Calvert County Sheriff's Office: July 2015

Thursday, July 30, 2015

PRESS RELEASE FOR WAWA THEFT

On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, Deputy J. Buck of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office initiated investigation into a reported theft of cigarettes from the WAWA convenience store, located at 10205 Kirksville Lane, Dunkirk, Calvert County, Maryland. Investigation revealed the below pictured suspects leaned over an unattended cashier’s counter and stole at least six cartons of Marlboro Lights cigarettes at around 5:00 p.m. on July 28.

Both black male suspects are believed to be 36 – 42 years of age. Height is estimated at between 6’-0” and 6’-2”. The bald suspect is believed to weigh between 170 and 200 pounds. The weight on the suspect wearing the black hat was estimated to be between 200 and 230 pounds. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a brown in color, Volvo station wagon. The year on the vehicle was estimated to be 2009.

Anyone with information concerning the identity of the above suspects is asked to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800.

Citizens with information on the above crime 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.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

PRESS RELEASE FOR DIRT BIKE CRASH

On July 29, 2015 at approximately 1246 hrs, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and the Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of Sheridan Point Road and Fig Point Road in Prince Frederick for the report of a serious crash involving a dirt bike.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Yamaha YZ125 dirt bike was traveling along Sheridan Point Road prior to Fig Point Road. The dirt bike was traveling southwest along the solid double yellow center line when the operator began to lose control. The motorcycle traveled off the roadway, crossed a gravel driveway and struck a Crepe Myrtle tree. The operator and the motorcycle veered off the tree and struck a metal sign support post causing the operator to be ejected. The operator struck his head on the sign support post. The operator and the motorcycle came to rest at the base of the metal sign support post.

The dirt bike was being operated by Cory Jermaine Mackall, a 27 year old male of Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The evidence on scene and witness statements suggests that Mackall had been consuming alcohol prior to the crash. Mackall was transported to the University Medical Center in Baltimore by Maryland State Police Trooper 7 and is listed in critical but stable condition. At this time alcohol, speed, and driver error are factors that contributed to the crash.

The Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the events that led up to the crash. Anyone with additional information regarding the crash is asked to contact Dfc. J. Hardesty of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team at 410-535-2800 or via email at hardesje@co.cal.md.us.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED IN SOLVING A CASE

Your assistance is needed in solving this crime that occurred in the Farms at Hunting Creek community in Huntingtown. If you have any information, please contact Det. DeFelice at the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800. Thank you.

***The $10,000 reward is from private citizens, NOT Crime Solvers.***

SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK

Destruction of Property Case #15-39336:

A garage door and vehicle were both spray painted with profanity by unknown person(s) overnight between July 19 and 20 at a home in the 2500 block of Sansbury Drive in Chesapeake Beach. The damage is estimated at $1,000. DFC R. Cress is investigating.

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES COMPLETE NASRO TRAINING

Between July 20th and July 24th, 2015 Detectives Kevin Hall and Andrew Clas, both members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office School Liaison Unit, attended the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) basic school resource officer course in Dover, Delaware. Members of police agencies from Maryland, Delaware, and Connecticut completed the 40 hour course that emphasizes three main areas of instruction: -Functioning as a police officer in the school setting - Working as a resource and problem solver -Developing teaching skills.

The mission of the National Association of School Resource Officers is to provide the highest quality of training to school-based law enforcement officers in order to promote safer schools and safer kids. NASRO is an organization for school-based law enforcement officers, school administrators, and school security/safety professionals working as partners to protect students, faculty and staff, and their school community.

The Calvert County Sheriff's Office has sent numerous detectives through the NASRO training course in years past. It is important that School Liaison deputies have the most current and best training available to assist with their day to day activities during the school year.

Det. Clas is pictured in the back row, fourth from left.

Det. Hall is pictured in the back row, first on the right.

NEW SHERIFF'S OFFICE D.A.R.E. VEHICLE!!!

