PRESS RELEASE FOR MOTORCYCLE PURSUIT WITH APPREHENSION

    On September 28th at approximately 1635 hours, a pursuit of six sport-bike style motorcycles was initiated by Dfc. Velasquez and D/S Buck on Rt. 4 in the St. Leonard area.  The motorcycles were traveling in excess of 100 mph.  D/S Ward pulled in front of the motorcycles as they approached Rt. 4 and the south entrance of Main St. in Prince Frederick.  The motorcycles then split up, with two turning down Main St., two making a U-turn and going back south on Rt. 4, and one continuing north on Rt. 4.  D/S Ward along with other units continued to pursue the motorcycle that continued north on Rt. 4.  Units lost sight of that motorcycle and the pursuit was terminated.  A short time later, a citizen called the Sheriff's Office and advised that they had witnessed the pursuit and saw one of the motorcycles involved in the pursuit turn into the trailer park at the end of German Chapel Rd.  Units responded to German Chapel Rd. and contacted the subject.  D/S ward was able to identify the motorcycle and the subject as being one of the subjects that made a U-turn and went back south on Rt. 4.  The subject was identified as David Anthony Madison II, D.O.B. 06/06/90, 356 Sunshine Way, Westminster, MD.  Madison was run through Field sobriety tests and performed poorly.  He was arrested for DUI. 

PRESS RELEASE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT - PEDESTRIANS STRUCK

    On September 27, 2014 at approximately 0908 hours, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to Maryland Route 260 and Saint Andrews Drive, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 20732 for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians.  Preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Hyundai passenger vehicle operated by Megan Sullivan (29) of Chesapeake Beach, Md. had entered the roadway from Saint Andrews Drive and for unknown reasons left the travel portion of the roadway and struck two pedestrians who were jogging on the shoulder.  The pedestrians were identified as Katie Allen (28) of Owings, Md and Thomas Molino (20) of Lothian, Md.  Members of the Dunkirk and North Beach Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene and initially treated  Allen and Molino who were later transported to Prince George’s Hospital Center via Maryland State Police Medevac.  Allen and Molino are listed in Stable condition.  The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was the first to call 911.  No charges have been made at this time. 

    Sgt. R. Selkirk of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the collision.  Anyone with information related to this investigation may contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800 or via email at selkirrc@co.cal.md.us. 

PRESS RELEASES FOR SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2014

During the week of September 22 through September 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,250 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 #14-53782:

Unknown suspect(s) stole $3,000 worth of welding rods and copper wire from a business on Industrial Drive in Owings sometime between September 19 and 22.  DFC Y. Bortchevsky is handling the investigation.

Theft from Vehicles Case #14-53898:

Six vehicles parked outside a business on Investment Court in Owings were broken into on September 23 between 3:30 and 4:30 in the morning.  The suspect(s) broke windows and door handles to gain access to the inside of the vehicles to steal radios, batteries, cables and instrument clusters.  The total amount of damage and theft is $1,850.  DFC J. Migliaccio is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #14-53958:

Someone spray painted the boards of the board walk at the Wetlands Overlook Park in North Beach between September 22 and 23.  The amount of damage is estimated at $500.  Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-54088:

On September 24 at 10:20 a.m. DFC R. Cress conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Huntingtown 7-11 convenience store.  He found the driver, William Thomas Murphy, 38 of Prince Frederick, to be driving on a revoked license and to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Murphy was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of oxycodone.

William Thomas Murphy, 38, of Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #14-54287:

Someone entered a barn located behind a home on Holland Cliffs Road in Huntingtown and damaged two Jet Skis’ mirrors and speedometers that were kept inside.  The culprit(s) also broke 16 single pane glass windows on the barn.  Total damage is estimated at $5,000.  The damage occurred overnight between September 24 and 25.  Dep. W. Rector is handling the investigation. 

