Monday, December 22, 2014

PRESS RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 22ND, 2014

During the week of December 15 through December 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,521 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 of Mail Case #14-70737:
Someone removed a package containing jewelry that was delivered to a mailbox in the 12000 block of Settlers Trail in Lusby.  DFC J. Denton is investigating the theft which occurred between December 10 and 17.
CDS Violation Case #14-70901:
On December 17 at 11:44 p.m. Dep. T. Mohler conducted a traffic stop on Rt. 4 northbound at Auto Drive in Prince Frederick, on a vehicle suspected of being driven by an impaired operator.  He made contact with the driver, Joshua Paul Porter, 39, of North Beach.  Porter was found to possibly be under the influence of a narcotic.  Porter was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and was charged with the possession of a syringe.  Porter was also cited with numerous traffic violations, including driving on a suspended license and driving while impaired by drugs.
Joshua Paul Porter, 39, of North Beach

Destruction of Property Case #14-71193:
Unknown suspect(s) caused $800 in damage when they scratched the paint on a rental vehicle parked outside a home in the 6200 block of Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown.  DFC A. Woodford is investigating the damage that occurred between December 18 and 19.
Theft Case #14-71245:
On December 19 at 7:52 p.m. DFC J. Hardesty responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a theft in progress.  Hardesty made contact with the loss prevention manager who advised he saw the suspect stealing items from the store.  Hardesty contacted the suspect, Michael Joseph Bellini, 49, of Hughesville, who was outside the store at his vehicle being detained by Dep. C. Ward.  Bellini was in possession of stolen clothing and suspected drugs, as well as a concealed weapon; a pool cue.  He was arrested and charged with theft less than $100, having a concealed dangerous weapon, and CDS possession; Alprazolam.

Michael Joseph Bellini, 49, of Hughesville