SHERIFF'S OFFICE ADDS COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LIAISON

The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for individuals at risk for mental health issues. Parties, large family gatherings, and other seasonal events can exacerbate raw feelings and create negative situations. If feelings of discontent are combined with alcohol or drugs used to self-medicate, a hostile environment may result.

As first responders to all too many heart-wrenching scenarios, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is well aware that the holidays provide not only opportunities for increased crime but also an increase in calls related to people experiencing mental health crises. For this reason, Sheriff Mike Evans has partnered with the Southern Maryland Community Network's Community Behavioral Liaison Program (CBHL), adding a mental health component to his maximum deployment operations. Behavioral Health Liaison Susan Onofrio is a clinician who provides access to community resources for those experiencing mental health crises in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties, and is prepared to respond to calls when a mental health crisis is suspected.

“With saturation patrols to capture drunk drivers and enhanced robbery patrols, we strategically deploy our resources during the holiday season to provide a safe holiday experience for everyone in the community. In addition to these concerns, we are also prepared for those who might be experiencing a mental health crisis,” says Sheriff Mike Evans. “Our officers have been undergoing Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training in order to learn to recognize and respond appropriately to presenting signs of mental illness, and we have partnered with a Behavioral Health Liaison to offer on-scene resources and alternatives to arrest for these individuals.”

The benefits of the partnership between the Sheriff's Office and the CBHL are many.  While deputies arranged for the person in crisis to be transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital under an emergency petition, the family is provided with a list of resources that could be utilized during this time of crisis and beyond.

Patrice Duperval, LCSW-C, Director of Case Management from the Southern Maryland Community Network comments, “These calls are an example of a situation where the Liaison is able to be the calm after the storm,” providing a benefit from on-going services.”

Aware that the deputies regularly have interactions with individuals suffering from mental health crises, the Liaison explained how she can assist law enforcement in providing these individuals and their families with the care and resources they need. Such assistance can ultimately reduce recidivism on the part of these individuals, lowering repeat 911 calls, and increasing safety for individuals, officers, and the community. 

The CIT-trained deputies are able to use the skills they had learned to identify those exhibiting signs of a mental illness, and then employ those skills to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations. From there, the Liaison supplies the individual involved with links to appropriate community resources and referrals for proper treatment, including personalized safety planning.

Captain David Payne, says, “As deputies, we see first-hand the value of this partnership. Someone knowledgeable outside of the department can come in and tell those suffering about available resources, without having to “police” or arrest anyone. Traditionally, such individuals would soon be back in the community, experiencing the same issues. When appropriate, this collaboration between our office with the Behavioral Health Liaison gives officers a valuable option to individuals in mental health crisis outside of interactions with the Justice System and Emergency Rooms.

Questions about the program should be directed to Dfc. Nick DeFelice at 410-535-2800. 

Sheriff Evans and Susan Onofrio

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 26TH, 2016

During the week of December 19 through December 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,121 calls for service throughout the community. 

Burglary Case # 16-71558:

On December 19, 2016, Deputy B. Boerum responded to Sixes Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary.  The complainant explained that someone had unplugged the heater to one of their greenhouses, killing all of the plants inside.  He advised he last checked to make sure the heaters were turned on and the greenhouse doors were shut on December 18, at approximately 3:30pm.  Upon entering the greenhouse at 2:20pm, he discovered someone had entered the greenhouse and intentionally disconnected the heater.  He advised there was no damage to the outside door of the greenhouse and that the door did not have a lock.

Burglary Case #16-71468:

On December 19, 2016, Deputy B. Boerum responded to a burglary call on Calvert Beach Road, in Prince Frederick.  Upon arrival the complainant explained they had heard a noise at their back gate and when they looked outside, they witnessed two (2) males, wearing hoodie jackets, enter their backyard.  The males attempted to open the locked back door, while the homeowner was inside the home.  They left the area when they were not able to make entry.  There was no damage to the residence; and at this time no items appear to have been stolen.

CDS Violation Case #16-72453:

On December 24, 2016, at approximately 12:30pm, Dfc. J. Livingston responded to a hit and run accident in the area of Bowie Shop Road/MD Rt. 4.  Prior to his arrival Deputy N. Barger advised him that witnesses to the accident observed the suspect vehicle (Ford truck with VA tags) turn down Bowie Shop Road.  Deputy Livingston activated his emergency lights when he observed a truck matching the description and made contact with the driver, Angela Nicholson, 27, of Friendship, MD.  In clear view he could see an exposed syringe on the center console, along with a small plastic baggie of suspected CDS.   He also observed a small silver pill holder with four (4) pills inside.  She was transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Heroin and CDS: Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic drug (Xanax).

