Queen Anne’s County Drug Task Force

Press Release

Incident:        Search and Seizure warrant

Date/Time:    07/09/15 @ 0930 hrs

Location:      105 Clearspring Place Millington, Queen Anne’s County, MD

Suspect:       Marcia Lynnette Bozarth, (39) of Millington (QA)

Synopsis:     On July 9, 2015 at approximately 0930 hours the Queens Anne’s County Drug Task Force, assisted by members of the Kent County Narcotics Task Force, uniformed troopers assigned to the Centreville Barrack and members of CED upper shore, served a knock and announce search warrant at 105 Clearspring Place Millington, Queen Anne’s County, Maryland.

This is the residence of Marcia Bozarth and she was at home when the warrant was served. A search of the residence revealed 2.9 grams of heroin, packaging materials and trace cocaine that were recovered from a diaper bag and a small child’s purse.

Investigators also recovered numerous credit cards and checks belonging to unknown persons that were seized to determine if they were stolen.

Bozarth has a past criminal history for theft and is currently out on bond for possession of heroin with the intent to distribute heroin.

Bozarth is being charged with possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance. She is currently waiting to be seen by the District Court Commissioner. 

INCIDENT:           ARMED ROBBERY

DATE / TIME:      07/12/2015 @    2330 Hours

LOCATION:         201 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Suspect entered the Shore Stop South store wearing a ski mask and demanded the female clerk hand over the money in the cash register or he would shoot her. The suspect upon getting the money left the store and was last seen running towards a nearby community. QA Sheriff’s K9 responded but was unable to get a track.

The suspect was described as an African–American male, over 6 foot tall and wearing black & blue jacket, camouflage shorts and black boots along with the dark blue ski mask.

Anyone with possible information is asked to contact Deputy Ryan Davidson or Det. Vansant at the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office by calling (410) 758-0770, emailing sheriff-info@qac.org or by sending a PM to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Ryan Davidson / Det. Amelia Vansant

ASSIST:                 MSP and MdTA Units

CASE:                    15-20759

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME:      07/10/2015 @ 1705 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Pleasant Springs Drive, Centreville

DETAILS:              John Maranto reported the theft of cash, jewelry, antique silver place settings and a Mac laptop from several secure areas of his residence. The items were estimated to have a value of $24,170. No signs of a forced entry were reported.

A check of pawn records indicated that a family member staying at the residence had pawned many of the items. On July 15^th an Arrest Warrant was issued for Tyler Niko Maranto (24) of Centreville charging him with Burglary and Theft. At this time the warrant has not been served.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-20431

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INCIDENT:           Stolen Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      07/11/2015 @ 0459 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Block of Tower Gardens, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Amie Nawrocki-Knapp reported her black 2005 Saturn 4 Door was missing from her residence. Victim stated her last saw the car around 0100 hours when she returned home. Owner also stated that the car was left unlocked with the keys in it. A family member discovered the car gone just before 0500 hours. The owner placed a value of the car at $10,000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-20513

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Motor Vehicle / MDOP

DATE / TIME:      07/11/2015 @ 1033 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Block of Web Foot Lane, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Lori Smith reported she had left her purse in the passenger side floor of her 2002 Saab overnight. In the morning she discovered someone had cut her convertible top on the passenger side, however her purse was still in the car. Damage was estimated at $1500.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    15-20534

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INCIDENT:           Traffic / CDS / Handgun

DATE / TIME:      07/12/2015 @ 2214 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 50 @ Evans Ave., Grasonville

DETAILS:              A gray Ford Focus was stopped on RT 50 near Evans Avenue for equipment violations. The driver advised he was a college student on the eastern shore and staying with relatives in Charles County. During the stop, Dfc. Ahearn & K9 Blek arrived and scanned the car for CDS. After a positive alert, a search was done resulting in the seizure of a grinder with a small amount of marijuana. Also located in the car was an old unloaded handgun in a gym bag. The driver stated he had found the gun in the woods located on the western shore.

The gun was seized and sent to MSP for ballistic testing. At this time only a civil citation has been issued for Possession of Marijuana under 10 grams.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-20747

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Motor Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      07/14/2015 @ 0846 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1900 Block of Harbor Drive, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Victim David Coomes of Chester reported someone had stolen his wallet from his unlocked truck while parked in his driveway. The wallet contained several credit cards, $120 cash and a spare truck key. He also advised that his credit card had been used at 0442 that morning at a convenience store in Stevensville.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Larry Steenken

CASE:                    15-20876

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      07/14/2015 @ 1538 Hours

LOCATION:         431A Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown

DETAILS:              Employee at the Sunglass Hut reported two males had been in the store asking about various brands of sunglasses. While one stayed at the counter, the other male was waiting near the door. When another customer came in, the two left in a waiting gold Toyota Highlander. At that time it was discovered that sixteen pairs of sunglasses were missing valued at $3000.

The suspects were described as African American males in their late teens. Suspect #1 was wearing a white & blue hat, a printed hoodie and light blue jeans. Suspect #2 was wearing a red hat, leopard print shirt with khaki & red shoes.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-20910

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      07/15/2015 @ 1746 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         200 Block Green Acres Lane, Queenstown

DETAILS:              Thomas Clamp reported the theft of an oil filter, an air filter, a case of oil and a pair of red “loppers” yard tool from his work truck sometime between Monday evening and Wednesday morning. The items were valued at $350. No damage to the truck was reported.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    15-21014

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      07/16/2015 @ 0836 Hours

LOCATION:         Saint Claire’s Place, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Megan Traves reported she had stopped at the daycare on Saint Claire’s Place and while inside the building, someone had entered her unlocked van and stolen her purse.  The purse was a black Michael Kors valued at $350.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-21054

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      07/16/2015 @ 1303 Hours

LOCATION:         340 Thompson Creek Mall, Stevensville

DETAILS:              The store clerk reported that a customer in the liquor store began to ask questions about items located behind the counter. While this was occurring, a second individual hid a bottle of Patron valued at $56 in the front of his pants and fled the store. A possible suspect vehicle was a green Chevrolet HHR or Chrysler PT Cruiser.