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce the citizens of Calvert County to the newest addition to the D.A.R.E. fleet. DFC Andre Mitchell, along with the design team at TNT Signs and Graphics Tim Wilhoit, Tammie Wilhoit and Sidney Belcher, worked tirelessly to create a design that would not only be eye catching, but also have a very distinct educational component. Funds provided by the Calvert County Health Department Tobacco Compliance Grant were used to help pay for the wrap on the new D.A.R.E vehicle. When you look at this stunning vehicle design, you will be greeted by an image of Daren the Lion reminding everyone of the dangers of tobacco use. When you see Daren again, on the other side of the Dare vehicle, he is reminding everyone to resist drugs and violence. This unique design involving flames, bolts, melted metal and solid steel plates will be sure to not only make an impression on the youth of Calvert County, but it will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on all the adults who see it also. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program was created in 1983 in Los Angeles, California and since its inception, its message of making safe and responsible decisions and understanding the consequences of the decisions we make has been taught throughout the United States and around the world.

Monday, July 27, 2015

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 27TH, 2015

During the week of July 20 through July 26, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,363 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.

Destruction of Property Case #15-39336:

Theft Case #15-39868:

Two outgoing pieces of mail containing personal checks were stolen out of a mailbox on Ashwood Drive in Dunkirk on July 22. Dep. B. Schaefer is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #15-40160:

Someone caused $75 in damage to a wooden fence surrounding the parking lot at the Flag Harbor Yacht haven in St. Leonard between July 20 and 21. Dep. D. Naughton is handling the investigation.

Theft Case #15-40296:

On July 25 shortly after midnight, Dep. T. Mohler responded to the Prince Frederick Safeway for the report of a theft. Employees advised the suspect was last seen leaving the store pushing a shopping cart full of items he had not paid for. Sgt. C. Kontra observed the suspect loading the merchandise into a vehicle. Dep. T. Mohler made contact with the suspect and a second man. Both men were arrested. Tavon Leon Young, 27, of Washington, D.C. was charged with theft less than $1,000, theft scheme less than $1,000 and possession of CDS paraphernalia; a cigar wrapper. The second suspect, Jeffrey Giles Haston, 26, of District Heights, was charged with theft less than $1,000 and use of drug paraphernalia; a cigar wrapper.

Tavon Leon Young, 27, of Washington, D.C.

Jeffrey Giles Haston, 26, of District Heights

Burglary Case #15-40427:

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to a shed behind a home in the 3000 block of Hickory Ridge Road in Dunkirk, sometime between July 12 and 24. The shed was empty so nothing was taken. Dep. A. Curtin is investigating.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

PRESS RELEASE FOR COVE POINT DROWNING

On July 24, 2015 at approximately 7:22 p.m., the Calvert Control Center received a 911 call in reference to two males that drowned off of Cove Point beach in Lusby Maryland. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol personnel responded to the scene and secured it until detectives for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau arrived.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Mr. Daniel Jason Brown (37 year old white male of Lusby), his brother Douglas Howell Brown (39 year old white male of Mechanicsville) and a juvenile male were swimming off Cove Point in Lusby Maryland. It is believed the three entered deep water and became tired from swimming against the tide. (The current in the area of Cove Point is significant.) Investigators located witnesses who observed the three swimmers in visible distress. Witnesses saw both Daniel Brown and Douglas Brown disappear beneath the surface of the water. The juvenile was able to make his way back to shore where he alerted family members and authorities.

An extensive rescue / recovery effort was made by various agencies which met with negative results. At this time search efforts have ceased and the bodies of the individuals will be recovered when they are located. It is presumed that both Daniel Brown and Douglas Brown succumbed to accidental drowning. This case will remain open pending Daniel and Douglas Brown being located.

***UPDATE***

The body of Daniel Brown has been recovered.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK

Burglary Case #15-38819:

Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 12000 block of Santa Cruz Drive in Lusby and stole a water meter and copper piping. It was discovered on July 14 when the new homeowner had the utilities turned on and water came into the storage room of the home. The copper piping on the water heater and a/c system had also been removed. DFC Locke is also investigating this case.

