LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTING

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be offering electronic fingerprinting (LIVESCAN) on Wednesdays ONLY beginning January 28, 2015.  Information can be obtained and appointments requested through our website below or by calling 410-535-2800 X 2450.

www.calvertcountysheriff.us

www.co.cal.md.us

Click on Services then Sheriff’s Office

PAPER PRINTS

For those requiring paper prints, we will continue to offer paper prints on a walk-in basis on Mondays ONLY from 9 -11 am at the Sheriff’s Office located at 30 Church Street,

Prince Frederick, MD.

PLEASE NOTE: Paper print walk-ins are ONLY on Mondays 9-11 am and

LIVESCAN prints are ONLY on Wednesdays.

PRESS RELEASE FOR SHOP WITH A COP

On December 13^th law enforcement officers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Maryland Natural Resources Police, and the Prince George’s County Police Department volunteered their services and free time to assist 75 Calvert County children with the annual Shop with a Cop event.  Children from all over the county ranging in ages from 6 to 12 were picked up and escorted to the Mama Lucia’s Restaurant in Prince Frederick where they were treated to donuts, milk, juice and breakfast pizza.  The children had a special surprise visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus who handed out candy canes to every child who came and visited with them.  Each child that visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus was also photographed courtesy of Christi Wilson and provided with a copy of the picture to give to their family members.  After their scrumptious breakfast, they were given a full police escort with lights and sirens to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick where each child was given $150 to purchase a gift for themselves as well as their family members.  Several of the children had to be reminded to get something for themselves as it is part of the program.  Once they finished shopping they were escorted to the Prince Frederick VFD where the members generously opened their doors to the children and provided tables where they could wrap the purchased gifts.  The children were treated to lunch provided by the Chic-Fil-A in California.  Toys for Tots also set up several tables with one toy for every child in attendance. Calvert County is a wonderful place to live and raise children.  Many people donated funds to the program all year long which has enabled us to be able to conduct a Christmas and Back to School campaign.  Thank you to all involved.  

PRESS RELEASE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING CALVERT DEPUTY

On November 11, 2014 at 5:52p.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy First Class ( Dfc.) R. Kreps was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Prince Frederick Boulevard and Allnut Court in Prince Frederick while on duty.  Dfc. Kreps collided with a 2013 Toyota Corolla operated by Viral Dharamshibhai Patel and occupied by front seat passenger Jitewdra Mehta.  The occupants of both vehicles sustained injuries as a result of the crash and all three were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital.  Mehta was later transferred to Medstar Washington Hospital Center to be treated. 

Dfc. Kreps was attempting to locate a reported vehicle operated by a possibly impaired driver.  Prior to the crash, the Calvert Control Center broadcast a lookout for the vehicle traveling northbound on Prince Frederick Boulevard approaching the intersection of West Dares Beach Road.  Dfc. Kreps was attempting to get to the intersection of Prince Frederick Boulevard and West Dares Beach Road to locate the vehicle. As Dfc. Kreps approached the intersection of Allnut Court, the Toyota operated by Dharamshibhai was in the process of making a left turn and had entered the southbound lane of Prince Frederick Boulevard.  Dfc. Kreps applied his brakes but was unable to avoid striking the Toyota in a “T-Bone” type collision.

Due to the severity of this crash, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to conduct the investigation.  A draft of the reconstruction report was submitted on December 17, 2014.  Sergeant V. Bortchevsky and Corporal James Wahlgren worked together to examine the evidence that included the following: roadway evidence, photographs, vehicle damage profiles, a witness statement, vehicle evidence, Bosch Crash Data Retrieval reports from Dfc. Kreps’ agency vehicle and the Toyota, and Kreps’ in car video.  In addition to reviewing the evidence, a night time visibility study was conducted in order to recreate the driver’s view from the perspectives of both drivers. Calculations were also taken to determine the speeds of both vehicles, pre and post impact.

The reconstruction investigation determined there were two contributing factors, speed and line of site.  Dfc. Kreps was traveling at a high rate of speed attempting to locate the impaired driver when he approached the intersection of Allnut Court. The driver of the Toyota’s line of site to Dfc. Kreps’ vehicle was approximately 320 feet to the north viewing the southbound lanes of Prince Frederick Boulevard.  Thus it was impossible for the operator of the Toyota to see Dfc. Kreps’ vehicle prior to making the left turn.  As with every departmental crash, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office of Professional Standards is conducting an internal investigation of this incident. 

