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

Theft Case #15-34274:

DFC J. Lord is investigating the theft of $1,000 worth of copper wiring from a home in the 3900 block of 3^rd Street in North Beach that occurred between June 23 and 24.  If you have any information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800 OR call Crime Solvers anonymously at 410-535-2880.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE TARGETS PROSTITUTION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

    On Thursday June 25, 2015 the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) with assistance from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Southern Maryland Information Center (SMIC) conducted an operation targeting Prostitution and Human Trafficking.  During the operation numerous contacts with individuals soliciting prostitution were made.  During the course of today’s operation six adult males, who were soliciting sex in exchange for US Currency, were arrested and charged with Solicitation of Prostitution. 

    Typically, the encounters between individuals engaged in prostitution are facilitated through the use of cellular phones, web-based classified ads and/or social media sites.   The ads are posted by both those who seek prostitutes and those who are seeking clients.  Meeting locations vary from parking lots to rooms in local hotels. 

    An operation of similar type was conducted by CIB in April of 2015 resulting in two arrests of adult males who were charged with Solicitation of Prostitution.  CIB continues to monitor the prostitution culture through various investigative methods and assistance from the community.  Prostitution offenses often go hand in hand with drug and alcohol abuse, as well as robberies of prostitutes and/or clients soliciting sexual encounters.  The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office continues to work diligently to eliminate these quality of life crimes, while aggressively combating a Human Trafficking aspect associated with prostitution.   

    To ensure the success of this operation, approximately 20 law enforcement officers and a multiagency coordinated effort was put together by CIB detectives.

    Citizens with information on 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.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JUNE 29TH, 2015

During the week of June 22 through June 28, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,257 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.

Destruction of Property Case #15-34071:

Overnight between June 22 and 23, someone slashed two tires on a vehicle belonging to Chesapeake Security Services.  The damage occurred while the vehicle was parked outside a home in the 2800 block of Lochness Lane in Chesapeake Beach.  Dep. A. Curtin is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #15-34241:

On June 24 at 1:13 a.m. Dep. D. Naughton conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 in Solomons.  He found the driver, Christopher Alexander Staley, 22, of Lexington Park, to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Staley was arrested and charged with possession of Oxycodone, possession of Suboxone, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a one dollar bill.

Christopher Alexander Staley, 22, of Lexington Park

Theft Case #15-34274:

DFC J. Lord is investigating the theft of $1,000 worth of copper wiring from a home in the 3900 block of 3^rd Street in North Beach that occurred between June 23 and 24.

Burglary Case #15-34382:

A home in the 12000 block of Catalina Drive in Lusby was discovered on June 24 to have been burglarized.  Copper piping valued at $300 was stolen and damage in the amount of $1,200 was done.  Dep. G. Gott is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #15-34396:

On June 24 at 9:48 p.m. Dep. C. Idol observed a vehicle being driven erratically that had been called in by a citizen who reported the vehicle had almost hit another vehicle.  The vehicle driver turned into the Kmart parking lot and came to a stop.  Idol made contact with the driver who appeared to be under the influence.  The driver, identified as Chase Kenneth Tasker, 30, of Chesapeake Beach, was found to be under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and was charged with that offense as well as possession of Oxycodone in sufficient amount to indicate an intent to distribute.

Chase Kenneth Tasker, 30, of Chesapeake Beach

Theft from Vehicle Case #15-34429:

Someone smashed out the passenger side front window of a vehicle at a home on Cross Point Road in Owings overnight between June 24 and 25 and stole a purse containing a wallet with a credit card inside that was discovered to have been in used at various locations in Prince George’s County.  DFC J. Hardesty is continuing to investigate.

Destruction of Property Case #15-34833:

Unknown suspect(s) smashed the driver side window of a vehicle outside a home in the 4700 block of Maryland Avenue in St. Leonard between June 26 and 27.  Nothing was missing from inside the vehicle.  Cpl. E. Basham is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #15-35100:

On June 28 at 6:50 p.m. Dep. T. Holt responded to a call for a fight that was occurring on Oyster House Road in Broomes Island.  One of the subjects involved in the fight was reported to be leaving the scene in a vehicle and witnesses advised the driver was noticeably intoxicated.  DFC J. Denton and Cpl. E. Basham observed the suspect vehicle and were attempting a traffic stop but the vehicle would not stop.  They cornered the vehicle at Church Road and School Road.  The driver of the vehicle, identified as Karen Sue Nims refused to exit the vehicle.  She was assisted out of the vehicle by Basham and Dep. Holt.  Holt detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from Nims and her speech was slurred.  Nims advised she would submit to a field sobriety test then became upset and started to walk away, falling into the rear of her vehicle.  While being placed under arrest she kicked at the officers, striking Holt in the leg.  She was arrested and placed into the patrol vehicle, at which time she began to yell and scream profanities.  Nims was found to have suspected drugs on her. She was charged with possession of Oxycontin and resisting arrest as well as driving under the influence.

