Friday, March 31, 2017

PRESS RELEASE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RT. 231/PRINCE FREDERICK BLVD - MARCH 30TH, 2017

        On March 30, 2017 at approximately 5:36 p.m. deputies were conducting radar speed enforcement on Adelina Road in Prince Frederick.  Cpl. Morder observed a small Honda SUV travelling 53mph in a 30mph zone.  He activated his emergency equipment and attempted to stop the vehicle.  However, the vehicle sped up and turned east on Maryland Route 231, toward Prince Frederick.  The vehicle passed several other vehicles at a high rate of speed.  The driver lost control of the vehicle in the area of Thoroughbred Drive.  The vehicle struck the curb on the opposite side of the road, launching it into a pole and eventually striking the passenger side of another vehicle in the intersection of Maryland Route 231 and Prince Frederick Boulevard.   
The driver of the other vehicle was taken to Calvert Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  The driver of the Honda, Identified as 19 year old Jacob Dohm of Edgewater, was transported via helicopter to Prince Georges Shock Trauma.  He is listed in stable condition.  This investigation is still ongoing and several charges are pending.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

PRESS RELEASE FOR DOG ATTACK IN LUSBY

Our hearts are heavy today as this is a sad day for this family and our entire community.  On March 23rd, 2017 at approximately 1:03 p.m. Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Prancer Court in Lusby for a report of a dog attack.  Deputies arrived within one minute of the initial call.  Deputies learned that a family friend was watching an 8 month old baby boy when the family dog attacked the baby.  Deputies observed the dog actively attacking the baby and had to shoot the animal in order to stop the attack.  Deputies immediately determined the baby was deceased from the attack. 

As the investigation is ongoing, Sheriff Mike Evans will be conducting a press conference at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 12:-00 p.m. on March 24th, 2017.         

SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTIES APPREHEND BURGLARY SUSPECT

On March 21st, 2017 at approximately 12:20 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a residence on Old Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland for a report of a burglary in progress.  The homeowner advised he came home to find an intruder was inside his bedroom.  The homeowner chased the suspect from the residence.  The suspect was described as a mid-twenties white male, wearing blue jeans, and a grey hooded shirt.  He was seen running North on Old Bayside Road carrying a green backpack, and a Smith and Wesson .357 magnum revolver, which was stolen from the residence.  He was last observed entering a silver small four door car.

A short time later a subject matching the description was observed a short distance away in the area of the Fastop in Chesapeake Beach.  When deputies arrived the suspect quickly entered the laundromat next to the Fastop and attempted to hide behind a dryer.  Deputies were able to apprehend him without further incident.  He was identified as Brandon Wayne Johnson of Culpepper, Virginia.  Mr. Johnson was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Burglary 1st Degree, 3rd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary (dwelling), 4th Degree Burglary (theft), Malicious Destruction of Property, and Theft over $1,000 but less than $10,000. 


This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.  If you have any additional information please contact Detective Meggan Quinn at 410-535-2800 or quinnmj@co.cal.md.us.       
Brandon Wayne Johnson of Culpepper, Virginia

SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTIES INVOLVED IN VEHICLE PURSUIT - SUSPECT APPREHENDED

On March 23, 2017 at approximately 12:51 a.m. Deputy Vincent O’Donnell observed a 2009 Dodge Charger in the area of Maryland Route 4 and Dares Beach Road.  Deputy O’Donnell identified the driver as Carlton Llewellyn Chase 3rd.  A check of his license revealed he was suspended and revoked.  Deputy O’Donnell attempted to stop the vehicle on Dares Beach Road in the area of Wilson Road.  The vehicle slowed down, but immediately made a U-turn and accelerated in a westbound direction.  The vehicle continued to Terrace Drive before doing another U-turn and accelerating in an eastbound direction.  The vehicle eventually turned onto Chesapeake Avenue at the end of Dares Beach Road.  The vehicle then left the roadway, did another U-turn, and rammed the police vehicle.  The vehicle was able to continue back to Dares Beach Road and continue towards Maryland Route 4.  Deputies were able to successfully deploy Stop Stix in the area of Goldstein Road.  However, the suspected continued to flee with two flat tires, intentionally swerving several times at other pursuing deputies.  Prior to reaching Maryland Route 4 an intentional pursuit intervention technique was utilized to end the pursuit.  Mr. Chase fled the vehicle and ran into the nearby woods.  He was apprehended a short distance later without incident. 


