Tuesday, August 9, 2016

PRESS RELEASES FOR AUGUST 8TH, 2016

During the week of July 29 (noon) through August 7 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,937 calls for service throughout the community. 

Burglary Case #16-42971:

On August 1, 2016, Deputy S. Trotter responded to Calvert Drive, in St. Leonard, for the report of a burglary.  Upon returning home the victim observed a window screen leaning against their home, which was removed from a front window.  Miscellaneous jewelry and two (2) bicycles, a red Cannondale with black handle bars and a gray/purple Mountain bike, were all stolen.  There are no known suspects at this time.

Burglary Case #16-42708:

On July 31, 2016, Deputy K. Williamson responded to a home on Church Street, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary in progress.  He discovered James Marsh, 23, of Chesapeake Beach, to have damaged the front door deadbolt and living in the home since July 27, when he was released from the Detention Center.  He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with 4th Degree Burglary, Destruction of Property Less than $1,000.00 and Littering/Dumping.
James Marsh, 23, of Chesapeake Beach


Burglary Case #16-42569:

On July 30, 2016, Dfc. G. Gott responded to a home on Maple Way, Lusby, for the report of a burglary.  Upon arrival the victim explained that sometime between 1:00pm - 7:30pm that day, someone entered their home through a back bedroom window.  No items appear to be missing.

Burglary Case #16-42506:

On July 30, 2016, Dfc. J. Migliaccio responded to a home on Dunleigh Court, Dunkirk, for the report of a burglary.  Sometime between July 22 - July 30, an unknown suspect(s) removed the front and rear doors of an unoccupied home.  At this time there are no suspects or witnesses to this crime. 

CDS Violation Case #16-43937:

On August 6, 2016, Deputy T. Mohler received a dispatch from the Control Center notifying him of a possible intoxicated driver driving south on Solomons Island Road, in the area of Cove Point Road.  He was able to make contact with the driver, Kevin O'Brien, 44, of Charlotte Hall, MD, on Rousby Hall Road, in Lusby.  He observed prescription medication in plain view on the back seat, which did not belong to Mr. O’Brien.  He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with three (3) counts of CDS Possession of Nonnarcotic Drugs (Lyrica, Zolpidem, Xanax), CDS Possession of a Synthetic drug (Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Kevin O'Brien, 44, of Charlotte Hall, MD


CDS Violation Case #16-43846:

On August 6, 2016, Deputy N. Barger conducted a vehicle stop at approximately 1:20am on Burnt Barn Court, in Owings.  He came in contact with Antonio Davis, 23, of North Beach who had an active arrest Warrant.  During the arrest Deputy Barger discovered Davis to be in possession of an illegal substance (Heroin) and Paraphernalia (spoon).  He was transported to the Detention Center where he will be charged and also served the outstanding Warrant.  
Antonio Davis, 23, of North Beach

       
CDS Violation Case #16-43846:

On August 4, 2016, Dfc. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop, at approximately 11:00pm, on a vehicle traveling on Barreda Boulevard/Lake Drive, in Lusby, with a brake light out.  During a consent search, he discovered Sharon Brown, 49, of Lusby, to be in possession of illegal substances.  She was placed under arrest and charged with two (2) counts of Possession of Synthetic drugs (Buprenorphine and Oxycodone) and for Possession of Paraphernalia (cut straw).  She was also issued a warning for the brake light infraction.
Sharon Brown, 49, of Lusby


CDS Violation Case #16-43596:

On August 4, 2016, Dfc. A. Ostazeski responded to the front parking lot of the Sheriff’s Office for a traffic complaint.  As the complainant explained she had been followed by a vehicle from the LaPlata area, the suspect vehicle pulled into the parking lot.  After determining the driver, Kimberly Ann Miller, 48, of LaPlata, MD, was under the influence and unable to drive, she agreed to perform Standardized Field Sobriety tests.  She was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of Possession of an Opiate without a Prescription, Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone), two (2) counts of a dangerous nonnarcotic drug (Tramadol and Valium), Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol per se and Driving/Attempting to Drive a vehicle while impaired by drugs.
Kimberly Ann Miller, 48, of LaPlata, MD


CDS Violation Case #16-43174:

On August 2, 2016, at approximately 8:15pm, Dfc. T. Holt performed a vehicle stop on a person he believed had an outstanding Warrant.  The driver, Marcus Gantt, 32, of Lusby, was taken into custody for an open child support warrant, as well as two (2) additional warrants out of county.  As he was being processed at the Detention Center, it was discovered Gantt had Oxycodone on his person.  He was also charged with two (2) counts of Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone).
Marcus Gantt, 32, of Lusby