The 1^st Suspect was a white male in his 20’s wearing a blue checked shirt and a NY Yankee baseball hat. The 2^nd suspect was a white male possibly 45-50 with grey hair wearing a blue shirt and jeans.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Ryan Davidson

CASE:                    15-21090

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INCIDENT:           Theft / Burglary

DATE / TIME:      07/16/2015 @ 1720 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         2200 Block of Ruthsburg Road, Centreville

DETAILS:              Evelyn Harshbarger reported that a Model 316 John Deere lawn tractor had been stolen from her barn sometime between the evening of July 3^rd to July 17^th. The tractor was valued at $2000.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE:                    15-21121

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$1,000 Reward Offered by QAC

A $1,000 reward is being offered by Queen Anne’s County for a tip that leads to the conviction of those illegally dumping trash. Pictured is Woods Road, off Sportsman’s Neck Rd, in Queenstown. Speedy Toulson, of QAC’s Public Works, was notified Wednesday and investigated. He found 5 loads dumped along the road. Thursday he returned to pick up the trash and someone had dumped more, this time right in the middle of the road. Last week, a pile of trash was found on Burrisville Road. If you see someone trashing Queen Anne’s County please call the QAC Sheriff’s Office at 410-758-0770.

INCIDENT: Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME: 07/27/2015 @ 0430 Hours

LOCATION: 208 Island Plaza Court, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS: Queen Anne’s Deputies responded to an alarm at Island Plaza Court in Stevensville, MD. First units arrived within minutes and discovered the front glass shattered with signs of obvious entry into the Chesapeake Gun Shop.

Video footage confirmed that a suspect was able to make entry into the store where eight guns valued at $7800 were taken from a display counter, placed into a bag and handed out to an unknown accomplice.

All of the stolen firearms were handguns including Sig-Sauer 9mm, a Colt Government .45, four Smith & Wesson revolvers ranging from .38 Special to a .44 magnum, and two Ruger .357 revolvers.

Persons with information about this crime are urged to contact Detective Steve Matthews of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit at (410) 758-0770 extension 1921. Tips can also be emailed to sheriff-info@qac.org or private messaged to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

DEPUTY: Dfc. Andrew Neall / Det. Steve Matthews

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

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INCIDENT:           Traffic Arrest

DATE / TIME:      07/17/2015 @ 0106 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 213 @ RT 18, Centreville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputy saw a beige Chrysler cross the double yellow line and into his lane of travel.  After turning on the car, it was stopped with the driver being identified as Ronald Leon Hawkins (62) of Queenstown. Mr. Hawkins advised his license was suspended and that he had been drinking. When asked he verified that the tags on the Chrysler where actually issued to his truck.

After attempting several field sobriety tasks, Ronald Hawkins was charged with DWI and additional traffic citations. He was released at the scene to a sober family member.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-21172

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INCIDENT:           Traffic Arrest

DATE / TIME:      07/17/2015 @ 2008 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 50 near Nesbit Road, Queenstown

DETAILS:              A red & silver  Honda motorcycle was observed passing traffic on the shoulder of RT 50 near Nesbit Road at a high rate of speed. The bike continued on the shoulder passing the deputy’s patrol car and was clocked at 130 MPH. When the deputy activated his emergency equipment, the bike then crossed several lanes of weaving thru traffic and continued onto RT 301.

At that time a second deputy was on RT 301 further north and was radioed to look for a motorcycle traveling at an excess of 155 MPH.  The bike then slowed down and a second attempt to stop it was attempted. The driver tried to take off again but apparently overheated and pulled to the shoulder near RT 301 & John Brown Road.

The driver was identified as Christopher Michael Welch (23) of Centreville. He was charged with fleeing & eluding police and numerous traffic citations.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-21273

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      07/18/2015 @ 2352 Hours

LOCATION:         Sonny Schultz Blvd., Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              A 2007 Toyota Corolla was stopped for a headlight out. While talking with the occupants, a strong odor of marijuana was detected.

A search of the car located a grinder with a small amount of suspected marijuana and a cigar with suspected marijuana.  Continued search resulted in locating a backpack that contained with several containers with numerous packed bags of suspected marijuana, smaller packs of suspected marijuana, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, suspected hash oil, hash “rock and oxycodone and amphetamine pills.

Interviews of the subjects determined that the backpack belonged to the passenger, Stanley He (27) of Bethesda, Md.  He was charged with several counts of possession of CDS and  Possession with intent to distribute CDS. He was held on until a  $10,000 was posted.

The driver identified as Davis Tang (26) of North Potomac, MD was charged on a Civil Citation for possession of CDS (Marijuana) and released.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Brad Martz / Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-21467

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      07/19/2015 @ 0904 Hours

LOCATION:         1600 Block of Dixon Tavern Road, Barclay

DETAILS:              Deputies were dispatched to the location for a report of an unconscious subject in a vehicle. On arrival they saw a male later identified as Enrique Alej Morales Velasquez (32) of Henderson passed out with the vehicle running. Numerous beer bottles, open & unopened were in the vehicle, a Honda Accord. The driver was unable to stand without assistance and would only mumble he liked beer.

