Monday, February 23, 2015

CRIME SOLVERS' CASE - COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED





CALVERT COUNTY CRIME SOLVERS

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for the burglary of a home in the 8100 block of Woodland Lane in Chesapeake Beach on February 19 between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.  More than $16,000 in property was stolen.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. W. Wells in the Criminal Investigations Bureau at 410-535-1600 ext. 2595. 

Citizens with information on these 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.  You can also contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800 to leave information.


PRESS RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY 23RD, 2015

During the week of February 16 through February 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,169 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.
Burglary Case #15-9404:
Dep. W. Rector is investigating the burglary of a shed behind a home in the 3000 block of Carroll Road in Huntingtown.  The suspect(s) stole $600 worth of electrical wiring sometime between 10:00 a.m. on February 12 and 10:00 a.m. on February 16.
Burglary Case #15-9409:
Sometime between February 10 and 16, unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 10900 block of Webster Drive in Lusby.  Although $145 in damage was done to the front door of the home, nothing appears to be missing.  DFC J. Denton is investigating.
Theft Case #15-9433:
A purple Roadmaster MT Sport SX bicycle was stolen from outside the Prince Frederick McDonald’s on February 14 between 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. while the owner was inside at work.  Dep. N. Gilmore is investigating.
Burglary Case #15-9553:
A home on Penkert Lane in Broomes Island was burglarized and almost $3,000 in damage was done.  Nothing was stolen.  The burglary occurred sometime between January 2 and February 17.  Dep. D. Naughton is investigating.
Disorderly Conduct Case #15-9737:
On February 18 at 6:00 p.m. Dep. W. Beisel was traveling south on Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach in the area of the Twin Beach Community Health Center when he observed a white van stopped in the roadway and two individuals on the sidewalk wrestling in the snow.  The two subjects, both male, were advised to stop.  One of the males, later identified as Kevin Michael Turner, 25, of Harwood, refused to stop attempting to fight with the other male.  Turner was detained in handcuffs.  While Beisel was speaking with the other male and two other occupants of the van to determine what had happened, Turner kept yelling profanities and was spitting.  He was advised to stop or he would be arrested for disorderly conduct.  Turner advised he did not care and continued to yell at the occupants of the van.  Beisel detected the strong odor of alcohol emitting from Turner’s breath.  He was placed under arrest and seated in Beisel’s patrol vehicle.  A spit shield was placed over his head.  He was found to have suspected marijuana on him.  Turner periodically yelled and used profanity while in route to the detention center. Turner was charged with disorderly conduct and issued a civil citation for possession of marijuana less than 10 grams.
Kevin Michael Turner, 25, of Harwood


Burglary Case #15-9932:
Someone burglarized a home in the 1600 block of Paris Oaks Drive in Owings overnight between February 18 and 19 and stole money.  Dep. B. Pounsberry is continuing the investigation. 

Thursday, February 19, 2015

PRESS RELEASE FOR DRUNK DRIVER HITS 2 CCSO VEHICLES

On February 17, 2015, at approximately 1948 hours, Deputy S. Moran and Deputy D. Naughton were patrolling the Lusby area of Calvert County, Maryland.  As they were travelling northbound on HG Truman Rd., in the area of Dowell Elementary school, they observed a motorist stopped on the southbound shoulder with their emergency flashers activated. The Deputies stopped adjacent to the disabled vehicle to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway in front of them.  The disabled motorist advised the deputies they did not need assistance, they were just waiting to pick someone up.  As Deputy D. Naughton was pulling away from the disabled motorist, a vehicle struck the rear of his patrol vehicle.  Deputy D. Naughton activated his emergency equipment and pulled off the roadway to make contact with the vehicle that had just struck him. The striking vehicle accelerated and steered around Deputy Naughton’s vehicle in an attempt to flee the scene.  Deputy Moran heard the impact and was in the process of making a U-Turn to check on Dep. Naughton when he was struck in the left rear quarter panel by the Jeep attempting to flee from the crash scene.  Both vehicles came to rest on the shoulder of H G Truman Rd.  When Dep. Moran and Dep. Naughton contacted the operator of the Jeep, they detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and Dep. Moran subsequently arrested the female for DUI.