Angela Nicholson, 27, of Friendship, MD

CDS Violation Case #16-72379:

On December 23, 2016, at approximately 8:20pm, Dfc. P. Wood was dispatched to the 7-11 on Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick, for a check welfare call.  Employees explained that they placed the call because they were concerned for a female who had been in the bathroom for a couple of hours and kept opening and closing the door.  Deputy Wood knocked on the door and made contact with Evie Miller, 36, of Lusby.  Miller was coherent but her answers did not match up with the amount of time she had spent in the bathroom.  A warrant and driving status check were done and he was informed her privilege to drive was suspended.  When asked she admitted to having driven herself to the 7-11.  At that time he conducted a lawful check of her purse and found a plastic wet wipes container with four (4) used hypodermic needles, two (2) metal spoons with residue on them, a metal tin containing a white paper fold with white powder and several pills inside.  She was transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Heroin, CDS: Possess Dangerous Nonnarcotic drugs (Clonazepam, Adderall), Possession of Paraphernalia (metal spoon) and CDS: Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute (hypodermic needles).

Evie Miller, 36, of Lusby

Disorderly Conduct Case #16-72104:

On December 22, 2016, Deputy N. Buckler was called to the Bank of America on Commerce Lane, in Prince Frederick, for a disorderly subject.  He arrived with Deputy A. Ostazeski and they made contact with the subject, Jay Fulton, 55, of St. Leonard, who stated he was trying to obtain a bank card to remove his $1.3 trillion from the bank.  There were multiple patrons standing in line at the bank who heard Mr. Fulton repeatedly yelling profane language, refusing to step out of the teller line and referencing Satan.  When he was finally coaxed to step outside, he requested to urinate on the sidewalk and this comment gained the attention of a patron  walking into the bank.  Mr. Fulton was told it was time to leave but would not cooperate.  At this time he was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and issued a “no trespass” warning for the Bank of America.

Jay Fulton, 55, of St. Leonard

Theft Case #16-72069:

On December 22, 2016, Dfc. A. Ostazeski responded to Thunderbird Drive, in Lusby, for the report of a theft.  The complainant stated items had been stolen from their vehicle while it was parked in their driveway overnight.  They had last checked on their car around 9:00pm on the 21^st, and upon returning to the vehicle at 5:15am that morning, it was obvious that items from the center console had been strewn around the vehicle and out of place.  A heavy weight black jacket was also stolen (the right chest has cursive embroidered letters – the left chest has “Patuxent High School Football” along with a panther paw print.

Theft Case #16-72463:

On December 24, 2016, Deputy C. Callison was dispatched to the Good Day Market on Dares Beach Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft.  An employee reported an unidentified black male entered his lottery numbers to be printed on the lottery machine and when the tickets printed, he left the store with three (3) Maryland Lottery tickets he did not pay for.

Theft Case #16-72450:

On December 24, 2016, Deputy B. Boerum responded to Pine Blvd, in Lusby, for the report of a theft.  Upon arrival the complainant advised someone stole a package, containing a Notary kit, along with an extra Notary stamp, that was confirmed to have been delivered.  A delivery confirmation from UPS was sent to the victim’s cellular telephone indicating it was delivered on December 21^st at 12:45pm.

Theft Case #16-72328:

On December 23, 2016, at approximately 1:45pm, Dfc. T. Holt responded to Winnebago Lane, in Lusby, for a report of a theft from vehicle.  The victim stated someone had entered their unlocked vehicle and stole a change holder from the vehicle sometime after 6:00pm the night before. 

Theft Case #16-71729:

On December 20, 2016, Cpl. J. Harms was dispatched to Sequoia Way, in Prince Frederick, for a theft.  The complainant advised that two (2) packages were shipped to their residence on December 15^th and both were stolen.  One package arrived at 11:00am and contained clothing; the second package arrived at 1:00pm and contained miscellaneous home goods.

If you know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert County, you can report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us  or by calling 410-535-2800.

Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person involved in criminal activity.

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 19TH, 2016

During the week of December 12 through December 18 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,321 calls for service throughout the community. 