Velasquez was transported by ambulance to Chester River Medical Center where he was issued a citation for DWI and released to the care of the hospital.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-21500

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      07/19/2015 @ 2246 hours

LOCATION:         Ackerman Court, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies called to residence for a domestic. On arrival the victim reported she  had an argument with suspect and that he had pushed her against a wall and onto the floor. Victim stated she and a small child had locked themselves in a bedroom and called 911. The victim had visible minor injuries.

On arrival the suspect had left the residence but return while deputies were there. Ernest Wesley Gregory Jr. (32) was placed under arrest for assault.  He was later held at the detention center on a $5000 bond.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-21576

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      07/19/2015 @ 2250 Hours

LOCATION:         201 North Church Street, Sudlersville

DETAILS:              Following a report of a burglary in progress at the old Middle School building by several persons, Sheriff’s Deputies responded in time to locate five males climbing out of a second story window. A search of the building located another male suspect.

All suspects were identified as juveniles aged 16-17 from Centreville, Marydel, Church Hill, and Sudlersville areas. Parents of the subjects were contacted and responded to the location to claim their teenagers. All were referred to Juvenile Services for Burglary.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Larry Steenken / Dfc. Jason Rickard

CASE:                    15-21577

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OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      07/20/2015 @ 1710 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         300 Block of William Way, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Jeffrey Hutson reported he had gone fishing the previous day and upon returning  home left several items in his unlocked truck. On today’s date he realized that a blue fishing bag, a small red cooler, a Bushnell range finder, change and prescription medication was stolen. The items had a total estimated value of $320.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-21663

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      07/20/2015 @ 2346 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         3200 Block of Bennett Point Road, Queenstown, MD

DETAILS:              Kirby Kaufman reported missing several items from his truck. Victim stated he had originally thought he had misplaced his driver’s license and gas card, but then discovered a backpack with an iPod and a dell computer was also missing, in addition to $180 and a diamond wedding band. The theft is believed to have occurred over the past couple of days. Items had an estimated value of $4750.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-21718

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      07/21/2015 @ 2337 Hours

LOCATION:         700 Block of Broad Creek Drive, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Dfc. Charles Harris was checking on a suspicious vehicle at the Bay City boat ramp.  Upon approach, the smell of burning marijuana was noted. A small amount of marijuana and a smoking device was seized. The three occupants, all juvenile teenagers from Stevensville were issued civil citations and released to their parents.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Charles Harris – Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-21860

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      07/22/2015 @ 0258 Hours

LOCATION:         1400 Block of Bloomingdale Road, Queenstown, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to the address for a reported domestic. On arrival they found the location is surrounded by a seven foot fence and sliding gate. Contact was made with a male who refused to open the gate and allow deputies in.

A deputy climbed the fence and entered the residence. A female there advised there had been an altercation during which she had been drugged through the house and had cut her foot. Evidence of blood was present on her foot and the floor.

The male who refused to open the gate was identified as Gary Duane Brown (55) of Queenstown. Brown was placed under arrest for assault and hindering. In order to place Brown into a patrol car, the lock had to be cut off of the gate.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE:                    15-21868

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INCIDENT:           Burglary – Theft

DATE / TIME:      07/22/2015 @ 1130 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         700 Block of Mason Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim Beth Fox reported over the past several weeks someone had stolen change and jewelry from her residence. Ms. Fox is missing in addition to an estimated $200 in change,  a blue topaz ring, a gold bracelet with diamonds, several pairs of earrings, a marquis diamond engagement ring and a grandmother’s ring. No sign of forced entry.

The victim provided several names of persons who may have been in the residence while she was away. It was learned that items matching her descriptions were pawned on July 7th at Gold Max in Annapolis by a local female.

An Arrest Warrant for Tracy Dey Burch (36) of Chester was issued on July 24th. At this time the warrant has not been served, however Ms. Burch’s location is known to investigators. The case remains open.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Seth Ambrose / Det. Maria Bassaro

CASE:                    15-21901

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INCIDENT:           Theft – Burglary

DATE / TIME:      07/22/2015 @ 1154 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Piver Lane, Millington, (QA) MD

DETAILS:              Victim, Ann Nicholson reported the theft of a toolbox with Snap-On tools and a 55″ Samsung television from an enclosed breezeway of the residence. Victim advised  the theft occurred during the time when she went to Denton on an errand. The items were valued at $2000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-21904

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INCIDENT:           Theft Scheme

DATE / TIME:      07/22/2015 @ 1208 Hours

LOCATION:         2122 Didonato Drive, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              District Manager for West Marine reported that an employee since March of 2015 had been fraudulently returning items to the store and crediting gift cards and his bank account. In one instance he purchased an outboard motor and on to later dates refunded his cards. Company records show the theft of $8970.

The outboard motor and a gas can were recovered from the suspect’s residence.

On August 1st, Michael Gene Philpot (35) of Stevensville was arrested and charged with 27 counts of theft and one count of Theft Scheme. He was later released by a District Court Commissioner on an unsecured $10,000 bond.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    15-21908

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      07/24/2015 @ 1405 Hours

LOCATION:         Parking Lot under Kent Narrows Bridge – Grasonville

DETAILS:              Deputy patrolling the area checked on a male parked in a pickup. While talking with the male, an odor of marijuana was detected. A smoking device and a small amount of marijuana was located in a book bag. The male (16) was issued a civil citation for possession and released to a parent who responded to the location.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-22174

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INCIDENT:           Burglary & Theft

DATE / TIME:      07/25/2015 @ 0835 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         400 Block of Web Foot Lane, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Lisa Gotwols reported the theft of her son’s black & green Trek mountain bike from an unlocked storage shed. The bike was last seen on July 19th and was valued at $440.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    15-22257

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      07/25/2015 @ 1000 Hours

LOCATION:         100 block of Kirby’s Landing Road, Millington (QA)

DETAILS:              A theft of cash and prescription medications from a secure location in the residence was reported to Deputy Ryan Davidson by Victoria Garrett.  It’s believed the theft occurred sometime after July 24th. The loss was estimated at $640.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Ryan Davidson

CASE:                    15-22264

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INCIDENT:           ROBBERY ARREST

DATE / TIME:      08/08/2015 @ 2311 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 18 @ Castle Marina Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Sheriff Gary Hofmann is reporting the arrest of Terron Markeem Lovett (24) of Cordova, MD for a series of  Armed Robberies, most recently of the Shore Stop convenience store located at 100 Main Street, Stevensville on August 8th.