Karen Sue Nims

Anne Arundel County Police Department needs assistance locating a theft suspect

    On 06/12/2015 the above pictured individual was seen using a large rock to smash the window of a vehicle parked in a parking lot of a gym located in Annapolis, MD.  The suspect was seen removing property from the vehicle.  He fled the parking lot driving a gray Dodge Ram pick-up.

    Anyone with information as to the identity of this subject is asked to contact Det. Wheeler at Southern District Police Station (410) 222-1965.

*** 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION TRAFFIC PLANS FOR TWIN BEACHES AND SOLOMONS ***

Traffic Plans for Twin Beaches and Solomons Island for Fourth of July Celebrations

Traffic Plan for Twin Beaches on Friday, July 3

The traffic plan is set up to eliminate all left hand turns on a portion of Route 261 going through the Twin Beaches, eliminating the need to stop traffic randomly and enabling traffic to flow with minimal stopping.  The centerline of Route 261 will be blocked with delineation devices that will prohibit vehicles from making U-turns.

Traffic north of Route 260 along Route 261 on the east side of Route 261 must make right turns and exit left on 5th Street to Boyd’s Turn Road to Route 260.  Traffic on the west side of Route 261 must make a right turn and exit on 27th Street to G Street to Route 260.

Traffic south of Route 260 along Route 261 on the east side of Route 261 must make a right turn and must turn left onto Route 260.  Traffic on the west side of Route 261 must turn right and continue along Route 261 to Summer City Blvd or continue south to Ponds Wood Road and proceed to Maryland Route 4.

In case of rain, the Twin Beaches will hold the celebration on July 5.

Traffic Plan for Solomons Fireworks on Saturday, July 4

All southbound traffic will be prohibited from gaining access to Solomons Island for approximately one hour after the fireworks display ends.

There will be a sign on the north end of Glascock Field indicating the exit on that end of the field will be for St. Mary's County traffic only. The road in front of the Solomons Island Visitor Center will be shut down completely from the St. Mary's exit from Glascock Field to Rt. 2.
The exit from Glascock Field to Rt. 2 will allow traffic to flow northbound in the southbound lane. This traffic will exit onto Rt. 4 North at the exit across from Roy Rogers. There will be lane delineation devices separating the northbound and southbound lanes of Rt. 2 from Glascock Field to the exit onto Rt. 4.

All traffic leaving Solomons Island beyond Glascock Field will continue north along Rt. 2 to the access to Rt. 4 just north of Boomerang’s Restaurant. Motorists needing to travel south can proceed to the light at Patuxent Point Parkway to make the left onto southbound Rt. 4.

The access for southbound traffic to exit to go under the Thomas Johnson Bridge will be blocked with delineating devices.

The exit for northbound traffic to gain access onto Rt. 2 at the base of the bridge will be blocked with delineating devices.

The median crossovers in front of Patuxent Plaza and the Navy Rec Center will be blocked off with delineating devices.

All traffic exiting Dowell Road will be denied access to Rt. 4 at Dowell Road. Dowell Road traffic will be made to turn right onto Rt. 765 to Coster Road. Motorists needing to travel south will continue to the light at Rt. 760 to gain access to the southbound lanes of Rt. 4.

The Maryland State Highway Administration and the Calvert County Highway Maintenance Department will assist with traffic direction.

There will be deputies posted at all intersections with heavy traffic flow to ensure compliance with the traffic flow plan. 

PRESS RELEASE FOR GRAYS ROAD FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

    On June 21, 2015 at approximately 5:55p.m. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police personnel responded to the area of Grays Rd. and Glenmont Ct.  in Port Republic in reference to a motor vehicle crash involving a single motorcycle with a single occupant.  Preliminary investigation revealed a black male, later identified as Brian Butler Johnson (37) of Baltimore was operating a copper colored 2004 Suzuki GSXR 1000 west on Grays Rd in the area of Glenmont Ct. when the motorcycle crossed the centerline and continued off the left side of the roadway. Investigation further revealed that upon leaving the roadway, the motorcycle laid down and skidded out of control where the operator, Johnson was ejected.  Due to the severity of Johnson’s injuries, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team was notified to respond and assume the investigation.  Johnson was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries at 1829 hours.

