Monday, May 8, 2017

PRESS RELEASES FOR MAY 8TH, 2017

During the week of May 1 through May 7 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,378 calls for service throughout the community.

Burglary Case #17-23661: On May 6, 2017, at approximately 7:15pm, Dfc.C. Fox responded to 10th Street, in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of an attempted burglary that just took place.  The homeowner advised he heard something at his front door and as he opened the door, he observed a male running from the driveway.  Dfc. Fox observed numerous mud smeared shoeprints on the front door and the front door window was smashed out.  He also observed the wooden frame of the door to be broken.  No entry was made into the home and nothing outside appears to be missing. 

CDS Violation Case #17-23863: On May 7, 2017, at approximately 11:00pm, Deputy T. Rzepkowski came in contact with a suspect on Fairground Road, in Prince Frederick, who had CDS on his person.  While George Odell, Jr., 27, of Chesapeake Beach, was being searched, a ripped plastic baggie containing a white powdery substance (Heroin), Suboxone Film/strip and a hypodermic needle were found in his front pocket.  He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with two (2) counts of CDS Administer – not Marijuana (Heroin, Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia (needle).
George Odell, Jr., 27, of Chesapeake Beach


CDS Violation Case #17-23520: On May 5, 2017, at approximately 11:30pm, Dfc. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle he observed driving through a stop sign on HG Trueman Road/Dowell Road, in Dowell.  When speaking with the driver, Darren Riley, 22, of Lusby, he discovered he was in possession of Suboxone.  He was placed under arrest and transported to the Detention Center.  While being searched at the Detention Center, two (2) additional packets of Suboxone were discovered, along with crack cocaine taped to his leg.  Riley was additionally charged with CDS Possession of Crack Cocaine, Suboxone and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement. 
Darren Riley, 22, of Lusby


CDS Violation Case #17-23341: On May 5, 2017, at approximately 9:30pm, Deputy K. Williamson investigated the complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked partially in the street on Three Doctor’s Road, in Dunkirk.  As he approached the vehicle, he discovered the vehicle had an expired registration and observed two (2) grinders in the front center console.  He made contact with the driver Jeremy Battle, 25, of Laurel, MD, who was able to produce a waiver from the MVA.  A plastic bag was observed in the center console containing a brown substance MDMA (Ecstasy) and an 18g edible marijuana cookie was also located.  Battle was arrested for CDS Possession of Ecstasy, Possession of Marijuana (18 grams) and two counts of CDS paraphernalia (baggies).
Jeremy Battle, 25, of Laurel, MD


CDS Violation Case #17-23285: On May 4, 2017, at approximately 9:30pm, Deputy B. Boerum received a check welfare call on an intoxicated man walking in the middle of the road near Southern Pine Lane, in Port Republic.  Upon locating the male matching the description, he witnessed the subject drop a white cigarette on the ground.  As he approached Scott Vogan, 49, of Port Republic, to render assistance if needed, he smelled a very strong chemical odor emitting from Vogan’s person.  Boerum discovered the dropped the cigarette was a (PCP “dipper”).  He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with Possession of a nonnarcotic drug (PCP).
Scott Vogan, 49, of Port Republic


CDS Violation Case #17-23012: On May 3, 2017, at approximately 2:00pm, Dfc. B. Pounsberry conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on Boyd’s Turn Road, in Owings.  As he made contact with the driver, Tyler Madden, 27, of Chesapeake Beach, he discovered he did not have a valid driver’s license.  He observed drug paraphernalia at the driver’s feet and found syringes and several pills in the driver side door compartment.  Three (3) syringes, a metal spoon with burn markings, multiple clear capsules with white powder (heroin) were discovered in the vehicle.  He was arrested for CDS Possession of Heroin and Possession of Paraphernalia (syringes).
Tyler Madden, 27, of Chesapeake Beach


CDS Violation Case #17-17-22680: On May 1, 2017, at approximately 10:30pm, Dfc. G. Gott, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a suspended license.  He made contact with the driver, Dawn Krause, 38, of Lusby, and front seat passenger George Calloway, 68, of Lusby.  Both were in possession of prescription pills with no verification they were legally prescribed to them.  Krause was arrested for Possession of a Synthetic Drug (Buprenorphine) and Calloway was arrested for Possession a Synthetic Narcotic (Oxycodone).
Dawn Krause, 38, of Lusby

George Calloway, 68, of Lusby


Destruction of Property Cases 17-23754, 17-23753, 17-23750, 17-23749: On May 7, 2017, at approximately 8:30am, Dfc. J. Hardesty was dispatched to Dancer Court, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property.  It appears vandals targeted multiple vehicles, homes, a boat trailer and damaged a satellite dish by throwing eggs, smearing mustard and flattening tires.

Destruction of Property Case #17-23744: On May 7, 2017, at approximately 7:00am, Dfc. D. Clark made contact with the homeowners on S. Maryland Boulevard, in Dunkirk, who wanted to report damage to their property.  The complainants stated several incidences have occurred between the dates of April 29 – May 7th, where the suspect(s) have damaged their fence and motion sensor lights.  Some of the lights had been opened and the wires were cut.

Destruction of Property Case #17-23634: On May 6, 2017, Dfc. T. Buckler was dispatched to the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall for the report of damaged property.  The culprit(s) had used green spray paint and damaged a white storage box near the main entrance and sprayed several deck boards along the trail.

Destruction of Property Case #17-23352: On May 5, 2017, Dfc. D. Clark was dispatched to Golden West Way, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property.  The complainant stated they had last driven their truck on May 2nd and parked it in the driveway.  On May 5th the victim drove the truck and noticed a vibration and tire pressure problem.  Upon inspection he observed numerous screws in the side walls of all six tires.

Destruction of Property Case #17-22572: On May 1, 2017, at approximately 1:00pm, Deputy J. Ward was dispatched to Merrimac Court, in Prince Frederick, for the report of damaged property.  Upon arrival the victim explained that a company van was parked at the rear of the building around 3:00pm on April 29th , with no damage  observed.  The morning of May 1st the victim noticed a broken passenger side window.  No foreign objects were seen around the area to determine what was used to break the window.

Disorderly Conduct Case #17-23728: On May 7, 2017, Deputy R. Evans was dispatched to Veras on White Sands Drive, in Lusby, for the report of a loud and disorderly subject.  Upon arrival he made contact with Jordan Jafari, 22, of Prince Frederick, who was shouting towards a group of people. He was asked several times to lower his voice and explain what was going on.  Jafari would not respond to Deputy Evans, as he was asked several more times to lower his voice.  As he continued to shout, he recognized the odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. He was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Willfully Disobeying a Lawful Order.
Jordan Jafari, 22, of Prince Frederick


Theft Case #17-23226: On May 4, 2017, at approximately 3:30pm, Deputy E. Yates responded to Chaneyville Road, in Owings, for the report of a mail theft.  The victim explained they had ordered a Lyss Portable Cassette Player with a speaker through Amazon.  She had received a notice that the package had had been delivered to her mailbox. Within minutes of receiving the notice, she went to get the package from the mailbox but discovered her mailbox open with no package inside.


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