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office places a heavy emphasis on the safe operation of agency vehicles. While Maryland Vehicle Law Section 21-106 exempts drivers of emergency vehicles from having to obey certain laws, emergency vehicles must be driven with the due regard for the safety of others at all times. We continue to conduct training on the operation of emergency vehicles and pursuit tactics.   Deputies know they are held accountable for their driving and for the speeds at which they are traveling at all times, even more so during a pursuit and/or priority response to an emergency call for service.  As an additional layer of risk management, supervisors are required to acknowledge and monitor all emergency response calls and adjust the deputy’s response as circumstances dictate. 

PRESS RELEASE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PURSUIT AND APPREHENSION

    On December 19 at 12:14 p.m. Dfc. G. Gott initiated a traffic stop on a maroon, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria for not displaying a front registration plate.   The vehicle was stopped on the St. Mary’s side of the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge.  When Dfc. Gott approached the vehicle he observed a young child in a child safety seat on the rear passenger’s seat.  Dfc. Gott also detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the passenger compartment of the vehicle.  Dfc. Gott asked the subject for his driver’s license and registration then asked the subject to exit the vehicle.  The subject attempted to roll the window up but Dfc. Gott stopped the window from going up and reached into the vehicle to unlock the door.  The operator of the vehicle hit his hand to stop him from unlocking the door.  Dfc. Gott saw the operator reach for the shift selector and pulled his hand out of the vehicle.  The vehicle then accelerated and began to flee south along Rt. 4. Dfc. Gott returned to his vehicle and began a vehicle pursuit.

    

    The vehicle made a right turn onto Patuxent Boulevard to Clearbrook Lane where he left the roadway and drove across a field for approximately 1000 yards.  The hood flew up on the suspect vehicle obstructing the suspect’s view through the windshield. The vehicle came to a stop approximately 15 feet prior to the edge of a cliff that dropped approximately 25 to 30 feet.  The suspect then bailed out of the vehicle and grabbed an unknown item from the trunk and ran.  The suspect left the child in the vehicle when he fled.  It was initially thought the suspect had entered a nearby residence but it was later determined he fled into the marsh at the base of the cliff.  Member s from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and assisted with attempting to locate the suspect.  The 2 year old child was removed from the vehicle by members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team.   The child was turned over to the Department of Social Services who will make the appropriate disposition.

    

    The suspect was taken into custody on the point at the end of Deer Crossing Lane approximately 95 minutes after he bailed from the vehicle.  The suspect had skirted the edge of the marsh prior to being located on the other side of the creek from where he had bailed.  When deputies began looking at the suspect’s vehicle they realized the vehicle was still in drive and that the reason the vehicle had stopped was because the emergency brake cable had broken which stopped the vehicle from moving.  Located in the vehicle were four cell phones, a tablet, 8 bags of marijuana packaged for distribution and numerous other empty bags.  The vehicle was stored by the Sheriff’s Office. 

    

    The suspect was identified as Frank Richard Taitano Jr., 22, of Lusby.  Taitano is being charged with numerous traffic violations, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, child abuse, unattended child, assault on law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, hindering and failing to obey a lawful order.   Taitano was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he awaited his appearance before a District Court Commissioner.

Frank Richard Taitano Jr., 22, of Lusby

Citizens with information on this 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.

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 22ND, 2014

During the week of December 15 through December 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,521 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 of Mail Case #14-70737:

Someone removed a package containing jewelry that was delivered to a mailbox in the 12000 block of Settlers Trail in Lusby.  DFC J. Denton is investigating the theft which occurred between December 10 and 17.

CDS Violation Case #14-70901:

On December 17 at 11:44 p.m. Dep. T. Mohler conducted a traffic stop on Rt. 4 northbound at Auto Drive in Prince Frederick, on a vehicle suspected of being driven by an impaired operator.  He made contact with the driver, Joshua Paul Porter, 39, of North Beach.  Porter was found to possibly be under the influence of a narcotic.  Porter was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and was charged with the possession of a syringe.  Porter was also cited with numerous traffic violations, including driving on a suspended license and driving while impaired by drugs.

