Tuesday, April 21, 2015

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, 2nd 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