SHERIFF'S OFFICE INCIDENT BRIEFINGS - JUNE 5TH, 2019

During the week of May 27 – June 2 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,626 calls for service throughout the community.

Damaged Property: 19-30865

On June 1, 2019 Deputy Sturdivant responded to 8^th Street, Chesapeake Beach for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between April 28^th and 31^st an unknown suspect(s) damaged the sliding glass door to her basement. The estimated value of damaged property is $600.

Theft: 19-29998

On May 29, 2019 a male responded to the Sheriff’s Office to report a theft. The complainant advised sometime between May 23^rd and 24^th an unknown suspect(s) stole both tags from his deceased mother’s vehicle that was parked in the driveway.

Theft: 19-30085

On May 29, 2019 Dfc. Ostazeski responded to Rawhide Road, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between last summer and this April an unknown suspect(s) stole the capacitor from his air conditioning unit. The estimated value of stolen property is less than $100.

Theft: 30274

On May 30, 2019 Deputy Grierson responded to the Exxon gas station in Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised on May 29^th an unknown male entered the store, took a bottle of Hennessey off the shelf, stuck it down his pants and exited the store without paying.  The value of stolen property is $35.99.

Theft: 19-30347

On May 30, 2019 Deputy Anderson responded to Evergreen Drive, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between May 26^th and 30^th and unknown suspect(s) stole seven of her garden statues from her front yard. The value of stolen property is $70.

Theft: 19-30481

On May 31, 2019 Dfc. Gott responded to Holiday Drive, Solomons for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between May 22^nd and 31^st an unknown suspect(s) stole the registration sticker from his 2006 Ford truck. The value of stolen property is $30.

ARRESTS:

On May 31, 2019 Deputy Savick conducted a traffic stop on Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown. The driver, Michael Edwin Swearingen (27), almost struck multiple vehicles and was seen falling asleep while driving. A search of the vehicle revealed Suboxone, Lorazepam and Klonopin. Swearingen was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana.

Michael Edwin Swearingen

On June 2, 2019 deputies responded to 7-Eleven in Huntingtown for the report of an intoxicated subject. The complainant advised the subject arrived on a lawn mower with a 12 pack of beer strapped to it. Sgt. Basham observed the subject driving the lawn mower on the shoulder of N Solomons Island Road at Old Town Road in Huntingtown and made contact with him. Walter Jay Brown Sr. (60) was slurring his speech and was incoherent. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was issued a Trespass warning from the 7-Eleven and charged with Intoxicated Public Disturbance and Possession of an Open Container.

Walter Jay Brown Sr.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE INCIDENT BRIEFINGS - MAY 29TH, 2019

During the week of May 20 – May 26 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,562 calls for service throughout the community.

Burglary: 19-28422

On May 22, 2019 Dfc. Rzepkowski responded to Ponds Wood Road, Huntingtown for the report of a burglary. The complainant advised sometime between March and May 22^nd an unknown suspect(s) made entry into the residence through a window, however, nothing inside was disturbed. The approximate value of damaged property to the residence is $80.

Burglary: 19-28695 ***Sheriff's Office Case of the Week***

On May 23, 2019 Dfc. Rzepkowski responded to Welchpoole Court, Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between May 16^th and May 23^rd an unknown suspect(s) stole his 2005 Polaris Sportsman ATV from his shed. The approximate value of stolen property is $6,000.

Damaged Property: 19-29002

On May 24, 2019 Deputy Freeland responded to Maple Way, Lusby for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised his truck was damaged by juveniles who play basketball at the end of his driveway. The approximate value of damage to the truck is $1,500.

Theft: 19-28861

On May 24, 2019 Deputy Bowlan responded to Cattle Drive Lane, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 3:00 AM and 6:45 AM an unknown suspect(s) broke the front passenger side window of his vehicle and stole his wallet from inside. The approximate value of stolen and damaged property is $400.

Theft: 19-28999

On May 24, 2019 Dfc. Spalding responded to Catalina Drive, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised her dog’s medication was supposedly delivered on May 17^th at 8:00 PM, however, when she checked the mailbox the medication was not there. The total amount of stolen property is $67.48.

Theft: 19-29121

On May 25, 2019 Deputy Ridgely responded to the Sheriff’s Office for the report of a purse that was stolen from Buckets Sports Bar in Lusby. The complainant advised an unknown suspect(s) stole the purse from a bench outside around 2:00 AM that morning. The purse and its contents are worth approximately $1,500.

Theft: 19-29190

On May 25, 2019 Dfc. Barger responded to Lafayette Drive, Owings for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) stole an Xbox One video game and a 1926 Peace silver dollar from his mailbox. The total value of stolen property is $36.

