. Jason Dean, Dfc. W. Beisel, Dfc. J. Bell and Michael Bomgardner (Law Enforcement Program Manager of the Maryland Highway Safety Office)

PRESS RELEASE FOR NEW CALVERT DEPUTIES

The newest deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be pinned at the Commissioner’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m.  The four deputies, Derick Alan Clark, Timothy David Mohler, Brian David Pounsberry and Shea Paul Rediker, will all be present, along with their families and friends. 

A ceremony commemorating graduation from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy, located in Nanjemoy, will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Calvert High School.

The public is invited to attend both ceremonies.

PRESS RELEASES FOR OCTOBER 13TH, 2014

During the week of October 6 through October 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,269 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 #14-56279:

Unknown suspect(s) pulled up some removable fencing belonging to the Drum Point Property Owners Association and threw it in a grassy area near a pond on Laurel Way in Lusby.  All but one 6x6 post was recovered and replaced, undamaged.  The damage occurred sometime between October 3 and 6.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. M. Trigg at 410-535-2800.

Burglary Case #14-56304:

Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 5800 block of Eucalyptus Drive in St. Leonard on October 7 between 4:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.  A Samsung television and jewelry was stolen.  The total amount of damage and theft loss is estimated at $2,400.  Dep. M. Trigg is investigating.

Theft Case #14-56325:

Someone stole $195 worth of copper pipe from a business on Keith Lane in Owings between September 30 and October 6.  The piping had been inside a company owned vehicle.  Dep. C. Idol is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-56471:

A Takeuchi skid steer construction vehicle’s windshield was shot with what appear to be BB’s or pellets on Armory Road in Prince Frederick between October 6 and 7.  Please contact Dep. M. Trigg at 410-535-2800 if you have any information.

CDS Violation Case #14-56516:

On October 7 at 1:02 p.m. Dep. C. Idol was on routine patrol in the Whispering Woods subdivision in Prince Frederick near the playground.  He stopped to investigate a vehicle occupied by two males with a woman standing next to it.  As he got close to the car he could smell a strong odor of raw marijuana.  Dep. M. Trigg and Cpl. A. Moschetto arrived on the scene to assist.  The two men and one woman were asked to sit on the curb, both males complied.  The woman, identified as Tabitha Marie Wilson, 20 of St. Leonard, became belligerent and began to yell vulgar language toward the officers.  She was placed under arrest and charged with obstructing and hindering a law officer, failure to obey a lawful order and possession of drug paraphernalia; a Philly blunt.  One of the males, Jordan Roderick Bell, 19 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia; rolling papers, cigars and scales.

Tabitha Marie Wilson, 20, of St. Leonard

Jordan Roderick Bell, 19, of Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #14-56721:

Between 8:45 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. on October 8, unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 7600 block of Bond Street in St. Leonard and stole over $16,000 of property and jewelry belonging to the homeowner.  Dep. L. Kelly is handling the investigation.

Burglary Case #14-56761:

Someone burglarized a home in the 5000 block of Brandywine Street in St. Leonard on October 8 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and stole cash, a Samsung laptop and a black Apple IPad.  DFC P. Wood is investigating.

Theft of Mail Case #14-56839:

A victim advised Dep. N. Gilmore that between 10:38 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on October 8 someone stole a package that had been delivered to her mailbox on West Avenue in Prince Frederick.  Dep. Gilmore is investigating.

PRESS RELEASE FOR PET AMNESTY WEEK 2014

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit will be holding its 6th annual Amnesty Week for pet owners to purchase pet licenses at a reduced cost.  The event will be held during the week of November 3-9, 2014.  Licenses may only be purchased at the reduced price at the following locations and times: the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office November 3, & 5-7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and November 8 & 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department on November 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department on November 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department on November 6 from 5:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m.  The cost for a spayed/neutered pet will be $3.00 and non-spayed/non-neutered pets will be $10.00.  A copy of the pet’s current rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neuter will need to be provided to purchase the pet license.  Cash or check will be accepted.

For more information or questions please contact the Animal Control Unit at 410-535-1600 Extension 2526.

PRESS RELEASES FOR OCTOBER 8TH, 2014

During the week of September 29 through October 5 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,290 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 #14-55022:

Someone stole the contents of a package that had been delivered to a mailbox at the end of the driveway of a home on Secret Court in Lusby sometime between September 27 and 29.  The box had been opened and left on the ground underneath the mailbox.  Dep. D. Naughton is investigating the theft of two school books. 