CDS Violation Case #16-42536:

On July 30, 2016, at approximately 3:30pm, Deputy K. Williamson conducted a traffic stop near Armory Road, when he observed a vehicle drive through a stop sign located at Fairground/Armory Road.  He determined the driver, Brendan Gray, 26, of Prince Frederick, was driving on a suspended license.   He was transported to the Detention Center and upon processing, a hypodermic syringe was found on his person.  His charges include:  CDS: Possess Paraphernalia and Possess Contraband in Place of Confinement.  Gray was also issued citations for driving on a suspended license, failure to stop at stop sign, driving vehicle on highway with expired license, failure to display license on demand and failure of individual driving on highway to have license with him.  He was also issued a warning for an obstructed windshield view.
Brendan Gray, 26, of Prince Frederick


CDS Violation Case #16-42489:

On July 30, 2016, at approximately 10:15am, Dfc. C. Fox received a dispatch for a possible intoxicated driver traveling on E. Chesapeake Beach Road/Paris Pines Court, Chesapeake Beach.  He conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Jamie Canter, 36, of North Beach.  Canter was found to be in Possession of Paraphernalia (spoon), Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute (hypodermic syringes).
Jamie Canter, 36, of North Beach


Destruction of Property Case #16-43602:

On August 4, 2016, at approximately 7:30pm, Deputy S. Rediker responded to St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard, for the report of damaged property.  The victim advised someone shattered the rear window of a vehicle but no items seem to be missing from inside the vehicle.

Destruction of Property Case #16-42969:

On August 1, 2016, at 8:00pm, Deputy N. Barger responded to Alameda Drive, in Huntingtown, for a reported destruction of property.  The victim reported sometime between the morning of July 27 and 3:00pm on August 1st, someone broke a front window pane, tore a window screen and damaged three (3) porch railings.  There are no known suspects at this time.

Destruction of Property Case #16-42847:

On August 1, 2016, around 9:00am, Dfc. S. Moran was dispatched to Alamo Lane, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property.  The victim reported hearing a loud bang outside their home around 12:00am but did not discover, until 9:00am, the back windows of two (2) of their vehicles were smashed.  A large rock was found inside each of the damaged vehicles but no items were stolen. 

Destruction of Property Case #16-42654:

On July 31, 2016, Deputy R. Shrawder was dispatched to Spruce Street/Thunderbird Drive, in Lusby, for the report of damage to multiple mailboxes.  Several mailboxes were broken off of their posts, while others were bent in half.  They did not appear to have been hit by a vehicle but rather destroyed on purpose.

Destruction of Property Case #16-42652:

On July 31, 2016, at approximately 7:00am, Deputy R. Shrawder received a call reporting damaged to property on Winnebago Lane, Lusby.  The victim reported last night between the hours of 11:30pm - 6:30am that morning, someone broke branches off of a Japanese Maple and Crape Myrtle tree. 

Disorderly Conduct Case #16-42632:

On July 31, 2016, at approximately 12:45am, Deputy N. Buckler was dispatched to Vera’s Restaurant on White Sands Drive, Lusby, for the report of a disorderly subject.  William Turkaly, 69, of Alexandria, VA, was found to be extremely intoxicated and unable to drive.  Deputy Buckler attempted to assist Turkaly with hotel arrangements for his own safety, but he refused.  He was placed in handcuffs and advised he was under arrest for Disobeying a Lawful Order.
William Turkaly, 69, of Alexandria, VA


Theft Case #16-42567:

On July 30, 2016, Dfc. A. Locke was dispatched to Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, for the report of a tampering and theft.  The victim reported that between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on that day, someone stole a round tow-hitch cover off of a vehicle parked in the driveway.  It appeared there  may have been an attempt to also steal the vehicle.

Theft and Destruction of Property Case #16-42504:

On July 30, 2016, at 12:00pm, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Solomons Island Road, Solomons, for the report of damage and theft from the “William B. Tennison” touring boat.  The victim reported that between the hours of 3:30pm on July 29 and 11:30am on July 30, someone stole numerous items:  an American Flag, sheath knife, flashlight, emergency air horn and a small LED flashlight.  Numerous items were damaged:  RPM meter, floor mop and a padded stool.  The victim stated there have been no issues in the past with crimes like these until the “Pokemon Go” App began, apparently because of a “Pokestop” under the lighthouse where the boats are docked.

Theft Case #16-42267:

On July 29, 2016, Dfc. R. Burggraff responded to Sitting Bull Trail, Lusby, in response to a theft complaint.  The victim reported leaving a Husqvarna 125cc back pack blower in his yard overnight and discovered it gone the next morning.  There are no suspects at this time.


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