Theft Case #14-54447:

A citizen called police on September 26 at 2:43 p.m. to report that she had just observed 2 black men walk out of Peebles Department Store in Prince Frederick each carrying an armload of folded clothes.  The two men got into a waiting vehicle driven by a third male and the car then sped away.  Initial inventory by store personnel revealed that approximately $3,000 in clothing was stolen.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. J. Buck at 410-535-2800.

Destruction of Property Case #14-54670:

Someone caused $1,500 in damage to a vehicle parked outside a home on Covenant Court in Owings when they ripped off the driver door handle.  It does not appear that entry inside the vehicle was made and nothing was taken.  The damage occurred overnight between September 25 and 26.  Dep. J. Buck is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-54793:

On September 28 at 3:54 a.m. Dep. M. Trigg observed a vehicle sitting in the travel portion of the roadway at Dares Beach Road and Double Oak Road in Prince Frederick.  He made contact with the 2 occupants of the vehicle.  He found the passenger, Patrick Kyle Gonyo, 18 of Huntingtown, to be in possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana and charged him.

Patrick Kyle Gonyo, 18, of Huntingtown

Destruction of Property Case #14-54811 & 54851:

Unknown suspect(s) spray painted graffiti on two vehicles and a lamp post at a home on Blackberry Lane in Prince Frederick and another vehicle on Whispering Drive during the early morning hours on September 28.  The windows of another home on Whispering Drive and the mailbox all had graffiti on them.  Dep. J. Buck is investigating.

PRESS RELEASE FOR GOOD DAY STORE ROBBERY ARRESTS

On Sunday, August 3 at 3:43 p.m. an employee at the Good Day Market located in Prince Frederick advised the Calvert Control Center that the store had been robbed.   Preliminary investigation revealed that a white male with a beard, in his 20’s to early 30’s with a large frame of 6’ to 6’-4” and weighing 210 to 250 pounds entered the store.  This subject approached the counter and asked for cigarettes.  While the sole employee was ringing up the item, the man handed her a note telling her to give him all the money.  The clerk complied and the suspect then left the store.  A witness in the parking lot advised police that he saw the suspect get into a small vehicle on the passenger side and leave the scene.    No one was injured during the robbery.

Follow-up investigation by Det. H. Rich of the Calvert Investigative Bureau revealed two possible suspects in this case, the suspect who entered the store and the suspect driver of the vehicle.  Det. Rich was subsequently able to request the issuance of arrest warrants for Thomas Brian Smith, Jr., 34, of Prince Frederick, driver of the vehicle, and Ronald Franklin Brown, Jr., 33, of Leonardtown.  Both men were arrested on September 21.  Smith has been charged with armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, second degree assault, conspiracy to commit second degree assault, use of a firearm during a violent crime, conspiracy to use a firearm during a violent crime and handgun in vehicle.  Brown has been charged with the same first six offenses as Smith, but is also charged with handgun on person, theft $1,000 to under $10,000 and conspiracy to commit theft $1,000 to under $10,000.

Anyone with additional information regarding this crime is asked to contact Det. H. Rich at 410-535-1600 extension 2765.

Thomas Brian Smith, Jr., 34, of Prince Frederick

Ronald Franklin Brown, Jr., 33, of Leonardtown

PRESS RELEASES FOR SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2014

During the week of September 15 through September 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,353 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 #14-52651:

Dep. S. Moran responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart on September 16 shortly after noon for the report of a shoplifter in custody.  Moran made contact with a store theft-prevention employee and the suspect, identified as Frances Elaine Butler, 67 of Aquasco.  Butler was observed by the employee placing store merchandise into a bag and exiting the store without stopping to pay for the items.  Butler was placed under arrest for theft less than $1,000.

Frances Elaine Butler, 67, of Aquasco

Theft of Mail Case #14-52838:

A victim on Ashwood Drive in Dunkirk advised DFC Y. Bortchevsky that she put an addressed greeting card in her mailbox and propped up the red flag for it to be picked up by a postal employee.  Shortly afterward, she observed a passenger vehicle pull up to her mailbox then drive away.  The victim walked to her mailbox and opened it and discovered an opened envelope addressed to someone she did not know and her own envelope was gone.  DFC Bortchevsky is continuing the investigation.

