During a two (2) week
period - May 22 through June 4 - deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s
Office responded to 2,506 calls for service throughout the community.
Burglary Case #17-26930: On May 23,
2017, at approximately 4:00pm, Deputy B. Sampson responded to German Chapel
Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary. The victim stated he discovered a Dewalt nailer, kept in a gray case, had been stolen out of
his shed. He last saw it approximately
two weeks earlier.
Burglary Case #17-#17-26651: On May 22,
2017, at approximately 6:00am, Dfc. T. Holt was dispatched to the Frying Pan
Restaurant, located on HG Trueman Road, in Lusby, for the report of a
burglary. The victim advised that sometime
after 8:30pm on May 21st, someone had broken into the restaurant’s
freezer, by breaking the lock on the freezer door. There are no suspects at this time.
CDS Violation Case #17-28168: On May 30,
2017, at approximately 3:00pm, Dfc. M. Trigg conducted a traffic stop at Tulip
Court/Ponds Wood Road, in Huntingtown, when he observed the driver not wearing
a seatbelt. He made contact with Jesse Reid, III, 26, of Huntingtown,
while Dfc. C. Childress and his K9 partner arrived on the scene. A positive alert was made. Found in the vehicle was a Newport Cigarette Box containing 21 round pills
(Oxycodone). He was taken to the
Detention Center where he was charged with Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic
(Oxycodone) and Possession of Paraphernalia (box).
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| Jesse Reid, III, 26, of Huntingtown |
CDS Violation Case #17-27217: On May 25,
2017, at approximately 12:15pm, Dfc. G. Gott responded to the area of Holly
Drive and Calvert Boulevard, in Lusby, for the report of a suspicious
person. David McDermott, 29, of Lusby, matched the description of the male
who had been going door to door asking strangers for money. After he was asked to leave the property, he
requested a ride by Dfc. Gott who agreed but stated he would need to be
searched first. Found on his person was a
plastic bag containing crack cocaine. He was transported to the Detention
Center and arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine.
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| David McDermott, 29, of Lusby |
CDS Violation Case #17-27035: On May 24, 2017, at approximately 10:20am, Dfc. G. Gott responded
to the area of Appeal Lane/HG Trueman Road, in Lusby, for the report of a
suspicious person seen along the wood line of the Appeal Elementary School. Upon arrival he observed a white male dressed
in all black matching the description.
While speaking with Justin
Gibson, 26, of Lusby, Dfc. Gott could smell a strong odor of
marijuana emitting from Gibson’s person.
A search revealed a white pill in his left front coat pocket. He was placed under arrest for Possession of a
Synthetic Drug (Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia (plastic wrapper).
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| Justin Gibson, 26, of Lusby |
CDS Violation Case #17-26946: On May 23,
2017, at approximately 7:30pm, Deputy E. Yates, Dfc. D. Jacobs and Dfc. D. Gatton responded to the Bayfront Park
located on Bayside Road, in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a firearms
complaint. The complainant advised that he heard two gunshots coming from
inside of the gated area of the park prior to calling 911. As deputies arrived an
additional two shots were heard from inside the Bayfront Park, which was closed
at dusk. The Deputies observed two people
in the Park and after identifying themselves, the two individuals fled on
foot. A foot chase ensued while establishing
a perimeter around the area in hopes to locate the individuals. Around 8:30pm one of the individuals,
identified through an El Salvador passport as Luis Javier Rivera, 30, emerged from the woods. Rivera refused to identify himself, claiming
he did not speak English. While searching through his wallet for proper identification,
a paper fold containing a brown sticky substance (amphetamines) was
discovered. A further search of Rivera’s
wallet revealed numerous compartments that were hiding controlled dangerous
substances: two (2) plastic baggies
containing a crystalized powder, (methamphetamines) weighting 17.5 and 16 grams
each; five (5) plastic folds, each weighing between 3-4 grams, contained a
brown powder (amphetamine); a separate plastic fold, weighing 2 grams,
containing a brown sticky substance (amphetamine). Rivera was transported to the Detention
Center for prisoner processing. During the processing Rivera refused to
continue speaking in English and refused to provide critical information for
his processing. He received charges of
Obstruction of Justice, Reckless Endangerment, Trespass-Posted Property,
Possession with intent to Distribute (Amphetamines) and Possession of
nonnarcotic drugs (Methamphetamine and Amphetamines).
