Destruction of Property to Vehicles
Cases #15-4605, 4661, 4703, 4831, 4893, 4895, 4897 and 4901:
Several deputies received reports from victims in Lusby that between
January 22 and January 25, one or more tires were punctured on one or more of
their vehicles while parked in their driveways.
This wave of vandalism began with a report to DFC J. Denton from a
victim in the 500 block of Balsom Road.
Three other incidents occurred on Skyview Drive, one on Poplar Road and
three more on White Sands Drive. Anyone
with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REMEMBERS LT. WILLIAM (BILL) SOPER
On January 26, 2015 funeral services
were held for Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Lt. William “Bill” Soper. In excess of 300 family, friends and agency
personnel attended the funeral services which were held at Grace Brethren
Church in Owings. An escort involving
numerous allied police agencies, volunteer fire and EMS and a motorcade lead
Lt. Soper to his final resting place in Miranda Cemetery in Huntingtown.
Lieutenant
William “Bill” Soper was born on October 1, 1957 in the Panama Canal Zone where
his father was stationed in the Air Force at the time. Bill was raised in Montgomery County,
Maryland and graduated from Thomas S. Wootton High School in 1975. After graduation he attended Montgomery
College where he obtained an Associates of Arts Degree in Criminal
Justice. Lt. Soper then went to the
University of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology in
1980.
In 1980, Bill landed a job at the University Park Police
Department as a Police Officer while still attending the University of
Maryland. In 1983, he transferred to the
Rockville City Police Department. During
Bill’s tenure at the Rockville City Police Department he was not only assigned
to the patrol bureau, but spent over three years in narcotics assigned to a
task force working with U.S. Park Police in Washington DC. In 1984, Lt. Soper was nominated for Police
Officer of the Year by the Rockville Chamber of Commerce.
In 1988, Lt. Soper was hired by the Calvert County Sheriff’s
Office. He worked in patrol for one year
and was transferred to the Southern Maryland Narcotics Task Force where he
worked for 3 years. After leaving the
Task Force, Lt. Soper worked in the Criminal Investigation Unit for 9 years and
in 1993 he was promoted to Sergeant. In
2001, he was transferred to the Internal Affairs Unit.
On June 27, 2005, he was promoted to the rank of First
Sergeant and transferred to hold the position of Assistant Commander of the Administrative
and Judicial Services Bureau. In July
2013, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and became the Commander of the
Administrative and Judicial Services Bureau, where he remained until his death. Lt. Soper was a Polygraph Examiner for over 20
years and was currently managing the Bike Patrol Team and Conflict Management
Team. While at the Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Soper received numerous awards
including Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year.
Lieutenant Soper was married to his beloved wife Molly for
over 20 years. He is survived by a son,
Trevor, a step-daughter, Lauren and grandson, Carter, all of Huntingtown and a
daughter, Christi Milam in Texas. In his
spare time, Bill enjoyed running, motorcycle riding, water sports, snow skiing,
and spending time with his family. He
was a leader and mentor for a Boy Scout troop in Huntingtown for many
years. In 2003 he completed his first
marathon and was proud to receive the Marine Corps Marathon Medal.
Lt. Soper’s grandfather was a Montgomery County Police Officer
for 36 years and retired as a Sergeant. Lt.
Soper was proud to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and serve in the Law
Enforcement community for 35 years. He
will be greatly missed by his friends and colleagues at the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, January 26, 2015
CRIME SOLVERS CASE - COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED
CALVERT COUNTY CRIME
SOLVERS
Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person
or persons responsible for a recent rash of slashing or puncturing of vehicle
tires. Several deputies received reports from victims in Lusby that between
January 22 and January 25, one or more tires were punctured on one or more of
their vehicles while parked in their driveways.
This wave of vandalism began with a report to DFC J. Denton from a
victim in the 500 block of Balsom Road.
Three other incidents occurred on Skyview Drive, one on Poplar Road and
three more on White Sands Drive. Anyone
with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.