Burglary Case #14-52863:

Sometime between September 13 and 16 someone broke into a home on Holland Cliffs Road in Huntingtown.  Nothing appears to have been stolen.  DFC J. Migliaccio is investigating.

Mail Tampering Case #14-53131:

DFC J. Lord is investigating a case of apparent mail tampering at a residence on Fawn Lane in Owings that occurred during daytime hours on September 18.  The victim reports that there was a prescription bag in her mailbox addressed to her that was open, however, the prescription drugs inside the bag were not taken.  The investigation continues.

CDS Violation Case #14-53441:

On September 20 at 1:03 p.m. Dep. A. Curtin arrested Christina Elizabeth Pratt, 52 of Owings, after he responded to her home address for a call for a person using drugs in the home.  Another resident had called police to report Pratt was using drugs.  After a consent to search, Pratt was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and a smoking device and was charged accordingly. (No photo available).

CDS Violation Case #14-53528:

Dep. N. Gilmore conducted a traffic stop on September 20 at 11:20 p.m. at the Shell gas station in Prince Frederick.  The passenger, Ami Blair Zimmerman, 29 of Galesville, was arrested and charged with possession of Alprazolam, possession of Clonazepam, and two counts of possessing drug paraphernalia.

Ami Blair Zimmerman, 29, of Galesville

Attempted Burglary Case #14-53549:

On September 21 at 1:30 a.m. a homeowner on Dixies Land Circle in Huntingtown advised Dep. W. Rector that someone tried to kick his front door open.  The culprit(s) was scared off before the homeowner could identify them.  No entrance was made into the residence.

CDS Violation Case #14-53597:

On September 21 at 12:41 p.m. Dep. S. Moran conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Dalrymple Road and Sunderleigh Drive in Sunderland.  He found the driver, Rita Marie Wood, 22 of Chesapeake Beach, to be in possession of suspected drugs.  Wood was arrested and charged with possession of Oxycodone and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; dollar bills.

Rita Marie Wood, 22, of Chesapeake Beach

Destruction of Property Case #14-53606:

Dep. A. Curtin is investigating damage done to a vehicle overnight between September 20 and 21 on Willows Road in Chesapeake Beach.  Someone scratched letters into the paint, the drivers’ side rear view mirror was cracked and eggs were broken on the windshield.  The investigation continues.

Deputy Bill Rector, who is also a Sergeant in the U.S.Army/ National Guard, presents Sheriff Mike Evans with a Patriotic Employer Certificate from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty and Freedom By Supporting Employee Participation in America’s National Guard and Reserves Force. Major McDowell, Assistant Sheriff, is also pictured.

PRESS RELEASES FOR SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2014

During the week of September 8 through September 14 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,364 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 #14-51272:

On September 9 at 11:20 a.m. DFC M. Velasquez arrested Michael Peter Trybus, 18, of Lusby, and charged him with one count each of first, third and fourth degree burglary.  Trybus was observed by a neighbor of a home on Buckskin Court in Lusby hanging around the outside of the home and then could be seen inside the house.  DFC Velasquez responded to the call and saw a suspect matching the description given running down the street.  He stopped and made contact with the suspect, who was then identified as Trybus.  The homeowner arrived and stated that nothing appeared to be missing.

Michael Peter Trybus, 18, of Lusby

CDS Violation Case #14-51771:

On September 11 at 11:00 p.m. Dep. M. Trigg observed a vehicle drifting in and out of its lane while traveling northbound on Md. Rt. 4 near Traskers Blvd. and conducted a traffic stop at Auto Drive.  He found the driver, Eugene Holmes, Jr., 37 of Upper Marlboro, to be in possession of suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia.  He was charged with possession of K2/Spice (Scooby Snax) and rolling papers.