Burglary Case # 16-71008:

On December 16, 2016, Dfc. A. Ostazeski was dispatched to HG Trueman Road, in Lusby, for the report of a burglary.  The victim stated the front door of their home had been forced open, the home was ransacked and several items were stolen.  Confirmed missing items are:  assorted pieces of jewelry, musical instruments and 50 feet of copper pipe ripped out of the home.  This crime took place sometime between the end of November - December 16.

CDS Violation Case #16-70709:

On December 14, 2016, Deputy T. Mohler responded to the Boardwalk in Chesapeake Beach for a check welfare call.  A concerned citizen had requested a Deputy check on a possible homeless male they had seen sitting on a bench.  After approaching the male, who initially gave a false name, he observed an unopened can of an alcoholic beverage sitting next to him, along with a backpack.  The male gave him permission to search his backpack, which contained multiple orange pills in a clear cellophane baggie, along with a small metal pipe/straw containing a white powdery substance.  The male was later determined to be David Snider, 25, of Owings.  He was transported to the Detention Center where he was served arrest documents for CDS: Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (Methamphetamine), Possession of Paraphernalia (straw) and Fraud/Presume Identity to avoid Prosecution.  He was also found to be a fugitive from justice in the State of Pennsylvania and served (DC/CR30) paperwork for the outstanding felony warrant.

David Snider, 25, of Owings

CDS Violation Case #16-70694:

On December 14, 2016, Deputy M. Lewis, along with Deputy G. Ward, observed Nicholas Kelson, 22, of Lusby, walking at the intersection of White Sands Drive/Stock Drive and were aware he had an active warrant in St. Mary’s County.  Contact was made with Kelson who admitted he had crack cocaine in his coat pocket.  A red container was found inside a pocket with six (6) white rocks, individually wrapped in clear plastic. He was arrested for CDS: Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia (baggie).  He was transported to the Detention Center where he was served his charging documents.

Nicholas Kelson, 22, of Lusby

Destruction of Property Case #16-70253:

On December 12, 2016, at approximately 5:00pm, Dfc. V. Evans responded to the Calvert High School located in Prince Frederick for the report of damaged property.  Upon arrival he was informed that storage containers, baseball equipment and an area on the ground near the football stadium were vandalized with orange spray paint. The vandalism included:  "503", "Jew", "503", "NHS" and a swastika symbol.  The time/date the damage took place is not known.

Destruction of Property Case #16-71055:

On December 16, 2016, Dfc. D. Clark responded to the Calvert County Library, located in Prince Frederick, for the report of damaged property. Upon arrival he made contact with an employee of the Library who advised someone had written “K K K” with an ink pen in one of the men’s bathroom stalls.   Since the restrooms are checked for damage before closing every day, the employees believe the damage occurred between 12:00 noon - 5:00pm that day.  At this time there is no suspect information.

Disorderly Conduct Case #16-70535:

On December 13, 2016, at approximately 9:30pm, Deputy T. Rzepkowski responded to the Calvert Hospital Emergency Room to investigate a disorderly subject.  The caller reported a black male was heard yelling at women as they entered the emergency room.  As Deputy Rzepkowski approached, William Gray, 57, of Owings, he detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person.  After being asked several times to discontinue his disorderly behavior, he was escorted out of the hospital and advised to leave the property.  Gray began to walk in the middle of Hospital Road, causing vehicles to stop to avoid striking him.  He was taken into custody and arrested for Disorderly Conduct.  During the transport William Gray also spat on the computer mounted in the Deputy’s patrol vehicle.

William Gray, 57, of Owings

  

Theft Case #16-70261:

On December 12, 2016, Dfc. J. Hardesty was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Dodge dealership for the report of a theft.  Upon arrival he spoke with the victim who explained that he left his personal vehicle parked on the dealership lot between December 9 – December 12, while he test drove a vehicle belonging to the Dealership.  When he came to pick up his vehicle on December 12^th, he discovered the tailgate to his vehicle was missing.

Theft Case #16-70238:

On December 12, 2016, Dfc. C. Childress was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Ford dealership for the report of a theft.  He was informed that a vehicle brought to the Dealership on December 9^th, to be serviced, had been left parked on their lot for several days after the work was completed.  The vehicle was picked up on December 12^th at 12:15pm.  Shortly after the victim left the lot, they had called to report the tailgate was missing off their vehicle. 