The female operator of the Jeep was identified as Noreen Marie Iannopollo, a white female born 11-6-1966, of Lusby. Iannopollo, was placed under arrest and charged with numerous traffic offenses to include:
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol
  • Fleeing the scene of an accident
  • Driving without a license


The collision caused disabling damage to Dep. Moran’s assigned patrol vehicle and minor damage to Dep. Naughton’s assigned patrol vehicle. Both Deputies sustained minor injuries during the crashes.

Noreen Marie Iannopollo, 48, of Lusby

PRESS RELEASE FOR THOMAS JOHNSON BRIDGE FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

On February 16, 2014 at approximately 1805 hours members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons, Maryland for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash involving three vehicles. The Thomas Johnson Bridge was covered in snow.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1997 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on the Thomas Johnson Bridge. The Toyota Camry lost control on the snow covered bridge and slid sideways into the northbound travel lane. A 2004 Jeep Wrangler was traveling northbound on the bridge struck the Toyota Camry in the passenger side. After the first collision, a 2004 Toyota Highlander traveling southbound on the bridge struck the front of the Jeep.

The 2004 Jeep Wrangler was operated Kenneth George Steffey, a 47 year old male of Lusby, who sustained minor injuries.  Steffey was transported to MedStar St Mary’s Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and released.

The 2004 Toyota Highlander was operated Davar Mitchel Faulk, a 35 year old male of Lexington Park, who sustained no injuries.  Faulk was able to drive away from the scene.

The 1997 Toyota Camry was operated by Racheal Mary Keaton, a 50 year old female of Lexington Park.  Keaton sustained multiple injuries and was transported to MedStar St Mary’s Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.  Keaton was pronounced deceased by the Hospital Emergency Room Staff. 

Driver error on the part of Rachel Keaton and the snow covered bridge are major contributing factors to this collision. 


DFC R. Wilson of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team is conducting the investigation into the events leading up to the collision.  Anyone with additional information regarding the incident are asked to contact DFC R. Wilson of CRT at 410-535-2800 or via e-mail at wilsonrs@co.cal.md.us    

PRESS RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY 17TH, 2015

During the week of February 9 through February 15 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,505 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 #15-8076 & 8406:
On February 9 shortly after 9:00 p.m. Dep. J. Buck responded to the T.J. Maxx store in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft.  A store employee advised that two men grabbed over $1,400 worth of Coach and Michael Kors purses and fled the store without paying.  A store loss prevention investigator provided the name of two suspects in similar shopliftings currently being investigated in Anne Arundel, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.  Store surveillance tapes were reviewed by Dep. Buck who identified one of the suspects as Reginald Ray Williams, 50, of Washington, D.C.   On February 11, Cpl. J. Wahlgren responded to Doctors on Sight in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft of numerous eye glass frames valued at over $2,800.  Wahlgren made contact with a store employee who advised that two subjects had entered the store and stolen the frames.  The employee chased one of the suspects out of the store and was able to retrieve seven pairs of frames.  The employee then called police and provided a description of each suspect as well as the vehicle they had fled in. The vehicle was located shortly thereafter and the two suspects were arrested.  One of the suspects was found to be Reginald Ray Williams, already wanted for theft from T.J. Maxx.  The second suspect was identified as 36-year-old Mecca Jamal Lee-Bey, also of Washington, D.C.  Both men were charged with theft $1,000 to under $10,000.  A warrant has been issued for the second suspect in the theft from T.J. Maxx.
Reginald Ray Williams, 50, of Washington, D.C.

Mecca Jamal Lee-Bey, 36, of Washington, D.C.