Theft: 19-29381

On May 26, 2019 Deputy Flynt responded to Giant in Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The manager advised an unknown female bypassed all points of sale and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The female was stopped by management and the items were retrieved, totaling $193.18.

ARRESTS:

On May 21, 2019 Deputy Anderson conducted a traffic stop in the area of Main Street and Wilson Court in Prince Frederick. While making contact with the driver, Daniel Joel James Buckmire (21), Deputy Anderson noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a baggie of suspected marijuana in the driver’s side rear door panel as well as a cut straw with a white powdery residue inside, which the driver stated was Oxymorphone. Buckmire was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession of Marijuana > 10 grams, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

Daniel Joel James Buckmire

On May 21, 2019 Deputy Payne responded to Marcellas Drive, Owings for the report of a disorderly subject. Complainants advised that they came home to find items destroyed and Louis Edward Harrod (24) alone in the house. Harrod damaged a bay window, a TV, a bedroom door, a kitchen table and chairs, adding up to approximately $2,200. Harrod was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property > $1,000.

Louis Edward Harrod

On May 22, 2019 Dfc. Mohler conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Griffin’s Flooring America in Prince Frederick. The driver, Dawn Marie Abner (55), admitted to being under the influence of Percocet and was placed under arrest for impaired driving. A search of her person revealed a cut straw with a tan powdery residue inside. A search of the vehicle revealed two more cut straws, Oxycodone, Xanax, Suboxone and a large amount of suspected heroin. Abner was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia and multiple traffic citations for driving under the influence.

Dawn Marie Abner

On May 24, 2019 Deputy Flynt conducted a traffic stop on Southern Maryland Blvd at Cortland Lane in Dunkirk. While making contact with the driver, Ollie Rupert Collier (75), Deputy Flynt noticed the odor of raw marijuana emanating from the vehicle. As Deputy Flynt opened the driver’s door, Collier stepped out and kept his hand behind his back as if he was concealing something. Collier pulled away from Deputy Flynt and continued to resist until he was placed in handcuffs. Collier was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Resisting/Interfering with Arrest as well as Obstructing & Hindering.

Ollie Rupert Collier

SHERIFF'S OFFICE DETECTIVES ARREST PNC BANK ROBBER

    Detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office spent countless hours over the past two weeks exploring all leads to apprehend the suspect in the PNC Bank Robbery that took place on May 9, 2019 in Owings, MD. Detectives were able to determine a suspect using all available technology in law enforcement investigations.

    Leads took Detectives to Donald Edward Rankin, 63 of Lexington Park, MD, who has a lengthy criminal history to include illegal narcotic use and sexual abuse of a minor where he was currently wanted through a neighboring jurisdiction.

    The investigation took detectives and members of the warrant apprehension unit to a hotel in Prince George’s County on May 18, 2019 where the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

    Rankin was processed and charged with Armed Robbery, 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, Illegal Handgun Possession and Theft Over $1500. Rankin and is being held at the Calvert County Detention Center on a No Bond Status pending an additional bond review on Monday, May 20, 2019.

    Detectives would like to thank the community for their assistance in this investigation and the many leads that were sent.

Donald Edward Rankin

SHERIFF'S OFFICE INCIDENT BRIEFINGS - MAY 15TH, 2019

During the week of May 6 – May 12 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,319 calls for service throughout the community. 

Damaged Property: 19-25145 

On May 6, 2019 Cpl. Wilson responded to Rousby Hall Rd, Lusby for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between May 3^rd at 8:30 AM and May 5^th at 8:30 PM an unknown suspect(s) attempted to remove a screen from their window and left the gate to their fence open. The value of damaged property is approximately $20.  

Damaged Property: 19-26062 

On May 11, 2019 Deputy Flynt responded to Chesapeake Lighthouse Drive, North Beach for the report of damaged property. The complainants advised sometime between midnight and 10:00 AM an unknown suspect(s) punctured two tires on the female’s 2017 Ford Focus and all four tires on the male’s 2018 Ford Focus. 

Damaged Property: 19-26215 

On May 12, 2019 Deputy Freeland responded to Harvard Road, St. Leonard for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised at approximately 4:00 AM he heard a loud noise in his living room and noticed his living room window was broken as well as one of his flower pots. The value of damaged property is approximately $500.  

Theft: 19-25810 

On May 9, 2019 DFC. O’Donnell responded to Safeway in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised at 4:50 PM an unknown female stole a package of crab legs from the seafood section of the store. The value of stolen property is approximately $20.  

Theft: 19-25992 

On May 10, 2019 Deputy Mason responded to White Rock Road, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 8:20 AM and 3:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) stole $400 from her safe as well as $1,600 worth of shoes and clothes from her residence.  