Theft Case #16-71212:

On December 17, 2016, at approximately 8:00pm, Deputy J. Ward responded to the report of a theft occurring at Finch Drive, in Prince Frederick.  Upon arrival he contacted the victim who stated that someone had taken a UPS package, he already confirmed had been delivered to their residence.  The victim stated they received a confirmation that the package was delivered to the front porch earlier in that day.  He contacted the postal carrier who had witnessed a white vehicle sitting in their driveway when the package was delivered.  The stolen items include: a purple horse blanket (size 81) and a 14’ cotton training lead with brass strap.

 

Theft Case #16-71061:

On December 16, 2016, Dfc. R. Weems responded to the Weis Grocery Store, in Lusby, for the report of a theft.  The complainant explained they had been shopping earlier at the store and inadvertently left their purse behind in a grocery cart.  When they returned to retrieve the purse a short time later, they realized it was gone.  The missing contents include:  a MD Driver's License, five (5) social security cards and three (3) Credit Cards.

If you know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert County, you can report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us  or by calling 410-535-2800.

Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person involved in criminal activity.

SHERIFF INVOLVED IN DEPARTMENTAL CRASH

On December 16^th at approximately 6:09 p.m. Sheriff Mike Evans was operating his agency assigned Tahoe, travelling north along Maryland Rt. 261 in the area of Pond Woods Road in Huntingtown.  As Sheriff Evans approached Pond Woods Road he observed a Toyota truck travelling eastbound on Pond Woods Road that was not going to stop at the stop sign. Sheriff Evans braked and turned to the right in an attempt to minimize the collision with the Toyota truck.  The left front of Sheriff Evans vehicle contacted the Toyota truck in the passenger side door. 

The Toyota truck was operated by Jack Rowland Abbott Jr. of Valley Lee in St. Mary’s County Md.  Jack Abbott advised Sgt. Canning, the investigating deputy, that he was not familiar with the area and that he didn’t know that he had run a stop sign or that one was even present.

Sheriff Evans had four passengers in the vehicle with him at the time of the crash. The four passengers were a military family.  The family had won an auction from Beach Elementary School where the Sheriff provided the family with dinner and a tour of the Sheriff’s Office and was returning the family home when the accident occurred.    

EMS personnel from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and assessed everyone involved. All of the airbags in Sheriff Evans Tahoe had deployed during the crash and all of the occupants were belted with the children being in booster seats. Fortunately there were no injuries sustained during the crash.

Both vehicles involved in the crash were disabled and had to be towed from the scene. 

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

Burglary Case #16-69041:

On December 5, 2016, Deputy B. Robinson responded to Sark Court, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary.  The victim reports that they left their residence at 5:30pm and returned home at 8:00pm to find a lock on their front door had been tampered with.  While checking their home they noticed several dresser drawers had been opened and multiple personal items were removed and scattered around the bedroom.  In addition, a jewelry box had been gone through and multiple pieces of jewelry and money were taken.  A basement window was discovered open, which is where the suspect entered.  At this time this case remains open to further the investigation.  

***FOLLOW-UP PRESS RELEASE: FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH RT. 4/ROUSBY HALL ROAD - DECEMBER 15TH, 2016***

On December 15, 2016, at approximately 0132 hours units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area near the intersection of Maryland Route 4 and Rousby Hall Road in Lusby, Maryland for a report of a motor vehicle collision. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2012 Ford Mustang and 2009 Nissan 370 Z were both traveling northbound on Maryland Route.  As the vehicles entered the intersection of Rousby Hall Road the Ford Mustang struck the Nissan 370 Z in the rear causing the Nissan to go off the roadway and into an embankment.  Once off the road the Nissan rolled and came to final rest on its roof.  After the collision the operator of the Ford Mustang, later identified as Lindsay Leanne Canter, 32 years old of Lexington Park, Maryland failed to remain on the scene of the collision.  The Mustang was located by CCSO Patrol Bureau deputies and subsequently was stopped a short time later in close proximity to the crash scene.

The operator of the Nissan was identified as Ronald Joseph Ball, 32 years old of Huntingtown, Maryland. Ball was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by CMH ER Staff. 

CCSO Criminal Investigations Bureau detectives followed up with several interviews throughout the 

course of the day on December 15, 2016. During the interviews detectives learned that the suspect in this case, Lindsay Leanne Canter, intentionally struck Ball’s vehicle. The two vehicles had been racing north on Rt. 4 prior to Canter deciding to make contact with Ball’s vehicle. Based upon the information learned during the interviews with Canter she was charged with DUI homicide by motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash and numerous other DUI related charges. 

