SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTIES RECEIVE AWARDS

On August 29th 2017, the Maryland Highway Safety Office hosted its annual awards luncheon at Bayfront Club, Sparrows Point, MD to acknowledge outstanding law enforcement efforts during the 2017 Maryland Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program.   Awards were given to law enforcement professionals from all over the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Deputy Kirk T. Williamson and Deputy Robert T. Shrawder both were 1st year award recipients.  Program Coordinator Sherry Draheim received her third award for assisting with the program.  Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “These two deputies have done an outstanding job, I look forward to them assisting in our efforts to keep Calvert County safe.”

Pictured left to right: Deputy Kirk T. Williamson, Ms. Sherry Draheim, Dep. Robert T. Shrawder, Lieutenant Roscoe N. Jones

SHERIFF'S OFFICE INCIDENT BRIEFINGS - AUGUST 29TH, 2017

During the week of August 21  – August 27, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1, 246 calls for service throughout the community.

Damage Property 17-44646

On August 21, 2017 Deputy First Class Weems responded to the Harbor Island Marina Gas dock, Lusby, for a report of damaged property.  The complainant stated someone broke out the glass in a window in the rear of the building.  Estimated damage is $20

Damage Property  17-45208

On August 24, 2017 Deputy First Class Kreps responded to Lacrosse Ct. Dunkirk, for a damaged property report.  The victim stated on August 23^rd they heard a loud noise around 3 a.m.  When they woke up in the morning they discovered the front windshield of their vehicle had been shattered.  The estimated damage is $500.

Damage Property 17-45626

On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Burggraff responded to the 1100 block of HG Trueman Rd. Lusby, Md. for a damaged property call.  The complainant stated that someone forcibly broke the basement door.  No property was taken. 

Theft   17-45263

On August 24, 2017 Deputy First Class Kreps responded to Grovers Turn Rd. Owings for a theft complaint.  The victim stated that between August 1, 2017 and August 24, 2017 (7) fiber rod rotational grazing posts have stolen from their property.  The value of the stolen property is $35

Theft 17-45232

On August 24, 2017 Deputy Spalding responded to Sandy Point Rd. Prince Frederick for a theft report.  The victim stated someone stole their 4ft Silver Oxygen tank from the residence.  The Oxygen tank was last seen on August 17, 2017.  The value of the stolen property is $150

ARRESTS:

On August 27, 2017 Deputy Williamson was dispatched to a theft in progress at Walmart-Dunkirk MD.  It was reported that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle heading north on Rt. 4.  The vehicle proceeded to drive through Anne Arundel County and Prince George’s County where he was apprehended.  The suspect was identified as Tyler Goins (25) of Lusby, MD.  Mr. Goins was charged with theft less than $100 and traffic charges.

On August 22, 2017 Deputy N. Buckler observed a vehicle at the 2/4 Liquor Store in  Huntingtown with a driver passed out behind the wheel.  Deputy Buckler called for EMS to respond.  The driver was identified as Ryan Groff (26) of Huntingtown, MD.  After EMS checked out the driver Deputy Buckler located CDS in the vehicle.  Mr. Groff was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (Heroin) and possession of paraphernalia.

On August 25, 2017 Deputy Barger responded to DeForest Dr. Chesapeake Beach for a suspicious person that was damaging property.  Deputy Barger located the person matching the description and began to speak to him.  The person he located was stumbling around and also passed out while officers were speaking to him so EMS was called to assist.  While obtaining his identification from his bag Deputy Callison located CDS.  The suspect was identified as Tyier Brooks (27) of Lothian, MD.  Mr. Brooks was arrested for CDS possession not marijuana (prescription medication), possession of paraphernalia and destruction of property less than $1,000.

On August 25, 2017 Deputy Parks initiated a traffic stop at Rt. 4 and Plum Point Rd. Huntingtown, Md. Deputy Parks was speaking with the occupants of the vehicle when a Sheriff’s Office K9 conducted a scan of the vehicle and alerted to narcotics.  Deputy Parks searched the vehicle and located marijuana and pills.   Ryan Dearstine (22) of Chesapeake Beach, MD was arrested and charged with CDS Possession not marijuana (Adderall).

On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Hardesty was dispatched to the Giant Food Store in Lusby, Md. for a person slumped over the wheel in a vehicle.  Deputy Hardesty made contact with the individual to check their welfare.  The driver was identified as Donald Gray (50) of Lexington Park, Md. and the passenger was identified as Rosette Abelende (48) of Piney Point, Md.  A Sheriff’s Office K9 was utilized to scan the vehicle.  The K9 alerted positive to narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted and CDS was found along with stolen merchandise from Giant.  Donald Gray was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (barbituates,Benzedrine) and Rosette Abelende was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (barbituates, Benzedrine), possession of paraphernalia, CDS Administer equipment possess/distribute and theft less than $100.

