Monday, July 20, 2015

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 20TH, 2015

During the week of July 13 through July 19, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,445 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 #15-38167:
On July 14 a victim in the 7700 block of Pine Boulevard in Lusby advised Dep. G. Gott that on July 9 he had a package stolen from his mailbox.  Dep. Gott is investigating.
Destruction of Property Case #15-38373:
An employee of Calvert County Parks and Recreation reported to DFC P. Aurich that sometime between 11:00 p.m. on July 14th and 8:00 a.m. on the 15th, unknown suspect(s) cut the barbed wire from the fence surrounding the equipment building at Dunkirk Park.  The handle to the hand pump on the gas storage tank was broken.  It is unknown if any fuel was taken but damage is estimated at $120.  The investigation continues.
Theft Case #15-38392:
Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of 16 large batteries valued at $400 from a cellular tower box behind the Huntingtown Fire Department on Old Town Road.  The theft was discovered on July 15.  The investigation is on-going.
CDS Violation Case #15-38474:
On July 15 at 10 minutes before midnight, DFC P. Wood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle moving faster than the posted speed limit traveling west on Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick.  The driver, Sean D. Mendoza, 20, of Mechanicsville, was found to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Mendoza has been charged with possession of marijuana in the amount more than 10 grams, possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia; plastic bags.
Sean D. Mendoza, 20, of Mechanicsville

Theft Case #15-38584:
Two bicycles were stolen from the porch of a home in the 12800 block of H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby between July 15 and 16.  Both are 21-speed bikes of unknown make.  One is bluish-purple in color and the other is light blue.  DFC R. Kreps is investigating.
Theft Case #15-38787:
Someone stole solar powered lights from a flower bed at a home in the 3600 block of Pine Tree Road in Port Republic between July 15 and 17.  DFC A. Locke is investigating.
Burglary Case #15-38819:
Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 12000 block of Santa Cruz Drive in Lusby and stole a water meter and copper piping.  It was discovered on July 14 when the new homeowner had the utilities turned on and water came into the storage room of the home.  The copper piping on the water heater and a/c system had also been removed.  DFC Locke is also investigating this case.
Burglary Case #15-39007:
DFC A. Locke is investigating a burglary at a home on Cedar Road in Port Republic between July 11 and 17.  A 10 inch compound miter saw was stolen.