It was reported that an African American male displaying a handgun and wearing a face mask had just robbed the Shore Stop Store. Investigators working numerous recent armed robberies on Delmarva had developed a possible suspect vehicle, a dark colored scion Tc. Responding deputies were on the lookout for that type of vehicle and located it on RT 18 near Castle Marina.

Dfc. Mitch Jones and Dfc. Brad Martz stopped the car and identified the driver as Terron Lovett, who stated he was heading to a relative’s house on Dominion Road. Dfc. Chris Ahearn and K9 Blek responded and scanned the vehicle with a positive response. A search of the car revealed a small amount of suspected marijuana and CDS paraphernalia. The search also located a ski mask and a realistic looking BB gun under the driver’s seat.

In the meantime, Dfc. Chris Neall had responded to the store and relayed the description of the robber and that the take was little over $70 in cash & coins. Once Lovett was placed under arrest,  $63 in small bills and $8.50 in change was recovered from his pants pocket.

Detective A. VanSant was contacted and responded, as she had been working with other agencies with similar robberies.  During an interview, Lovett was connected to armed robberies at the Valero Station in Stevensville on July 12th, the July 31st robbery at the 7Eleven in Centreville and eight additional robberies in Salisbury and Delaware and possibly additional robberies on the western shore.

Terron Makeem Lovett was charged in Queen Anne’s County with 3 Counts of Armed Robbery, 3 Counts of Robbery, 3 Counts of Assault, 3 Counts of Theft under $1000, 2 Counts of Conspiracy to commit robbery, 1 count of Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute and 2 counts of Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.

Sheriff Hofmann stated he was very proud of the responding deputies in that they responded using  different routes to the robbery location to look for a reported possible suspect vehicle. Hofmann added this arrest is a great example of the Sheriff’s Office Mission of Prompt, Professional, Courteous police services with a no tolerance to crime.

Bond was set at $500,000 by a District Court Commissioner and Lovett is being held at the QA County Detention Center. Additional charges from other jurisdictions are pending. The investigation is continuing.

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

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INCIDENT:           Traffic Arrest

DATE / TIME:      08/15/2015 @ 1251 Hours

LOCATION:         1100 Block of Burrisville Road, Centreville

NARRATIVE:       A deputy attempted to turn on a silver colored Chevrolet Impala driving at a high rate on Land End Road. The Impala turned onto Burrisville Road and continued at a high rate of speed. At Coon Box Road fresh tire skid marks and a knocked over road sign were observed with the Impala behind a residence unoccupied. Nearby Michael Duane Jenkins (51) of Cordova was located walking.

Jenkins stated he thought that it was DNR attempting to stop him as he had more fish than allowed. A check with MVA indicated that Jenkins was suspended and revoked. Due to an odor of alcohol, field sobriety tasks were attempted. A check of the car revealed a small amount of suspected marijuana.

Numerous citations issued including Speeding, Driving while suspended and revoked, reckless driving, attempting to flee & elude, and DWI. Also a civil citation was issued for possession of marijuana under 10 grams.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    15-24721

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INCIDENT:           Traffic Arrest

DATE / TIME:      08/16/2015 @ 1505 Hours

LOCATION:         Kentmorr Road, Stevensville

NARRATIVE:       A silver colored Cadillac was clocked speeding on Kentmoor Road. It was also noticed that the car did not have any license plates and an attempt to stop it was made.  The car stopped in a driveway and the driver exited and started to walk away. When the deputy called out to him, the driver began to run towards the rear of the residence. The pursuit continued into a nearby wooded area until the driver was taken into custody.

The driver was identified as Mitchell Brent Ebling (58) of Stevensville who stated he ran because he knew he was suspended and the car wasn’t registered. Ebling was charged with numerous traffic citations for speeding, operating a unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle, driving suspended and attempting to flee and elude. He was held on a $7500 bond by a District Court Commissioner.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    15-24721

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Motor Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      08/16/2015 @ 0321 Hours

LOCATION:         201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Robert Mooney reported the theft of his wallet from the glove compartment of his vehicle while working at a nearby establishment.  The victim had already found that a $30 transaction on a debit card had occurred in Prince Georges County an hour before.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Joshua Fortiz

CASE:                    15-24671

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      08/18/2015 @ 1939 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Adam Drive, Crumpton, MD

DETAILS:              Brian Thorp advised upon returning home he found his trailer door forced open and his TV, laptop, and game consoles missing. The items were valued at $800.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    15-25016

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      08/18/2015 @ 1801 Hours

LOCATION:         400 Block of Dominion Road, Chester

DETAILS:              Deputies were called to the residence for a physical domestic. On arrival they were advised by James Hazel III that on his way home he had picked up a hamburger for the suspect, Kara Maxwell. When she noticed that the burger didn’t have any bacon on it she became angry and threw her soda at Hazel and broke a picture frame. Maxwell then allegedly attacked Hazel hitting him in the face, arm and hand causing minor injuries.