Citizens with information on these 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. You can also contact the Sheriff’s Office at
410-535-2800 to leave information.
PRESS RELEASES FOR JANUARY 26TH, 2015
During the week of January 19 through
January 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,377 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.
CDS Violation Case #15-3864:
On January 20 at 11:07 a.m. Dep. S. Rediker conducted a traffic stop on
a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 and Fowler Road in Owings. He found both the driver, Robert Edward
Masincupp, Sr., 32, and single passenger, William Michael Bowen, 29, both of
Chesapeake Beach, to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Masincupp was charged with possession of
Heroin and drug paraphernalia; a metal spoon and a hypodermic syringe, and
carrying a concealed dangerous weapon; a collapsible baton. Bowen was charged with the same drug
offenses.
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| Robert Edward Masincupp, Sr., 32, of Chesapeake Beach |
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| William Michael Bowen, 29, of Chesapeake Beach |
Attempted Burglary Case #15-4139:
DFC M. Velasquez is investigating an attempted burglary at a home in
the 600 block of Lisa Lane in Lusby. The
homeowner reported that on January 17 sometime between 3:00 a.m. and noon
someone tried to remove a window screen but did not gain entry into the
home.
CDS Violation Case #15-4354:
On January 22 at 4:30 p.m. Dep. J. Buck was assisting two other
deputies at the Prince Frederick Library while they attempted to serve a
warrant on David Edward Wilson, 21, of Chesapeake Beach, who was inside the
library. Wilson fled the library by way
of a side door. Dep. Buck pursued him
and he was apprehended near Nick’s supermarket.
He was served with the outstanding warrant. A search incident to arrest revealed two used
hypodermic needles. Wilson has been
charged with possession of and intent to use drug paraphernalia; a hypodermic
needle, failure to obey a lawful order, resisting arrest and disorderly.
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| David Edward Wilson, 21, of Chesapeake Beach |
Destruction of Property to Vehicles
Cases #15-4605, 4661, 4703, 4831, 4893, 4895, 4897 and 4901:
Several deputies received reports from victims in Lusby that between
January 22 and January 25, one or more tires were punctured on one or more of
their vehicles while parked in their driveways.
This wave of vandalism began with a report to DFC J. Denton from a
victim in the 500 block of Balsom Road.
Three other incidents occurred on Skyview Drive, one on Poplar Road and
three more on White Sands Drive. Anyone
with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.
Destruction of Property Case #15-4881:
A victim in the 300 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby reported to DFC
Y. Bortchevsky that a No Trespassing sign from her fence had been removed and
found in a neighbor’s yard. It appeared
to have puncture marks in it. The
damage occurred during the same timeframe as the vandalism to vehicle tires in
the same area.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
PRESS RELEASE FOR FLEEING VEHICLE
On January 18 at
approximately 11:45 p.m., Cpl. A. Moschetto attempted to stop a vehicle
traveling southbound on Route 4 in the area of Calvert Cliff’s State Park at a
high rate of speed. Upon catching up to
the vehicle which was traveling at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, it
was determined by Cpl. Moschetto that the vehicle was not going to stop and a
vehicle pursuit ensued. The violator vehicle
was all over the road, passed several vehicles on the shoulder and the operator
was believed to be impaired. The pursuit
continued into St Mary’s County where the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
took primary on the pursuit in the area of Patuxent Boulevard. The violator then lost control of the vehicle
and struck an embankment which caused the vehicle to overturn coming to rest on
its roof. The operator of the vehicle
was not belted and was entrapped under the dash. EMS personnel extricated the subject from the
vehicle.
The driver of
the vehicle was identified as 27 year old George Alfred Nocks 3rd of Riverdale,
Maryland. Nocks had outstanding warrants
through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for driving on a suspended
license as well as fleeing and eluding.
Nocks was seriously injured during the collision and was flown to the PG
Shock Trauma Center to be treated for his injuries. Nock is listed in serious
condition at this time.
Cpl. Moschetto
will be charging the subject with DUI and fleeing and eluding.