On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Ostazeski transported a subject to the Calvert County Detention Center.  Once he arrived a more thorough search was conducted and CDS was located.  Tavaughn Weeks (24) of Lusby, Md. was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (Oxycodone), possession contraband-place of confinement, poss/rec CDS while conf/det, CDS opiate w/o Prescription.

On August 26, 2017 Deputy First Class Rediker transported a subject to the Calvert County Detention Center.  Once he arrived a more thorough search was conducted and CDS was located.  Trent Fowler (26) of Lexington Park, Md. was charged with CDS possession not marijuana (cocaine), poss/rec CDS while conf/det, possession contraband-place of confinement.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE INCIDENT BRIEFINGS - AUGUST 16TH, 2017

During the week of August 7  – August 13, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1, 284 calls for service throughout the community.

Damage Property  17-42687

On August 10, 2017 Sergeant M. Naecker responded to the Walnut Creek subdivision for a report of damage property.  The complainant located a mailbox that had been removed from the ground and a street light that had been damaged.  A stop sign in the area was also removed from the ground.  No suspects in the case.  Approximate damage is $500

Theft  17-42366

On August 8, 2017 Deputy First Class Weems responded to Bay Drive, Lusby for a theft complaint.  The victim stated that 4 landscaping pavers had been removed from their landscaped wall.  There are no suspects in the case.  The value is $250.

Theft 17-43150

On August 12, 2017 Deputy First Class Hardesty responded to Maple Way, Lusby for a theft complaint.  The victim stated that sometime between August 11^th  – August 12^th  someone removed the front tag from their vehicle.   The value is $25

Theft 17-43123

On August 12, 2017 Deputy Williamson responded to Lyons Creek Rd., Dunkirk for a theft complaint.  The victim reported a lion statue was stolen from the end of their driveway.  The theft occurred sometime between August 10^th – August 12^th.  The value is $500. 

Arrests:

8/10/27 – William Brown Jr. 59 of Huntingtown, Indecent Exposure & Trespassing

8/10/17 – Barry Quigley 51 of Pasadena, CDS Possession Marijuana 10+ grams, Possession of Paraphernalia

8/12/17 – Joseph Young Jr. 27 of Leonardtown, Disorderly Conduct

8/13/17 – Rashaun Peebles 39 of Prince Frederick, Theft less than $100

CENTER FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT VISITS THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On August 16, 2017 several members from the Center for Life Enrichment visited the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to say thank you, and to learn about the Sheriff’s Office.  F/Sgt. Ricky Cox was able to give them a tour of the facilities.  They asked many great questions and have already set up a return visit.  We look forward to seeing them again. 

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

Theft 17-43123

On August 12, 2017, Deputy Williamson responded to Lyons Creek Rd., Dunkirk for a theft complaint.  The victim reported a lion statue was stolen from the end of their driveway.  The theft occurred sometime between August 10 & August 12.  The value is $500.  

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

Damage Property  17-40759

On July 31, 2017 Deputy First Class Clas responded to Beach Elementary School for a destruction of property.  The complainant stated someone kicked out wooden ramp slats to a trailer.  The incident occurred between July 28^th at 5:00 p.m. & July 31^st at 8:30 a.m. 

Damage Property 17-41159

On August 2, 2017 Deputy First Class Clark responded to 26^th St, Chesapeake Beach, for a damaged property call.  The victim stated the tires on their vehicle had been slashed sometime around August 1, 2017 at 10 p.m. - August 2, 2017 8:45 a.m.  The damaged value is approximately $500.

PRESS RELEASES FOR AUGUST 7TH, 2017

During the week of July 31 – August 6 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1, 418 calls for service throughout the community.

Damage Property  17-40759

On July 31, 2017 Deputy First Class Clas responded to Beach Elementary School for a destruction of property.  The complainant stated someone kicked out wooden ramp slats to a trailer.  The incident occurred between July 28^th at 5:00 p.m. – July 31^st at 8:30 a.m. 

Damage Property 17-41159

On August 2, 2017 Deputy First Class Clark responded to 26^th St, Chesapeake Beach, for a damaged property call.  The victim stated the tires on their vehicle had been slashed sometime around August 1, 2017 at 10 p.m. - August 2, 2017 8:45 a.m.  The damaged value is approximately $500.

Damage Property  17-41249

On August 2, 2017 Deputy Rzepkowski responded to a call for damaged property.  The victim stated their vehicle was parked at the Giant on Rousby Hall Rd, Lusby,  when he noticed someone used an unknown object to scratch the vehicle.   The damage value is approximately $2,000.  

