DEPUTIES HELP DELIVER A BABY BOY!!!

On April 25, 2015 at approximately 0245 hours, the Calvert County Control Center received a 911 call from Jeffrey Gardiner who stated he was on his way to Calvert Memorial Hospital with his wife Amber, who was 40 weeks pregnant and currently in active labor. Dispatcher Crystal Klinedinst was on the phone with Mr. Gardiner and she continued to instruct him to pull over so police and EMS providers could respond to their location and assist them.

Mr. Gardiner finally stopped on Thoroughbred Drive off of Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland.  Cpl. Basham located them there and began to assist Mrs. Gardiner with the delivery. A short time later, Dfc. Tomlinson arrived on the scene to assist Cpl. Basham. Cpl. Basham was able to assist Mrs. Gardiner with a partial delivery.

Upon the arrival of Dfc. Locke, Cpl. Basham was supporting the infant child’s head which was exposed and Mrs. Gardiner was between contractions. Dfc. Locke assumed care of Mrs. Gardiner and repositioned her legs so she could effectively push during her next contraction while Dfc. Locke supported the child’s head. Dfc. Tomlinson held Mr. Gardiner’s phone, which was on speaker, while Dispatcher Klinedinst provided emergency child birth instructions.  Mrs. Gardiner then began to have another contraction and Dfc. Locke instructed her to push as he supported the baby’s head and assisted him with his exit.

At 0248 hours, Aden Gardiner was born.  Dfc. Locke quickly assessed him and wrapped him in a blanket because of the low temperature. Dfc. Locke cleaned baby Aden's mouth and nose to insure a clean airway as Dfc. Locke held him on his side.  Dfc. Locke also rubbed his back and chest to stimulate him and cause him to cry, which he did. While treating baby Aden and Mrs. Gardiner, Dfc. Locke requested for Sgt. Hollinger to retrieve his medical bag from his patrol vehicle and he was able to provide Dfc. Locke with some of the necessary medical equipment that he needed.

A short time later, Dena Marseglia arrived on the scene.  She advised that she was a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Civista Hospital, as well as an EMS provider with the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire and EMS Department, Company 6.  She happened to be in the area when she heard the call over her scanner.  She had the proper medical equipment necessary for clamping the umbilical cord which she provided Dfc. Locke with and he promptly did.  At Dfc. Locke’s suggestion, the cord was cut by Mr. Gardiner.  Ms. Marseglia then assisted Dfc. Locke with the care of Mrs. Gardiner by delivering the placenta and assessed Mrs. Gardiner and Baby Aden. 

An ambulance from Prince Frederick Rescue Squad, Company 4, later arrived and transported Mrs. Gardiner and baby Aden safely to Calvert Memorial Hospital.

*** SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK ***

Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-21631 & 21667:

DFC C. Fox is investigating the theft of two wallets from inside an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7300 block of F Street and a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the 7400 block of D Street, both in Chesapeake Beach, between April 19 and 20.  If you have any information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800 OR call Crime Solvers anonymously at 410-535-2880.

TIKI BAR DESIGNATED DRIVER DRAWINGS

On Monday, April 27 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 April 17 and 18. 

Tyrone Merritt of Huntingtown won the first grand prize of a $1,000 voucher toward a six night/seven day Carnival cruise which had been donated by the Tiki Bar and an additional $200 in cash donated by local partners.

Kelly MacDonald of Lusby will  receive the second grand prize of four Washington Nationals Baseball tickets, also donated by the Tiki Bar, plus $150 in cash donated by local partners.

Tracy Barnes of Waldorf was selected for the third grand prize of a $50 Tiki Bar gift card and $100 in cash donated by local partners.

Tiffany Simms of California, fourth grand prize winner, will receive a $50 Visa card donated by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Designated Driver Rewards Program.

More than 223 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 711 attendees that weekend.

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

Scott Spaulding, General Manager of the Tiki Bar

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 27TH, 2015

During the week of April 20 through April 26 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,369 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, or call 410-535-2880.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Counterfeit Case #15-21538:

A male subject entered the Sweet Frog establishment on Costley Way in Prince Frederick on April 18 at 4:25 p.m. and handed the clerk a $50 bill to pay for some yogurt.  The bill seemed suspicious to the clerk and a second clerk went to retrieve another currency pen to determine if the bill was fraudulent and at that time, the man left the store, leaving behind the bill and the yogurt.  The bill was determined to be counterfeit.  Dep. N. Gilmore is investigating.

Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-21631 & 21667:

DFC C. Fox is investigating the theft of two wallets from inside an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7300 block of F Street and a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the 7400 block of D Street, both in Chesapeake Beach, between April 19 and 20.

Destruction of Property Case #15-21701:

Someone caused $500 worth of damage to a wooden gazebo located in the Wetlands Overlook Park area of North Beach sometime between April 14 and 15.  Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC C Fox at 410-535-2800.

CDS Violation Case #15-21831:

On April 21 at 12:33 a.m. Cpl. E. Basham conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 in Huntingtown and made contact with the two occupants of the vehicle. They were both found to be in possession of suspected drugs and were arrested.  Enrick A. Bellosi, 50, of Dunkirk, was charged with possession of Oxycodone in an amount to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of Alprazolam, and possession of Zolpidem.  The passenger in the vehicle, Tina D. Shaner, 47, also of Dunkirk, was charged with possession of Amphetamine Salts in an amount to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of Amphetamine Salts, possession of Methadone and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device.

Enrick A. Bellosi, 50, of Dunkirk

Tina D. Shaner, 47, also of Dunkirk

Theft Case #15-21856:

Unknown suspect(s) stole a red 2011 Bandit 200 XP wood chipper valued at $30,000 from the Scientist Cliffs dump site in Port Republic.  The theft occurred between April 17 and 21.  Dep. J. Buck is investigating.

Burglary Case #15-21993:

A homeowner in the 3900 block of Summer City Boulevard in Chesapeake Beach advised DFC A. Locke that between April 20 and 21 it appeared someone may have entered his house while no one was inside but nothing was stolen.  The investigation continues.

Burglary Case #15-22018:

A home in the 3900 block of 18^th Street in Chesapeake Beach appears to have been burglarized when the homeowner returned home and found the rear door ajar.  Nothing was taken from inside the home and no damage occurred.  It occurred on April 21 between 1:30 a.m. and 8:20 p.m. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #15-22134:

On April 22 at 11:09 a.m. Dep. S. Moran was on patrol in the area of Thunderbird Drive in Lusby when he observed a vehicle operating faster than the posted speed limit.  He saw the vehicle then travel into the opposite lane, nearly striking an oncoming passenger car, which had to pull onto the shoulder to avoid being hit.  Moran conducted a traffic stop and approached the offending vehicle driver, later identified as Leah Meredith Dibble, 41, of Lusby.  Moran detected a strong odor of alcohol and Dibble had red, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.  After administering field sobriety tests, Dibble was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol.  Dibble attempted to flee to avoid arrest but was subdued and arrested.  A search incident to arrest revealed suspected drug supplies.  Dibble was charged with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a Suboxone wrapper, resisting arrest, DUI, reckless driving, and other traffic violations.

Leah Meredith Dibble, 41, of Lusby

*** SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK ***

Burglary Case #15-20634:

Someone entered a home in the 12500 block of Gun Road in Lusby between April 14 and 15 and stole a handgun and black leather wallet.  DFC J. Migliaccio is continuing the investigation. If you have any additional information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800 OR call Crime Solvers anonymously at 410-535-2880.

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 20TH, 2015

During the week of April 13 through April 19 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, or call 410-535-2880.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Robbery Case #15-20325:

On April 13 at 5:15 p.m. DFC P. Wood was driving past the Prince Frederick Giant when he observed a store employee attempting to stop a man exiting the store when the man turned and punched the employee two times and then threw him to the ground.  Wood made contact with the victim, who advised he had seen the man steal items from the store and leave without paying.  Wood also made contact with the subject, identified as Steven Ralph Hill, Jr., 18, of Prince Frederick.  Hill was arrested and charged with robbery, 2^nd degree assault and theft less than $100.  The victim suffered minor injuries.

Steven Ralph Hill, Jr., 18, of Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #15-20487:

A home in the 900 block of Main Street in Prince Frederick was burglarized sometime between March 14 and April 14.  Nothing was stolen.  DFC N. Gilmore is investigating.

Burglary Case #15-20634:

Someone entered a home in the 12500 block of Gun Road in Lusby between April 14 and 15 and stole a handgun and black leather wallet.  DFC J. Migliaccio is continuing the investigation.

CDS Violation Case #15-20729:

On April 15 at 8:22 a.m. Dep. D. Clark responded to the 7-11 Convenience store located at 3675 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick for the report of a man inside a truck making lewd hand gestures at patrons.  Clark and Cpl. T. Smith made contact with the man, later identified as Scott Alan Cunningham, 34, of Prince Frederick.  Cunningham was found to be in possession of suspected drugs and dangerous weapons.  He was arrested and has been charged with CDS possession; Adderall, and six counts of concealing a dangerous weapon; two brass knuckles, two switchblade knives, and two expandable batons.