The St Mary’s
County Sheriff’s Office is handling the accident investigation and
reconstruction.
All of the police officers involved in the pursuit are safe and no police vehicles were damaged during the pursuit.
***SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK***
Burglary Case #15-2276:
Unknown suspect(s) broke into a shed near a home in the 700 block of
Hickok Trail in Lusby sometime between January 11 and 12. A 1994 Honda CR250, which is white and pink
with a pink seat, valued at $1,500 and a 2001 Honda CR which is red, white and
black with gray duct tape on the air box and valued at $1,700 were both
stolen. DFC M. Velasquez is
investigating.
If you have any information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800 or call Crime Solvers anonymously at 410-535-2880.
PRESS RELEASES FOR JANUARY 19TH, 2015
During the week of January 12 through
January 18 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. Information leading to the arrest and
conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Burglary Case #15-2276:
Unknown suspect(s) broke into a shed near a home in the 700 block of
Hickok Trail in Lusby sometime between January 11 and 12. A 1994 Honda CR250, which is white and pink
with a pink seat, valued at $1,500 and a 2001 Honda CR which is red, white and
black with gray duct tape on the air box and valued at $1,700 were both
stolen. DFC M. Velasquez is
investigating.
Theft from Vehicle Case #15-2329:
Someone smashed the front passenger window on a vehicle parked behind
Jerry’s Subs in Dunkirk on January 12 between 10:00 a.m. and noon. A black and silver iPad2 that was in a black
and green case was stolen. Dep. J. Buck
is investigating.
Theft from Vehicle Case #15-2448, 2452
and 2516:
Three unlocked
vehicles were entered overnight between January 12 and 13 in the 12000 block of
Spring Cove Drive in Lusby. A Garmin
GPS, binoculars, mechanics gloves and sunglasses were stolen out of one
vehicle, a pool cue was taken and then located a short distance away from a
second vehicle, and some money and a cell phone charger were taken from inside
the third vehicle. Det. R. Hawkins is
handling the investigation of these cases.
Theft from Vehicle Case #15-2534:
A victim
reported to DFC G. Gott that sometime between January 8 and 11, someone stole
towing equipment off the back of his work truck while it was parked outside his
home in the 11500 block of Durango Drive in Lusby. The tools are valued at over $1,900. The investigation continues.
Theft Case #15-2555:
A three-ton
Amana heat pump was stolen from the outside rear of a home in the 700 block of
Skyview Drive in Lusby. The theft was
discovered on January 13. The heat pump
is valued at $6,000. DFC J. Migliaccio
is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #15-2822:
On January 15
at 9:42 a.m. Dep. S. Rediker responded to a call for a reckless driver
traveling northbound on Md. Rt. 4 near Ward Road in Dunkirk. He located the suspect vehicle passing Lyons
Creek Road. The vehicle made a sudden
lane change causing another vehicle to swerve onto the shoulder of the roadway
to avoid a collision. Rediker attempted
a traffic stop but the vehicle continued and began accelerating and weaving in
and out of traffic. The vehicle
continued to flee until reaching Anne Arundel County on Md. Rt. 4 at Fishers
Station Road. The suspect pulled off the
road, stopped the vehicle and then opened and closed the driver door. DFC R. Cress and Dep. Rediker exited their
police vehicle and approached the suspect vehicle with agency firearms drawn and
ordered the suspect to slowly remove himself from the vehicle, which he
did. He was identified as James William
Gearhart, Jr., 48, of North Beach.
Gearhart was arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding, driving
while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, speeding and possession of
a schedule IV drug; Alprazolam.
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| James William Gearhart, Jr., 48, of North Beach |
Destruction of Property Case #15-2838:
Someone
attempted to break into the coin machine at the Solomons Car Wash on HG Trueman
Road in Solomons sometime between January 13 and 15. About $80 in damage was done. Dep. S. Moran is investigating.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
LT. WILLIAM (BILL) SOPER, 1957-2015
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the Calvert County Sheriff's Office announces the passing of Lieutenant William (Bill) Soper. Lt. Soper was a beloved member of our agency and will be greatly missed. Please consider keeping Lt. Soper's family in your thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace, Lt. Soper.