Mr. Chase has been charged with 1st and 3rd degree assault, obstruction and hindering, destruction of property, failure to obey a lawful order, resisting arrest, fleeing and eluding, and other traffic offenses.  He as transported to the Calvert County Detention Center without incident.   Sheriff Mike Evans credits the training and professionalism of his deputies in the successful resolution of this very dangerous situation.    
Carlton Llewellyn Chase 3rd of White Plains, MD

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

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

Burglary Case #17-13869: On March 16, 2017, at approximately 8:30pm, Deputy T. Rzepkowski responded to Christiana Parran Road, in Chesapeake Beach, to investigate a burglary. Upon arrival, he was met by the victim who informed him that upon returning home, at approximately 8:00pm, he noticed his front door was unlocked. When he entered the residence, he observed clothing pulled out of dresser drawers and money was missing. The suspect had made entry through a basement window, which was shattered using a bag of charcoal thrown through the window.  No other items appear to be missing. This burglary occurred sometime between 6:00am on March 13 & 8:00pm on March 16.

PRESS RELEASES FOR MARCH 20TH, 2017

During the week of March 13 through March 19 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,197 calls for service throughout the community.

Burglary Case #17-14026: On March 17, 2017, Dfc. R. Kreps responded to Dalrymple Rd, in Sunderland, in reference to a burglary.  He made contact with the victim who advised someone made entrance to his home by shattering a rear kitchen window.  He discovered magazines to a Rock Island 9mm pistol were stolen and a coffee pot and two skillets were damaged.  This burglary took place between 9:30am – 3:30pm on March 17th.

Burglary Case #17-13869: On March 16, 2017, at approximately 8:30pm, Deputy T. Rzepkowski responded to Christiana Parran Road, in Chesapeake Beach, to investigate a burglary. Upon arrival, he was met by the victim who informed him that upon returning home, at approximately 8:00pm, he noticed his front door was unlocked. When he entered the residence, he observed clothing pulled out of dresser drawers and money was missing. The suspect had made entry through a basement window, which was shattered using a bag of charcoal thrown through the window.  No other items appear to be missing. This burglary occurred sometime between 6:00am on March 13 – 8:00pm on March 16.

CDS Violation Case #17-14199: On March 18, 2017, Dfc. P. Wood was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Walmart parking lot for a report that persons were seen in a car using drugs.  He located the vehicle and made contact with the occupants who had visible track marks on their arms. His K9 partner gave a positive alert to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.  Found in the jacket pocket of the driver, James Preston, 22, of Mechanicsville, MD, was a plastic bag (with a metal spoon and cotton filter) containing Heroin residue and six (6) hypodermic needles, one (1) loaded with Heroin.  Also found was a small bag in a purse containing a metal spoon with burnt Heroin residue and eight (8) hypodermic needles.  The purse belonged to the female passenger, Ashley Nelson, 26, also of Mechanicsville, MD.  Both were placed under arrest for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Controlled Paraphernalia and Possession of Paraphernalia.
James Preston, 22, of Mechanicsville, MD

Ashley Nelson, 26, of Mechanicsville, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-14092: On March 17, 2017, Deputy B. Sampson was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a shoplifter in custody.  Upon arrival he was informed by the Loss Prevention Officer  that a white female, later identified as Leah Clark, 31, of Chesapeake Beach, was seen placing various clothing, make-up and houseware items into her purse.  She was taken into custody at the store and the items were recovered.  While Deputy Sampson was filling out her Theft Less Than $1,000.00 (Citation), he observed Ms. Clark remove a white container of various suspected CDS pills from her purse.  The pills recovered from Clark were six (6) oxycodone pills, four (4) morphine pills and seven (7) alprazolam pills.  She was placed in handcuffs and transported to the Detention Center where she was charged accordingly.
Leah Clark, 31, of Chesapeake Beach


CDS Violation Case #17-14033: On March 17, 2017, Dfc. T. Mohler assisted F/Sgt. J. Hollinger on a traffic stop at Solomon’s Island Road/Oakland Hall Road for a vehicle speeding over the posted limit.  The driver, Taylor White, 24, of Prince Frederick, did not have a valid driver’s license.  A search of an item of clothing on the back seat revealed a straw with white powder (Cocaine).  White was arrested for Driving without a Required Driver’s License, Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia (straw).
Taylor White, 24, of Prince Frederick