Kara Lee Maxwell (40) of Chester was charged with assault 2^nd degree.  She was held overnight until a $5000 bail was posted.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-25008

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      08/18/2015 @ 0843 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         200 Block of Fourth Street, Crumpton

DETAILS:              Robert Hopkins reported that he had an olive drab 17 HP Craftsman riding lawn mower parked in his yard and discovered it missing this morning.  The mower was valued at $500.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Nathaniel Burns

CASE:                    15-24932

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      08/18/2015 @ 0724 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Caspian Drive – Narnia Drive, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Several vehicles, mailboxes and traffic signs were vandalized during the previous night with black and silver paint.  A 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, 2006 Volvo and a 2010 Ford work van were spray painted. Damages were estimated at $3000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    15-24924

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      08/18/2015 @ 0707 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Fey Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              David Carter reported finding two tires on his Chevrolet S-10 Pickup and three tires on his Kia Sportage slashed.  Two nights prior, the victim’s daughter found two slashed tires on her vehicle. Damages were estimated $850 for all the damaged tires.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Nathaniel Burns

CASE:                    15-24921

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INCIDENT:           Theft from vehicle

DATE / TIME:      08/20/2015 @ 2154 Hours

LOCATION:         Duke Street, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Kendall Kincaid of Chester reported missing her wallet from her vehicle. She believes the theft occurred while she was filling her tires at Citgo on Duke Street. Possible suspects / witnesses were two white males in a red pickup. The loss was estimated at $55.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Joshua Fortiz

CASE:                    15-25253

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      08/21/2015 @ 1005 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         200 Block McHenny Court, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Derek Purrington reported the theft of his Glock 19 9mm pistol from the center console of his wife’s Chevrolet Suburban.  The firearm was valued at $600. No damage to the vehicle.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    15-25304

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INCIDENT:           Violation of Peace Order / Disturbance of the Peace

DATE / TIME:      08/22/2015 @ 1842 Hours

LOCATION:         3300 Block of Love Point Road, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputies were sent to the residence on Love Point Road for a female making threats to neighbors and to harm herself. She had called 911 numerous times during the week to complain about being served a Peace Order.  In addition she had violated several peace orders by her neighbors during the day by calling them or yelling to them threatening to beat them with a baseball bat.

Deputies entered the house and located the subject sitting in a bathroom drinking a glass of wine. She was transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing.  Kathleen Patricia Spellman (53) of Stevensville was charged with Violation of Peace Orders, Disorderly House, Disturbance of the Peace and Telephone Misuse. She was held by a District Court Commissioner until posting a $5000 bond.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    15-25483

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      08/23/2015 @ 1655 Hours

LOCATION:         Dominion Boat Ramp, Little Creek Road, Chester

DETAILS:              Following a report of two subject smoking marijuana in a car at the boat ramp, a deputy responded. On arrival he located a white Honda Civic with two subjects. As he approached the car the driver held out a plastic baggie with suspected marijuana and said, “this is all I have”.  The driver also handed the deputy a burnt hand rolled cigarette with suspected marijuana. The driver also claimed all the marijuana was his.

Jarek Armel Brock (22) of Chester was issued a civil citation for possession of marijuana under 10 grams and released.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-25594

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      08/24/2015 @ 0806 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1101 Butterworth Court, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Employee arriving to work at Teco Inc. advised she found that the front door had been forced open sometime over the weekend. A check of the business revealed that petty cash and a bank bag with cash was missing.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    15-25638

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INCIDENT:           Telephone Misuse

DATE / TIME:      08/25/2015 @ 0230 Hours

LOCATION:         3300 Block of Love Point Road, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputy was dispatched to the residence after Emergency Management had received a 911 call from a female requesting to go to jail. When told that calling 911 for non-emergency matters was a violation of the law, the female stated she knew she was abusing the system.

When the deputy arrived at the residence he identified the caller as Kathleen Patricia Spellman (53) of Stevensville who was intoxicated and wanting to go to jail. Again she was advised not to call 911 for non-emergency matters.

At 0352 Hours Spellman called 911 and advised she needed to go to jail. When a deputy arrived, she was irate, cussing and yelling outside her residence.

Ms. Spellman was placed under arrest and charged with failure to obey a lawful order and telephone misuse. A District Court Commissioner held Ms. Spellman until a $15,000 bond was posted.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Stephen Creason

CASE:                    15-25741

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      08/26/2015 @ 1351 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1921 Dudley Corners Road, Millington (QA)

DETAILS:              Richard Rogers reported buying a Roadmaster bike at an auction and putting it in the bed of his pickup.  Surveillance footage at the convenience store at the location show an African-American male removing the bike a short time later. The bike was valued at $200.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    15-25886

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      08/26/2015 @ 0711 Hours

LOCATION:         800 Block of Dixon Drive, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Residents at location reported that someone had stolen a wooden goose head off of their custom wood mailbox sometime during the night of 8/25 to 8/26.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    15-25845

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      08/27/2015 @ 2310 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Duhamel Corner Road, Marydel (QA)

DETAILS:              John R. Johnson reported that there had been conversations with several persons reference to “issues” between two subjects and all had agreed the two would meet and fight that night.