Sheriff Mike Evans said “in Calvert County traffic crashes have a negative impact on more families annually than any other single event law enforcement is involved with. I continue to ensure deputies are conducting traffic enforcement to remove impaired drivers from our roadways in an effort to prevent tragedies such as this one from occurring. The holiday season should be a time for families and friends to get together and share some great times and to make memories. Please do your part to help prevent an event such as this from destroying your holiday season this year and in the future. If you are hosting or attending a party be sure those that are consuming alcoholic beverages do not get behind the wheel of a vehicle and kill or seriously injure themselves or someone else.”

At this time, this investigation is still on going.  Alcohol is undoubtedly a factor in this case. Canter is being held on a "No Bond" status at the Calvert County Detention Center.  If anyone has any information regarding this collision is being asked to contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of CRT at 410-535-2800 ext. 2540 or by e-mail: bortchvi@co.cal.md.us    

Lindsay Leanne Canter, 32 years old of Lexington Park, Maryland

   

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH RT. 4/ROUSBY HALL ROAD - DECEMBER 15TH, 2016

On December 15, 2016, at approximately 0132 hours units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area near the intersection of Maryland Route 4 and Rousby Hall Road in Lusby, Maryland for a report of a motor vehicle collision. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2012 Ford Mustang and 2009 Nissan 370 Z were both traveling northbound on Maryland Route.  As the vehicles entered the intersection of Rousby Hall Road the Ford Mustang struck the Nissan 370 Z in the rear causing the Nissan to go off the roadway and into an embankment.  Once off the road the Nissan rolled and came to final rest on its roof.  After the collision the operator of the Ford Mustang, later identified as Lindsay Leanne Canter, 32 years old of Lexington Park, Maryland failed to remain on the scene of the collision.  The Mustang was located by members of Patrol Bureau and subsequently was stopped a short time later in close proximity to the crash scene.

The operator of the Nissan was identified as Ronald Joseph Ball, 32 years old of Huntingtown, Maryland was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by CMH ER Staff. 

At this time, this investigation is still on going.  Alcohol is being considered as a contributing factor to the collision.  If anyone has any information regarding this collision is being asked to contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of CRT at 410-535-2800 ext. 2540 or by e-mail: bortchvi@co.cal.md.us       

SHERIFF'S OFFICE PARTICIPATES IN TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office participated in the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program during this Christmas season.  Citizens and deputies donated new unwrapped toys and placed them in boxes at the Sheriff’s Office. The toys will be distributed to less fortunate children in our community.

The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.

From left: Sgt. Jason Dean, Sheriff Mike Evans, Capt. Todd Ireland, DFC. Mark Robshaw

PRESS RELEASE FOR INCIDENT AT DOMINION COVE POINT LNG; FOLLOW-UP PRESS RELEASE INCLUDED

On December 07, 2016 at approximately 1150 hours the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was notified by a representative of Kiewit Construction that a noose had been located on the construction site at the Dominion Cove Point LNG facility in Lusby. This is the 5th such noose that has been found on this site. The Sheriff’s Office was contacted immediately upon the noose being located. The noose was collected and placed into CCSO property for evidence. Kiewit construction is cooperating fully with CCSO detectives who are investigating these cases. Numerous CCSO resources have been deployed to assist with the investigation which is still ongoing. 

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Nicholas DeFelice @ 4105352800 or defelinb@co.cal.md.us.

All media inquiries are to be through Capt. Steve Jones. He can be reached at 443-624-1941 or email jonessr@co.cal.md.us.

***UPDATE***

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is committed to sharing as much information as we possibly can without jeopardizing the ongoing investigation into the nooses that have been located at the Dominion Cove Point facility.

This updated release includes actions taken by the CCSO, Kiewit and the North America’s Building Trades Union and is supported by Dominion.

Kiewit and the Trades Union continue to work aggressively, with the full support of Dominion, to assist the CCSO in identifying the person(s) that are responsible for these acts.  CCSO personnel have been told repeatedly that nothing less than the safest work environment for everyone working on the Cove Point job site is acceptable.

Kiewit has trained all of the workers on the Cove Point site on Kiewit’s zero-tolerance policy for any object that has the potential to offend someone. Kiewit also asked all of the workers to fully cooperate with the CCSO investigation and to report any information they may have regarding the nooses. 