Eugene Holmes, Jr., 37, of Upper Marlboro

CDS Violation Case #14-51984:

On September 12 at 10:26 p.m. Dep. C. Idol was patrolling the Prince Frederick Food Lion parking lot when a minivan, driving at a high rate of speed, drove toward him in the officer’s lane, then swerved back into the correct travel lane and passed the officer.  Idol conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle behind the Prince Frederick Library on Costley Way.  The driver, Christopher Dylan Hinds, 19 of Huntingtown, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia; a smoking device.

Christopher Dylan Hinds, 19, of Huntingtown

Theft Case #14-52100:

Someone stole a ten foot aluminum boat from the boat rack at Lake Lariat in Lusby between July 15 and August 15.  The boat has a black saw tooth pattern and the initials KM painted on the underside.  It is valued at $500.  Dep. J. Buck is investigating.

Theft Case #14-52108:

A black Trail Star trailer, measuring 4 feet by 8 feet with a green and black Honda Foreman 500 All-Terrain Vehicle on it, was stolen from the driveway of a home in the 11600 block of Big Sandy Run Road in Lusby.  The trailer and ATV are valued at $4,900.  The trailer has a Virginia license plate.  Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC G. Gott at 410-535-2800.

Attempted Burglary Case #14-52233:

Cpl. M. Naecker is investigating an attempted burglary at a home in the 3300 block of Woodridge Avenue in Port Republic that occurred between August 29 and September 13.  Someone cut the screens on the home’s windows and broke a door latch on the front porch.  It does not appear that entry was made into the home or that anything was stolen.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTIES RECEIVE AWARDS

Sheriff Mike Evans with the Maryland Sheriffs Association Deputy Of the Year Award Winners from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office.  Sgt Ricky Cox for Valor, F/Sgt Keith Hicks for Community Service and DFC. Nick DeFelice for Contribution to Profession. The awards were presented at the MCPA & MSA 2014  Annual Training Seminar on September 8th, 2014 in Ocean City, Maryland.

EDMOND GRAFTON YOUNG, JR - CALVERT COUNTY

Edmond Grafton Young, Jr., better known as “E.G.,” was born on May 22, 1979 in Annapolis, Maryland. He was the only son of Margaret and Edmond G. Young, Sr. He departed this life on September 11, 2001. 

Edmond attended Peters U.M.C. where he served as a Youth Choir and Usher Board member. He attended Mt. Harmony Elementary and Northern Middle and High Schools. While in high school his interest in computers led him to the Calvert Career Center. Later, he received an Associate degree in Computer Applications and Network Administration at the Computer Learning Center (CLC) in 1999. While attending CLC, he worked part time at Safeway in Dunkirk, Maryland. He successfully completed two of the seven Microsoft certification exams. He further enhanced his knowledge by working part time for Global Computer Consultants, Inc. 

Edmond began his career as a Helpdesk Analyst for CACI. Later, he became a Desktop Support Technician for BTG, Inc. He was transferred to the Pentagon earlier this year where he supported the DCSPER Army Division. On September 11th at 9:38 a.m., American Airlines Flight 77 hit the Pentagon as he worked on a General’s computer. He was listed as missing for nine days. Edmond enjoyed mentoring teens, playing basketball, and spending time with his friends. The highlight of his life was the birth of his son, Stephan, with Jonette Ramona Mackall on May 26, 1997. He was a devoted and extremely generous father who cherished every moment he spent playing with and nurturing his son. 

INVESTIGATOR CLYDE FRAZIER, NY STATE OFFICE OF TAX ENFORCEMENT AND DIRECTOR FRED MORRONE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE PORT AUTHORITY POLICE

Investigator Clyde Frazier

Director Fred Morrone

Investigator Clyde Frazier was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. 

He had been employed with the New York State Office of Tax Enforcement for 13 years.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15838-investigator-clyde-frazier#ixzz30trP7UHM

      Director Fred Morrone was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. 