      

    Cpl. Moschetto and DFC. Fox responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.  Based on the roadway evidence and the damage to the motorcycle, speed was determined to be a factor in the crash.  The speed limit on Grays Rd is 40 mph in the area of the crash.

      

    At 1746 hours, the Calvert Control Center received a traffic complaint, from a concerned citizen, for a “Reckless Operator” on a copper colored motorcycle bearing the same tag number that was on the motorcycle Johnson was operating.  The Traffic complaint was reported to be in the area of Broomes Island Rd and Grays Rd.

    

    Witnesses on the scene reported that the motorcycle was observed several minutes prior to the crash operating at a high rate of speed in a reckless manner in the area of Broomes Island and Grays Rd.

   
    Anyone who may have witnessed this crash or the events leading up to it is asked to contact DFC. Fox of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JUNE 22ND, 2015

During the week of June 15 through June 21, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,323 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.

Destruction of Property Case #15-32619:

A citizen advised Dep. J. Buck that sometime between June 14 at 8:00 p.m. and June 15 at 10:00 a.m. someone had spray painted a county speed limit sign at Wash Hance Road and Rosemary Lane in Port Republic.

Theft Case #15-32636:

DFC J. Hardesty is investigating the theft of three copper grounding bars at a cell phone tower that was discovered on June 2 by an AT&T employee.  The theft occurred on St. Leonard Road.  The copper bars are valued at about $200 in total.

Destruction of Property Case #15-32861:

Two county street signs were broken at the base and left on the ground on Mayfair Court in Huntingtown between June 15 and 16.  Dep. D. Clark is investigating.

Burglary Case #15-32908:

On June 16 at 7:10 p.m. Dep. G. Gott arrested Jameh A.K. Freeman, 36, and Rachel Diane Olliver, 35, both of Lusby, and charged each of them with third degree burglary and destruction of property after Gott responded to a home in the 12400 block of Catalina Drive in Lusby.  A neighbor advised she had observed two people trying to gain access to the home and then disappear around the back of the house.  A second neighbor said he saw the two subjects enter the home by the basement door.  Gott made contact with Freeman and Olliver, who were still on the scene.  They were arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center in Barstow.

Burglary Case #15-33122:

Sometime between June 7 and 17 a home in the 11600 block of Rivershore Drive in Dunkirk was burglarized.  A US Air Force survival knife and a Microsoft Xbox were stolen.  DFC P. Aurich is investigating.

Theft Case #15-33354:

Two Kent BMX bicycles were stolen from the yard of a home in the 7500 block of C Street in Chesapeake Beach between June 18 and 19.  One of the bikes is neon yellow and the other is dark green.  DFC J. Lord is continuing the investigation.

Destruction of Property Case #15-33551:

Dep. J. Buck is investigating numerous incidents of mailboxes and posts along Whispering Drive in Prince Frederick being damaged overnight between June 19 and 20.  Nine residents on Whispering Drive and Sequoia Way reported damage.  Some victims also had solar lighting destroyed or stolen.  The damage is estimated at $1850.  The investigation is continuing.

ASSISTANCE NEEDED SOLVING A CASE

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for a significant destruction of property. Sometime between 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6^th and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7^th, an unknown suspect(s) caused significant damage to construction equipment parked at the end of Huntsman Drive off of Wilson Road in Huntingtown. The suspect(s) drove two excavators belonging to Thomas L. Hance. One excavator was used to damage culvert pipes and another excavator was driven into an 80,000 pound horizontal grinder belonging to A.H. Hatcher, Inc. The total damage is estimated at $60,000.

Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County can report it anonymously using 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 will be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000. Thomas L. Hance, Inc. is also offering a $1,000 reward for information in this case. 

CALVERT COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE

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 the recent theft of 16 batteries stolen from an AT&T tower on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick.  The theft was discovered on June 11.  Each battery is valued at $80. 

Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County can report it anonymously using the Calvert County Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.  You can also contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.  If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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

Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-31657 & 31875:

Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on Lady Anne’s Way in Huntingtown between June 9 and 10 and stole a credit card and cash from a purse.  The credit card was used at various locations.  A second vehicle in the same neighborhood was also entered and a credit card was also taken from within the unlocked vehicle.  That credit card was also used in various locations.  DFC C. Johnson is investigating both thefts.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JUNE 15TH, 2015

During the week of June 8 through June 14, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,297 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.

Theft Case #15-31336:

Someone stole a metal pier ladder from behind a home in the 300 block of Overlook Drive in Prince Frederick on June 8 between 1:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  The ladder is valued at $400.  DFC R. Kreps is investigating.