Theft Case #15-8275:
Approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from the Prince Frederick Walmart on February 10 at about 8:45 p.m.  A store employee advised that two men walked out of Walmart with two shopping carts full of merchandise that they did not pay for.  Video surveillance shows the subjects taking items from the electronics department, clothing and home goods.  The investigation continues by Dep. J. Buck.
CDS Violation Case #15-8295:
On February 10 at 10:14 p.m. Cpl. M. Naecker conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Cornwall Road in Owings.  He found the driver, identified as James Paul Foster, 54, of North Beach, to be in possession of suspected cocaine. Foster was arrested and charged.
James Paul Foster, 54, of North Beach

Burglary Case #15-8364:
Copper wire was stolen from a home under construction on Fountain Lane in St. Leonard sometime between February 10 and 11.  Dep. N. Gilmore is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #15-8728:
On February 13 shortly after midnight, Dep. D. Naughton initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Coster Road at Mill Bridge Road in Lusby.  Upon making contact with the driver, he detected a strong odor of raw marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle.  A metallic grinder was located inside the vehicle as well as a pair of brass knuckles.  The driver, identified as Joshua Scott Reese, 25, of Lusby, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and concealed deadly weapon.
Joshua Scott Reese, 25, of Lusby

Monday, February 16, 2015

PRESS RELEASE FOR STOLEN VEHICLE PURSUIT

    On February 15, 2015 at 8:19 p.m., the Calvert Control Center received a 911 call from a victim stating his vehicle had just been stolen from 1608 Mint Ct, Prince Frederick.  The victim described the vehicle as a 2012 white Dodge Charger with Maryland registration 3AP6740. Dep. Ward of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office observed the vehicle travelling north bound on RT4 in area of Calvert Memorial Hospital and attempted to stop the vehicle.  The operator of the vehicle accelerated and a pursuit ensued.  Sheriff’s Office units coordinated the deployment of stop sticks in the area of Cherry Hill Road and Maryland Rt. 4.  The driver’s side front tire was deflated by the stop sticks. The vehicle continued north on Rt. 4.  The tire which had been deflated by the stop stick deployment separated from the rim of the vehicle in the area of Skinners Turn Road. The vehicle continued north driving on only the rim at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The pursuit continued into Anne Arundel County and then into Prince Georges County.  The vehicle took the exit for Water Street at the Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro where it crashed into a tree in the wooded area along the access ramp that leads back to Maryland Rt. 4 north.  The suspect fled the wreckage on foot.  K-9 and a helicopter with FLIR were deployed in an effort to locate the suspect.  After an extensive search the suspect was not located and his whereabouts and identity are unknown at this time.  The PG County Police Department responded to assist with the search and assumed the crash investigation. Maryland State Police and Park Police assisted with the search also.  There was a substantial amount of blood around the crash scene and blood drenched clothing was also located nearby indicating the suspect received substantial injury during the crash.


    Should you have any information that could help lead to the arrest of the suspect in this case please contact Dep. Ward at 410-535-2800.  Calvert County Crime Solvers pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of suspects.  You can reach crime solvers at 410-535-2880.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

NARCAN PRESS RELEASE

The number of heroin overdoses in Calvert County and across the nation continues to increase annually.  Prescription drug abusers are finding it more difficult to get their hands on the often abused prescription pills and have subsequently turned to heroin as a cheaper more easily accessible alternative.  Fraudulent prescriptions continue to be a significant problem, in addition to the heroin epidemic. 

As a result of the increase in heroin overdoses in Calvert County, the Sheriff’s Office has trained and equipped the majority of our patrol deputies with NARCAN.  When deputies arrive on the scene of overdoses with unconscious subjects they administer NARCAN which reduces the side effects of the substance the individuals have overdosed on.  Individuals who have overdosed and receive NARCAN are transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital where they are seen by a doctor before they are released.  While the NARCAN takes the side effects away and brings the subjects out of their unconscious state, it does not take the substance out of their system.  If the subjects “shoot up” or ingest heroin or other opiates after being administered NARCAN without being seen by a doctor, the potential for a fatal overdose is significantly increased.  Individuals who call for assistance for subjects who have overdosed are exempt from facing criminal charges.


Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol personnel continue to make arrests for violations of the controlled dangerous substance laws.  The CCSO Drug Enforcement Unit focuses on arresting and prosecuting those selling controlled dangerous substances.  While law enforcement throughout the state continues to battle the heroin epidemic, it is a far bigger problem than law enforcement can address alone.  Citizens are encouraged to contact Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880 to report any tips on drug or illicit activity.