CDS Violation Case #17-13971: On March 17, 2017, at approximately 10:30am, Deputy R. Spalding conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle he observed speeding over the posted limit at southbound MD Rt. 4/MF Bowen Road.   He made contact with the occupants and discovered the rear passenger, Alexander Walker, 48, of Rochester, New York, was in possession of marijuana over 10 grams.  The front passenger,  Michael Walker, 54, of Baltimore had a blunt containing a small amount of marijuana. The driver was issued a warning for the speeding offense; M. Walker received a Civil Citation for the Marijuana under 10 grams; A. Walker was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and issued arrest documents for Possession of Marijuana over 10 grams.
Alexander Walker, 48, of Rochester, New York


CDS Violation Case #17-13314: On March 13, 2017, at approximately 7:00pm, Dfc. D. Naughton initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Chisolm Trail, in Lusby, that was being operated with an obstructed windshield.  He made contact with two (2) occupants, one of which was found to be in possession of six (6) capsules.  Tracie Hernandez, 31, of Lusby, was charged with Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (Vyvanse) and transported to the Detention Center.
Tracie Hernandez, 31, of Lusby


CDS Violation Case #17-13257: On March 13, 2017, at approximately 1:00pm, Dfc. T. Holt conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was speeding in the area of Gunsmoke Trail/Longbow Lane, in Lusby.  Dfc. S. Moran and his K9 partner arrived on the scene and received a positive alert on the vehicle.  The driver, Sandra Goff, 50, of Lusby, was found to be in possession of two (2) glass pipes and a spoon (both with white residue) and two (2) rock substances (Crack Cocaine).  Goff was transported to the Detention Center where she was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia (glass pipes).
Sandra Goff, 50, of Lusby


Disorderly Conduct/Damaged Property Case #17-13878: On March 16, 2017, at approximately 9:00pm, Dfc. A. Ostazeski responded to Bowie Trail, in Lusby, for the report of a trespassing complaint.  He spoke with the victim who advised that Kristin Brady, 27, of St. Leonard, had been living at his residence, until recently, when she was asked to leave.  Brady returned and began kicking the doors and windows of the home, including the rear door of the victim’s vehicle, causing damages.  Brady had wandered off prior to Dfc. Ostazeski arriving, but he was able to locate her sitting outside of a nearby bar, intoxicated.  She began yelling obscenities disturbing several patrons.  At this time Brady was placed under arrest for Destruction of Property and Disorderly Conduct.
Kristin Brady, 27, of St. Leonard


Theft Case #17-13290: On March 13, 2017, Deputy R. Spalding met with a victim at the Sheriff’s Office who wanted to report a theft.  The victim advised that back on March 8th he had parked his unlocked truck in the parking lot of the Ranch Liquor store, in Lusby.  He left his truck unattended at approximately 2:30pm and returned around 3:00pm. He did not realize someone had stolen his tools from his truck, until he went to work on a job a few days later.  Stolen tools include:  A pack of 8 Klein Screw Drivers, Hand Wire Cutters, Yellow Dewalt Drill Bit Case, containing approximately 20 copper tip bits, Long Nose Pliers, Curved Nose Pliers, Klein Tool Bag, Klein Tape Measure, Adjustable Wrench, Hole Saw, Easy Hold Screw Driver, Klein Lineman Pliers, Klein Diagonal Pliers, Channel Locks, Klein Wire Strippers, Screw Measuring Guide, Tin Snips, Stud Finder, Romex Wire Stripper, Razor Knife, Klein Stub Screw Driver, Ratchet Cable Cutters, Mini Pry Bar and a Security Screw Driver.

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. 


Saturday, March 18, 2017

***UPDATE*** PRESS RELEASE FOR DUNKIRK VFD TANKER ACCIDENT

***Lieutenant Marty Sealey has been released from the hospital and is home recovering.  Lieutenant John Faulkner, Jr. is expected to be released from the hospital later this evening.***        
        
        On March 18, 2017 at approximately 8:10 a.m. members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to Robinson Road in Huntingtown, Maryland for a report of an overturned fire department tanker truck. 

It was learned that Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Tanker 5 overturned while responding to 3725 Robinson Road in Huntingtown for a residential structure fire.  Lieutenant Marty Sealey was operating the tanker at the time of the crash.  Lieutenant John Faulkner Jr. also occupied the tanker at the time of the crash.  Lt. Sealey was transported by MSP Trooper 2 to MedStar in Washington, D.C.  He has been listed in critical but stable condition.  Lt. Faulkner was initially transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital.  However, he has subsequently been transferred to MedStar in Washington, D.C., where he is also listed in critical but stable condition. 
   
