ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT DUNKIRK BP GAS STATION

On November 19 at approximately 11:21 p.m. units from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the BP Gas Station and Shop, located on Md. Route 260 just prior to Md. Route 4 in Dunkirk, for the report of an attempted robbery.

Upon arrival units learned that two suspects who appear to male, attempted to gain entry into the store, which was open for business. Suspect number one is described as a 5’7” to 5’9” male, dressed in a Santa suit with a full wig and beard.  Suspect number two is described as a 5’11” to 6’01” male wearing all black or dark clothing, including a mask, and is armed with what appears to be an AK-47 style assault rifle.  It is unknown if the firearm is real or a replica style toy.  As the suspects approached the door, the suspect dressed in Santa attire attempted to open it but was unable to do so because it was locked. The suspects then fled on foot. 

Det. H. Rich of the Criminal Investigations Bureau was on the scene and has assumed the investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Rich at 410-535-1600 extension 2765.

Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.  Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

PRESS RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 20TH, 2014

During the week of November 10 through November 16 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,370 calls for service throughout the community. 

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.  

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-63672:

A woman reported to Dep. C. Idol that on November 12 during the daytime hours she parked her vehicle at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus.  She does not remember if she locked the vehicle.  When she returned home, she realized that her white Apple laptop, valued at $500, was missing.

Burglary Case #14-63966:

A homeowner in the 800 block of Warner Drive in Huntingtown reported to DFC R. Cress that on November 14 at about 4:17 a.m. she saw an unidentified man at the bottom of the garage steps in her home.  The man turned and fled.  Nothing was taken. It appears entry was made through an unlocked door.

Theft Case #14-64067:

Unknown suspect(s) stole an external residential air conditioning/heat pump unit from a home in the 600 block of Marley Run in Huntingtown.  It is unknown when the theft occurred.  Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-64199:

The neighbor of a home in the 3100 block of Loring Drive in Huntingtown advised DFC J. Livingston that on November 15 at approximately 8:00 p.m. he observed two subjects enter the home which is currently unoccupied.  He approached the two subjects who then left the scene.  The case is currently under investigation.

Theft Case #14-64215:

DFC J. Livingston charged Steven Ralph Hill, 48, of Prince Frederick, with theft less than $1,000 when Hill was caught stealing over $150 worth of food items from the Prince Frederick Giant.  A citizen called police on November 15 around noon after observing Hill leave the store with the items and not stop to pay then place the items in his vehicle.

Steven Ralph Hill, 48, of Prince Frederick

Destruction of Property Case #14-64308:

A woman reported to DFC R. Kreps that on November 15 at 10:00 p.m. she was traveling on M.I. Bowen Road in Prince Frederick in her vehicle and passed an oncoming vehicle.  Someone inside the oncoming car threw an egg at her windshield.  There was no damage done.

PRESS RELEASE FOR YOUNG GIRL BITTEN BY DOG

On November 16 at approximately 4:35 p.m. the Calvert County Control Center received a 911 call in reference to hearing gunshots and people screaming. A second phone call was received from a man who stated that he had shot a dog that was attacking his granddaughter in the 700 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby.  A seven year old girl was bitten in the face/neck area by a pit-bull type dog and was taken to Calvert Memorial Hospital for treatment.  One pit-bull type dog, blue with a white chest, was transported to the Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH) on Old Town Road in Huntingtown where he succumbed to his injuries. Animal Control Officer Sheckels is still investigating this bite incident and is still attempting to locate the owner(s) for the deceased dog. The second dog, which ran from the area, is described as a pit-bull type breed that is white with either brown or black spots. 

If anyone has any information on the identity of the dogs’ owner(s) or may have seen the two described dogs prior to or after the incident are asked to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.

ON BEHALF OF SHERIFF EVANS AND EVERYONE AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR VETERANS WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY AT HOME AND ABROAD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

PRESS RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 10TH, 2014

During the week of November 3 through November 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,475 calls for service throughout the community. 

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.  

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Destruction of Property Case #14-62228:

Someone punctured the two passenger side tires of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 900 block of Childress Lane in Lusby overnight between November 6 and 7.  Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating.

Theft Case #14-62316:

A blue and silver boy’s mountain bike valued at $80 was stolen from the back yard of a home in the 12400 block of Catalina Drive in Lusby on November 6.  Someone saw an unidentified male riding the bike away from the home in the direction of North Catalina Drive.  Dep. T. Holt is continuing the investigation.

CDS Violation Case #14-62553:

On November 7 at 9:53 p.m. Dep. M. Trigg responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick for the report of suspected drug activity.  A hotel employee advised Trigg that they could smell the odor of marijuana coming from one of the hotel rooms.  Dep. Trigg knocked on the door and was allowed entry.  Trigg detected a strong odor of marijuana and cigarette smoke.  The room occupant, DaShawna R. Jones, 23, of Huntingtown, was found to be in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia and was charged with the same.

DaShawna R. Jones, 23, of Huntingtown

CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PARTICIPATING IN USMC TOYS FOR TOTS PROGRAM

The Calvert County Sheriff's Office is participating in the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program.  The Toys For Tots program accepts new, unwrapped toys & distributes them to needy children in Calvert County.  The lobby of the Sheriff's Office is one of many drop off locations.  There are other locations throughout the county.  Go to CalvertToysForTots.com for those locations.  Let's help to make a child's Christmas a little bit brighter this year.  Thank you.

PRESS RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2ND, 2014

During the week of October 27 through November 2 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,231 calls for service throughout the community. 

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.  

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-60471:

Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle in the driveway of a home in the 4000 block of Sparkleberry Court in Prince Frederick overnight between October 27 and 28.  A set of keys and a change purse were stolen.  Dep. N. Gilmore is investigating.

Theft Case #14-60563:

Sometime between 7:00 p.m. on October 24 and 7:00 a.m. on October 28 someone stole a Stihl MS 290 18 inch chainsaw, a Shindalwa EB 630 backpack leaf blower and a Shindalwa DH 254 hedge trimmer from a work trailer parked outside a home in the 2000 block of Lowery Oaks Road in Huntingtown.  The total loss is $1,890.  DFC R. Kreps is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-60651:

A victim in the 4700 block of Maryland Avenue in St. Leonard advised Dep. M Trigg that between October 28 and 29, someone broke out the rear window of her vehicle.  The damage is estimated at $150. 

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-61071:

Dep. W. Rector is investigating a theft from vehicle that occurred in the 2800 block of Dunleigh Drive in Dunkirk between October 30 and 31.  The front passenger window was broken out and a purse was stolen.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-61080:

The driver’s side rear window of a vehicle on Morning Glory Lane in Dunkirk was smashed overnight between October 30 and 31.  A purse containing a Pandora bracelet and other items was taken.  Dep. W. Rector is continuing the investigation.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-61086:

Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of cameras from a vehicle parked outside a home in the 3000 block of Soper Road in Huntingtown on October 27.