Johnson stated a car with 5 or 6 persons and a motorcycle showed up at his location and the two subjects began to fight, with additional subjects attacking one subject. When additional persons arrived, the one group left. The second individual who was attacked, Michael S. Meyers (27) of Henderson remained at the location. Meyers had a swollen eye, lip and scraped elbow but refused medical treatment.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Nathaniel Burns

CASE:                    15-26081

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      08/27/2015 @ 1841 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         200 Block of Round Top Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              Misty L. Harris reported two bicycles had been taken from her back yard sometime after the evening of August 26^th. One bike was a green women’s Bianchi Ocelot Mountain Bike and the other was a man’s Electra Beach Cruiser. The bikes were valued at $320.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Nathaniel Burns

CASE:                    15-26050

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      08/27/2015 @ 1646 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         200 Block of Grove Cove Road, Centreville, MD

DETAILS:              David Dammeyer reported the theft of his wallet with $115 from his car sometime overnight. Victim stated the wallet was left in his unlocked car.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-26040

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INCIDENT:           DWI / CDS Possession

DATE / TIME:      08/28/2015 @ 2336 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 18 @ Dominion Road, Chester

DETAILS:              A white Volvo was observed driving on RT 18 near Dominion Road at an excessive speed and clocked on radar at 17 MPH over the posted speed limit. The vehicle was stopped in the Fisherman’s Inn parking lot and the driver identified as Christopher Glen McLaughlin (22) of Chester.

McLaughlin stated his license may be suspended and he also had an odor of alcoholic beverage and bloodshot & glassy eyes. Several field sobriety tasks were attempted and McLaughlin was placed under arrest for DWI.

A K9 Scan of the Volvo resulted in the seizure of a small baggie of suspected marijuana.

McLaughlin was charged with DWI, Speeding and a civil citation for marijuana possession and then released at the scene to a sober individual.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-26201

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      08/29/2015 @ 0219 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Block of Farwell Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              Heather Lambert reported hearing noises outside the residence and saw a male subject in a blue GMC truck belonging to a friend, Brandi Stansbury who lives there.

Ms. Stansbury responded to the residence and report that her former husband had taken her GMC truck and refused to return it. It was also learned that the tags from a Mercedes and Nissan parked at the residence were missing several tires slashed.

Charges were issued for the arrest of the victim’s former husband, Tyson Nemrrow Stansbury (36) of Sudlersville. Stansbury was arrested on the following day for theft, MDOP and Unlawful taking of Motor Vehicle and later released after a $25,000 bond was posted.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Seth Ambrose / Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-26212

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INCIDENT:           Medical Emergency

DATE / TIME:      08/29/2015 @ 0407 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 50 E/B @ Dominion Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies and MSP were dispatched to area after several reports from motorists of a female sitting in the east bound roadway of RT 50. Prior to arrival, additional reports were advising the female was at a nearby gas station banging her head into gas pumps.

On arrival, a 40 year old woman from Chester was located, reportedly upset over issues in a relationship and later transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center for assistance.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-26216

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      08/29/2015 @ 1131 Hours

LOCATION:         2600 Block of Palm Drive, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Michael Link reported leaving his Suzuki vehicle unlocked at his home during the early morning hours of 8/29. At 1100 hours he went to his car and found that $55 was missing from the center console area.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Stephen Creason

CASE:                    15-26255

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INCIDENT:           DWI / CDS Possession

DATE / TIME:      08/30/2015 @ 0711 Hours

LOCATION:         201 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies were notified of an unconscious person in a grey Hyundai Sonata in a handicap parking space at the Shore Stop location.

On arrival it took several attempts to awaken the subject and get his attention. Subject denied drinking or being asleep and had just stopped to get a drink. Once the subject began to talk a strong odor of alcoholic beverage was noted.

Driver identified as Mark Robert McCaslin (18) of Stevensville and was asked to attempt several field sobriety tasks. McCaslin was had trouble maintaining his balance and was unable to complete the tasks satisfactorily. He was placed under arrest for DWI. Several CDS items, scale, rolling papers and grinder with suspected marijuana were located in the vehicle.

McCaslin was charged with DWI and possession of CDS paraphernalia. He was also issued a civil citation for possession of marijuana under 10 grams.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-26351

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INCIDENT:           Motor Vehicle Accident

DATE / TIME:      08/30/2015 @ 0116 Hours

LOCATION:         600 Block of White Marsh Road, Centreville

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to location for a reported single vehicle crash. On arrival they located a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe that had driven off the roadway, then overcorrected twice to regain control and then slid sideways into a tree.

The driver was identified as Terry Monroe Rochester Jr. (32) of Centreville, MD who was airlifted to Shock Trauma by MSP Aviation.

The vehicle (listed owner Geraldine E. Cooper of Centreville) was towed from the scene.

Investigation remains open.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Ryan Davidson

CASE:                    15-26340

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      08/30/2015 @ 1302 Hours

LOCATION:         Fisher Manor Apartments, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Female victim reported she allowed the suspect into her residence and an argument ensued regarding their three month old child in common.

Victim stated she was holding the child when the suspect grabbed her by the shirt and punched her in the face several times. Victim had visible injuries on her face and the shirt was ripped.

The suspect, Darnell Tyree Tomlinson (42) of Grasonville was arrested at the scene and charged with assault 2^nd degree. He was held at the Detention Center on a $25,000 bail amount.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-26374

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INCIDENT:           Medical Emergency

DATE / TIME:      08/31/2015 @ 1244 Hours

LOCATION:         Cee Jay Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to location for a medical issue. On arrival they found a female lying in the roadway, who upon seeing the patrol car attempted to get up and run, but fell several times. The woman (from Chestertown area) was screaming, talking incoherently about being killed and praying to two famous singers. She was transported by patrol car to Chester River Medical Center for assistance.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE:                    15-26503

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      08/31/2015 @ 2017 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         2600 Block of Cecil Drive, Chester

DETAILS:              Michele Kirby reported that sometime during the night of August 27^th that $75 cash was taken from her vehicle’s center console. No damage to vehicle was reported.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Ryan Davidson

CASE:                    15-26551

INCIDENT:           Attempted Burglary

DATE / TIME:      09/01/2015 @ 2024 Hours

LOCATION:         4632 Ocean Gateway, Queenstown, MD.