Burglary Case #15-31445:

On June 9 an employee at Plum Point Middle School in Huntingtown discovered an exterior door to the school open and a small boot print impression on the door.  It does not appear that entry into the school was made, however.  DFC Kreps is continuing the investigation.

Theft of Mail Case #15-31477:

A victim in the 11400 block of Baumann Court in Dunkirk advised DFC P. Aurich that on June 9 at 9:50 a.m. she observed an unknown male suspect in a blue vehicle taking the mail from her mailbox.  She advised that she had three pieces of outgoing mail in the mailbox, two which contained checks.  The investigation continues.

Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-31657 & 31875:

Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on Lady Anne’s Way in Huntingtown between June 9 and 10 and stole a credit card and cash from a purse.  The credit card was used at various locations.  A second vehicle in the same neighborhood was also entered and a credit card was also taken from within the unlocked vehicle.  That credit card was also used in various locations.  DFC C. Johnson is investigating both thefts.

CDS Violation Case #15-31733:

On June 10 at 4:14 p.m., Dep. S. Rediker conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Dares Beach Road near Wilson Road in Prince Frederick.  He found the driver, Brandon I. Boekhout, 29, of Lusby, to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Boekhout was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device.

Brandon I. Boekhout, 29, of Lusby

Theft Case #15-31873:

An employee of AT&T advised Dep. S. Rediker that 16 batteries were stolen from a tower on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick.  The theft was discovered on June 11.  Each battery is valued at $80.  The investigation is continuing.

Theft Case #15-31984:

On June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Jeanette T. McKinney, 50, of Deale, was arrested by Dep. D. Clark at the Prince Frederick Food Lion and charged with theft after she was caught by a store employee taking items from the store shelves and leaving without paying for them.

Jeanette T. McKinney, 50, of Deale

Destruction of Property Case #15-32054:

Sometime between June 9 and 10 someone shot out a street light near an automotive shop on Pardoe Road in Lusby.  Dep. T. Holt is investigating.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JUNE 1ST, 2015

During the week of May 25 through May 31 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,341 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.

CDS Violation Case #15-28809:

On May 26 at 3:03 a.m. Dep. S. Moran assisted Sgt. C. Kontra with a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 near Cove Point Road in Lusby.  They found the driver, Shelby R. McDonald, 34, of Lothian, to be in possession of suspected drugs.  McDonald was arrested and taken to the Calvert County Detention Center, where a glass smoking device was located on her person.  McDonald has been charged with two counts of possession of CDS; Alprazolam and Crack Cocaine, two counts of CDS paraphernalia; a small scale and a brillo pad, and, possession of contraband in a place of confinement.

Shelby R. McDonald, 34, of Lothian

Theft from Vehicles Case #15-28661:

Two unlocked vehicles were entered overnight between May 24 and 25 in the 2200 block of Harley Drive in Dunkirk.  A JVC car stereo system and a For Real Friend toy dog were stolen.  DFC P. Aurich is investigating.

Theft Case #15-28847:

Someone stole a green snow blower from under the porch of a home in the 600 block of Gunsmoke Circle in Lusby between May 23 and 24.  Dep. T. Holt is continuing the investigation.

Arson Case #15-28896:

Two soccer nets at the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland on Dayton Avenue in North Beach were found burned on May 26.  The nets had been left on May 22 between the building and the shed on May 22.  The nets were found burned and leaning against the back of the building.  DFC P. Mosely is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #15-28930:

On May 26 at 8:42 p.m. Dep. M. Trigg observed a vehicle parked in the White Sands community center parking lot on Sycamore Road in Lusby.  He saw an occupant in the driver seat asleep and tapped on the window.  The man eventually awoke and when questioned, said he had been tired and wanted to sleep but would leave now and go home.  Trigg advised the man, identified as Robert A. Silberstein, 30, of Prince Frederick, that his movements and speech were sluggish and he needed to administer a field sobriety test on him before he would allow him to drive.  Silberstein was then found to be in possession of suspected drugs.  He was arrested and charged with two counts of CDS possession; Oxycodone and Alprazolam and possession of drug paraphernalia; a bottle.

Robert A. Silberstein, 30, of Prince Frederick

Theft Case #15-29117:

Approximately $300 worth of copper being stored in a barrel in the back yard of a home in the 600 block of Carlsbad Court in Lusby was stolen on May 27 at around 1:30 a.m.   DFC M. Velasquez is investigating.

Burglary Case #15-29920:

A homeowner in the 600 block of Red Rock Trail in Lusby advised Dep. S. Moran that on May 31 between 3:30 p.m. and 9:08 p.m. someone entered his home and stole a Sager Notebook computer, valued at $1,500, from the living room.  The investigation is continuing.