Monday, July 20, 2015

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 20TH, 2015

During the week of July 13 through July 19, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,445 calls for service throughout the community.

Theft Case #15-38167:

On July 14 a victim in the 7700 block of Pine Boulevard in Lusby advised Dep. G. Gott that on July 9 he had a package stolen from his mailbox. Dep. Gott is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #15-38373:

An employee of Calvert County Parks and Recreation reported to DFC P. Aurich that sometime between 11:00 p.m. on July 14^th and 8:00 a.m. on the 15^th, unknown suspect(s) cut the barbed wire from the fence surrounding the equipment building at Dunkirk Park. The handle to the hand pump on the gas storage tank was broken. It is unknown if any fuel was taken but damage is estimated at $120. The investigation continues.

Theft Case #15-38392:

Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of 16 large batteries valued at $400 from a cellular tower box behind the Huntingtown Fire Department on Old Town Road. The theft was discovered on July 15. The investigation is on-going.

CDS Violation Case #15-38474:

On July 15 at 10 minutes before midnight, DFC P. Wood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle moving faster than the posted speed limit traveling west on Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick. The driver, Sean D. Mendoza, 20, of Mechanicsville, was found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Mendoza has been charged with possession of marijuana in the amount more than 10 grams, possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia; plastic bags.

Sean D. Mendoza, 20, of Mechanicsville

Theft Case #15-38584:

Two bicycles were stolen from the porch of a home in the 12800 block of H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby between July 15 and 16. Both are 21-speed bikes of unknown make. One is bluish-purple in color and the other is light blue. DFC R. Kreps is investigating.

Theft Case #15-38787:

Someone stole solar powered lights from a flower bed at a home in the 3600 block of Pine Tree Road in Port Republic between July 15 and 17. DFC A. Locke is investigating.

Burglary Case #15-38819:

Burglary Case #15-39007:

DFC A. Locke is investigating a burglary at a home on Cedar Road in Port Republic between July 11 and 17. A 10 inch compound miter saw was stolen.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 13TH, 2015

During the week of July 6 through July 12, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,277 calls for service throughout the community.

Destruction of Property Case #15-36691:

Dep. W. Durner responded to Flag Harbor Marina in St. Leonard for the report of damaged property. An employee advised that upon arriving at the marina on July 5, she noticed that someone had discharged a fire extinguisher on the property. A surveillance video of the suspect is aiding Dep. Durner in his investigation.

Theft Case #15-36816:

Unknown suspect(s) stole $2,500 worth of windows from Economy Glass in Owings at around 8:00 p.m. on July 6. A witness gave a description of a possible suspect and suspect vehicle. Dep. A. Curtin is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #15-36927:

A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle between July 5 and 6 that was parked outside a home in the 4300 block of Sixes Road in Prince Frederick. DFC J. Denton is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #15-36965:

DFC J. Hardesty is investigating another theft from an unlocked vehicle. This one was in the 9000 block of Tonya’s Terrace in Owings overnight between July 7 and 8. A wallet was stolen.

Destruction of Property Case #15-36969:

Unknown suspect(s) moved a Caterpillar backhoe into the roadway on Sixes Road in Prince Frederick that belongs to the J. Calvin Wood, Jr. Inc. company. Whoever moved the backhoe struck a Komatsu Dozer causing $7,000 in damage. The incident occurred sometime between June 24 and July 8. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. J. Buck at 410-535-2800.

Destruction of Property Case #15-37080:

Sometime between July 7 and 8, someone smashed the front passenger side window on a vehicle parked outside a home on Sea Beam Court in North Beach causing $400 in damage. DFC J. Lord is investigating.

Theft Case #15-37082:

A blue fiberglass vessel dingy worth $3,000, was stolen from a vessel at the Beacon Marina in Solomons between July 6 and 7. Dep. B. Pounsberry will investigate.

