During the week of July 11 through July 17 deputies of the Calvert
County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,256 calls
for service throughout the community.
Burglary Case #16-39148:
On July 13, 2016, at
approximately 12:30pm, Deputy R. Spalding responded to Chesapeake Avenue, in
St. Leonard, for the report of a burglary.
The victim reported stepping away from their home for about 30 minutes
and returned to find a purse missing from where it was left on a kitchen
table. It appears the suspect(s) made
entry through a back door, which the victim acknowledged they had not
locked. Items stolen from the home
include a brown leather purse and wallet, miscellaneous makeup, Rose &
Keller prescription sunglasses with pink frames, a MD driver’s license, health
insurance card, a credit card, bottle of OxyContin and bottle of Xanax
prescription pills.
Burglary Case #16-39120:
On July 13, 2016, Deputy O’Donnell and Detective M.
Mudd conducted a burglary investigation of a business located on Steeple Chase
Drive, in Prince Frederick. The
complainant reported arriving the morning of July 13, and discovered his
business, Home Town Reality, had been burglarized. They were able to develop a suspect, Michael
Steele, as the one responsible. Michael Steele, 28, of Huntingtown, was
arrested and charged with Burglary - 4th Degree Theft, Burglary - 2nd
Degree, Theft $1000 to under $10,000 and Destruction of Property.
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| Michael Steele, 28, of Huntingtown |
Burglary Case
#16-38933:
On
July 12, 2016, Deputy K. Williamson was called to the Sheriff’s Office to speak
with a victim who wanted to report a burglary of their home located on Broome’s
Island Road, in Port Republic. The
complainant reported leaving their home around 12:00pm on July 7 and returned
at 2:00pm on July 10. During this period
of time, an unknown person(s) made entry into the home and removed an
Innovations Trail Camera.
CDS Violation
Case #16-39947:
On July 17,
2016, at approximately 9:00pm, Deputy N. Buckler observed a vehicle strike a
curb on Lynn Acres Lane, in Lusby, with the driver continuing to travel south
with the wheel squealing, smoking and emitting the smell of burnt rubber. He was able to eventually bring the vehicle
driven by Brandy Staples, 30, of Lusby,
to a stop on Newtown Road, in Lusby. Due
to observing Ms. Staples’ driving and the results of her Field Sobriety Tests,
she was placed in handcuffs. She was
charged with Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Percocet), Possession of a
Dangerous Drug without a Prescription (Tramadol), Possession of Paraphernalia
(cut straw), Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While
Impaired by Alcohol, Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, and
Failure to Return to and Remain at Scene of Accident Involving Vehicle Property
Damage.
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| Brandy Staples, 30, of Lusby |
CDS Violation
Case #16-39737:
On July 16,
2016, while Deputy K. Williamson was conducting traffic enforcement in the area
of Breezy Point Beach, he observed a driver not restrained by their seat
belt. He conducted a traffic stop and
noticed a distinct odor of Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle The driver, Paris Bowling, 28, of
Suitland, MD, was found to be in Possession with Intent to Distribute
Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana over 10 grams and Possession of
Paraphernalia (plastic baggies). She was
also issued a traffic citation for not wearing her seatbelt and transported to
the Detention Center.
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| Paris Bowling, 28, of Suitland, MD |
CDS Violation Case #16-39354:
On July 14,
2016, Deputy S. Trotter was dispatched to attend to an accident on Solomons
Island Road, just south of the Prince Frederick Walmart. One of the drivers, Craig Milligan, 20, of St. Leonard, was found to be in Possession
of Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia (plastic bag). He was transported to the Detention Center
and charged accordingly.
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| Craig Milligan, 20, of St. Leonard |
CDS Violation
Case #16-38856:
On
July 11, 2016, Dfc. C. Fox was called to Abners Marina on Harbor Road,
Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon arrival Deputy Fox discovered Erik Crouse, 36, of Prince Frederick, to
be wanted through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. While being processed at the Detention
Center, it was discovered he was in possession of two (2) Suboxone strips, with
no proof of a prescription for the drug.
He was charged with CDS:
Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Suboxone).
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| Erik Crouse, 36, of Prince Frederick |
CDS Violation
Case #16-38782:
On July 11,
2016, at approximately 1:00pm, Deputy K. Williamson received a lookout for a
possible drunk driver operating a vehicle heading southbound on MD Rt. 4 in the
area of Cox Road. The Control Center
contacted him to report the vehicle had struck a guardrail and was stopped in
the middle of the roadway. He finally
caught up to the vehicle driven by Amelia
Dorwart, 25, of Hughesville, MD, in the area of Southbound Rt. 4/South View
Drive. She was placed under arrest for
Possession of a Dangerous Substance (Heroin), Possession of Paraphernalia
(syringe), Driving while Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance
(Suboxone), Driving While Impaired by Drug(s) or Drug(s) and Alcohol and Fail
to Display Registration Card on Demand.
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| Amelia Dorwart, 25, of Hughesville, MD |
Destruction of
Property Case #16-39813:
On July 16, 2016, at approximately 11:15pm, Dfc. G. Gott responded to
the area of S. Solomon’s Island Road/Lore Road, in Solomon’s, for the report of
damaged property. The complainant
reported seeing 4 - 5 youths throwing rocks at his vehicle, causing damage to
the paint on the driver’s side door. A
canvass of the area was conducted, but Deputy Gott was not able to locate the
suspects.
