Tuesday, July 29, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE JULY 28TH, 2014



CALVERT COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS’ CASE OF THE WEEK

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the recent rash of property destruction in the county that occurred between July 22 and 23.  Two mailboxes, one on Parkers Creek Road and the other on Sharpes Court, were both knocked off their posts.  A house, fence and street signs were spray painted on Parkers Creek Road and Wash Hance Road in Port Republic.
Another mailbox, this one at a home on Mattapany Road in St. Leonard, was also damaged and knocked off the post.  Two additional mailboxes were knocked from their posts on Fireberry Court in Prince Frederick. 

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 at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.   


If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 28TH, 2014

During the week of July 21 through July 27 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,340 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 Case #14-41204:
On July 22 at 3:30 p.m. the security officer at Calvert Memorial Hospital advised DFC A. Clas that a patient recently discharged from the emergency room appeared to have stolen computer equipment from the room he was treated in.  Prior to his release, a nurse had caught him trying to disconnect a computer in the room.  Security video showed the male suspect leaving the hospital with a blue backpack.  An attempt to locate the suspect was unsuccessful.  A short time later, Clas responded to Bayside Chevrolet in Prince Frederick for a report that a male subject was on the scene being disorderly with employees and trying to sell customers items he had inside a blue backpack.   Clas made contact with the subject and he was identified as Andre Eugene Friend, 35 of Dundalk.  A search of the bag revealed the items previously reported as stolen from the hospital.  The stolen items totaled $4,600.  Friend was charged with theft over $1,000.
Andre Eugene Friend, 35, of Dundalk

Disorderly Case #14-41240:
DFC P. Mosely arrested Erik R. Crouse, 34 of Prince Frederick, on July 22 at 7:11 p.m. for being intoxicated and standing in the roadway at 9th Street and Erie Avenue in North Beach.  Mosely had previously driven Crouse home from the North Beach Firehouse when he was leaning against a rail and appeared to be intoxicated.  Later, Mosely was called to the Fast Stop in North Beach for the report of a male walking in and out of traffic.  Again, Mosely drove Crouse to an address on 9th Street and told him to go home.  After the third call, and Crouse still appearing to be heavily intoxicated and endangering himself and citizens driving on the road, he was taken into custody.  Crouse was charged with disorderly conduct and drinking alcoholic beverages in a retail area.
Erik R. Crouse, 34, of Prince Frederick

Destruction of Property Case #14-41295 & 41301:
Someone spray painted house siding, a fence and two road signs on Parkers Creek Road and Wash Hance Road in Port Republic on July 23.  DFC J. Hardesty is investigating.
Theft Case #14-41390:
Someone stole a portable basketball hoop from the driveway of a home on H Street in Chesapeake Beach sometime between 7:30 a.m. and noon on July 23.  The hoop had a black base and glow in the dark net.  DFC S. Mitchell is investigating.
Theft Case #14-41740:
Two stop signs and poles were stolen from Dusk Drive and Seagull Beach Road in Prince Frederick overnight between July 24 and 25.  DFC P. Wood is continuing the investigation.
Disorderly Conduct Case #14-41823:
On July 25 at 6:43 p.m. DFC S. Morder responded to the Bank of America in Prince Frederick for the report of a suspicious vehicle.  A bank employee advised that a vehicle with two occupants had been parked in the lot for 1 ½ hours and employees were apprehensive about closing the bank and leaving.  Morder approached the vehicle and asked the male in the driver’s seat for identification.  The man, later identified as Charles Benjamin Stewart, 42 of New York, yelled profanities at the deputy and refused to provide identification.  He was asked several times to stop using profane language but he would not.  He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.
Charles Benjamin Stewart, 42, of New York