He had risen through the ranks of the New Jersey State Police before becoming Director of Public Safety for the Port Authority Police.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15798-director-of-public-safety-fred-v-morrone#ixzz30trvKPLG

PRESS RELEASE FOR CRIME SOLVERS CASE SEPTEMBER 8TH, 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 two recent burglaries. On September 2, someone burglarized a home on Paulowina Lane in Prince Frederick during the daytime hours, stealing a PlayStation gaming system, controllers, and games.    Unknown suspect(s) stole $200 worth of copper pipe and twelve electric motors worth $1,000 from a barn in the 1900 block of Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown between September 2 and 5.

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 SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2014

During the week of September 1 through September 7 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,465 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 #14-49669:

DFC P. Mosely is investigating the theft of a wallet from an unsecured vehicle while it was parked in the 2800 block of Lochness Drive in Chesapeake Beach.  The victim states that his wallet, which was under his front seat, and its contents, consisting of cash and identification cards, was stolen on September 1 between 7:00 and 7:20 p.m.

Fleeing and Eluding, CDS Violation Case #14-49714:

On September 2, shortly after midnight, DFC R. Cress was traveling on Mikes Way in Owings.  He observed a vehicle that had been pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway suddenly leave the area at a high rate of speed.  DFC Cress and Tpr. Lewis of the Maryland State Police, each operating their patrol vehicles, attempted to catch up to the vehicle on Briscoe Turn Road.  DFC Cress continued to Md. Rt. 4 and observed the vehicle traveling southbound, then make a U-turn and begin to travel north.  DFC Cress activated his emergency equipment but the vehicle failed to stop and turned onto Skinners Turn Road.  The vehicle was still traveling at a high rate of speed and crossed the center line several times.  The vehicle then turned left onto Ginger Lane, into the industrial park, then out of the industrial park back onto Skinners Turn Road, where it turned left onto Clyde Jones Road.  The vehicle then drove through a yard at the end of the roadway and attempted to turn around but was blocked by Tpr. Lewis’ patrol vehicle.  The driver jumped out of the vehicle and ran into a wooded area.  Cress located the suspect behind some thick brush and he was ordered to put his hands behind his back but he failed to comply, keeping his hands concealed.  He was asked again to display his hands but would not so a Taser charge was applied to his body.  He was then handcuffed and taken into custody.  He is identified as Ryan Ford Gallagher, 36, of Owings.  Gallagher was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for treatment of the deployed Taser, and then transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.  Gallagher has been charged with resisting arrest, possession of marijuana less than 10 grams, destruction of property less than $1,000 and numerous traffic violations.  Gallagher was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Circuit Court in Calvert County.

Ryan Ford Gallagher, 36, of Owings

Burglary Case #14-49826:

Someone burglarized a home on Paulowina Lane in Prince Frederick during the daytime hours on September 2.  A PlayStation, controllers, and games were stolen.  Dep. L. Kelly is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-49873:

A woman reported to DFC P. Wood that at 8:00 a.m. on September 2 she parked her car at Plum Point Middle School in Huntingtown and went on a field trip with her son.  When she returned at 3:30 p.m. she noticed that cash and a credit card had been stolen from her purse, which had been left inside the vehicle.  The victim states that she thought she had locked the vehicle.  No marks could be seen on the vehicle indicating someone pried open a door.  DFC Wood is still investigating.

Burglary Case #14-50309:

Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on September 3 and 5:22 p.m. on September 4, unknown suspect(s) burglarized a shed behind a home in the 3900 block of Dogwood Road in Port Republic.  The culprit(s) stole a Razor MX 650 electric motorcycle valued at $500.  Dep. J. buck is investigating.

Theft Case #14-50317:

A pair of Portage Pal Kayak wheels, worth $400, were stolen when the owners were kayaking off Matoaka Lane in St. Leonard on September 4 between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m.  Dep. J. Buck is continuing the investigation.