Kiewit management held meetings with all workers to review the established procedures in reporting and securing areas if inappropriate objects are discovered. The CCSO and construction safety staff increased their visibility on site to provide additional surveillance.

The Building Trades Union has committed to convening meetings on the jobsite with its local union leadership and the craft workers to ask their assistance in finding the responsible individuals and to make sure everyone understands the types of actions and attitudes that are unacceptable.

In addition, the Trades Union has increased the reward to $250,000.00 for any member that provides information leading to the identification of the responsible individuals.

The CCSO asks that anyone with information that may assist the investigation contact Detective DeFelice at 410-535-2800 or defelinb@co.cal.md.us.

Sheriff Mike Evans stated:  “Due to the nature of these events in our community we will investigate this as if it were a crime. We do not typically see these types of things in our County and as a community we will stop it.” Although no one has come forward to file a complaint it is fair to say that this act is offensive in nature to our entire community. 

VEHICLE PURSUIT WITH APPREHENSION DECEMBER 12TH, 2016

  On December 12, 2016 at approximately 9:50 p.m. units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression team were patrolling in Prince Frederick, Calvert County, MD.  Dfc. Trigg was parked in the lot of the 7-11 located at 3675 Hallowing Point Road Prince Frederick, MD when he observed a gold Buick bearing MD tag A275898 approach and pass the stop sign and white stop line without stopping while leaving the store property.  The Buick took the intersection at a 45 degree angle to normal lane travel.

   

  Dfc. Trigg got behind the Buick on MD 231 going east bound on Hallowing Point Road (MD 231) in his marked patrol vehicle and activated his emergency lights and siren. The Buick continued accelerating to 50 mph and was weaving within its lane. Dep. Mohler pulled in behind DFC. Trigg and also activated his emergency lights and siren in his marked patrol vehicle.   The Buick made no attempt to stop and continued to display dangerous driving behavior.

   

  Dep. Mohler notified the Calvert Control Center of the vehicle pursuit. The Buick crossed the centerline at German Chapel Road and drove in the opposite lane of traffic for approximately 150 feet. The Buick drove the wrong direction in the west bound left turn lane for German Chapel Road then returned to the east bound travel lane. At JW Williams Road, the Buick moved into the left turn lane without signaling, slowed, however did not turn but continued east on MD 231 while accelerating.

   

  Near MD 231 and Mason Road Dep. Mohler advised via the police radio that the speed was 65 mph. At Prince Frederick BLVD, the Buick entered the left turn lane for Prince Frederick BLVD but did not turn and continued east. The Buick then drove in the center portion of the road used for making turns. The traffic signal at MD 231 and MD 2/4 was red for east bound traffic. There were cars stopped at the intersection. There were also cars approaching and driving through the intersection since north and south bound traffic had a green light. The Buick drove through the red signal without stopping at approximately fifteen MPH. The Buick was in the number three lane which is intended to go straight across MD 2/4 only. The Buick made a left turn from the wrong lane and continued north onto MD 2/4.

  The vehicle continued to travel north along MD 2/4 at a high rate of speed showing wanton and willful disregard for the safety of other motorists.  Deputies planned to deploy stop sticks in an attempt to flatten the tires on the Buick. As the Buick approached DFC Fox’s location just south of the MD 2/4 split it hit the stop sticks.  Two of the Buick’s tires were damaged, however, the Buick continued driving and attempts were made to perform the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) on the vehicle but were unsuccessful as the driver continuously swerved at emergency vehicles that approached it.

    

  Dep. Mohler was directly behind DFC Denton and said as DFC Denton moved beside the Buick it would swerve into DFC Denton’s lane. Dep. Mohler said this caused DFC Denton to have to take evasive action to avoid being struck and presumably seriously injured. Dep Mohler advised DFC Denton had to brake heavily to avoid being struck by the Buick.

   

  Near Lord Baltimore Drive, DFC Migliaccio joined the pursuit by getting ahead of the Buick as it approached his location. The Buick attempted to navigate around DFC Migliaccio’s marked patrol car which also had its lights and siren activated.

   

  The Buick lost control, veered to the left, crossed over the median, and south bound lanes before leaving the roadway. The Buick continued off the roadway and crashed into a cattle fence belonging to the owner of 7445 Briscoe Turn Road.  The Buick overturned during the crash and subsequently came to rest on its roof.