Scott Alan Cunningham, 34, of Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #15-20940:

A woman advised Dep. B. Pounsberry that overnight between April 15 and 16, someone entered her home in the 100 block of Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick and may have spent the night.  The woman’s belongings had been rummaged through but nothing was stolen.  Pounsberry is continuing the investigation.

Assault Case #15-21374:

On April 18 at 7:25 p.m. Sgt. V. Bortchevsky while working the Tiki Bar opening weekend celebration, he observed two males engaged in a verbal altercation which escalated into a pushing match.  Bortchevsky advised the two males to exit the property.  As the men began to exit, one of them, later identified as Michael Ryan Hunter, 26, of Mechanicsville, turned to Bortchevsky, took a step toward the officer, with his hands curled into fists, and loudly yelled an obscene remark.  Hunter was advised he was under arrest and began flailing in an attempt to avoid being handcuffed.  After a struggle, Hunter was handcuffed and arrested.  He was charged with second degree assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable order, alcoholic beverage intoxication and resisting arrest.

Michael Ryan Hunter, 26, of Mechanicsville

RE-POSTING: SOLOMONS FASTOP ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

On Thursday, March 12 at 11:25 p.m. an attempted robbery at the Solomons Fastop on H.G. Trueman Road was reported.  Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded, a perimeter was established and a search was conducted with negative results. 

A store employee advised that a white male between 6-01 and 6-03 in height, with blue eyes, a muscular lean build, dressed all in black sweats, with his face covered with a mask, entered the store, approached the counter and instructed the employee to give him the money.  A second employee elsewhere in the store started moving toward the cashier area at which time the suspect fled.  No one was injured during this robbery.

Anyone with information in reference to this robbery is asked to contact Det. Hawkins at 410-535-1600, extension 2456 or e/mail at hawkinrw@co.cal.md.us.  

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 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, or call 410-535-2880.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

CAN YOU HELP US FIND THIS PERSON?

Frank Howard ENGLISH, DOB: 12/24/1969

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of the above pictured subject, Frank Howard ENGLISH, DOB: 12/24/1969, is asked to contact Detective Nick DeFelice of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-1600 extension 2669. English was reported missing to law enforcement on 03/20/2015. He was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located in Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland. English is known to frequent several of the homeless encampments, located in the Prince Frederick area.

Citizens with information regarding this incident or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can call 410-535-2880 or access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website: 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 monetary reward up to $1,000.

2ND ANNUAL CAMP JUNIOR SHERIFF

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, along with Calvert County Parks & Recreation, will be hosting the second annual Camp Junior Sheriff July 6 through 10 at Cove Point Park in Lusby.  The camp will be for children in grades six through eight and will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The cost is $11.00 per child.  To register, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 410-535-1600 extension 2649.

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 17 and Saturday, April 18 from noon to 10:00 p.m. 

Designated drivers who register will win an instant prize ranging from can coolies, sunglasses, and coolers to Grill SGT BBQ gift cards and more. 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 a $1,000 voucher toward a 6 night/7 day cruise for two on Carnival Line plus $200 cash, the second prize will be four Washington Nationals Baseball Tickets plus $150 in cash, a $250 total value.  Third prize is a $50 Tiki Bar gift card and $100 in cash and the fourth prize is a $50 Visa card from the CAASA Designated Driver Rewards Program.  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 27^th 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.

*** SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK ***

Theft from Vehicle Cases #15-19505 & 19706:

Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of cash from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7800 block of Lake Shore Drive in Owings overnight between April 8 and 9.

Dep. A. Ostazeski is also investigating the theft of cash from a vehicle parked in the 3400 block of Evans Road in Huntingtown between April 9 and 10.

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 15TH, 2015

During the week of April 6 through April 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,394 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 #15-18900:

Between 3:00 p.m. on April 4 and 3:00 p.m. on April 6 someone broke the driver’s side window out of a vehicle parked in the 12900 block of Huron Drive in Lusby.  Dep. G. Gott is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Cases #15-19505 & 19706:

Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of cash from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7800 block of Lake Shore Drive in Owings overnight between April 8 and 9.

Dep. A. Ostazeski is also investigating the theft of cash from a vehicle parked in the 3400 block of Evans Road in Huntingtown between April 9 and 10.