Destruction of Property Case #14-41988:
A homeowner noticed damage to a window screen on the back side of his home in the 6500 block of Long Beach Drive in St. Leonard on July 25.  Dep. W. Durner responded and observed foot prints on top of the outside air conditioning unit that was directly beneath the screen.  The homeowner advised no one had entered the home and nothing was taken.  The investigation continues.
Theft Case #14-41997:
A wallet was stolen from inside an unlocked locker at the William T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick on July 26 at around 3:00 p.m.  The thief then used the victim’s credit card to make purchases at a nearby store.  DFC R. Kreps is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #14-42135:
DFC P. Wood responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick on July 27 at 9:50 for the report of patrons possibly smoking marijuana in their room.  Wood found the three occupants of the room trying to quickly vacate the premises.  They were stopped and one of them, identified as Joshua Michael Betters, 25 of Los Angeles, CA, was found to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Betters was charged with possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; rolling papers.
Joshua Michael Betters, 25, of Los Angeles, CA

Theft Case #14-42199:

Someone stole a camera from a bag while the owner left it unguarded at the Water Park in Chesapeake Beach on July 27 between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.  The black Canon camera is valued at $350.  DFC P. Aurich is investigating.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE JULY 21ST, 2014


CALVERT COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS’ CASE OF THE WEEK

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the burglary at a home in the 100 block of Cove Point Road in Lusby during the daytime hours on July 15.  Over $1,400 dollars in property was stolen to include an Xbox One, Beats headphones, and Xbox games.

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 at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.   


If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 21ST, 2014

During the week of July 14 through July 20 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,427 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.
CDS Violation Case #14-39336:
On July 13 at 11:01 a.m. Dep. W. Rector conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the Shell Gas Station on Md. Rt. 260 and Md. Rt. 778 in Owings for driving above the posted speed limit.  He found the driver, identified as Cordell Valentino Garrison, 21 of Upper Marlboro, to be driving on a suspended license and in possession of drugs.  Garrison was charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams.
Cordell Valentino Garrison, 21, of Upper Marlboro

CDS Violation Case #14-39413:
On July 13 at 8:01 p.m. deputies responded to the Lusby Food Lion parking lot for the report of a vehicle parked in the travel lane of the lot with the driver and a passenger asleep.  Dep. W. Durner made contact with the two subjects who appeared to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.  The driver, identified as Bryan Ross Darling, 28 of Lusby, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia; two metal spoons.  Darling advised that a third person was with them and he was inside the Food Lion store.  Durner located that individual, identified as Mark Thomas Plitt, 23, also of Lusby, and found him to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Plitt was charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, two metal spoons and a syringe.  Charges are pending against the female passenger who was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Bryan Ross Darling, 28, of Lusby
Mark Thomas Plitt, 23, of Lusby

Assault Case #14-39694:
A woman on War Bonnet Trail in Lusby advised Dep. W. Beisel that on July 14 at 11:35 p.m. she was on her front porch when a dog came onto her porch.  She states that a man then approached her and said the dog was friendly.  He then asked her if she was home alone and stroked her arm.  The woman was able to get into her house and lock the door and called police.  A canvas of the area was conducted but no one was located.
Attempted Burglary Case #14-39815:
Someone attempted to pry open the door to a shed behind a home in the 11200 block of Oakwood Drive in Dunkirk between July 13 and 15.  Entry was not made and nothing was taken.  DFC J. Migliaccio is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #14-39818:
On July 15 at 2:10 p.m. Cpl. M. Naecker located a vehicle whose driver had been reported to be in possession of suspected drugs and possibly using them while driving.  Naecker followed the vehicle and observed the driver talking on a hand-held cellular telephone.  The driver turned off southbound Md. Rt. 4 onto W. Dares Beach Road and into the parking lot of the KFC Restaurant and parked.  Cpl. Naecker approached the vehicle and observed the driver with suspected drugs.  The driver, David Paul Skirvin, 29, and passenger, Taylor Marie Heinl, 26, both of Lusby, were charged with possession of Heroin and possession of Alprazolam.  Skirvin was also cited for use of a cell phone while driving.
David Paul Skirvin, 29, of Lusby
Taylor Marie Heinl, 26, of Lusby