Theft Case #14-50479:

A victim in the 1900 block of Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown advised DFC R. Kreps that between September 2 and 5 someone stole $200 worth of copper pipe and twelve electric motors worth $1,000 from a barn on his property.  The investigation continues.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-50544:

A Nokia cell phone and cash was stolen from a vehicle on September 5 in the afternoon.  The victim reports that he went inside two businesses, The World Gym and PNC Bank, both in Prince Frederick, so it not known at this time where the theft occurred.  He noticed the items missing once he arrived at home.  DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

Theft Case #14-50719:

A green Next bicycle with 20 inch tires was stolen from the front porch of a home in the 1000 block of Rimrock Road in Lusby overnight between September 5 and 6.  Dep. D. Naughton is investigating.

Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct Case #14-50842:

On September 7 at 4:00 a.m. DFC P. Wood responded to the Prince Frederick WaWa convenience store for the report of a disorderly female.  Upon his arrival, Wood made contact with the subject, identified as Whitney Nicole Buckler, 22, of Prince Frederick.  Buckler had caused a scene inside the convenience store.  Buckler and a friend were asked to leave and were told to call a friend to pick them up because they were not sober.  Immediately thereafter, their vehicle was seen leaving the WaWa and a traffic stop was conducted by DFC J. Livingston.  DFC Wood responded to assist.  While Livingston was attempting a sobriety test with the driver, Buckler, who had been the passenger, kept interfering with the investigation being conducted by Livingston.  Buckler was advised to stop or be placed under arrest for obstructing.  Buckler started screaming and when deputies attempted to place her under arrest she began pulling away and threw herself on the ground.  She continued screaming and trying to pull back and push herself off the patrol vehicle.  She prevented the deputies from placing her in the back seat of the patrol vehicle so a cage car was requested.  Once placed inside the cage car, Buckler started spitting on the windows of the vehicle.  She was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with obstructing and hindering, failure to obey a lawful order, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and destruction of property under $1,000.

Whitney Nicole Buckler, 22, of Prince Frederick

OFFICER MOIRA SMITH, NYPD

Officer Moira Smith was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. Officer Smith was the first officer to report the terrorist attack when she witnessed the first plane strike the first tower. 

She was assigned to the 13th Precinct.

Officer Smith had been employed with the New York City Police Department for 13 years, and is survived by her husband, also a New York City Police Officer, and her two-year-old daughter.

Officer Smith was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for her heroic actions.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15818-police-officer-moira-smith#ixzz30tqeFQ9W

OFFICER WALWYN STUART, PORT AUTHORITY POLICE

Officer Walwyn Stuart was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

Although his body was never recovered from the World Trade Center site, his handcuffs were recovered during the search.

Officer Stuart had served with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for three years and had previously served with the New York City Police Department for five years.

He is survived by his wife and infant daughter.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15810-police-officer-walwyn-stuart#ixzz30tqCQYbS

SGT. RODNEY GILLIS, NYPD

Sergeant Rodney Gillis was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

He was assigned to ESU Truck 8.
Sergeant Gillis had been employed with the New York City Police Department for 13 years, and is survived his two daughters, a son, brother, and his parents.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15821-sergeant-rodney-gillis#ixzz30tprV7yE

OFFICER STEPHEN DRISCOLL, NYPD

Officer Stephen Driscoll was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

Officer Driscoll was a US Navy veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 9 years. He is survived by his wife, son, parents, four sisters, and a brother.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. He was assigned to ESU Truck 4.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15833-police-officer-stephen-driscoll#ixzz30tpFYzHQ

OFFICER JEROME DOMINGUEZ, NYPD

Officer Jerome Dominguez was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

Officer Dominguez was a member of the New York Air National Guard and had served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his fiancee, parents, and brother.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. He was assigned to ESU Truck 3.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15828-police-officer-jerome-dominguez#ixzz30toqSyuD

OFFICER VINCENT DANZ, NYPD

Officer Vincent (Vinney) Danz was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. 

Officer Danz had been employed with the New York City Police Department for 14 years, and is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. He was also an active member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve and had previously served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. He was assigned to ESU Truck 3.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15827-police-officer-vincent-danz#ixzz30toSGtg0

OFFICER JOHN D'ALLARA, NYPD

           

            Officer John D'Allara was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer D'Allara had been employed with the New York City Police Department for 14 years, and is survived by his wife and two sons.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.