Theft: 19-26190 

On May 12, 2019 Dfc. Aurich responded to McIntosh Drive, Dunkirk for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 11:00 PM and midnight on May 11^th an unknown suspect(s) stole his cell phone from his residence while he had people over.  

Theft: 19-26260 

On May 12, 2019 Dfc. Aurich responded to 6^th Street, North Beach for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between May 11^th at 6:30 PM and May 12^th at 7:30 AM an unknown suspect(s) stole the rear registration plate from his truck.  

ARRESTS: 

On May 6, 2019 Deputy B. Wilson responded to HG Trueman Rd, Lusby for the report of a firearms complaint. The suspect, John Earl Drury (21), was heavily intoxicated and armed with a shotgun. Drury put the gun down, came out of the residence and was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with 1^st Degree Assault, 2^nd Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Intoxicated Endangerment and Firearm Use/Felony-Violent Crime.  

John Earl Drury

On May 10, 2019 Dfc. T. Buckler conducted a traffic stop in the area of Cox Road and East Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach. While making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, Dfc. Buckler observed money ($162) laying in the driver’s lap and a large pile of white powdery substance on the passenger seat. Both subjects were removed from the vehicle and detained. A search of the passenger, Tyier C. Brooks (29), revealed a container with approximately 13 grams of suspected heroin and $171. Standard field sobriety tests were conducted on the driver, Adam Dwain Bowen (31), which resulted in his arrest. Brooks and Bowen were both transported to the hospital due to their level of impairment. After being released from the hospital, they were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where they were charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute as well as multiple traffic citations for Bowen for driving under the influence.  

Tyier C. Brooks

Adam Dwain Bowen

On May 10, 2019 Dfc. Boerum responded to Calvert Health Medical Center for the report of a disorderly subject. Darryl Washington (56) was refusing to leave after being discharged and making verbal threats to staff. Washington was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Disorderly Conduct and issued a Trespass warning from CHMC. 

Darryl Washington

 On May 13, 2019 Deputy Bowlan responded to Buckets Sports Bar in Lusby for the report of a disorderly subject. Complainants advised Albert Roland Thomas (54) was waving money in their faces and doing pushups inside the bar before asked to leave. Thomas was found walking on the shoulder of Rousby Hall Road. Deputy Bowlan spoke with him and advised him he was free to be on his way, but Thomas became disorderly and stumbled into the roadway. Deputy Bowlan placed Thomas under arrest and transported him to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Failure to Obey Lawful Order, Resisting/Interfering with Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.  

Albert Roland Thomas

TIKI BAR DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM

    Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and The Chesapeake Region Safety Council are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the grand re-opening of the Tiki Bar. The program will run Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 from noon to 10:00 p.m.


    Designated drivers who register will win prizes ranging from can coolies, sunglasses, pop sockets, totes/sling bags, beach mats, tripod stools, folding net chairs, stylus pens/flashlights and much more. Everyone wins a prize! Designated drivers will sign a pledge card, which will be entered into a drawing for four grand prizes. This year’s first prize package is 4 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Tickets versus Red Sox, plus parking pass. The second prize will be six Bowie Baysox Baseball Tickets, plus $150 in cash. Third prize is a 4 Bowie Baysox Tickets, plus $100 in cash. The fourth prize is a $100 Tiki Bar gift card, plus a $50 Visa card from the CAASA Designated Driver Rewards Program. The registration booth is located near the Tiki Bar entrance.


    Sheriff Mike Evans will draw the grand prize tickets during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office on Monday, May 20 at 12:00 in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend.


    Citizens are encouraged to have a plan and utilize the Designated Driver program or Ride Share options.


    The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police, as well as law enforcement from neighboring jurisdictions, will be conducting DUI saturation patrols throughout the weekend as part of Maryland’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. These enforcement efforts are funded through the State Highway Administration’s Maryland Highway Safety Office and will continue throughout the spring and summer months. Areas where a high number of DUI arrests or crashes have occurred in the past will be targeted for enforcement efforts.

DEPUTIES INVOLVED IN CHASE; SUSPECT APPREHENDED - MAY 9TH, 2019

    On May 09, 2019 at approximately 10:29pm Deputy B. Wilson attempted to stop a red GMC Sierra pick-up truck on Maryland Route 260, in Owings Maryland. The vehicle briefly pulled over, but then sped off as the deputy approached the vehicle. The vehicle, operated by Michelle Booth (6/29/1968) of Huntingtown, turned northbound on Maryland Route 4. The vehicle reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour prior to exiting at MD Route 717 Water Street, entering the downtown area of Upper Marlboro. The suspect vehicle continued at high speeds attempting to elude deputies. Eventually the vehicle returned to Maryland Route 301 and continued northbound before turning right on Marlboro Pike (MD 725) and continuing towards Old Crain Highway.