***LIEUTENANT WILLIAM (BILL) SOPER ***
Lieutenant Soper was born on October 1,
1957 in the Panama Canal Zone where his father was stationed in the Air Force
at the time. Bill was raised in Montgomery County, Maryland and graduated from
Wootton High school in 1975. After graduation he attended Montgomery College
where he obtained an Associates of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Lt. Soper
then went to the University of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree
in Criminology in 1980.
In 1980 Lieutenant Soper landed a job
at the University Park Police Department as a Police Officer while still
attending the University of Maryland. In 1983, he transferred to the Rockville
City Police Department. During Bill’s tenure at the Rockville City Police
Department he was not only assigned to the patrol bureau, but spent over three
years in narcotics assigned to a task force working with U.S. Park Police in
Washington DC. In 1984 Lt. Soper was nominated for Police Officer of the Year
by the Rockville Chamber of Commerce.
In 1988 Lt. Soper was hired by the
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. He worked in patrol for one year and was
transferred to the Southern Maryland Narcotics Task Force where he worked for
(3) years. After leaving the Task Force Bill worked in the Criminal Investigation
Unit for (9) years and in 1993 he was promoted to Sergeant. In 2001, he was
transferred to the Internal Affairs Unit. On June 27, 2005 he was promoted to
the rank of First Sergeant and transferred to hold the position of Assistant
Commander of the Administrative and Judicial Services Bureau. In July 2013, he
was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and became the Commander of the
Administrative and Judicial Services Bureau where he remained until his death. Lt. Soper has been a Polygraph Examiner for
over 20 plus years and was currently managing the Bike Patrol Team and Conflict
Management Team. While at the Sheriff’s Office Lt. Soper has received numerous
awards including Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, and Detective of the
Year.
Lieutenant Soper has been married
to his wife Molly for over 20 years. He
has a son, daughter, and step-daughter. In his spare time, Lt. Soper enjoyed running,
motorcycle riding, water sports, snow skiing, and spending time with family. He
has been a leader and mentor for a Boy Scout troop in Huntingtown for many
years. In 2003 he completed his first marathon and was proud to receive the
Marine Corps Marathon Medal.
Lt. Soper’s grandfather was a
Montgomery County Police Officer for (36) years and retired as a Sergeant. He
was proud to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and served in the Law
Enforcement community for (35) years.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
PRESS RELEASE FOR DRUG TREATMENT LINKS
Opiate addiction in the United States is at an all-time
high. Unfortunately, Calvert County is not immune from the devastating effects
that opiate addiction has. The “Drug
Problem” cannot be solved by law enforcement alone. There has to be a
multifaceted approach to include prevention, treatment and the desire to quit
by the individual who is addicted. The
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will continue its efforts to combat this
epidemic and provides the following informative websites for those seeking
assistance with their addiction. There
is also a link for citizens to anonymously report drug activity to the
Sheriff’s Office through Crime Solvers.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
PRESS RELEASES FOR JANUARY 12TH, 2015
During the week of January 5 through
January 11 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. Information leading to the arrest and
conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Burglary Case #15-932
Unknown suspect(s) broke into a storage container on the property of
the Chesapeake Beach Sewage Plant on Bayside Road that is under
construction. At this time it is unknown
if anything was stolen. DFC T. Buckler
is investigating the incident that occurred between January 4 and 5.
Theft Case #15-1022:
Dep. T. Mohler is investigating the theft of a battery stolen from a
camper that was parked outside a home in the 800 block of Dalrymple Road in
Sunderland on January 5 shortly before 2:00 p.m. The victim observed the suspect running
across his yard with the battery in hand and get into a vehicle and flee the
scene. Mohler arrived and a lookout was
given but the vehicle has not been located.
The battery is valued at $150.
The investigation continues.