He was assigned to ESU Truck 2.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15829-police-officer-john-dallara#ixzz30tnjssr7

SERGEANT MICHAEL CURTIN, NYPD

Sergeant Michael Curtin was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. 

Sergeant Curtin was a US Marine Corps veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He had served with the New York City Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to ESU Truck 2. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and brother.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15822-sergeant-michael-curtin#ixzz30tmzSlOM

PRESS RELEASES FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2014

During the week of August 25 through August 31 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,615 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 #14-48864:

Dep. A. Ostazeski is investigating a burglary at a home in the 200 block of Thunderbird Drive in Lusby that occurred overnight between August 27 and 28.  A small amount of consumable items were stolen and $165 in damage occurred.

Concealed Weapon Case #14-48898:

On August 29 at 11:11 a.m. DFC M. Quinn responded to the Prince Frederick McDonald’s for the report to check the welfare of a subject.  Upon arrival, an employee advised that the subject, later identified as Jeffrey Wayne Hutton, 44, of Prince Frederick, came inside the restaurant and appeared “drunk”.  Quinn made contact with Hutton who was seated in the driver’s seat of his vehicle in the parking lot.  Hutton was found to be in possession of a butcher knife and wooden bat, both concealed about his person.  He was arrested and charged.

Jeffrey Wayne Hutton, 44, of Prince Frederick

CDS Violation Case #14-48975:

A sixteen-year-old female of Lusby was charged on a youth report with possession of marijuana and cited for possession of a tobacco product under the age of 18 on August 29 at 4:43 p.m.  DFC G. Gott had responded to the area of Lake Lariat in Lusby for a report of juveniles trespassing.  Ranch Club Security personnel advised Gott that they had requested identification or permits from the juveniles indicating they lived in the Ranch Club but the juveniles refused.  They were then asked to leave by security personnel but refused to do so.  The charged youth was released to a parent and the remaining juveniles, two sixteen-year-old males and one seventeen-year-old male, all of Lusby, were issued no trespass warnings.

Burglary Case #14-49010:

Copper wire worth $250 was stolen after unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home undergoing renovation in the 9000 block of Frederick Avenue in North Beach between August 28 and 29.  DFC Y. Bortchevsky is investigating.

Disorderly Conduct Case #14-49123:

DFC R. Weems arrested Shannon Michelle Myers, 37, of Lusby, and charged her with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order on August 30 at 3:50 a.m.  Weems first encountered Myers about five hours earlier when he responded to a home on Thunderbird Drive for a report of a disorderly person.  The homeowner stated they had asked Myers to leave but she wouldn’t.  Myers was warned against trespassing and sent on her way.  About three hours later, Weems responded to the Lusby Shell for the report of an unknown problem.  He observed Myers again, shouting loudly and pointing a flashlight at oncoming cars while she stood near the travel portion of the roadway.  She was sent on her way.  At 3:51 a.m. on August 30, Weems responded to the Lusby Post Office and again came into contact with Myers, who was banging on the windows.  Myers was arrested and charged.

Shannon Michelle Myers, 37, of Lusby

FOR THE FIRST 11 DAYS OF SEPTEMBER, THE CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL RECOGNIZE THOSE POLICE OFFICERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE ATTACKS ON 9/11. ON SEPTEMBER 11TH, WE WILL RECOGNIZE AND HONOR A RESIDENT OF OUR COUNTY WHO WAS LOST DURING THE ATTACKS. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THESE POSTS AND HELP US HONOR THESE BRAVE HEROES. THANKS AND STAY SAFE EVERYONE.

1.      Sergeant John Coughlin was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

He was assigned to ESU Truck 4.
Sergeant Coughlin had been employed with the New York City Police Department for 18 years, and is survived by his wife, three daughters, mother, and brother.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/15823-sergeant-john-coughlin#ixzz30tmXhDHn