During the week of May 7 – May 13, deputies of the
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,521 calls for service throughout
the community.
Burglary: 18-23961
On May 8, 2018 Dfc. Holt
responded to San Rafael Road, Lusby for the report of a burglary. The victim
stated that sometime between May 4th and May 6th an
unknown suspect(s) entered their residence and stole US currency from the
bedroom. The value of stolen property is $500.
Burglary: 18-24252
On May 8, 2018 Deputy S.
Naughton responded to Patuxent Court, Prince Frederick for the report of a
burglary. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) entered the residence
leaving multiple boot prints throughout the residence. It was determined no
items were stolen from the residence and there was no damaged property.
Damaged Property: 18-24615
On May 10, 2018 Deputy
Lorenzano responded to Almost There Court, Owings for the report of damaged
property that occurred on Lower Marlboro Road. The victim stated that their
Caterpillar mini excavator window had been damaged by an unknown suspect(s).
The estimated value of damaged property is $1,200.
Damaged Property: 18-25033
On May 11, 2018 Dfc.
McDonough responded to Mills Pond Drive, Port Republic for the report of
damaged property. The victim stated that an unknown suspect(s) had banged on
the door hard enough to leave three dents in the door.
Theft: 18-23894
On May 7, 2018 Deputy
Bowlan responded to Mount Harmony Road, Owings for the report of a theft. The
victim stated that sometime between May 6th at 9:00pm and May 7th
at 5:15am an unknown suspect(s) stole three cellphones and a disposable camera.
The value of stolen property is $140.
Theft: 18-24702
On May 10, 2018 Dfc. R.
Evans responded to Timber View Lane, St. Leonard for the report of a theft. The
victim stated that sometime between May 5th at 11:30am and 1:30pm an
unknown suspect(s) stole their package from their driveway containing a
surveillance camera. The value of the stolen property is $35.
Theft: 18-24739
On May 10, 2018 Deputy
Deleon-Suero responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for the report of
a theft that occurred on Mears Avenue. The victim stated that an unknown
suspect(s) had stolen their boat trailer registration plate. The value of
stolen property is $50.
Theft: 18-24768
On May 10, 2018 Deputy
Crum responded to Fowler Road, Owings for the report of a theft. The victim stated
that an unknown suspect(s) had removed their registration plate to their
motorcycle. The value of the stolen property is $75.
Arrests:
On May 7, 2018 Deputy
Ridgely responded to District Court for the report of a subject altering a drug
test. The Correctional Deputy advised while watching the subject later
identified as Brian Melkus (32) of
Catonsville take the court ordered drug test, he observed Melkus attempting to
shield his body in an attempt to hide what he was doing. It was determined Melkus
had someone else’s urine attached to his body in an attempt to alter the test.
Once Melkus was transported back to the jail and searched again, it was
determined he had cocaine concealed on his persons. Melkus was charged with
Alter Drug/Alcohol Test, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Cocaine), Possession
Contraband- Place of Confinement, and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
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| Brian Melkus |
On May 11, 2018 Dfc.
Boerum conducted a traffic stop in the area of S Solomons Island Road and
Broomes Island Road. Dfc. Boerum made contact with the driver later identified
as Bryan Gatton Jr (32) of Prince
Frederick and advised him of the reason for being stopped. A check through
Emergency Communications revealed Gatton was driving on a suspended license. Dfc.
Boerum conducted a search of the vehicle and his persons, and located
paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Gatton was placed under arrest and
transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with two counts
of CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
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| Bryan Gatton Jr |
On May 11, 2018 Deputy
Ridgely was patrolling the area of N. Solomons Island Road and W. Dares Beach
Road, Prince Frederick when he was given a lookout for a female subject that
possibly had a knife. Deputy Ridgely made contact with the female later
identified as Jessica Hawk (20) of
St. Leonard walking down the side of the road. While making contact with Hawk
it was determined she had a butterfly knife concealed in her left hand. Hawk
was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center
and charged with Dangerous Weapon-Conceal.
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| Jessica Hawk |
On May 12, 2018 Deputy
Yates conducted a traffic stop at the WaWa, Prince Frederick. Deputy Yates made
contact with the driver later identified as Darren Hopkins (33) of Prince Frederick for the reason he was being
stopped. While speaking with Hopkins, Deputy Yates could smell the odor of
burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Hopkins was asked to exit the vehicle
for a search to be conducted. A search of the vehicle was positive for
narcotics. Hopkins was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert
County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana
(Oxycodone).
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| Darren Hopkins |
On May 13, 2018 multiple
deputies responded to the Holiday Inn, Prince Frederick for the report of a
fight in progress. As units were arriving on scene Sergeant G. Shrawder
observed two vehicles attempting to leave from the scene. Corporal Harms
stopped one of the vehicles with three occupants inside that were being
disorderly. While trying to make contact with the occupants of the vehicle
Deputy Yates could smell the odor of burnt marijuana and alcohol coming from
inside of the vehicle. All occupants were removed from the vehicle and later
identified as Larawnn Dicks (31) of
Upper Marlboro, Nerissa Snyder (31) of
Upper Marlboro, and Quentin Wilbert (31)
of Colorado. While trying to place Dicks into handcuffs he continued to
resist and fight with deputies. He was placed under arrest and transported to
the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Disorderly Conduct and
Assault-Second Degree. Snyder was placed under arrest and transported to the
Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Fail
Obey Resonable/Lawful Order of Law Enforcement Officer. Wilbert was placed
under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged
with Disorderly Conduct.
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| Larawnn Dicks |
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| Nerissa Snyder |
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| Quentin Wilbert |