   

  The driver opened the driver’s side rear door and bailed out of the vehicle. Deputies advised the control center the operator was running away from the wreckage and described him as a black male wearing a red shirt.  DFC Denton gave Mr. Bishop loud verbal commands to stop however he fled on foot away from him. DFC Denton advised after approximately 300 yards Mr. Bishop ran into the woods and out of his sight. DFC Denton stated he used his flash light and saw Mr. Bishop hiding behind a tree. DFC Denton said Mr. Bishop began to run again ignoring commands to stop. DFC Denton advised the suspect fell over brush; DFC Denton and DFC Migliaccio caught up to the suspect and attempted to take control of him to put him in handcuffs. DFC Denton advised the suspect pulled away, tensed up, and resisted arrest. DFC Denton advised the suspect eventually said, “I give up.” DFC Denton advised he and DFC Migliaccio were able to handcuff the suspect.

   

  DFC Wells advised the suspect was apprehended at 1911 Appaloosa Way. Dfc. Trigg took custody of the suspect and identified him as Kanard J. Bishop (19) of Goddard Court in St. Mary’s County. The suspect was taken to Ambulance 59 for treatment. Mr. Bishop was wearing a black and red jacket, black shirt, blue jeans, and white socks that were covered in mud and cow manure.  

   

  Through investigation it was determined that Bishop had no driver’s license. Bishop was transferred to a trauma center via Trooper 2.  Once at the trauma center Bishop was evaluated and released. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office made contact with the owner of the Buick who advised they were at the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office filing a report for the Buick being stolen. Bishop had allegedly taken the keys to the vehicle out of a coat pocket of the owner at Urban BBQ at approximately 9:00p.m.  St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies applied for charges against Bishop for stealing the car.

   

  Bishop was transported to the CCDC for processing. Bishop was charged with 1st degree assault on DFC Denton for striking or causing him to crash. Mr. Bishop was charged with 2nd degree assault and resisting arrest for fighting with DFC Denton and DFC Migliaccio while trying to take him into custody.

   

  Mr. Bishop was issued citations 0R60L0H-0s50l0H for fleeing and eluding and multiple other traffic offenses. 

Kanard J. Bishop (19) of Goddard Court in St. Mary’s County

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 12TH, 2016

During the week of December 5 through December 11 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,212 calls for service throughout the community. 

Burglary Case #16-69041:

On December 5, 2016, Deputy B. Robinson responded to Sark Court, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary.  The victim reports that they left their residence at 5:30pm and returned home at 8:00pm to find a lock on their front door had been tampered with.  While checking their home they noticed several dresser drawers had been opened and multiple personal items were removed and scattered around the bedroom.  In addition, a jewelry box had been gone through and multiple pieces of jewelry and money were taken.  A basement window was discovered open, which is where the suspect entered.  At this time this case remains open to further the investigation. 

Destruction of Property Case #16-69908:

On December 10, 2016, Dfc. T. Holt responded to Crazy Horse Trail, in Lusby, for the report of damage to vehicles.  The victim advised when they came outside around 10:00am that morning, they discovered tires on two (2) of their vehicles had been cut.  The vehicles were last seen undamaged the night before around 9:00pm.  This case will be suspended pending further information.

Destruction of Property Case #16-69804:

On December 9, 2016, at approximately 7:20pm, Dfc. A. Curtin was called to Field Road, in Lusby, for the report of damage to a vehicle.  The victim advised that between 6:00pm – 7:00pm a large rock was thrown at one of their vehicles parked at their home.  The rock was approximately 10lbs and shattered the windshield.  Several smaller rocks were also thrown causing several scratches to the hood, trunk and the doors.  The victim had been home at the time but did not hear the incident occur.

Destruction of Property Case #16-69188:

On December 6, 2016, Deputy R. Spalding was dispatched to Augustus Drive, in Prince Frederick, for the report of damage to two (2) vehicles.  The victim advised that her car had been parked at her home since December 3^rd until she drove it a short distance the morning of the 6th.  She could tell something was wrong because of the way it was handling.  When she returned home later that day, she noticed a white substance around the gas tank and could tell something had been put in the tank.  She advised she then checked the gas gauge, which indicated there was more gas in the tank than when she parked the car the previous night.  A second vehicle, also parked at the home and driven on December 6^th, was discovered to have had the brake line cut.  There is no suspect information at this time.