Disorderly Case #14-39836:
On July 15 at 4:04 p.m. Cpl. D. Canning responded to a storefront on E. Chaneyville Road in Owings for the report of an intoxicated disorderly male.  Canning made contact with the subject, identified as Brian Joseph Haran, 21 of Chesapeake Beach, who appeared to be intoxicated and was yelling and cursing at one of the store owners.  Haran was asked numerous times to sit on a bench and stop hollering but he approached Canning and pushed his chest against the deputy, who immediately subdued Haran and placed him in the police cruiser with assistance from DFC Migliaccio.  Haran had to be restrained to prevent him from kicking the inside of the cruiser.  Haran was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a lawful order and resisting arrest.
Brian Joseph Haran, 21, of Chesapeake Beach

Burglary Case #14-39855:
Dep. W. Beisel is investigating the burglary to a home in the 100 block of Cove Point Road in Lusby during the daytime hours on July 15.  Over $1,400 dollars in property was stolen to include an Xbox One, Beats headphones, and Xbox games.
Fraud Case #14-40389:
Someone passed a counterfeit bill at a produce stand in Dunkirk on July 17.  DFC J. Hardesty is investigating.
Fraud Case #14-40408:
A second incident of passing counterfeit bills occurred the same day at the Dunkirk Walmart by two male suspects.  The investigation by DFC Hardesty is ongoing.

Burglary and Assault Case #14-40901:

A complainant reported to Dep. M. Trigg that on July 20 at about 10:00 p.m. he returned to a residence he is staying in on Ridge View Road in Lusby and saw an unknown male on the front porch.  The unknown male suspect, who had a knife in his hand, chased the complainant down the front walk.  The complainant then stopped and turned and struck the suspect with a baseball bat.  The suspect then fled the scene on foot.  It does not appear that entry into the home was made.  The complainant was not injured. The investigation continues.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR THEFT OF POLITICAL SIGNS

Between the dates of June 30, 2014 and July 13, 2014 an unknown culprit(s) stole various campaign signs from Sheriff Mike Evans. These signs were stolen from Mt. Harmony Road, Federal Oaks drive in Sunderland and on one night (5) five signs were stolen from the Plum point Road area. The values of these signs are in excess of $800.00. In addition Delegate Mark Fisher also had one sign stolen from Federal Oaks and various yard signs from the twin beach area. In addition Sheriff Evans had one sign on Huntington Road that was shot. The two concerns are the destruction of property and more importantly a bullet was fired near a residential neighborhood. Sheriff Evans and Delegate Fisher have both personally offered a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved. This case is currently under investigation by Deputy J. Buck. 

If you have any information about this or any crime, Please contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410)535-2800 or to remain anonymous contact Crime Solvers at (410)535-2880. Please visit the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office website at   calvertsheriff.blogspot.com/ for online anonymous tips.

Any other candidates who have experienced thefts of signs are encouraged to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 16TH, 2014

During the week of July 7 through July 13 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,305 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.
Attempted Burglary Case #14-38316:
A homeowner in the 3400 block of Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown reported to Dep. A. Curtin that a neighbor had observed a vehicle parked in front of the homeowner’s shed and then the home’s alarm system sounded and the car drove off.  Nothing appears to have been stolen. The incident occurred on July 8 around midnight. The investigation is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-38466:
Someone stole a Bose speaker from inside a vehicle parked near the Rod ‘N Reel Restaurant on Mears Avenue in Chesapeake Beach on July 8 sometime between 1:15 p.m. and 4:40 p.m.  The victim advised that her vehicle locks automatically.  There was no evidence of anyone damaging the vehicle to get inside.  DFC R. Cress is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-38694:

A victim advised DFC P. Mosely that on July 9 at 10:30 p.m. he observed someone inside his car which was parked in the 300 block of Rivers Reach Road in Prince Frederick.  He ran toward his vehicle and the suspect fled.  The victim noticed that his driver’s license and a pair of Adidas tennis shoes had been stolen.