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| Luis Javier Rivera, 30 |
CDS
Violation Case #17-26739:
On May 22, 2017, at approximately 5:30pm, Deputy T. Rzepkowski conducted a
traffic stop when he observed a driver
not wearing a seatbelt in the area of Bayside Rd/E Chesapeake Beach Road, in
Chesapeake Beach. As the driver,
identified as Stephen Meyers, 26, of
Harwood, MD, rolled his window down, Deputy Rzepkowski could smell the odor of Marijuana
coming from inside of the vehicle. Located
on his person was a small silver pill holder containing two (2) different types
of pills. A search of the vehicle revealed
a white plastic bag containing 40.1 grams of marijuana, separated into
individual zip lock baggies. Also seen
on the front seat of the vehicle was a black digital scale, containing
marijuana residue, and a black and silver smoking device. Meyers was arrested and charged with
Possession of Marijuana 10+ grams, Possession of a Nonnarcotic Drug (Adderall),
Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia (digital
scale).
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| Stephen Meyers, 26, of Harwood, MD |
CDS
Violation Case #17-26727: On
May 22, 2017, at approximately 2:00pm, Deputy B. Sampson was dispatched to the
Detention Center for the report of a drug violation. Upon arrival he was informed by Officer
Lanier that during a routine cell search, various pills and a pair of tweezers
were found in the bedding belonging to inmate, Ashley Howes, 31. Howes was
charged with Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and Possessing/Receiving
a Controlled Dangerous Substance while confined.
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| Ashley Howes, 31 |
Destruction of Property Case #17-28088: On May 30,
2017, at approximately 7:30am, Dfc. A. Ostazeski responded to Santa Fe Trail,
in Lusby, for the report of damaged property.
The victim explained that on the night of May 29th, at approximately10:30pm,
they were wakened by a loud noise outside of their residence. They checked outside but did not locate the
cause of the noise. About an hour later
they heard another loud noise but did not see anyone around their home. Later the morning of the 30th,
they discovered that someone had damaged
one of their vehicles. There were dents
and scratches on the hood and trunk. Several egg shells were found in the grass,
on the roof and pieces of brick were
also seen in the yard and driveway. There was no damage to the residence.
Destruction of Property Case #17-27785: On May 28,
2017, at approximately 10:15am, Dfc. J. Livingston responded to Dunleigh Drive,
in Dunkirk, for the report of damaged property.
The victim stated that someone had slashed their front and rear tires.
The last time the vehicle had been driven was a month prior to the incident;
therefore, it is not clear when the damage took place.
Destruction
of Property Case #17-27684: On May 27, 2017, at
approximately 8:00am, Dfc. R. Kreps was dispatched to 10th Street,
in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of damaged property. Upon arrival he made contact with the victim
who advised the side of one of their front tires had been slashed. This damage occurred between 11:00pm on May
26 - 6:00am on May 27.
Destruction of Property Case #17-27565: On May 27, 2017,
at approximately 7:00am, Deputy B. Boerum responded to Regency Drive, in St.
Leonard, for the report of damaged property.
The complainant advised someone(s) damaged their mailbox and the
“Regency Drive” street sign. This damage
occurred between 8:00pm on May 26 - 6:00am on May 27th.
Theft/Burglary Case #17-28481: On June 1, at
approximately 11:00am, Dfc. T. Holt responded
to Cove Point Road, in Lusby, for the report of a theft. The victim advised someone had stolen numerous
pieces of jewelry from their residence: One
two-piece Gold Diamond ring with a
double diamond band, one pair of ruby earrings with diamond accents, one pair
of gold link earrings, two pearl necklaces with 14ct gold and diamond accents,
three Tasmanian devil charms and two pearl charms with 18ct. diamond accents.
Theft Case #17-28238: On May 30, 2017,
at approximately 10:30pm, Dfc. D. Clark responded to the Rod n’ Reel
Restaurant, in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. A Security Guard advised he witnessed an
employee, Allen Curtis, 44, of
Chesapeake Beach, leaving the restaurant with a (full) book bag and a (full)
large trash bag. Due to prior thefts of
food with no suspect identified, the employee was questioned as to what was in
the bags. Curtis voluntarily opened both bags revealing 10 plastic one pound
tubs of Fulcher’s Gourmet Crabmeat, 8 plastic one pound tubs of Mary Ellen
Brand Crab Meat and 6 one pound cans of Heron Point Seafood Crab Meat. He was arrested for Theft Less than
$1,000.00.
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| Allen Curtis, 44, of Chesapeake Beach |
Theft
Case 17-#28209: On May 30, 2017, at approximately 8:00pm,
Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Avenue B, in St. Leonard, for the report of a
theft. The victim stated that sometime
between Saturday, May 27 - Tuesday, May 30 three (3) iPhone chargers and a camo
strap were stolen from three of their unlocked vehicles. The vehicles had all
been parked in front of their residence.