Joshua Paul Porter, 39, of North Beach

Destruction of Property Case #14-71193:

Unknown suspect(s) caused $800 in damage when they scratched the paint on a rental vehicle parked outside a home in the 6200 block of Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown.  DFC A. Woodford is investigating the damage that occurred between December 18 and 19.

Theft Case #14-71245:

On December 19 at 7:52 p.m. DFC J. Hardesty responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a theft in progress.  Hardesty made contact with the loss prevention manager who advised he saw the suspect stealing items from the store.  Hardesty contacted the suspect, Michael Joseph Bellini, 49, of Hughesville, who was outside the store at his vehicle being detained by Dep. C. Ward.  Bellini was in possession of stolen clothing and suspected drugs, as well as a concealed weapon; a pool cue.  He was arrested and charged with theft less than $100, having a concealed dangerous weapon, and CDS possession; Alprazolam.

Michael Joseph Bellini, 49, of Hughesville

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 15TH, 2014

During the week of December 8 through December 14 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,503 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 #14-68830:

Unknown suspect(s) entered a building under construction at 3995 Old Town Road in Huntingtown between December 6 and 8.  A Hilti hammer drill was stolen and $500 in damage was done.  DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-69023:

A homeowner in the 8000 block of Portland Court in Owings reported to Dep. T. Mohler that on December 8 at approximately 1:45 a.m. he was in his garage when he looked out the window and saw someone inside his vehicle that was parked in his driveway.  When he started to open the garage door, the suspect fled.  Nothing was stolen from inside the vehicle, which had been unlocked.  Mohler canvassed the neighborhood and noticed an interior light on in a vehicle parked outside a neighboring home on Arbor Way.  Mohler made contact with the owner who advised nothing appeared to be missing.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-69043:

A victim in the 3900 block of Sixes Road in Prince Frederick reported to DFC R. Kreps that between December 8 and 9, someone entered two of his unlocked vehicles and stole approximately $40.  The investigation continues.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-69129:

A second victim on Sixes Road reported to Dep. S. Moran that she had items stolen from inside her unlocked vehicle between December 8 and 9 also.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-69125:

DFC J. Livingston is investigating the theft of $50 worth of items out of an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 100 block of Chesapeake Avenue in Prince Frederick.  The theft occurred between December 7 and 8.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-69131:

Another victim on Chesapeake Avenue reported to Dep. S. Moran that during the same timeframe, someone entered two of her vehicles, stealing 2 navigation systems, earphones and a purse.  The navigation systems were found two days later by a citizen walking her dog on a nearby road.  They were returned to the victim.  The investigation is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-69143:

Someone rummaged through an unlocked vehicle but did not steal anything while the vehicle was parked outside a home in the 1900 block of Harvest Grove Lane in Prince Frederick between December 7 and 9.  Several other vehicles in the driveway had been locked and were not entered.  Dep. S. Moran investigates.

Burglary Case #14-69261:

DFC M. Quinn is investigating the theft of a 4-wheeler from a shed behind the victim’s residence in the 700 block of Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown between December 8 and 10.  The 4-wheeler is a Kawasaki KFX 450 R, lime green and black.  The investigation continues.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-69365:

Several items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 4600 block of Cummins Avenue in Prince Frederick on December 7 between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.  A Tom-Tom GPS unit was stolen and later found by a citizen walking along a nearby road.  The investigation is continuing by Dep. J. Buck.

CDS Violation Case #14-69508:

On December 11 at 11:43 a.m. Dep. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 and Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons.  He made contact with the driver, identified as Juliette Elizabeth Ledman, 35, of Lusby.  Ledman arrested and charged with driving while suspended and two counts of drug possession for Alprazolam and Hydrocodone and paraphernalia possession, a modified straw.

Juliette Elizabeth Ledman, 35, of Lusby

MARYLAND REMEMBERS

    On Thursday, December 11, 2014, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office attended the 11^th Annual Maryland Remembers event.  This event memorializes those people who lost their lives to impaired drivers in the state of Maryland throughout the years.  An average of 175 people are killed annually in Maryland by impaired drivers.  Many names were read at the start of the event, including a 2 year old child who was killed by an impaired driver.  There were several guest speakers, including former Calvert County Commissioner and current Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, Wilson H. Parran. 