Burglary Case #15-1026:
Someone burglarized a home undergoing renovation in the 700 block of
Skyview Drive in Lusby and stole electrical wiring. The wiring and repair is estimated at
$2,000. It is unknown exactly when the
burglary occurred but it was discovered on January 4. Dep. D. Naughton is investigating.
Theft of Vehicle Case #15-1266:
A blue 1972
Chevrolet Nova vehicle was stolen from a home in the 3000 block of Ponds Wood
Road in Huntingtown sometime between January 4 and 6. The Nova has black stripes and “Yenko”
markings. The vehicle is valued at
$34,000. Cpl. J. Wahlgren is
investigating.
Burglary Case #15-1346:
A shed in the
2300 block of W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk was burglarized on January 7
at 1:45 a.m. and a black electric heater was stolen. Dep. A. Curtin is investigating.
Theft Case #15-1349:
An exterior air
conditioning unit and copper piping were stolen from the outside of a home in
the 11600 block of Mesa Trail in Lusby.
Dep. J. Buck is investigating the theft that occurred sometime between
December 5, 2014 and January 7, 2015.
Theft Case #15-1433:
Dep. A. Curtin
is investigating the theft of a donation jar containing approximately $10 from
the counter of the Dunkirk WaWa convenience store on January 4 at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
***SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK***
Your assistance is needed to help solve a case. Please look at the case information below. If you have any information, you can call the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800 or Crime Solvers anonymously at 410-535-2880.
Burglary Case #15-932
Unknown suspect(s) broke into a storage container on the property of the
Chesapeake Beach Sewage Plant on Bayside Road that is under construction. At this time it is unknown if anything was
stolen. DFC T. Buckler is investigating
the incident that occurred between January 4 and 5.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
PRESS RELEASES FOR JANUARY 5TH, 2015
During the week of December 29 through January
4 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,490 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 #14-73047
and #14-73052 and #14-73065:
DFC C. Fox is investigating three incidents of graffiti spray painting. One was done to a fence in the 8300 block of F
Street in Chesapeake Beach between December 20 and 29. The roadway in an alley between Md. Rt. 260
and 27th Street was also found to have been spray painted. More graffiti was seen on the back side of the
now-closed Ledo’s in Chesapeake Beach. Anyone
with information is asked to contact DFC Fox at 410-535-2800.
CDS Violation Case #14-73316:
On December 30 at 9:35 p.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto conducted a traffic stop
on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 northbound at Parran Road in St. Leonard. He immediately detected a strong odor of
burnt marijuana emitting from the passenger area of the vehicle. A search revealed zip lock bags containing a
substantial amount of suspected marijuana.
The driver and passenger were both arrested. James Richard Nelson, Jr., 33, of Upper
Marlboro and Sheldon Lyvonne Curtis, 33, of Lexington Park, were each charged
with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana in an amount
sufficient to indicate an intent to distribute.
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| James Richard Nelson, Jr., 33 |
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| Sheldon Lyvonne Curtis, 33, of Lexington Park |
Burglary Case #14-73338:
A home in the 2300 block of West Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk was
burglarized in the early morning hours of December 31. It is unknown at this time if anything was
stolen. DFC M. Quinn is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #15-38:
On January 1 at 4:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Taco Bell in Prince
Frederick, DFC R. Kreps conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of
being operated by an impaired driver.
After making contact with the operator, Steven Andrew Terrell, 23, of
Upper Marlboro, he arrested Terrell for possession of drug paraphernalia. Terrell was also charged with numerous
traffic offenses including driving while impaired by alcohol and negligent
driving.
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| Steven Andrew Terrell, 23, of Upper Marlboro |
Burglary Case #15-68:
Unknown suspect(s) shattered the front door of the Dunkirk Hardware and
Home Center on Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk in the early morning hours between
December 31 and January 1. The
culprit(s) stole several Stihl saws, altogether valued at over $4,000. Damage is estimated at $1,200. Anyone with information is asked to contact
Det. H. Rich of the C.I.B. at 410-535-1600 extension 2765.
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