    A preliminary investigation revealed that that as Tanker 5 was progressing through a curve on Robinson Road a tire failure, with a “blowout” and full tread separation, occurred.  At this time the investigation into the cause of tire failure is ongoing; however, it is apparent that the tire failure is a factor that significantly contributed to this collision.  Tanker 5 was en-route to the fire ground and was fully loaded at the time of the rollover.  Tanker 5 is capable of carrying 3000 gallons of water.

    Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is conducting an investigation into the exact cause of the tire failure and the collision.  Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of CRT is assigned this investigation.  

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

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

Theft Case #17-12918: On March 11, 2017, Dfc. C. Idol responded to 5th Street, in North Beach, for the report of a theft.  Upon arrival the victim advised he was moving items from his vehicle into his residence and had stepped away briefly.  Upon returning, he discovered a black Taurus 99AF 9mm handgun (with brown grip and in a black holster/case) was missing.

PRESS RELEASES FOR MARCH 13TH, 2017

During the week of March 6 through March 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,420 calls for service throughout the community. 

CDS Violation #17-12357: On March 8, 2017, at approximately 9:00pm, Dfc. J. Denton conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle he observed being driven with a tail light out near the intersection of S. Solomons Island Road/St. Island Road.  Dfc. Moran and his K-9 partner arrived on the scene as he made contact with the driver and the other occupants of the vehicle.  The rear passenger, Terry Windsor, 25, of Faulkner, MD, refused to cooperate and kept his hand clenched.  Deputy Denton opened Windsor’s hand and observed a blue pill (Oxycodone) and an oval capsule (Alprazolam). The driver was issued a warning for the traffic violation and released on the scene.  Windsor was arrested for CDS Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone) and for CDS Possession of a Dangerous nonnarcotic drug (Alprazolam).
Terry Windsor, 25, of Faulkner, MD


CDS Violation #17-12113: On March 7, 2017, at approximately 4:00pm, Deputy K. Williamson received an alert that a passing vehicle was being driven with a suspended registration.  He stopped the vehicle at the Rt. 2/4 Liquor store and made contact with the driver, Tirrell Simms, 27, of Pomfrey, MD, to inform him that he had a broken (rear) brake light globe and for the driving violation.  While he obtained names of all the occupants, Trooper McCombs and his K9 partner, Plank, conducted a K9 sniff of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert.  Deputy Williamson discovered 82 loose pills in the console (Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone).  Simms was placed under arrest for CDS: Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic, Driving on a Suspended License, Driving with a Suspended Registration and received a warning for the broken brake light globe.  As he was searched inside the Detention Center, C/O Lanier discovered a piece of folded paper with Marijuana residue.  Simms received additional charges of Possession/Receive Contraband while confined (Marijuana) and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement.
Tirrell Simms, 27, of Pomfrey, MD


CDS Violation #17-12066: On March 7, 2017, at approximately 1:00pm, Dfc. M. Trigg stopped a vehicle at the intersection of German Chapel Road/S. Solomon’s Island Road.  The occupants were searched and the front passenger, Freddie Commodore, 52, of Port Republic, was found to have two (2) recently filled prescription bottles on his person which were almost empty.  He was arrested for two (2) counts of CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute (Oxycontin, Alprazolam) and Possession of Paraphernalia (bottles).  
Freddie Commodore, 52, of Port Republic


CDS Violation #17-11951: On March 6, 2017, Dfc. G. Gott observed a vehicle travelling slowly and come to a complete stop in the middle of the road, blocking passage.  He conducted a traffic stop at Barreda Boulevard/Dogwood Drive, making contact with the driver, Chelsea Hoofnagle, 30, of Lusby.  While speaking with Hoofnagle he observed a prescription bag on the passenger side seat containing buprenorphine packets, displaying two different serial numbers.  Hoofnagle was placed under arrest for possession of Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and CDS Possession of Dangerous Nonnarcotic drugs (Alprazolam and Adderall).  She was transported to the Detention Center and was also issued a warning for the traffic violation.
Chelsea Hoofnagle, 30, of Lusby


