Tuesday, February 7, 2017

PRESS RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY 6TH, 2017

During the week of January 30 through February 5 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,362 calls for service throughout the community. 

Burglary Case #17-5551:

On February 1, 2017, at approximately 2:30pm, Deputy N. Buckler responded to Stamper Court, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a destruction of property. The victim stated he was away for the weekend and upon returning, discovered the front door to his residence would not close properly.  It appears someone attempted to kick the door in but did not make entry.  There is no suspect information at this time.

CDS Violation Case #17-6254:

On February 4, 2017, at approximately 5:00pm, Dfc. S. Moran was dispatched to the College of Southern Maryland, in Prince Frederick, for the report of an intoxicated subject sitting in a (running) vehicle and parked at the college. Upon arrival he observed a vehicle matching the description double parked and the college security officer, Don Chamblee, removing the keys from the car’s ignition.  The driver, Thomas Miller, Jr., 34, of Owings, was slumped over in the driver’s seat with his cell phone in his hand.  As Deputy Moran made contact with Miller, he awoke and began using his phone.  EMS arrived to check on Miller, who refused treatment.  He had slurred speech and appeared disoriented.  Miller had an open pill bottle containing Oxycontin and Alprazolam in his vehicle and was not able to pass field sobriety tests.  He was placed under arrest and charged with Driving/Attempting to Drive a Vehicle While Impaired, CDS Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Oxycontin) and CDS Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (Alprazolam).
Thomas Miller, Jr., 34, of Owings


CDS Violation Case #17-6196:

On February 4, 2017, at approximately 10:30am, Dfc. M. Trigg, observed a vehicle speeding southbound on Solomon’s Island Road, in the area of Broomes Island, and conduct a traffic stop at the Post Office on Governor’s Run Road.  The Control Center notified Dfc. Trigg that the driver, Larry Young, 40, of Waldorf, MD, had an expired license to drive.  When the K9 scan resulted positive for drugs, Dfc. Trigg conducted a search of the vehicle where he located a small blue round pill later identified as Oxycodone Hydrochloride and found a small glassine baggie with light residue inside of it. Young was arrested for CDS Possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycodone) and Possession of Paraphernalia (baggie).
Larry Young, 40, of Waldorf, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-5848:

On February 2, 2017, at approximately 9:00pm, Deputy K. Williamson was conducting stationary radar and clocked a vehicle speeding 25 mph over the posted limit at the intersection of MD Rt. 2/Wayside Drive, in Sunderland.  He conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the (4) four occupants.   At that time Dfc. R. Burgraff and Dfc. D. Clark arrived on the scene and asked the occupants to step out of the vehicle.  While searching the right rear passenger, Theresa Powell, 54, of Annapolis, MD, Deputies discovered she was in possession of (2) two white rocks and paraphernalia.  Found in the vehicle’s trunk was a black satchel, belonging to Eugene Thompson, 43, also of Annapolis, MD, containing a clear plastic bag with 27 grams of suspected Marijuana and a digital scale with Marijuana residue.  Powell was arrested and charged with (1) one count of Possession of Crack Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia (plastic baggie).  Thompson was charged with (1) one count of CDS: Possess with Intent to Distribute (Marijuana), Possession of Marijuana 10+ grams and Possession of Paraphernalia (digital scale).  The driver, Artrell Pratt, of Annapolis, MD, was issued a speeding citation and a warning for possessing two MD licenses.  
Theresa Powell, 54, of Annapolis, MD

Eugene Thompson, 43, of Annapolis, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-5628:

On February 1, 2017, at approximately 9:00pm, Deputy K. Williamson observed a vehicle traveling in an unsafe manner, without using the proper turn signals.  He conducted a traffic stop in the Dunkirk Safeway parking lot and made contact with the driver, Adora Griffin, 27, of Sunderland, and passenger Antwuan Bland, 33, of Prince Frederick.  A K9 sniff of the vehicle resulted in a positive alert.  Deputy Williamson discovered (4) four small baggies, a small black bag and a backpack containing a bag full of pills.  Griffin was issued a traffic citation for driving in violation of her license restriction, warnings for speeding and unsafe lane changes and charged with Possession of Paraphernalia (baggies).  Bland was charged with CDS: Possession-not Marijuana (Ziprasidone Hydrochloride) and Possession of Paraphernalia (baggies).
Adora Griffin, 27, of Sunderland

Antwuan Bland, 33, of Prince Frederick


CDS Violation Case #17-5615:

On February 1, 2017, at approximately 8:00pm, Dfc. J. Denton observed a vehicle on Dalrymple Road, in Sunderland, traveling in an unsafe manner, repeatedly crossing over the directional lines.  As he attempted to conduct a traffic stop, he witnessed the passenger toss (3) three clear plastic bags out the window while the vehicle continued driving away.   Dfc. D. Naughton and Dfc. T. Holt arrived on the scene and were able to get in front and block the vehicle on Hardesty Road, just prior to Valley Lane.  As the front seat passenger, Shante Johnson, 34, of Lusby, was extracted from the vehicle, a clear plastic bag containing a white powdery substance (cocaine) fell from his person.  A search of the vehicle revealed a cut green straw in the center console. At this time the driver, Shericka Brooks, 34, of Prince Frederick, and passenger (Johnson) were placed in handcuffs.  Deputies recovered the clear plastic bags, all containing cocaine, for a total weight of 17 grams.  Both Johnson and Brooks were transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute (Cocaine) and CDS: Possession of Cocaine.
Shante Johnson, 34, of Lusby

Shericka Brooks, 34, of Prince Frederick


CDS Violation Case #17-5235:

On January 30, 2017, at approximately 10:00pm, Dfc. J. Denton and Dfc. D. Naughton were assisting a pedestrian who was walking out in the cold, along Solomon’s Island Road/Rousby Hall Road, in Lusby.  While on the scene a vehicle drove past and a strong odor of marijuana could be detected emitting from the vehicle.  Dfc. Denton activated his emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop on Solomon’s Island Road/White Sands Drive, in Lusby.  The (5) five occupants were identified and searched.  One of the occupants, Johnny Lawler, 23, of Bear, DE, was found to be in possession of Heroin, Suboxone and paraphernalia. He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia (syringe).   The other occupants were charged on a MD Civil Citation for Marijuana found within the vehicle and released on the scene. 
Johnny Lawler, 23, of Bear, DE

Disorderly Conduct Case #17-5389:

On January 31, 2017, at approximately 7:00pm, Dfc. W. Durner and other members of the Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Thunderbird Drive, in Lusby, for the report of an incoherent subject with a knife.  Upon arrival Deputies observed several citizens pointing in the direction of Thunderbird Drive, where the suspect could be heard in the wood area.  Dfc. Durner approached Justin Brinkley, 25, of Princeton, West Virginia, who was speaking incoherently and very disoriented.  Brinkley had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his person and had a small cut under his chin from an apparent fall.  EMS responded to the scene and cleared Brinkley medically and left the scene. Due to the large amount of people that he disturbed, Brinkley was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Intoxicated Public Disturbance. 
Justin Brinkley, 25, of Princeton, West Virginia


Theft Case #17-5536:

On February 1, 2017, at approximately 1:00pm, Deputy T. Rzepkowski responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a shoplifter in custody.  Upon arrival he met with the Walmart security guard, Gerard Jones, who informed him that Tammy Ross, 56, of Lexington Park, MD, was observed taking merchandise tags off of items and placing them on other merchandise.  She then proceeded to the self-checkout line where she rang up the items and attempted to leave the store.  Deputy Rzepkowski placed Ross under arrest and charged her with Theft Less $1,000.00.
Tammy Ross, 56, of Lexington Park, MD


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