Concealed Deadly Weapon Case #14-38715:

On July 10 at 1:50 a.m. Dep. J. Buck observed a vehicle on the shoulder of south bound Md. Rt. 4 near Pardoe Road in Lusby.  While making contact with the driver, identified as Nelson Kyle Eaton, 25 of Jessup, Buck detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle.  Eaton was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia; a metal grinder and glass jar.  A search of the vehicle also revealed a black metal collapsible baton.  Eaton was also charged with concealing a dangerous weapon.
Nelson Kyle Eaton, 25, of Jessup


Destruction of Property Case #14-38839:

Dep. J. Buck is investigating damaged property that occurred outside a home in the 1800 block of Parkers Creek Road in Port Republic on July 10 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  The victim reported that someone had destroyed his mailbox and had thrown eggs at his vehicle.

Theft Case #14-39010:

Dep. N. Gilmore responded to the Prince Frederick Wal-Mart on July 11 at 1:40 p.m. for the report of a theft.  Gilmore was advised that the suspect had fled the store with stolen items and had run behind the Wendy’s Restaurant into the woods.  Deputies located the suspect, out of breath, coming out of the woods.  They stopped him and identified him as John William Mattia, 24 of Lusby.  Mattia was charged with theft less than $1,000 and resisting arrest.
John William Mattia, 34, of Lusby


Disorderly Case #14-39110:

Cpl. B. Gray responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick on July 12 at 1:05 a.m. for the report of a disorderly female.  Cpl. Gray found Andrea Sue Anderson, 45 of no fixed address, in one of the rooms.  Anderson appeared to be intoxicated.  She was cursing and yelling.  Anderson was advised to stop yelling and that she needed to leave the premises.  Anderson continued to curse and scream.  She was told that she was under arrest and she resisted being handcuffed.  She was subdued and taken into custody.  She was charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.
Andrea Sue Anderson, 45, of no fixed address


CDS Violation Case #14-39133:

On July 12 at 3:00 a.m. a complainant called in a suspicious vehicle in the area of Lowery Road and Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown.  The caller advised that the vehicle’s occupants had stopped her and then stated, oh, you’re not the person we’re looking for.  The subject vehicle was located on Md. Rt. 4 near Hoile Lane and Dep. A. Curtin conducted a traffic stop.  Two of the three occupants were arrested for drug violations.  Multiple tools commonly associated in burglaries were in plain view inside the vehicle.  Davon Antwone Jones, 23 of Dunkirk, was charged with possession of Heroin and a metal grinder.  Richard Lee Foster, Jr., 29 of Owings, was charged with possession of Suboxone and a metal grinder.
Davon Antwone Jones, 23, of Dunkirk

Richard Lee Foster, Jr., 29, of Owings


Theft from Vehicle Case #14-39406:

Someone entered a vehicle parked near Flag Ponds Park in Lusby on July 13 between 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and removed a purse.  The purse was located in the nearby woods but a cell phone and credit cards had been taken.  The purse had been in the trunk of the vehicle.  It is unknown how the trunk was entered.  Dep. S. Moran is investigating.


Monday, July 7, 2014

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE JULY 7TH, 2014


CALVERT COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS’ CASE OF THE WEEK

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for the burglary at a home on Sachem Drive in Lusby on July 6 at around 4:30 p.m.   The victim states that four black men kicked open the front door of his residence while he was upstairs.  The victim ran down and found the men in his living room but they exited the residence and fled on foot.  The victim advised that they appeared to be juveniles, aged fourteen to about seventeen.  The victim stated that he heard knocking on his door and then his doorbell rang immediately prior to the door breaking open.  Nothing appears to have been taken.  An immediate lookout turned up 5 juveniles but the victim stated they were not the ones who were in his living room.  A neighbor reports seeing a group of young men running down the street yelling in the same timeframe. 

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 at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.   

If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.