Destruction of Property Case #16-68952:

On December 5, 2016, Dfc. B. Pounsberry was called to Summer City Boulevard, in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of damaged property.  The complainant explained that they had left their home around 8:00am that day; and upon returning around 10:20am, they observed their fence damaged and tire marks surrounding the area.   

Theft Case #16-69785:

On December 9, 2016, Dfc. G. Gott was dispatched to Chesapeake Lighthouse Drive, in North Beach, for the report of a theft.  The complainant advised someone had removed the screws holding a MD registration plate and stole it.  They were not certain it was stolen while parked at their home or while parked at a Park n Ride outside of the County.  The plate was last seen at approximately 8:00pm on the 8^th and discovered missing at approximately 4:00pm on the 9^th.

Theft Case #16-69577:

On December 8, 2016, Deputy R. Evans was dispatched to the home of a victim who had been involved in a vehicle accident earlier in the day at the intersection of Mill Bridge/Coster Road, in Lusby.  The victim explained that she was assisted by three (3) black males who tried to help her in case she was in need of medical attention.  She informed Deputy Evans she had recovered her phone and jacket from the good Samaritans before the ambulance arrived but did not get her purse back.  Her black coach purse, black wallet and money were missing.

Theft Case #16-69356:

On December 7, 2016, Deputy N. Buckler responded to Terrace Drive, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft from vehicle.  The complainant explained that his truck was last seen intact on December 6^th, at approximately 9:20pm; when he went to remove his hunting shotguns around 5:00pm that next day, he noticed a passenger door window had been smashed out. He entered his truck and discovered two (2) Mossberg 500 12 gauge shotguns, two ammunition cans, a SOG camo backpack, Steiner binoculars, Bushnell rangefinder & various other hunting gear were all missing.  A neighbor reported finding a large dark object lying in the grass next to their driveway, which turned out to be one of the missing guns and a  case.   Upon Deputy Buckler’s investigation, he found the second missing gun case in the nearby woods.  The victim was able to confirm both guns and gun cases belonged to him.  Two (2) ammunition cases were also found nearby but the camouflage backpack is still unaccounted for.

Theft Case #16-69331:

On December 7, 2016, Deputy R. Evans responded to the Sheriff’s Office to speak with a victim wanting to report a theft that took place at the Dunn Clean Laundromat.  The victim stated on December 2^nd, at approximately 10:15am, they had left several articles of clothing in the washing machine and stepped out to walk to a nearby Restaurant while waiting .  Upon returning to the Laundromat she noticed the clothes were missing.  She assumed someone had inadvertently taken her clothes instead of their own, so she left a note on the washing machine to contact her once they discovered the error.  She has not been contacted at this time.  This case remains open for further investigation.

Theft Case #16-69237:

On December 7, 2016, Dfc. A. Woodford responded to Cassell Boulevard, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a vehicle tampering.  The victim explained they were woken by the sound of their dog barking around 4:20am.  When they entered their vehicle later that morning, they discovered a passenger window had been shattered by a large object.  The hole was large enough for someone to stick their arm through, which is how a small book was stolen from the back seat.  The book was kept in a pink leather case and could have been mistaken for a wallet.  Upon Deputy Woodford’s neighborhood canvas, he was able to locate the pink case laying in the medium near the victim’s driveway.  The book was returned to the victim.  This case is suspended pending further information.

Theft Case #16-69019:

On December 5, 2016, Dfc. R. Kreps was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a shoplifting.  Mr.  Jones, one of Walmart’s Asset Protection Officers, advised he observed a white female place items inside her purse, proceed to the self-checkout paying for other items and then attempt to leave the store.   The female, Kristina McHenry, 27, of Lusby, admitted to stealing the items (children’s socks, several shirts and a cap).  McHenry was issued a DC 45 Criminal Citation for Theft less than $100 and transported to the Detention Center by Deputy Kreps.

Kristina McHenry, 27, of Lusby

Theft Case #16-69018:

On December 5, 2016, Dfc. P. Wood responded to the “Spot” thrift store, located on St. Leonard Road, in Saint Leonard, for the report of a theft.  Upon his arrival he made contact with the owner who stated that at approximately 4:40pm, a white male dressed in gray sweatpants and a gray hoodie, rode off on a 20” girls purple Huffy bicycle from beside the store.   At this time the case is suspended.

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