Theft Case #14-55032:

Three packages that had been delivered to a mailbox on Walsh Lane in Lusby were stolen on September 29.  Dep. W. Durner is investigating.

Attempted Burglary Case #14-55132:

A homeowner on Gunsmoke Trail in Lusby advised DFC R. Wilson that they heard a noise on September 30 at 2:27 a.m. coming from the bedroom window.  After looking outside they observed a vehicle driving slowly away from their home.  Nothing was taken and entry into the home was not made.  The investigation is continuing.

Destruction of Property Case #14-55243:

A victim on Herring Way in St. Leonard advised Dep. T. Holt that sometime between 11:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on September 30, someone damaged his vehicle by breaking a taillight and then opening the trunk.  Nothing was taken. 

Disorderly Intoxication Case #14-55842:

On October 3 at 4:45 p.m. DFC J. Denton responded to the area of Main Street at Duke Street in Prince Frederick for the report of an intoxicated person stumbling in the roadway.  This was the second call for service for this subject.  Contact was made with the subject, identified as Steven James Hartle, 49, of Prince Frederick, who appeared to be intoxicated and was walking in the roadway causing motorists to swerve into oncoming lanes to avoid hitting him.  He was charged with intoxication and endangering the safety of the citizens of Calvert County.

Steven James Hartle, 49, of Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #14-55847:

Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 900 block of Josh Way in St. Leonard on October 3 between 5:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and stole jewelry.  DFC J. Bell is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-55862:

A home in the 5800 block of Valley Drive in St. Leonard was broken into on October 3 during the daytime hours.  Nothing was taken but damage is estimated at $2,000.  Dep. L. Kelly is continuing the investigation.

Burglary Case #14-55926:

Moe’s Southwest Grill in Lusby is the scene of a burglary that occurred on October 4 at 4:23 a.m.  The culprit(s) used a heavy object to break the front door, gaining access to the restaurant.  No currency was stolen.  DFC R. Wilson is actively investigating this case.

Burglary Case #14-55928:

A home in the 4800 block of Breezy Point Road in Chesapeake Beach was burglarized on October 3 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.  Nothing was stolen but an unknown amount of damage was done to several doorways.  Dep. A. Curtin is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-56005:

A woman in the 3500 block of Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown advised DFC P. Aurich that she heard a noise in the downstairs portion of her home on October 4 at 5:50 p.m.   When she went down to investigate, she heard a door close and saw some of her cabinet doors were open.  Nothing appears to have been taken.  The investigation is continuing.

Attempted Burglary Case #14-56119:

The victim of a home in the 1500 block of Overlook Drive in St. Leonard advised DFC J. Bell that between October 4 and 5 it appeared that someone tried to gain entry to the home by damaging a window screen and a door.  Nothing was taken and it does not appear that entry to the home was made.  The investigation continues.

CDS Violation Case #14-56077:

On October 4 at 11:43 p.m. while on routine patrol, DFC Y. Bortchevsky observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Md. Rt. 4 near Thomas Gantt Road in Huntingtown.  The vehicle crossed the shoulder line then drifted into the merge lane just past Huntingtown High School.  Bortchevsky conducted a traffic stop near Scarlett Drive and contacted the driver, identified as Gary Michael Hendrick, 55, of Suitland.  After administering field sobriety tests, Hendrick was found to be driving while impaired.  Hendrick also was in possession of a suspected schedule IV drug.  Hendrick was charged with DWI by drugs and/or alcohol, reckless driving, negligent driving, and possession of Zolpidem Tartrate.

Gary Michael Hendrick, 55, of Suitland

Theft Case #14-56126:

Two bicycles, a turquoise colored ladies Huffy cruiser and a white Pacific girls chromium mountain bike were stolen from the yard of a home on Overlook Drive in St. Leonard overnight between October 4 and 5.  DFC J. Bell is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-56194:

A yellow Polaris Generator worth $2,000 was stolen from inside a garage that was burglarized between October 3 and 5.  Dep. L. Kelly is investigating the offense that occurred at a home in the 1400 block of Flag Harbor Boulevard in St. Leonard.

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE OCTOBER 1ST, 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(s) responsible for theft and damage to six vehicles parked outside a business on Investment Court in Owings on September 23 between 3:30 and 4:30 in the morning.  The suspect(s) broke windows and door handles to gain access to the inside of the vehicles to steal radios, batteries, cables and instrument clusters.  The total amount of damage and theft is $1,850. 

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.