Wednesday, September 23, 2015

PRESS RELEASES FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2015

During the week of September 14 through September 20 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,328 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, or call 410-535-2880.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

CDS Violation Case #15-51065
On September 17 at 2255 hours Deputy D. Clark was on routine patrol in the area of Costly Way, Prince Frederick and investigated a suspicious vehicle driven by Reid Brewster, 20, of St. Leonard who was found to be in possession of paraphernalia (glass pipe and grinder).  He was arrested on a DC-45 and released.

CDS Violation Case #15-50784
On September 16 at 1517 hours, while Deputy G. Gott was on routine patrol in the area of HG Trueman Road and Rousby Hall Road, Lusby, he conducted a traffic stop and found the driver identified as Christopher Francis, 29, of Kenbridge, Virginia, to be in possession of paraphernalia (glass pipe and metal grinder).  He was arrested for possession of paraphernalia and issued paperwork for his traffic violations.
Christopher Francis, 29, of Kenbridge, Virginia


CDS Violation Case #15-50632       
On September 15 at 2009 hours, while Deputy T. Mohler was on routine patrol of the Prince Frederick area, he conducted a traffic stop which revealed the occupants, McKenzie Cullins, 21, of Prince Frederick, and John Miller, 21, of St. Leonard both in possession of paraphernalia (rolling papers and baggie).  They were both charged on a DC-45.
John Miller, 21, of St. Leonard


CDS Violation Case #15-50451
On September 14 at approximately 1930 hours, Deputy Y. Bortchevsky observed the driver, Christopher Patterson, 25, of Lusby, holding his cell phone while operating the vehicle on Mill Bridge Road, Lusby.  He initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be in possession of paraphernalia (glass smoking device, metal grinder and glass container).  He was charged on a DC-45 for the paraphernalia and issued a traffic citation for the traffic offense.

Destruction of Property Case #15-51145
Between September 11 - 18 Deputy P. Aurich responded to a complaint that an unknown person drove their vehicle onto the soccer field in Dunkirk causing damage to the grass.  The investigation is continuing.

Destruction of Property Case #15-50570
On September 15 at approximately 1200 hours Deputy B. Pounsberry responded to 3rd Street, North Beach, for the report of a window that was broken on a house.  The investigation is continuing.

Destruction of Property Case #15-50553
Between September 14-15 someone punctured a gas line leading to an automobile’s gas tank located on Shore Acres Way, Prince Frederick.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact Deputy D. Naughton. 

Destruction of Property Case #15-50345
Deputy B. Pounsberry is investigating the report of the side of a home that was spray painted on Bay Avenue, North Beach.  Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact Deputy B. Pounsberry. 

Theft Case #15-51362
On September 19 at approximately 1430 hours, Deputy B. Pounsberry responded to a report of two (2) amplifiers and a short wave radio that were stolen from a vehicle on Chesapeake Lighthouse Drive, North Beach.  The investigation is continuing.

Theft Case #15-51319
On September 19 during the overnight hours, two (2) unlocked vehicles on Dunleigh Court, Dunkirk, were entered and an iPod, RCA Tablet, GPS, Microsoft ‘Surface’ Laptop and gas card were stolen.  Deputy P. Aurich is investigating.

Theft Case #15-51229
On September 18 at 1755 hours a purse was stolen out of a shopping cart while the victim was in the Dunkirk Safeway.  The purse was later found but the money was removed.  Deputy W. Durner is investigating.

Theft Case #15-51223
Deputy W. Durner responded a theft a report of two (2) bikes on September 18 at approximately 1721 hours, which occurred on Ann Way in Owings.  Both bikes were blue/green in color.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy W. Durner.

Theft Case #15-51217
On September 18 Deputy J. Denton responded to Harbor Drive, Lusby, for the report of a theft of money from a woman’s purse in the Solomon’s Nursing Center.  The case is continuing.

Theft Case #15-51171
Deputy J. Denton also responded to a theft from vehicle which occurred at the Southern Middle School parking lot September 18.  A billfold was stolen which contained multiple credit cards and money.

Theft Case #15-51009
On September 17 at 1612 Deputy S. Rediker responded to a theft of wallet at the Fast Stop in St Leonard on Rousby Hall Road.  The victim’s wallet was later found along the side of HG Trueman Road, including items within the wallet.  Still missing are a Credit Card, Driver License and Learner’s Permit.

Theft Case #15-50453
An Apple Iphone 5, with a purple case, was stolen off the counter at the ABD Liquor Store located on Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, on September 14.  Deputy S. Moran is investigating.

Theft Case #15-50457
A white Apple Iphone 4 with a pink camouflage case was stolen at the Health Department in Prince Frederick on September 14 at approximately 2040 hours.  Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy T. Mohler.

Theft Case #15-50445
On September 14 at approximately 1854 hours units were dispatched for a theft in progress at the Walmart store in Dunkirk.  Vashawn Parran, 19, of Sunderland, was pulled over and arrested by Deputy J. McCarroll on a DC-45 Criminal Citation for theft of the cell phone charger (later recovered).  He was subsequently released on multiple traffic citations, as well.
Vashawn Parran, 19, of Sunderland


Theft Case #15-50433
On September 14 at approximately 1742 hours an unknown person stole mail out of a   mailbox on South Chamberlain Lane, Owings.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy W. Durner.