CDS Violation Case #17-11779: On March 6, 2017, at approximately 7:30am, Deputy T. Mohler observed a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit and was able to initiate at traffic stop near Solomon’s Island Road/Ball Road, in Saint Leonard.  Upon contacting the driver, David Dziergowski, Jr., 25, of Lusby, he immediately detected the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.   A search of the vehicle and its’ contents revealed a glass smoking device, a green colored rubber container containing THC (Dab), a metal rod with concentrated THC wax and an unopened Suboxone strip.  Dziergowski was charged with Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone), CDS Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (THC Wax) and Possession of Paraphernalia (glass pipe).
David Dziergowski, Jr., 25, of Lusby


Damaged Property Case #17-12608: On March 10, 2017, Deputy R. Shrawder was dispatched to Armory Road Self Storage, in Prince Frederick, for the report of property damage.  Upon arrival he spoke with the suspect on the scene, Salvatore Gallodoro, 38, of Prince Frederick, who admitted he couldn’t get into his storage unit so he broke the door to gain entry.  He was arrested for Destruction of Property Less than $1000.00 and transported to the Detention Center.  He also received an eviction notice to remove all of his items from the storage facility. 
Salvatore Gallodoro, 38, of Prince Frederick


Damaged Property Case #17-11965: On March 6, 2017, Dfc. A. Ostazeski responded to Senora Lane, in Lusby, for a report of damaged property.  The victim explained they parked their car around 5:00pm and around 10:30pm that evening received an email from On-Star notifying them that two (2) of their tires were low on air.  After thoroughly inspecting the tires, they realized the tires were intentionally slashed.  There are no suspects at this time.

Damaged Property Case #17-11827: On March 6, 2017, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Stafford Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of damaged property.  When he arrived the complainant advised that sometime between 10:15am and 10:50 that day, someone intentionally scratched the rear passenger side door of their vehicle. There are no known suspects at this time.

Theft Case #17-12918: On March 11, 2017, Dfc. C. Idol responded to 5th Street, in North Beach, for the report of a theft.  Upon arrival the victim advised he was moving items from his vehicle into his residence and had stepped away briefly; upon returning, discovered a black Taurus 99AF 9mm gun (with  brown grip and in a black holster/case) was missing.

Theft Case #17-12632: On March 10, 2017, Deputy S. Trotter assisted a victim who arrived at the Sheriff’s Office to report a theft.  The victim explained they had parked their vehicle at the Calvert Memorial Hospital on March 2nd and discovered their handicap placard was stolen. She was provided a case number and advised to contact the MVA to get a placard replacement.

Theft Case #17-12428: On March 9, 2017, Dfc. C. Johnson responded to the CVS Pharmacy, in Dunkirk, for the report of a shoplifting.  The manager stated a light skin black male entered the store with a flat/empty duffle bag.  Upon leaving, he did not stop to check out at the register, but rather left the store with the same bag appearing to be full and bulky.  The manager checked the area where the shoplifter was last seen in the store and discovered sixteen (16) bottles of body wash missing from the shelf.

Theft Case #17-12294: On March 8, 2017, Deputy R. Spalding was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Walmart store for a “check welfare” call.  A complainant had called to advise they had observed a white female “huffing” from a can near the south entrance to the store.  Upon arrival Deputy Spalding observed a female, matching the description, (repeatedly) huffing from a can and appeared to be [getting] sick.  He approached her to render aide and noticed her speech slurred and her movements slow and lethargic. At that time a lost prevention officer informed Deputy Spalding that a store video shows Jennifer Woomer, 34, Chesapeake Beach, stealing the industrial strength Duster cans, she was using, from their store shelves.  She was transported to the Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Inhale Harmful Substance and Theft Less Than $1,000.00. 
Jennifer Woomer, 34, Chesapeake Beach


Theft Case #17-11905: On March 6, 2017, Dfc. G. Gott responded to Appeal Lane, in Lusby, for the report of a mail theft.  The victim explained her neighbor had called her on March 4th, around 1:00pm, to let her know she had a package delivered because she was away from home.  Her neighbor called back on March 5th at 2:15pm and advised her that the package was no longer outside her door. 

Theft Case #17-11849: On March 6, 2017, Dfc. C. Sloane was dispatched to Lilac Circle, in St. Leonard, for the report of a theft.  The complainant advised they had two (2) tarps covering stacks of wood in their yard – a 20x20 blur tarp and a 10x10 brown tarp.  Sometime between Saturday March 5th     around 7:00pm and March 6th, someone stole both of the tarps.


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.