DETAILS:              Store Manager of Lenox Factory Store reported that a rear door had been damaged sometime during the night of 8/31 to 9/1, when unknown suspect attempted to pry the door open. No entry was made but damages were estimated at $1000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    15-26682

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INCIDENT:          Theft

DATE / TIME:      09/02/2015 @ 1617 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Timber Lane, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Robert Arakelian reported a family heirloom diamond necklace was missing after a family gathering at the residence on August 28th. The diamond necklace was discovered missing the following day and was valued at $3000. Investigation remains open.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-26775

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      09/03/2015 @ 0903 Hours

LOCATION:         1945 4H Park Road, Centreville

DETAILS:              Philip Starkey reported finding the concession stand at the park had been broken into during the night.  About $50 of candy and chewing gum was missing. Minor damage was done to the building.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Stephen Creason

CASE:                   15-26856

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      09/03/2015

LOCATION:         Kent Town Market, Chester

DETAILS:              Owners of the New Canton Chinese Restaurant in the Kent Town Market reported someone had broken into the business and had taken cash and coins. The burglary is believed to have occurred after midnight.

DEPUTY:             Deputy Joshua Fortiz

CASE:                   15-26882

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      09/04/2015 @ 0953 Hours

LOCATION:         400 Block of Dominion Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Victim James Hazel 3^rd reported cashing a large check on September 3^rd and left the entire amount of cash in the center console of his truck. Victim advised he parked the truck at his residence about 11 PM. This morning at 8 AM he found his passenger window smashed and the cash was gone.

Damages and loss was estimated at almost $19,000.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Andrew Neall

CASE:                   15-26998

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INCIDENT:           Counterfeit Cash

DATE / TIME:      09/04/2015 @ 1216 Hours

LOCATION:         1132 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Manager at Dunkin Donuts Leanna Simmons discovered that a $20 bill taken that morning felt strange. After checking the bill with a counterfeit marking pen she confirmed the bill was fake. The bill was placed into evidence and the Secret Service advised.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-27017

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INCIDENT:           BURGLARIES

DATE / TIME:      09/04/2015 @ 2101 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         See Narrative

DETAILS:              Deputy responded to 500 Block of Caspian Drive in Grasonville for a burglary which occurred earlier that morning. Michael Riley stated sometime between the hours of 0100 to 0600 someone entered the residence and removed five handguns from a locked gun cabinet. The guns were described as a Glock 22, S&W 38, Colt .38 Detective Special, a .380 automatic and a .32 automatic and valued at $2400. Victim advised he and his family were home at the time of the burglary and that the rear door had been left unlocked.

In the same 500 block, Alison Warren reported finding her rear door open that morning and was missing a small amount of cash, cigarettes and alcohol.

Robert Calhoun in the 600 block reported the theft of beer and canned mixed drinks from an outside bar.

One street over on the 100 block of Jewell Court, Walter George stated someone had entered his garage during the night and stole a long board skateboard with painted blue waves valued at $200. Victim advised the garage door was open.

Further down Jewell Court, Travis Hess reported the theft of a case & ½ of beer and $20 from his wallet after accessing the garage thru an unlocked door.

The Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit has been assigned all of these cases.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz – Det. Maria Bassaro

CASE:                   15-27068

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INCIDENT:           Assault / Reckless Endangerment

DATE / TIME:      09/05/2015 @ 1631 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Johnson Lane, Queenstown

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to location for a report of a man firing a shotgun at his son. On arrival two men were located in the front yard and were detained.

Investigation revealed one man was not involved and was released. The second subject was identified as Daniel Joseph Ward Sr. (49) of Queenstown. It was learned that Mr. Ward had been involved in an argument with his 18 year old son over changing oil in a friend’s car.

When the son refused to leave, Mr. Ward retrieved a 12 gauge shotgun from the residence and fired the weapon. Mr. Ward stated he had fired the weapon into the ground while the son advised it had been fired over his head. No indication was found to indicate it had been fired in the ground.

Ward was charged with 1^st and 2^nd Degree assault and Reckless Endangerment. He was held by a District Court Commissioner until a $15,000 bond was posted.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE:                    15-27158

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OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:                   BURGLARIES & ARRESTS

DATE & TIME:             09/15/2015 @ 0438 Hours

LOCATION:                 100 Block of Hess Road, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:         Sheriff Gary Hofmann is reporting that Deputies were dispatched to a burglary in progress on Hess Road. On arrival the victim was identified as Jarod Towers who reported his residential alarm had gone off and heard a door slam. The victim, who is a police officer armed himself and checked the residence finding a wet footprint on his garage floor and sidewalk. The area of Hess Road and Evans Avenue was checked without locating any suspects.

While on that call, a second call came in from the 100 block of Grasonville Cemetery Road for subjects attempting to break into a storage shed. The search for the suspects was expanded with the assistance of MSP Aviation and QACSO K-9.

A third call was received from a subject in his garage who confronted a male suspect who started in the door then ran away. Another caller reported two suspicious subjects hiding behind his car parked in his driveway in the 200 block of Grasonville Cemetery Road. Deputy Hogan located and detained a subject a short distance from the last calls wearing a dark gray sweatshirt with the hood up, wet shoes and carrying a flashlight.  The subject’s responses to questions were found to be false and he was transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for questioning.  He was identified as Nicholas D. Smith of Grasonville.