    This event is a reminder why law enforcement agencies are aggressively enforcing traffic laws and taking impaired drivers off of the road.  The Maryland MVA has created and launched an app called ENDUI.  The ENDUI app is an educational tool kit created to give impaired driving safety information, so you can make good choices when out drinking.  The ENDUI app is available on iTunes and Google Play.

    Please remember this holiday season and every day of the year - #DriveSober or get pulled over.

Former Calvert County Commissioner and current Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, Wilson H. Parran

CALVERT'S NEWEST CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS! CONGRATULATIONS!

The Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy held its graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 9 for the 51st class of Correctional Officers for the tri-county area.  The Calvert County Detention Center graduated three correctional officers with Trevon Johnson receiving the physical fitness and academic achievement awards.  Pictured from left to right, back row, are Sheriff Mike Evans, Captain Kevin Cross, Lt. Paul Norris, and Major T. D. Reece, and front row are C.O.1 Travin Johnson, Vanessa Anaya-Hernandez, and John Ashley.

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 8TH, 2014

During the week of December 1 through December 7 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,593 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 #14-67357:

An outside air conditioning unit was stolen from a home in the 700 block of Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown.  It is unknown when the theft occurred.  The unit is valued at $3,500.  DFC A. Woodford is handling the investigation.

Destruction of Property Case #14-67371:

Sometime between 3:00 p.m. on November 30 and 5:15 p.m. on December 1, someone spray painted a line down the side of a vehicle parked in the 8900 block of Frederick Avenue in North Beach causing $2,000 in damage.  DFC C. Fox is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-67493:

On December 2 at 9:02 a.m. after stopping a vehicle for traveling at a rate above the posted speed limit on Md. Rt. 4 northbound and Coster Road in Lusby, Dep. G. Gott found the driver, Ernest C. Groves, 62, of Lusby, to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Groves was arrested and charged with possession of Oxycodone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ernest C. Groves, 62, of Lusby

CDS Violation Case #14-67599:

On December 2 at 7:50 p.m. Dep. B. Pounsberry conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on southbound Md. Rt. 4 near White Sands Drive in Lusby.  He made contact with the driver, later identified as Paula M. Brady, 46, of Leonardtown.  Brady was found to be in possession of Oxycodone and was arrested and charged.  Brady was also charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Paula M. Brady, 46, of Leonardtown

Destruction of Property Case #14-67622:

On December 2 at 10:50 p.m. DFC R. Weems responded to a home in the 11800 block of Clifton Drive in Lusby for the report of damaged property.  The homeowner pointed out that her window had just been shot with what may have been a small bullet.  The investigation is ongoing.

Destruction of Property, Cases #14-67686, 67721, 67751, 67759, and 67907:

Dep. T. Buckler is investigating several incidents where homes, sheds, fences and street signs were spray painted with graffiti in the areas of 3^rd Street, 6^th Street and 7^th Street in North Beach and F Street and 28^th Street in Chesapeake Beach.   They occurred between December 2 and 4. The investigation continues.

Theft Case #14-67770:

A package that had been delivered to a home in the 1600 block of Calvert Avenue in St. Leonard on December 1 at 1:45 p.m. was stolen between that time and 4:30 p.m.  Dep. D. Naughton is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-67982:

Cpl. T. Phelps is investigating a shed that was spray painted on December 4 between 4:30 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. in the 3900 block of 7th Street in North Beach.

Destruction of Property Case #14-68197:

A citizen called to report spray-painted graffiti on the roadway on 4th Street in North Beach between Cincinnati and Chicago Avenues.  It was discovered around 5:00 p.m. on December 3.  Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-68270:

On December 5 at about 4:50 a.m. someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 4100 block of Patuxent Court in Dunkirk and stole tools. Dep. B. Schaefer is investigating.

PRESS RELEASE FOR FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

    On December 4, 2014 at approximately 5:35 p.m. members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of 6200 North Solomons Island Road (MD Route 2-4), Sunderland, Maryland for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2001 Dodge Dakota was traveling southbound on MD Route 2-4 (North Solomons Island Road) in the area of the China King Restaurant when a 2014 Ford F-150 entered the southbound lanes of MD Route 2-4 in an attempt to make a U-turn.  The 2001 Dodge struck the Ford on the right rear axle causing both vehicles to travel to uncontrolled final rest on the southbound shoulder of MD Route 2-4.