Friday, March 10, 2017

ARREST OF SUSPECT INVOLVED IN COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES & ARMED ROBBERY

During the months of January and February Calvert County experienced several commercial burglaries and one armed robbery of a commercial business.  Calvert County Detectives discovered there were also similar crimes in Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.  The suspect information was the same in all of these cases.  As a result of these cases, Calvert County Detectives conducted numerous hours of surveillance.  

As a result of the investigation, Markeith Wills of Alexandria, Virginia was developed as a suspect.  Several warrants were issued for him for Armed Robbery, Felony Theft, and Destruction of Property.  On March 3rd, Mr. Wills was arrested in Northern Virginia and held in the Alexandria Detention Center as a result of these warrants.  On March 8th, Mr. Wills waived extradition and was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. 

Sheriff Mike Evans would like the citizens to know the relentless work of the Criminal Investigative Bureau has helped to close one robbery and two burglaries.  There may also be others that will be closed in the near future, as this investigation is on-going.  Mr. Wills is also pending several charges from the surrounding counties. 
Markeith Wills of Alexandria, Virginia
   

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SATURATION PATROL

Sheriff Mike Evans would like the public to know the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting increased patrols for impaired drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.  These saturation patrols will be conducted throughout county with an emphasis on those areas that have historically had a high number of impaired driving related crashes.

The Sheriff’s Office strives to have zero traffic related deaths.  Please help us keep our roadways safe by having a designated driver if your festivities involve drinking.     

ARREST OF POLICE IMPERSONATOR

On March 06, 2017 at 2:30pm units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team attempted to stop a black Crown Vic on Dorsey Road in Prince Frederick for several equipment violations.  The vehicle did not immediately stop, but instead continued to a driveway further down Dorsey Road.  The driver, identified as Robert Paul Holland of Prince Frederick, was observed reaching in other areas of the vehicle.  A K-9 scan of the vehicle produced a positive alert indicating the odor of a controlled dangerous substance.  A further search of the vehicle revealed the following:

1. Black collapsible ASP style baton
2. Empty 30 round .223 caliber magazine
3. Red and blue police style light on the sun visor
4. Dash camera video recorder
5. Police style flashing light for the rear window
6. Panasonic CF30 Toughbook
7. Binoculars
8. Speed loader pouch
9. .223 caliber magazine with 17 rounds loaded (trunk)
10. AR-15 style stock (trunk)
11. Black rubber gloves

It was learned that Mr. Holland was prohibited from possessing any firearms or any ammunition.  Mr. Holland was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon (ASP baton), and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.  Based on information learned during the investigation a search warrant was obtained for Mr. Holland’s residence on Macs Hollow Road, Prince Frederick.  On March 07 at 12:30am, a search warrant was conducted by members of the Criminal Investigative Bureau and the Special Operations Team.  Several items were seized during the search warrant, including a stolen Smith and Wesson AR-15 Rifle.  Based on evidence seized at the residence, Mr. Holland was also charged with being in possession of a stolen firearm.  

A further investigation is still being conducted into the police style equipment located in the vehicle and at the residence.  At this time there are no reports of any citizen encounters with police impersonators.   Sheriff Mike Evans would like to remind all citizens to be aware of police impersonators and to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office should they have any suspicious encounters.  Sheriff Mike Evans added, “The arrest of this individual is the result of a collective effort between patrol, special operations, and investigative personnel.”  

Anyone with any further information is urged to contact Det. Hawkins at 410-535-1600 Ext. 2456.               
Robert Paul Holland of Prince Frederick


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

Burglary Case #17-10564: On February 27, 2017, Dfc. R. Cress responded to Beach Elementary School in reference to a burglary.  Upon arrival he made contact with a teacher, who observed a basket full of instrument strings, located on the ground outside of the music classroom. An unknown individual forced their way through a locked window and entered the classroom.  A maintenance worker had completed an inspection of the property the day prior, at approximately 2:00pm, and did not notice the window opened at that time.  Nothing else appears to have been stolen.  

PRESS RELEASES FOR MARCH 6TH, 2017

During the week of February 27 through March 5 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,265 calls for service throughout the community.  

Burglary Case #17-10564: On February 27, 2017, Dfc. R. Cress responded to Beach Elementary School in reference to a burglary.  Upon arrival he made contact with a teacher, who observed a basket full of instrument strings, located on the ground outside of the music classroom. An unknown individual forced their way through a locked window and entered the classroom.  A maintenance worker had completed an inspection of the property the day prior, at approximately 2:00pm, and did not notice the window opened at that time.  Nothing else appears to have been stolen.  