Theft/Damage Property  17-41506

On August 3, 2017 Deputy First Class T. Buckler responded to Kellam Field, Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft and destruction of property.  The complainant states that 2 baseball statues had been tipped over and a flag was stolen between August 2, 2017 8:30 p.m. and August 3, 2017 5:30 p.m.   The value is $220. 

Theft  17-41822

On August 5, 2017 Deputy First Class Holt responded to a residence on Dogwood Circle, St. Leonard for a theft.  The victim states between August 3, 2017 and August 5, 2017 someone stole jewelry from the residence.  The Value of the property is $6,060. 

Arrests:

7/31/17 – Tykee Dallas  36 of Baltimore, CDS Possession not marijuana & possession of paraphernalia

8/1/17 – James Zalovick 30 of Prince Frederick, Trespassing, Fraud and Obstruct/Hinder.

8/1/17 – Charles Lake 62 of Odenton, Trespassing

8/3/17  – Chyenne Lee  37 of Forestville, Burglary, Destruction of Property, Trespassing & Disorderly.

8/3/17 – Joshua James 21 of St. Leonard, Alter/Drug Alcohol Test

8/3/17 – Jennifer Hilton 45 of Huntingtown,  Assault 2^nd degree

8/3/17 – Lity Thompson 43 of Lexington Park, Theft $1000 to under $10,000 and Theft Scheme $1000 to under $10,000

8/6/17 – Tonika Neal 36 of Lanham, Theft less than $1,000.

PRESS RELEASE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION AT RT. 261 AND PONDS WOOD RD

On August 06, 2017 at approximately 11:58 A.M. deputies of the Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious personal injury accident at the intersection of Maryland Route 261 and Ponds Wood Road in Huntingtown.  A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Ford Flex, operated by Ms. Roxana Elizabeth Villatoro, a 26 year old female from Washington, DC, was traveling eastbound on Ponds Wood Rd.  At the same time, Mr. Melvin Douglas Harris, a 66 year old male from Huntingtown, was operating a 1998 Harley FLH Motorcycle northbound on Maryland Route 261.  The operator of the Ford failed to stop and yield at the stop sign for traffic on Ponds Wood Rd at Route 261.  The Ford entered the travel path of the Harley and was struck on the passenger side.  The operator of the motorcycle was ejected and received serious injuries from the collision.  He was transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma by Maryland State Police Aviation.  An infant from the Ford was transported to Children’s Hospital with minor injuries.  The remaining passengers from the Ford were transported to Calvert Memorial by Ambulance for minor injuries.  At this time it appears that the failure of the operator of the Ford to stop and yield at a stop sign is the contributing factor to the collision; however, the investigation is on-going.  Anyone with additional information about the accident is asked to contact Sgt. Phelps, of the Crash Reconstruction Team, at 410-535-2800 or via e-mail at: phelpsts@co.cal.md.us.  

SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECEIVES IFAK KITS

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety, is proud to announce the issuance of an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) to every deputy of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.  The kits are custom made for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.  While the Sheriff’s Deputies will continue to be issued standard first aid kits, the IFAK contains readily deployable equipment that can help treat serious life threatening injuries.  The deputies were able to receive initial training, which will continue annually.  The kits were purchased with a Homeland Security Grant obtained by the Department of Public Safety.  Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “These kits will allow us to provide better care to the citizens of Calvert County, at no additional cost.” 

PRESS RELEASE FOR ACCIDENT AT 5TH STREET AND MEGAN CIRCLE

On July 31, 2017 at 2:23 p.m. Deputy Barger responded to a single vehicle accident at 5^th Street and Megan Circle in Owings, Maryland.  A Chevy pickup left the roadway and struck several signs, eventually colliding into a tree.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Michael Allen Hunt of Owings.  Deputies on the scene originally requested the Crash Reconstruction Team.  However, they were cancelled once it was determined the injuries were non-life threatening.  It is not known at this time why the vehicle left the roadway.  Driver impairment is not suspected in this case.

DFC. TIM MOHLER TO APPEAR ON LIVE PD IN STUDIO AS GUEST ANALYST

Sheriff Mike Evans is proud to announce that the viewers of A&E’s “Live PD” will get a chance to see more of Calvert Deputy First Class Tim Mohler.  He is appearing on the show as a guest analyst this weekend.  Dfc. Mohler will talk about the job in Calvert County and provide commentary on the other cities represented on the television show.  Dfc. Mohler will appear with Dan Abrams, the host of “Live PD” and analyst, Tom Morris Jr.  “Live PD” airs Friday and Saturday, August 4th + 5th from 9 p.m. until 12 a.m.   The series is produced by Big Fish Entertainment for A&E.

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

Theft  17-39341: On July 24, 2017 Deputy First Class Rediker took a report for mail theft.  The theft occurred between July 11th & July 24th on Weeping Willow Lane, Huntingtown.  The value is $300.