Tuesday, April 28, 2015

*** SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK ***

Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-21631 & 21667:
DFC C. Fox is investigating the theft of two wallets from inside an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7300 block of F Street and a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the 7400 block of D Street, both in Chesapeake Beach, between April 19 and 20.  If you have any information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800 OR call Crime Solvers anonymously at 410-535-2880.

TIKI BAR DESIGNATED DRIVER DRAWINGS

On Monday, April 27 Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans drew the winning entries of four participants in the Calvert County Designated Driver Rewards Program at the Solomons Island Tiki Bar opening April 17 and 18. 

Tyrone Merritt of Huntingtown won the first grand prize of a $1,000 voucher toward a six night/seven day Carnival cruise which had been donated by the Tiki Bar and an additional $200 in cash donated by local partners.

Kelly MacDonald of Lusby will  receive the second grand prize of four Washington Nationals Baseball tickets, also donated by the Tiki Bar, plus $150 in cash donated by local partners.

Tracy Barnes of Waldorf was selected for the third grand prize of a $50 Tiki Bar gift card and $100 in cash donated by local partners.

Tiffany Simms of California, fourth grand prize winner, will receive a $50 Visa card donated by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Designated Driver Rewards Program.

More than 223 drivers signed up for the Calvert County Designated Drivers Rewards Program during the Tiki Bar opening event.  The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, Bob Hall, Inc. and other members of the Calvert and St. Mary’s counties’ traffic safety programs are extending their appreciation to all of the participating designated drivers, as they ensured a safe ride home for more than 711 attendees that weekend.

Pictured are Sheriff Evans, Richard Hall of Bob Hall, LLC and
Scott Spaulding, General Manager of the Tiki Bar

Monday, April 27, 2015

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 27TH, 2015

During the week of April 20 through April 26 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,369 calls for service throughout the community. 
Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.  
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410-535-2880.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Counterfeit Case #15-21538:
A male subject entered the Sweet Frog establishment on Costley Way in Prince Frederick on April 18 at 4:25 p.m. and handed the clerk a $50 bill to pay for some yogurt.  The bill seemed suspicious to the clerk and a second clerk went to retrieve another currency pen to determine if the bill was fraudulent and at that time, the man left the store, leaving behind the bill and the yogurt.  The bill was determined to be counterfeit.  Dep. N. Gilmore is investigating.
Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-21631 & 21667:
DFC C. Fox is investigating the theft of two wallets from inside an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7300 block of F Street and a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the 7400 block of D Street, both in Chesapeake Beach, between April 19 and 20.
Destruction of Property Case #15-21701:
Someone caused $500 worth of damage to a wooden gazebo located in the Wetlands Overlook Park area of North Beach sometime between April 14 and 15.  Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC C Fox at 410-535-2800.
CDS Violation Case #15-21831:
On April 21 at 12:33 a.m. Cpl. E. Basham conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 in Huntingtown and made contact with the two occupants of the vehicle. They were both found to be in possession of suspected drugs and were arrested.  Enrick A. Bellosi, 50, of Dunkirk, was charged with possession of Oxycodone in an amount to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of Alprazolam, and possession of Zolpidem.  The passenger in the vehicle, Tina D. Shaner, 47, also of Dunkirk, was charged with possession of Amphetamine Salts in an amount to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of Amphetamine Salts, possession of Methadone and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device.
Enrick A. Bellosi, 50, of Dunkirk

Tina D. Shaner, 47, also of Dunkirk

Theft Case #15-21856:
Unknown suspect(s) stole a red 2011 Bandit 200 XP wood chipper valued at $30,000 from the Scientist Cliffs dump site in Port Republic.  The theft occurred between April 17 and 21.  Dep. J. Buck is investigating.
Burglary Case #15-21993:
A homeowner in the 3900 block of Summer City Boulevard in Chesapeake Beach advised DFC A. Locke that between April 20 and 21 it appeared someone may have entered his house while no one was inside but nothing was stolen.  The investigation continues.
Burglary Case #15-22018:
A home in the 3900 block of 18th Street in Chesapeake Beach appears to have been burglarized when the homeowner returned home and found the rear door ajar.  Nothing was taken from inside the home and no damage occurred.  It occurred on April 21 between 1:30 a.m. and 8:20 p.m. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #15-22134:

On April 22 at 11:09 a.m. Dep. S. Moran was on patrol in the area of Thunderbird Drive in Lusby when he observed a vehicle operating faster than the posted speed limit.  He saw the vehicle then travel into the opposite lane, nearly striking an oncoming passenger car, which had to pull onto the shoulder to avoid being hit.  Moran conducted a traffic stop and approached the offending vehicle driver, later identified as Leah Meredith Dibble, 41, of Lusby.  Moran detected a strong odor of alcohol and Dibble had red, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.  After administering field sobriety tests, Dibble was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol.  Dibble attempted to flee to avoid arrest but was subdued and arrested.  A search incident to arrest revealed suspected drug supplies.  Dibble was charged with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a Suboxone wrapper, resisting arrest, DUI, reckless driving, and other traffic violations.
Leah Meredith Dibble, 41, of Lusby

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

*** SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE OF THE WEEK ***

Burglary Case #15-20634:

Someone entered a home in the 12500 block of Gun Road in Lusby between April 14 and 15 and stole a handgun and black leather wallet.  DFC J. Migliaccio is continuing the investigation. If you have any additional information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 410-535-2800 OR call Crime Solvers anonymously at 410-535-2880.