CDS Violation Case #17-11443: On March 3, 2017, at approximately 11:15pm, Dfc. J. Denton conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, at HG Trueman Road/Patuxent Point Parkway, he observed travelling with multiple items obstructing the rear view mirror. Due to the passenger having prior drug charges, Dfc. Moran and his K-9 partner arrived on the scene, resulting in a positive alert.  A search of the passenger, Jack Garner, 31, of Glen Burnie, MD, revealed a plastic bag containing a suboxone tablet and a cut straw containing suboxone on his person.  He was arrested for CDS Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia (cut straw).
Jack Garner, 31, of Glen Burnie, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-11438: On March 3, 2017, at approximately 10:30pm, Dfc. D. Naughton initiated a traffic stop in the area of Town Square Drive, in Lusby, on a vehicle being operated with a right rear brake light out.  He approached the driver, Brenda Pagliocchini, 30, of Prince Frederick, who advised she just recently received a repair order for the violation. While the Control Center advised Dfc. Naughton of both occupants prior drug history, Dfc. T. Holt, Dfc. J. Morgan and his K9 partner, arrived on the scene to assist.  A K9 sniff of the vehicle received a positive alert for CDS.  A search of the vehicle revealed a blue plastic baggie containing raw marijuana in the rear pocket of the driver seat, a pill container containing eleven (11) blue pills (Alprazolam) and six (6) white pills (Oxycontin).  Pagliocchini was charged with CDS Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Oxycontin), CDS Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (Alprazolam) and Possession of Paraphernalia (pill container/no label).  The passenger, Dennis Dean, 32, of Prince Frederick, was charged with Possession of Marijuana (15.5 grams) and Possession of Paraphernalia (baggie).  Both were transported to the Detention Center. 
Brenda Pagliocchini, 30, of Prince Frederick

Dennis Dean, 32, of Prince Frederick


CDS Violation Case #17-11425: On March 3, 2017, at approximately 9:30pm, Cpl. A. Moschetto observed a vehicle being driven irradictely by crossing over the solid line multiple times, speeding up and slowing down.   He conducted a traffic stop at Wood Acres Court/S. Solomon’s Island Road, in Prince Frederick.  Cpl. Moschetto made contact with the driver, Eric Walsh, 20, of Lusby, who was visibly shaking, had red glassy eyes and dilated pupils.  Dfc. S. Moran and his K9 partner, Jano, arrived and conducted a K9 sniff of the vehicle.  K9 Jano gave a positive alert for CDS.   A search of the vehicle revealed a clear plastic zip lock bag with white powder (cocaine) in the center console.  Walsh was arrested for Possession of Cocaine and transported to the Detention Center.
Eric Walsh, 20, of Lusby