Theft from Vehicle Case #15-37103:

Between July 7 and 8 two vehicles parked outside a home in the 8900 block of Chesapeake Lighthouse Drive in North Beach were rummaged through and an empty pill bottle was stolen. DFC A. Woodford is continuing the investigation.

Theft from Vehicle Case #15-37214:

Someone stole a Tissot silver wrist watch and some change from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Erie Avenue in North Beach between July 8 and 9. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #15-37694:

A victim advised DFC R. Wilson that on July 11 at about 10:00 p.m. while his vehicle was parked at the gas pumps at the 7-11 convenience store on Dalrymple Road in Sunderland, he went into the store. When he returned to his vehicle, he noticed that his black Apple iPhone 5s had been stolen from his unlocked truck. The investigation continues.

Friday, July 10, 2015

ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS APPREHENDED!!!

On July 6 2015 at approximately 0249 hours an armed robbery occurred at the 7-11 Convenience store located at 3588 Old Town Road in Huntingtown. During the robbery a male suspect entered the store and brandished a black handgun and demanded money. The male suspect fled to a dark colored SUV or truck and left the scene. The male suspect was described as a thin white male. He was described to wear a black hooded sweat shirt with the hood over his head and black and white bandana covering his face. Further he was wearing black gloves, blue jeans and black shoes. The gun was described as a black handgun.

On July 9, 2015 at approximately 0400 hours, an armed robbery occurred at the 7-Eleven store, 13974 HG Trueman Road, Solomons Maryland 20688. An unknown white male subject entered the store wearing a black hooded jacket, black gloves, blue jeans, and black boots with a white/black mask covering his face. This suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. The suspect encountered the only store employee towards the rear of the store and demanded money. The store employee complied and the suspect made way with US Currency. After reviewing the video footage, it was believed that the same suspect committed both robberies.

Based on the timeframes of the two robberies occurring, it was very probable there would be a third similar robbery in the near future. At the direction of Sheriff Mike Evans, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Bureau put together an operation to conduct surveillance on all of the convenience stores in Calvert County. Personnel from within the Sheriff’s Office as well as from the Southern Maryland Information Center (SMIC) joined forces to conduct the operation which began on July 10, 2015 at midnight.

During the early morning hours of July 10^th, Detective Cameron of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Detective Simonds of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (both assigned to SMIC) were conducting surveillance on the Lusby and St. Leonard Fast Stop convenience stores.

While conducting a check of the St. Leonard Fastop, detectives encountered a suspicious vehicle matching the description of the vehicle used in the first two robberies. The detectives set up surveillance in the area and observed the vehicle as it continued to engage in suspicious activity. The detectives called for marked Sheriff’s Office units to respond to the area to assist. The on scene detectives requested the marked units conduct a traffic stop on the Dodge Dakota 4 door truck bearing Maryland registration 9AK8162. When units stopped the truck it was being operated by Bethani Yvonne Wood and Steven E. Garner. During the traffic stop several pieces of evidence were recovered to link the vehicle and its occupants to the previous 7-11 robberies. Both Wood and Garner were arrested and transported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for questioning. Wood and Garner were charged accordingly and were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center to await their hearings before a District Court Commissioner.

Bethani Yvonne Wood

Steven E. Garner

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

* SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK *

Burglary Case #15-35674:

A homeowner in the 3000 block of Ross Road in St. Leonard advised Dep. T. Holt that between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on July 1, someone broke into his home causing $600 in damage and stole a 65 inch Panasonic television valued at $1,500. The investigation continues.

PRESS RELEASES FOR JULY 6TH, 2015

During the week of June 92 through July 5, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,446 calls for service throughout the community.

Burglary Case #15-35287:

On June 29 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. someone entered a shed on the property of a home on Chesapeake Avenue in Prince Frederick and stole a Craftsman power washer, a 7 horsepower outboard motor and 2 red plastic gas cans, altogether valued at $880. DFC C. Childress is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case #15-35338:

Vandals caused $500 in damage when they spray painted lewd pictures on the front doors of Huntingtown High School. The damage was discovered on June 30. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. S. Rediker at 410-535-2800.

