Tuesday, April 18, 2017

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 17TH, 2017

During the week of April 10 through April 16 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,289 calls for service throughout the community. 

CDS Violation Case #17-18867: On April 11, 2017, Dfc. T. Mohler conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding over the legal limit.  He made contact with the driver, Charles Ramey, 34, of Bryans Road, MD, and was advised the reason for the stop.  A K9 unit responded to the scene and gave a positive alert.  Ramey was found to have a short straw and a one-dollar bill “fold” containing a white powdery substance in his left pants pocket.  He was charged on a Criminal Citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (cut straw) and issued the appropriate traffic citation for speeding.


Disorderly Conduct Case #17-19756: On April 15, 2017, at approximately 11:45pm, Cpl. J. Harms conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Barreda Boulevard/Rousby Hall Road, in Lusby, after witnessing the vehicle spinning tires in the roadway.  While making contact with the driver, the passenger, Brandon Cornwell, 23, of Lusby, began yelling and cursing and would not remain in the vehicle.  He was instructed several times to return to the vehicle and stop yelling, as he had drawn attention to himself, causing occupants to look outside and several vehicles to slow down to watch.  After several futile attempts to get Cornwell to cooperate, he was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.
Brandon Cornwell, 23, of Lusby

Theft Case #17-19497: On April 14, 2017, at approximately 5:00pm, Deputy C. Callison spoke with a victim reporting a theft from vehicle they had parked in the K-Mart parking lot, in Prince Frederick.  The victim stated they left the vehicle for about 4 hours (8:00am – 12:00 noon) on April 11th.  Upon returning they discovered several items missing from a tool bag they had left on the seat.  Items include:  a Snap-On Jacket, Power Probe, GPS Stream Light Flashlight, wrench set, multiple “hunting calls” (duck, goose, predator, turkey, deer) along with a box of turkey shot ammunition.

Theft Case #17-19101: On April 12, 2017, at approximately 5:00pm, Dfc. G. Gott responded to Dusty Hoof Road, in Lusby, for the report of a theft.  The complainant stated they called the police because someone had stolen a girl’s white and blue bike they had hidden under an outside tarp up against their house.  The bike was last seen around 1:00pm on April 10 and found missing on April 11 at 3:00pm.  The victim also advised while searching for their bike, they located a silver and black bike lying along the wood line near their home (placed into property held for safe keeping until the owner can be located).

Theft Case #17-19076: On April 12, 2017, Dfc. A. Locke was dispatched to Carter Avenue, in Dunkirk, for the report of a stolen bicycle.  Upon arrival he made contact with the complainant who stated on either April 3rd or April 4th, someone stole a girl’s white and pink mountain bike (had a malfunctioning gear shifter).  If anyone has information pertaining to this missing bike, please contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Theft Case #17-19071: On April 12, 2017, at approximately 1:30pm, Dfc. A. Ostazeski was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Walmart store for the report of a shoplifter in custody.  He made contact with the store’s loss prevention officer who advised he observed a female customer, Dana  Lee, 47, of Alexandria, VA , attempting to conceal clothing items and leave the store without paying.  Due to the fact that Lee is not a Maryland resident, Dfc. Ostazeski transported her to the Detention Center where she was charged with  Theft Less Than $100.00.
Dana  Lee, 47, of Alexandria, VA


Weapon Violation Case #17-19335: On April 13, 2017, at approximately 8:00pm, Deputy R. Shrawder conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling without a working tail light on St Leonard Road/Governor Run Road, in St. Leonard.  He was advised this same vehicle was reported to be illegally transporting firearms.  He made contact with the driver, Aaron Honeycutt Sr., 49, of St. Leonard, while Deputy R. Burgraff and his K9 partner, Taz, arrived on the scene and made a positive alert.  Found inside the vehicle’s trunk were three (3) guns and a silver box containing several types of ammunition.  Due to a prior conviction which bans Honeycutt from possessing firearms or ammunition, he was arrested for Illegal Possession of Ammunition and Rifle/Shotgun Possession.  He was also issued a repair order for the inoperative tag light.
Aaron Honeycutt Sr.49, of St. Leonard


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 rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person involved in criminal activity.