PRESS RELEASES FOR APRIL 20TH, 2015

During the week of April 13 through April 19 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,430 calls for service throughout the community. 
Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.  
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410-535-2880.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Robbery Case #15-20325:
On April 13 at 5:15 p.m. DFC P. Wood was driving past the Prince Frederick Giant when he observed a store employee attempting to stop a man exiting the store when the man turned and punched the employee two times and then threw him to the ground.  Wood made contact with the victim, who advised he had seen the man steal items from the store and leave without paying.  Wood also made contact with the subject, identified as Steven Ralph Hill, Jr., 18, of Prince Frederick.  Hill was arrested and charged with robbery, 2nd degree assault and theft less than $100.  The victim suffered minor injuries.
Steven Ralph Hill, Jr., 18, of Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #15-20487:
A home in the 900 block of Main Street in Prince Frederick was burglarized sometime between March 14 and April 14.  Nothing was stolen.  DFC N. Gilmore is investigating.
Burglary Case #15-20634:
Someone entered a home in the 12500 block of Gun Road in Lusby between April 14 and 15 and stole a handgun and black leather wallet.  DFC J. Migliaccio is continuing the investigation.
CDS Violation Case #15-20729:
On April 15 at 8:22 a.m. Dep. D. Clark responded to the 7-11 Convenience store located at 3675 Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick for the report of a man inside a truck making lewd hand gestures at patrons.  Clark and Cpl. T. Smith made contact with the man, later identified as Scott Alan Cunningham, 34, of Prince Frederick.  Cunningham was found to be in possession of suspected drugs and dangerous weapons.  He was arrested and has been charged with CDS possession; Adderall, and six counts of concealing a dangerous weapon; two brass knuckles, two switchblade knives, and two expandable batons.
Scott Alan Cunningham, 34, of Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #15-20940:
A woman advised Dep. B. Pounsberry that overnight between April 15 and 16, someone entered her home in the 100 block of Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick and may have spent the night.  The woman’s belongings had been rummaged through but nothing was stolen.  Pounsberry is continuing the investigation.
Assault Case #15-21374:

On April 18 at 7:25 p.m. Sgt. V. Bortchevsky while working the Tiki Bar opening weekend celebration, he observed two males engaged in a verbal altercation which escalated into a pushing match.  Bortchevsky advised the two males to exit the property.  As the men began to exit, one of them, later identified as Michael Ryan Hunter, 26, of Mechanicsville, turned to Bortchevsky, took a step toward the officer, with his hands curled into fists, and loudly yelled an obscene remark.  Hunter was advised he was under arrest and began flailing in an attempt to avoid being handcuffed.  After a struggle, Hunter was handcuffed and arrested.  He was charged with second degree assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable order, alcoholic beverage intoxication and resisting arrest.
Michael Ryan Hunter, 26, of Mechanicsville

Thursday, April 16, 2015

RE-POSTING: SOLOMONS FASTOP ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

On Thursday, March 12 at 11:25 p.m. an attempted robbery at the Solomons Fastop on H.G. Trueman Road was reported.  Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack responded, a perimeter was established and a search was conducted with negative results. 
A store employee advised that a white male between 6-01 and 6-03 in height, with blue eyes, a muscular lean build, dressed all in black sweats, with his face covered with a mask, entered the store, approached the counter and instructed the employee to give him the money.  A second employee elsewhere in the store started moving toward the cashier area at which time the suspect fled.  No one was injured during this robbery.
Anyone with information in reference to this robbery is asked to contact Det. Hawkins at 410-535-1600, extension 2456 or e/mail at hawkinrw@co.cal.md.us.  
Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. 
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410-535-2880.  Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.


CAN YOU HELP US FIND THIS PERSON?

Frank Howard ENGLISH, DOB: 12/24/1969

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of the above pictured subject, Frank Howard ENGLISH, DOB: 12/24/1969, is asked to contact Detective Nick DeFelice of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-1600 extension 2669. English was reported missing to law enforcement on 03/20/2015. He was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located in Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland. English is known to frequent several of the homeless encampments, located in the Prince Frederick area.


Citizens with information regarding this incident or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can call 410-535-2880 or access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website: http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.   Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a monetary reward up to $1,000.