Destruction of Property Case #16-39545:
On July 15,
2016, at approximately 4:00pm, Dfc. J. Migliaccio received a call for a
destruction of property on Good Shepherd Way, in Owings. The victim stated that sometime between July
9th - 12th, someone tampered with a vehicle, parked in their
driveway, by cutting a sensor wire. A
professional mechanic had confirmed the wire was deliberately cut; it was not
damaged accidentally.
Destruction of Property Case #16-38788:
On July 11,
2016, Dfc. R. Burggraff responded to Loring Drive, in Huntingtown, for a
destruction of property complaint. The
victim reported hearing a dog barking in their front yard, at approximately
7:00am that morning, and later that day, discovered a pillow belonging on one
of their porch chairs was torn and another pillow was found in their
driveway. A seashell was also stolen
from a table on the porch.
Disorderly Conduct Case #16-39039:
On July 12,
2016, Deputy N. Buckler responded to Hernandez Lane, in Lusby, for the report
of a disorderly person armed with a knife and smashing car windows. The victim reported Tavaughn Weeks was in his
house and was not welcome there. When he
asked Mr. Weeks to leave, he became disorderly and smashed his car windows. Nicole
Simone Gray, also on the scene, was repeatedly told to calm down and also became
disorderly. Both parties, Tavaughn
Weeks, 22, of St. Leonard, and Nicole Gray, 47, of Prince Frederick,
were transported to the Detention Center.
Ms. Gray was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resist/Interfere with
Arrest. Mr. Weeks was charged with
Disorderly Conduct, Resist/Interfere with Arrest and Malicious Destruction of
Property $1,000 plus.
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| Tavaughn Weeks, 22, of St. Leonard |
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| Nicole Gray, 47, of Prince Frederick |
Fleeing and
Eluding Case #16-39046:
On July 12,
2016, at approximately 10:15pm, Dfc. C. Fox observed a vehicle driving unsafely
and was alerted that the tags were possibly stolen. A pursuit ensued with the suspect vehicle
traveling at speeds of 110mph in a posted 40mph zone. The vehicle continued to be driven
recklessly, failing to yield right of ways, excessive speeding and operating
with its’ headlights off. Once on Randle
Avenue, the driver, Jason Nathaniel Marks, 32, of Riverdale, MD, bailed out of
the car and the passenger, Falan
Shaffer, 33, of Upper Marlboro, was detained. Shaffer was charged with Hindering an
Investigation (for providing a false name of the driver) and for Theft Under $1000
(for Possession of Stolen Tags). An arrest warrant has been issued for Jason
Marks, who will be charged with fleeing and eluding, possession of stolen property
and the following traffic violations: negligent driving, reckless driving, driving
vehicle in excess of reasonable and prudent speed, changing lanes when unsafe,
failure to drive right of center, failure to obey a traffic control device,
unauthorized display of registration plates, driving vehicle with tags to
another vehicle, driving an uninsured vehicle, driving unregistered vehicle,
driving without a license, driving while suspended out of state, failure to
display license and failure to display registration.
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| Falan Shaffer, 33, of Upper Marlboro |
Hate Crime Case #16-39654:
On July 16, 2016,
Dfc. S. Morder responded to Dartmoor Drive, in Huntingtown, in reference to a disorderly
call. The complainant reported that someone
pulled his solar lights out of the ground and laid them down in a swastika
design. He also reported the suspect(s)
used a white caulk material and wrote “US” on the sidewalk in front of his
house. No known suspects at this time.
Home
Invasion Case #16-39649:
In the early morning hours on July 16, 2016, Sheriff Deputies
assisted the Maryland State Police, with a home invasion that took place on
Easy Street, in Owings. The victim
reported waking up from being beaten unconscious by 2-3 black males, who had kicked
in the back door of his home and were able to gain entry. Once inside a brief struggle ensued when the
suspects demanded money and knocked the victim unconscious. The suspects stole prescription
medication and two (2) firearms (.357 caliber Taurus Revolver/Model 65 and a
.44 caliber Sturm Ruger Revolver/Model Black Hawk). Paramedics arrived to assist with the
victim’s injuries.
Theft Case #16-39952:
On July 17,
2016, Dfc. A. Locke received a theft complaint from a victim who works at the
Chesapeake Beach Water Park, on Gordon Stinnett Avenue. The victim reported leaving their Apple
iPhone 6 plus sitting near the first aid station and when they returned to
retrieve the phone, it was missing.
Theft Case #16-39743:
On July
16, 2016, Dfc. A. Woodford made contact with a complainant in the lobby of the
Sheriff’s Office who wanted to report the theft of a Next brand bicycle. Sometime between 10:00pm on July 15, 2016 and
10:00am on July 16, someone cut the chain attached to a black 24” boys ‘Next’
brand mountain bike. The bike had red
lettering and red trim.
Theft Case #16-38828:
On
July 11, 2016, Dfc. A. Woodford responded to a theft complaint, the victim
stated had taken place earlier in the day at Driftwood Beach, in Lusby. The victim arrived home and discovered a gold
and white Tommy Hilfiger purse, with all its’ contents (driver license, credit
cards, money, Sephora gift card, wallet, student ID and iPhone 6 charger) to be
missing.
If you
know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert
County, you can report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link
at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2800.
Crime Solvers offers
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