Theft Case #17-27913: On May 29th , 2017, at approximately 8:30pm,
Deputy R. Evans responded to Oak Crest Drive, in St. Leonard, for the report of
a theft. Upon arrival the victim stated
they noticed their unlocked van, parked in their driveway, had the glovebox
opened and items were scattered throughout the vehicle. The only item that appeared to be missing was
the owner’s manual to the vehicle. The manual was last seen in the vehicle at
9:00pm on May 28th. A short
time later, a neighbor discovered the manual located on the edge of the woods
near Oak Crest Drive/Oak Crest Circle and returned it to the victim.
Theft
Case #17-27892: On May 29, 2017, at approximately
1:15am, Deputy R. Spalding responded to Briscoe Road, in St. Leonard, for the
report of a theft and destruction of property.
Upon arrival victim #1 explained they had parked their car at
approximately 7:30pm and returned to it, around 12:30am, to discover the
driver’s side mirror damaged. The mirror
was intact but the glass had been broken. Victim #2 reported the driver’s side mirror
had been knocked off the vehicle and money was stolen from the center console.
He last observed his vehicle intact at 11:00pm that evening.
Theft
Case #17-27836: On May 28, 2017, at approximately
6:00pm, Dfc. R. Kreps responded to the Giant Grocery store in
Dunkirk in reference to a theft. Upon
arrival he made contact with the manager who advised that an employee had asked
a couple if they had paid for the cart of items they were pushing as they
walked towards the exit. They didn’t
respond as they continued to their vehicle.
The light skinned black male and female were well-dressed and had a cart
loaded with “high value items”. They placed the items into their car and took
off before Deputy Kreps could arrive.
Theft
Case #17-27672: On May 27, 2017, at approximately
7:00pm, Dfc. W. Beisel was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Safeway for the
report of a shoplifting. The complainant
advised that a white male attempted to purchase fireworks with food stamps and
after being denied, took off running towards the woods with the fireworks in
his hand. Deputy Denton arrived on the
scene and helped to locate the male in the wooded area, where homeless
individuals are known to frequent. They observed
a white male fitting the description exiting a tent. As they approached the individual, Robert Rice, 50, of Prince Frederick,
he admitted he had been in the Safeway. The Control Center advised Rice had previously
been banned, indefinitely, from entering the store. An
unopened can of Old Bay Seasoning was also discovered on his person, which he
also had stolen. He was arrested for
Theft Less Than $100.00 and Trespassing on Private Property.
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| Robert Rice, 50, of Prince Frederick |
Theft
Case #17-27386: On May 26, 2017, at approximately
11:00am, Deputy B. Boerum responded to Golden West Way, in Lusby, for a
theft complaint. Upon arrival he met the complainant who advised someone stole
his boat trailer from the side of his house.
The victim last saw the trailer on April 25th when he parked
the trailer in the side yard of the residence.
The trailer was discovered missing on May 26 at approximately
6:00am. The trailer was approximately 25
feet long, silver, with an orange winch cable, yellow rollers and had one brake
light out.
Theft
Case #17-27342: On May 26, 2017, at approximately 6:30am,
Deputy B. Sampson was dispatched to Plateau Road, in St. Leonard, for the
report of a theft. The complainant
stated two vehicles had been broken into and items were stolen. The vehicles were unlocked and had been accessed through the rear sliding
window. A wallet, credit cards and money
were stolen. The credit cards had been
fraudulently used at several locations.
Theft
Case #17-27316: On May 25, 2017, at approximately
10:15pm, Dfc. P. Wood responded to Rivers Reach Court, in Prince Frederick, for
the report of a theft. The complainant
stated he parked his vehicle in a back parking lot, at approximately 7:00pm the
night before; he attempted to drive the car at 9:00am this morning and realized
the gas tank was empty. No suspects at
this time.
Theft
Case #17-27089: On May 24, 2017, at approximately
4:00pm, Deputy R. Evans responded to Moonlight Lane, in Prince Frederick, for
the report of a theft. The complainant advised a gray, 3-4 foot concrete “seahorse”
statue was taken from their front yard.
The statue was last seen on May 23th around 8:00pm. The statue was discovered missing around 4:00pm. The statue is rather large and weighs
hundreds of pounds; therefore, it would probably take more than one person to
move it.
Theft
Case #17-26697: On May 22, 2017, at approximately
1:00pm, Dfc. T. Holt responded to Cove Point Road, in Lusby, for the report of
a theft that had just taken place. The
victim advised he watched someone get out of a white pickup truck, walked onto
his yard and steel his “Don’t Frack Maryland” yard sign. After removing the sign the individual got
in a white truck and drove off.
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.