    In order to stop the dangerous actions of the suspect vehicle, deputies initiated a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. Once leaving the roadway the vehicle rolled onto the driver’s side. Ms. Booth was given initial medical treatment and removed from the vehicle without further incident. Based on the mechanism of the injuries, she was transported via ground to Prince Georges Hospital Center (Shock Trauma). No other injuries were sustained during this incident.


    Several charges are pending for Ms. Booth. Anyone with any additional information is urged to call Deputy B. Wilson at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office 410-535-2800.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE INCIDENT BRIEFINGS - MAY 9TH, 2019

During the week of April 29 – May 5 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,274 calls for service throughout the community.

Damaged Property: 19-23974

On April 30, 2019 Deputy Wilder responded to Clydesdale Lane, Prince Frederick for the report of mail tampering. The complainant advised on April 23^rd, an unknown juvenile male took a package off her porch, stomped on it then ran off. About ten minutes later, he came back and put the package in front of the door. The package contained medical equipment and the value of damaged property is approximately $500.

Damaged Property: 19-23985

On April 30, 2019 Dfc. Fox responded to 8^th Street, North Beach for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between April 24^th and April 30^th her front storm door was shattered. The estimated value of damaged property is $500.

Damaged Property: 19-24890

On May 5, 2019 Deputy Wilder responded to Greenvalley Drive, Sunderland for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between May 4^th at 12:15 PM and May 5^th at 10:00 AM, an unknown suspect(s) damaged multiple windows, mirrors and doors throughout the residence as well as the mailbox at the end of the driveway. The estimated value of damaged property is $12,000.

Theft: 19-24473

On May 3, 2019 Deputy Sturdivant responded to Redeye Road, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime around 4:00 AM, an unknown suspect(s) stole two hanging flower baskets from her front porch. The value of stolen property is $36.

Theft: 19-24483 ***Sheriff's Office Case of the Week***

On May 3, 2019 Deputy Lewis Jr. responded to Matteson Supply Company in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between May 2^nd at 2:00 PM and May 3^rd at 8:00 AM, an unknown suspect(s) stole a Matteson Supply Co. lighthouse statue. The value of stolen property is $299.

Theft: 19-24506

On May 3, 2019 Deputy Lewis Jr. responded to Main Street, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between May 2^nd at 7:00 PM and May 3^rd at 11:30 AM, an unknown suspect(s) stole the rear registration plate from his F250.

ARRESTS:

On April 29, 2019 Deputy Sturdivant responded to the Emergency Room at Calvert Health Medical Center for the report of a disorderly subject. The complainant advised Justin Robert Belanger (30) broke a hand sanitizer dispenser and was showing signs that he intended to fight. Belanger was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property and Disorderly Conduct. 

Justin Robert Belanger

On April 30, 2019 Deputy Parks responded to Pat Lane in Huntingtown for the report of a domestic dispute. While speaking with both parties involved, Andraya Avaris Kent (34) continued to yell and speak over everyone else. She became very agitated and began swinging a lanyard with keys around in a circle. Kent was asked to stop yelling and stop swinging the lanyard, but refused. Deputy Parks placed Kent under arrest and transported her to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resisting/Interfering with Arrest and Failure to Obey Lawful Order.

Andraya Avaris Kent

On May 1, 2019 Dfc. Pounsberry was patrolling Chesapeake Beach when he observed a CDS transaction on Gordon Stinnett Ave. A search of the residence revealed 8 grams of suspected crack cocaine. Delano Emanuel Creek (53) was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute, CDS: Distribution and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. 

Delano Emanuel Creek

On May 1, 2019 Lt. Naughton received a phone call in reference to Frederick Emmett Donahue (58) disturbing patrons and pan handling for money and cigarettes in front of the Chesapeake Bounty Market in North Beach. Upon arrival, Lt. Naughton observed Donahue tapping on the window of a vehicle with frightened elderly occupants inside. Donahue was issued an indefinite trespass order from this area on June 18, 2018. Donahue was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Trespassing.

Frederick Emmett Donahue

On May 3, 2019 Deputy Bowlan responded to HG Trueman Road, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised the suspect, Tawnie Renee Dean (31), had left the residence, but would be returning soon. Deputy Bowlan watched Dean pull into the driveway, exit her vehicle and get into another vehicle in the driveway with the complainant. Dean was removed from the vehicle and detained. A search of her belongings and vehicle revealed several syringes, plastic wrappers with white residue, 3 spoons with residue, 4 cut straws, marijuana and a variety of prescription pills. The complainant advised Dean stole a multi-meter voltage tester fluke, a DeWalt cordless drill, a DeWalt flashlight and $80 from her. Dean was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with Theft: $100 to Under $1,500, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

Tawnie Renee Dean