CDS Violation Case #15-19776:

On April 10 at 9:54 p.m. Dep. C. Ward went to assist a vehicle he saw leave the roadway and travel through a field after the driver appeared to have lost control on Mt. Harmony Road in Owings.  Dep. Ward made contact with the driver who had exited the vehicle to check for damages.  The driver appeared unhurt.  Dep. Ward observed the driver to have slow, slurred speech and droopy eyelids.  The driver was identified as Christopher Michael Shaner, 23, of Chesapeake Beach.  Shaner was charged with driving under the influence.  A search incident to arrest revealed suspected drugs.  Shaner was also charged with possession of Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a hypodermic needle.

Christopher Michael Shaner, 23, of Chesapeake Beach

Theft Case #15-19969:

On April 11 at 7:27 p.m. Dep. D. Clark responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a theft.  Upon arrival he made contact with the loss prevention officer who advised that he had observed Cynthia Lee Sita, 51, of Huntingtown, putting items in her purse and then leaving the store without paying.  Clark arrested Sita and charged her with theft less than $1,000.

Cynthia Lee Sita, 51, of Huntingtown

CDS Violation Case #15-20077:

On April 12 at 8:47 a.m. Dep. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Md. Rt. 4 and the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons.  He found the driver, John Lloyd Stevenson, 22, of Parkville, to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Stevenson was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of marijuana in the amount of at least 10 grams, and use of drug paraphernalia; a metal grinder.

John Lloyd Stevenson, 22, of Parkville

APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH

Calvert County, Maryland— Distracted driving is a factor in 1 out of 4 crashes nationwide and cell phone use and texting are leading causes of dristracted driving.  According to the MVA’s Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO), more than 28,000 people are injured annually on Maryland’s roads as a result of distracted driving. 

Maryland’s statewide program supports the national distracted driving campaign and includes a combination of targeted advertising and high-visibility enforcement in an effort to change behavior and save lives. Law enforcement will be aggressively enforcing Maryland’s handheld cell phone and texting laws during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger and bystander safety. Because text messaging requires visual, manual and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far one of the most alarming distractions.

“Texting or using your phone while driving is extremely dangerous. It creates a crash risk up to 23 times higher and puts people’s lives in jeopardy. Law enforcement officers are out stopping and ticketing people that are breaking our handheld cell phone laws. If you have a phone in one hand, you’ll have a ticket in the other,” said Sheriff Mike Evans.

Violating Maryland’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers can be ticketed for writing, sending or reading a text or electronic message while driving. The fine is $70 and 1 point on your license and may increase to $110 and 3 points if use of the device contributes to a crash. Fines for using a handheld cell phone are $83 for the first offense, $140 for the second offense and $160 for the third offense. In addition, any driver that causes serious injury or death while talking on a handheld cell phone or texting may receive a prison sentence of up to 3 years and a fine of up to $5,000. Drivers are on their provisional license face event tougher penalties as any violation of these laws may result in a suspension of driving privileges.

Lt. Sean Morris offered this advice to drivers: “Drive responsibly - park the phone before you drive. Keep yourself and your passengers safe by keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times. Driving is not the time to talk or text on a cell phone”

For more information, visit towardzerodeathsmd.com

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PRESS RELEASE FOR BREEZY POINT MARKET ROBBERY

On Wednesday, March 25, just before 9:00 p.m. a lone suspect entered the Breezy Point Market, located at 3885 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, to rob the business.  The suspect is a white female approximately 5’2” to 5’4” tall with a medium build.  She was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, camouflage mask, blue jeans and light brown shoes.  The suspect possessed, displayed and activated a black hand held Taser (AKA: stun gun) during the armed robbery and threatened the employees with it as she made demands.  Prior to fleeing the scene, she threatened the employees stating she would return with a firearm and commit another armed robbery.  The female suspect fled from the Breezy Point Market on foot and got into a light colored sedan, which was parked across the street at the entrance to the Pinewood Acres subdivision.  No one was injured during the robbery.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective H. R. Rich at 410-535-1600 x2765. 

Citizens with information regarding this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can call 410-535-2880 or access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website: 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 monetary reward up to $1,000.

PRESS RELEASE FOR DUNKIRK 7-11 ROBBERY

On March 27 at about 3:17 a.m. the clerk at the Dunkirk 7-11 convenience store, located at 2840 West Chesapeake Beach Road, was robbed.  The clerk reported that a man entered the store and ordered and paid for an item.  As he was leaving the store, a second man entered and also approached the clerk and purchased an item.  He then walked behind the counter and demanded money from the register.  The suspect took an undetermined amount of cash from the register and both men fled the scene in an unknown direction.  The clerk was not hurt.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. N. DeFelice at 410-535-1600 extension 2669.

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 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.