CDS Violation Case #17-11229: On March 2, 2017, at approximately 9:00pm, Dfc. C. Fox was alerted by his license plate scanner that a owner/driver of a passing vehicle had an outstanding warrant.  He made confirmation with the Control Center and conducted a traffic stop at East Chesapeake Beach Road/Limerick Lane, in Owings.  He approached the driver, Emily Holmes, 34, of Hollywood, MD, and placed her under arrest for the pending Warrant (CDS Distribution).  At this time Dfc. D. Jacobs arrived on the scene with his K9 partner, Oz, who alerted positively to the odor of CDS in the vehicle.  A search of the vehicle yielded a white chalky rock, which tested positive for crack cocaine.  She was served her outstanding Warrant and charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine. 
Emily Holmes, 34, of Hollywood, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-10987: On March 1, 2017, while Dfc. G. Gott was patrolling the Prince Frederick area, he was alerted to a vehicle being driven with a suspended registration for a vehicle emissions violation.  He conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle driven by Brian Sampson, 36, of Mechanicsville, MD, in the area of Rt. 231 and Stafford Road.   After making contact with Sampson and while speaking with the Control Center, he observed Sampson moving around in the vehicle and reach down in the passenger side floor board area.  At this time Cpl. R. Wilson and his K9 partner, Dexter, arrived on the scene to assist; K9 Dexter gave a positive alert for the presence of contraband.  During a search of the vehicle, Deputy Gott observed a grocery bag of trash lying on the passenger side floor board area. In the bag he located three (3) plastic bags containing Heroin, twelve (12) plastic bags containing heroin residue and two (2) modified plastic straws also with heroin residue.  He was arrested for CDS Possession of Heroin and Possession of Paraphernalia (cut straws).
Brian Sampson, 36, of Mechanicsville, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-10959: On March 1, 2017, at approximately 5:00pm, while Dfc. M. Trigg was stopped at a traffic light in Prince Frederick, he observed the front passenger of a vehicle next to him not wearing a seatbelt.   He conducted a traffic stop at the intersection at N. Solomon’s Island Road/Dares Beach Road and witnessed the rear passenger, Daniel Dougherty, 21, of Hughesville, MD, make furtive movements.  Due to his behavior the vehicle was searched and Dougherty admitted to ownership of a black bag, containing marijuana, under the seat where he was sitting.  As the other occupants were searched, a scarf, belonging to Sherra Gensey-Mims, 28, of Hughesville, MD, was located.  A clear plastic bottle was found inside the scarf containing eight (8) capsules with translucent rocks (methamphetamine) and a clear baggie containing additional (methamphetamine) rocks.  Gensey-Mims was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of CDS Possession of Synthetic Narcotic (methamphetamine) and two (2) counts of Possession of Paraphernalia (bottle and baggie).  Dougherty was charged on a Civil Citation for Marijuana Less than 10g and released on the scene. 
Sherra Gensey-Mims, 28, of Hughesville, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-10746: On February 28, 2017, at approximately 2:15pm, Dfc. M. Trigg observed a vehicle being driven with a spider crack stretching across the windshield at the intersection of S. Solomons Island Road/Ball Road.  While conducting the traffic stop, he was notified by the Control Center that the tags for the vehicle were expired.  As he approached the vehicle, he noticed the registration sticker had been altered with a marker.  He approached the driver, Nicholas Kaine, 37, of Owings, and asked for his registration.  When Kaine opened the glovebox to retrieve his registration, an empty pill bottle with no label on it, was sitting in clear view.  At this time Mr. Kaine was searched and a cut straw with powder residue was found in his front right shirt pocket.  
In the bottom of a book bag was a cardboard box with a spoon with white powder residue on it, a green towel was wrapped around a black digital scale, three (3) additional glassine baggies were found.  Also found under the hood was a folded up mechanics glove with a white cylindrical plastic container holding one (1) wrapped pill (Alprazolam), five (5) plastic bags containing a white powdery substance (cocaine).  None of the prescription bottles had Mr. Kaine’s name on them.  He was taken into custody and charged with CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics (cocaine), CDS Possession of Cocaine, CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics (Alprazolam), two (2) counts of CDS Possession Dangerous nonnarcotic Drug (Alprazolam), three (3) counts of Possession of Paraphernalia (bottle, digital scale, baggies) and  issued a traffic citation for the cracked windshield infraction.
Nicholas Kaine, 37, of Owings


Destruction of Property Case #17-10623: On February 27, 2017, Dfc. T. Holt responded to Cross Point Drive, in Owings, for the report of a destruction of property.  He made contact with a member of the Home Owner’s Association who explained that someone had damaged numerous items at the neighborhood park.  On February 25th, seven (7) benches at the park had been damaged, the roof of the gazebo was damaged and two (2) LED lights had been pulled from the ground near the entrance to the neighborhood.

Theft Case #17-10943: On March 1, 2017, at approximately 3:30pm, Dep. K. Williamson responded to 10th Street, in North Beach, for the report of a theft.  The victim explained that sometime between 9:00pm on February 28 and noon on March 1, someone stole a black Coach purse (with silver chain links), Kindle Fire, white Michael Kors wallet (with a brown logo), money and a credit card.  The vehicle had most likely been left unlocked, as there were no signs of entry.

Theft Case #17-10800: On February 28, 2017, Dfc. J. Livingston responded to the Shoe Department store, in Prince Frederick, for a shoplifting in progress call. He made contact with a white male, who had just walked into the Peebles store, matching the suspect’s description.  He approached Ryan Hurt, 39, of St. Leonard, who exclaimed that he forgot to pay for the boots on his feet.  He was  escorted back to the shoe store, where store employees explained how they discovered the missing boots.  The suspect had tucked the box he placed his worn-out work boots into, behind other boxes on the shelf.  The employees recognized something was amiss, as the boxes were   stacked improperly.  When they checked their inventory, they discovered the suspect had intentionally left his worn-out work boots behind in a shoebox.  Dfc. Livingston placed Hurt under arrest for Theft Less than $1,000.00 and transported him to the Detention Center.
Ryan Hurt, 39, of St. Leonard


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