Destruction of Property Case #15-35341:

Dep. W. Beisel is also investigating a spray painting that happened overnight between June 29 and 30 in the 2300 block of Sansbury Drive in Chesapeake Beach. The owner of a vehicle showed Dep. Beisel where someone had spray painted lewd drawings on the vehicle on the door, mirror, headlight and windshield.

Theft Case #15-35352:

Someone stole four rims and tires, valued at $4,000, off a vehicle that had been parked in the 700 block of Keith Lane in Owings between June 29 and 30. The rear driver’s side door window was broken out as well. Dep. D. Clark is investigating.

Burglary Case #15-35482:

Unknown suspect(s) entered a garage in the 5700 block of Long Beach Drive in St. Leonard on June 30 between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and stole a Troy-Bilt 7,000 kw generator and an Emglo twin tank electric air compressor. The stolen items are valued at $3,500 and damage is estimated at $300. It also appears the suspect(s) tried to gain access to the home but were unsuccessful. DFC A. Locke is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #15-35660:

On July 1 at 3:23 p.m. while on routine patrol Dep. T. Mohler conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to stop at a stop sign on Fairgrounds Road and Armory Road in Prince Frederick. When contacting the driver, identified as Goldie Louraine Kerrick, 57, of Washington, D.C., he detected a strong odor of alcohol and marijuana. Kerrick failed to pass field sobriety tests and was found to have drug paraphernalia. After taking Kerrick to the detention center, she was found to have second item of suspected drug paraphernalia. Kerrick has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia; a grinder, possession of contraband in a place of confinement, DUI of drugs and alcohol, DUI of alcohol, negligent driving, and several other traffic citations.

Goldie Louraine Kerrick, 57, of Washington, D.C.

Burglary Case #15-35674:

Destruction of Property Case #15-35769:

A fence sign at the Breezy Point Beach in Chesapeake Beach was spray painted with red paint. The damage was discovered on July 2. Dep. W. Durner is investigating.

Friday, July 3, 2015

PRESS RELEASE FOR SIXES ROAD MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

ON JULY 3, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 0909HRS, SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND MSP UNITS WERE DISPATCHED TO AN OVERTURNED SINGLE VEHICLE AUTOMOBILE CRASH ON SIXES RD JUST WEST OF RT. 4.

UPON ARRIVAL, UNITS OBSERVED A BLUE 2015 SUBARU STATION WAGON, LYING ON ITS DRIVER’S SIDE PARTIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE HAD STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL WHILE TRAVELLING EAST BOUND ON SIXES RD. THE VEHICLE DISLODGED SEVERAL GUARDRAIL SUPPORT POSTS WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FLIP ONTO ITS DRIVERS SIDE. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS IDENTIFIED BY HER MARYLAND DRIVERS LICENSE AS LAURA JEFFERY JOHNSON OF PRINCE FREDERICK. JOHNSON WAS THE SOLE OCCUPANT OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS ENTRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER’S DOOR WAS PINNED AGAINST THE GUARDRAIL WHICH WOULD NOT ALLOW ACCESS TO JOHNSON. VOLUNTEERS FROM THE PRINCE FREDERICK FIRE DEPARTMENT AND PRINCE FREDERICK RESCUE SQUAD WORKED VIGOROUSLY TO REMOVE THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE AND EXTRACTED MS. JOHNSON. MS. JOHNSON RECEIVED ON SCENE MEDICAL CARE AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LANDING SITE VIA AMBULANCE. MS. JOHNSON WAS AIRLIFTED TO PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY SHOCK TRAUMA CENTER BY MSP’S TROOPER 2.

DUE TO THE EXTENT OF HER INJURES, INVESTIGATING DEPUTIES WERE NOT ABLE TO SPEAK WITH MS. JOHNSON TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED HER TO DRIVE OFF OF THE ROADWAY. ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE WITNESSED THIS CRASH IS ASKED TO CONTACT DEP. BUCK OF THE CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT 410-535-2800.