    The 2014 Ford F-150 was operated by Ryan M. Douglas, a 22 year old male of Waldorf, who sustained minor injuries.  The vehicle was also occupied by a front seat passenger Jonathan M. Douglas, a 23 year old of Waldorf, who sustained minor injuries.  Both occupants of the F-150 were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where they were treated for their injuries and released.

    The 2001 Dodge Dakota was operated by Joseph David Fernandes, a 28 year old male of Chesapeake Beach.  Fernandes sustained multiple injuries and was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.  An examination of the 2001 Dodge Dakota revealed that Fernandes was not wearing his seatbelt, which contributed to the extensive injuries sustained by him during the collision. Driver error and failure to yield the right of way by Douglas are major contributing factors to this collision. 

    Cpl. T. Phelps of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team is conducting the investigation into the events leading up to the collision.  Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. T. Phelps of CRT at 410-535-2800 or via e-mail at phelpsts@co.cal.md.us . 

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 1ST, 2014

During the week of November 24 through November 30 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,143 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 #14-63871:

On November 13 at 2:00 p.m. a citizen called police to report that a neighbor’s home in the 2800 block of Tipperary Lane in Chesapeake Beach was being burglarized.  Units from the Sheriff’s Office responded.  The citizen advised that they had made contact with a young black male in their driveway with a duffle bag who advised he was helping someone move out of his house, he then ran.  A subject was located a short distance away and was questioned by deputies and then released.  A Glock handgun, cash, and a black IPad, along with some jewelry, were stolen from the home.  Det. N. DeFelice of the Criminal Investigations Bureau is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-64377:

A resident in the 8900 block of St. Andrews Drive in Chesapeake Beach reported to DFC C. Johnson that sometime overnight between November 15 and 16 someone stole numerous tools valued at over $1800 from two vehicles parked in his driveway.  Both vehicles had been left unlocked.  The investigation is continuing.

Burglary Case #14-65700

B. Pounsberry is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 400 block of Lake Drive in Lusby between November 20 and 22. Someone entered two sheds behind the home and multiple items were stolen.  Two 5 gallon gas tanks, DeWalt drill, table saw and two tire ramps were taken.  The investigation continues.

CDS Violation Case #14-66229:

On November 24 at 10:38 p.m. Dep. N. Gilmore responded to a home in the 12400 block of Red Rock Court in Lusby for the report of a loud party and a subject on the scene who had possible outstanding warrants.  After arriving, Dep. Gilmore observed a woman fitting the description of the wanted subject in the driveway.  The woman was advised to stop and answer questions; however, she resisted and then gave a false name.  She was subdued and determined to be Pamela Roseann Lee Miller, 24, of Laurel.  Miller was found to be in possession of suspected drugs and was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of obstructing and hindering and resisting arrest.  Miller was served with four outstanding arrest warrants.

Pamela Roseann Lee Miller, 24, of Laurel

Destruction of Property Case #14-66273:

Someone spray painted the side of a vehicle parked outside a home in the 4700 block of St. Leonard Road in St. Leonard between 2:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. on November 25.  Dep. W. Durner is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-66274:

Unknown suspect(s) spray painted the back side of the St. Leonard Fastop Convenience Store in the early morning hours of November 25.  A nearby county-owned water tower was also spray painted.  Dep. W. Durner is investigating.

  

Theft Case #14-66337:

On November 25 at 5:51 p.m. DFC P. Aurich responded to the Dunkirk Safeway for the report of a theft.  A store employee advised he observed a subject in the seafood freezer loading up a flat rack with seafood and exit a back door of the store.  When the employee confronted the male subject, he left the rack of seafood and ran over to the gas pumps.  DFC Aurich made contact with the subject, identified as Kevin Nathaniel Franklin, 55, of Ft. Washington, and he was arrested and charged with theft over $1,000 and destruction of property.

Kevin Nathaniel Franklin, 55, of Ft. Washington

Theft of Vehicle Case #14-66828:

DFC Y. Bortchevsky is investigating the theft of a purple 1990 Nissan 300 ZX 2 door vehicle, valued at $8,000, from the driveway of a home in the 300 block of Clubhouse Drive in Lusby.  The victim advised that the vehicle had been locked with its windows rolled up.  The theft occurred sometime between October 29 and November 28.