Based on the suspect’s questioning and other information, search warrants were prepared for several locations. Investigation also linked additional burglaries which occurred last week in the Grasonville area. (Original Press Release below)

Detectives assisted by the QACSO SWAT Team and Patrol units conducted the searches at several locations in Grasonville on Tuesday evening.

At a residence on Grasonville Cemetery Road, the second suspect Wade D. Felton was taken into custody without incident during the search.

At this time both subjects are still in custody at Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing and questioning. They will go before a District Court Commissioner later this evening for an initial appearance.

Sheriff Hofmann praised both the Deputy’s actions and the area residents who aided in the capture of the two suspects saying “Together we have made the Grasonville community a safer place tonight”.

CHARGED:       Nicholas Derek Smith (18) of Grasonville, MD

CHARGES:        Burglary 1st Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, Burglary 4th Degree, Theft, Rogue & Vagabond and Conspiracy

CHARGED:       Wade Delray Felton (18) of Grasonville, MD

CHARGES:       Burglary 1st Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, Burglary 4th Degree, Theft, Rogue & Vagabond and Conspiracy

DEPUTY:          Dfc. Charles Harris, Deputy Scott Hogan, QACSO CIU, Cpl. Sean Hampton, MSP Aviation, Dfc. Chris Ahearn & K9 Blek

CASE:              15-28156

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ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:           BURGLARIES

DATE / TIME:      09/04/2015 @ 2101 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         See Narrative

DETAILS:              Deputy responded to 500 Block of Caspian Drive in Grasonville for a burglary which occurred earlier that morning. Michael Riley stated sometime between the hours of 0100 to 0600 someone entered the residence and removed five handguns from a locked gun cabinet. The guns were described as a Glock 22, S&W 38, Colt .38 Detective Special, a .380 automatic and a .32 automatic and valued at $2400. Victim advised he and his family were home at the time of the burglary and that the rear door had been left unlocked.

In the same 500 block, Alison Warren reported finding her rear door open that morning and was missing a small amount of cash, cigarettes and alcohol.

Robert Calhoun in the 600 block reported the theft of beer and canned mixed drinks from an outside bar.

One street over on the 100 block of Jewell Court, Walter George stated someone had entered his garage during the night and stole a long board skateboard with painted blue waves valued at $200. Victim advised the garage door was open.

Further down Jewell Court, Travis Hess reported the theft of a case & ½ of beer and $20 from his wallet after accessing the garage thru an unlocked door.

The Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit has been assigned all of these cases.

DEPUTY:            Dfc. Brad Martz – Det. Maria Bassaro

CASE:                   15-27068

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PHOTOS

#1 – Nicholas D. Smith (Facebook)

#2 – Wade D. Felton being taken into custody – (Dfc. Andrew Neall cuffing suspect – Face Hidden) Lt. Dwayne Embert and Cpl. Troy Lowery to the right of suspect

#3 – Dfc. Andrew Neall escorting Wade Felton to Patrol Car. Sheriff’s SWAT Team members in background

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
PRESS RELEASE

THEFT FROM VEHICLES ARREST

INCIDENT:        Theft from Vehicle
DATE:     December 29th, 2014
LOCATION:       Links Lane, Queenstown, MD

DETAILS: An employee at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, John Anderes reported having left his wallet on his car seat while he stopped at the golf course pro shop. After leaving there, he went to run another errand and discovered three credit cards missing from the wallet. He immediately contacted the companies only to learn that there had been transactions at the 7/11 on Grange Hall Road, and at Target and Wal-Mart in Easton for a total amount of $1098.

The responding Deputy contacted the loss prevention divisions of Wal-Mart and Target who reviewed security footage of the transactions. The suspect was an African American male driving a silver or pearl white Dodge Magnum station wagon. A partial plate on the car was also supplied to the deputy.

A browse of vehicle records resulted in locating a Dodge Magnum listed to a Sean Daniel Johnson of Washington DC. With no photo available from DC motor vehicle records, several police agencies were contacted requesting a photo of Johnson from similar prior arrests. DC Metro was able to send a photo of Sean Johnson and identification of the suspect was made.

On January 5th an arrest warrant was issued for Sean Johnson however efforts to locate him were unsuccessful. Recently Johnson was located in Virginia and returned to Maryland by Montgomery County on Assault, MDOP, Unlawful taking of Motor Vehicle and Theft charges.

The Queen Anne’s warrant was served on September 23rd by Montgomery County and Johnson was held on $10,000 bond. According to Maryland Judiciary Case Search warrants from Talbot County and Bel Air, MD were also served for similar charges.

ARREST: Sean Daniel Johnson (25) from Washington DC
CHARGES: 1 Count of Rogue & Vagabond, 1 Count of Charge on Credit Card of Another and 3 Counts of Credit Card Theft.

DEPUTY: Dfc. Jason Rickard / Easton Police Department
CASE: 14-42652

  OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASE

ARREST MADE FOR GUN SHOP BURGLARY

Sheriff Gary Hofmann is reporting that an arrest has been made on the July 27th burglary of Chesapeake Gun Shop in Stevensville where eight handguns were stolen.

Gary Alphonso Robinson (27) of Capital Heights, MD turned himself in at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters accompanied by his attorney.

Crime Scene processing of the scene recovered a palm print on broken glass which then led them to a known print of Robinson’s from a prior burglary arrest.

The Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit with the assistance of Prince George’s County Police served a Search Warrant at Robinson’s residence in Capital Heights on the early morning hours of September 10th. Robinson was not at the location but the search resulted in the seizure of clothing and 9mm ammunition.

Robinson has been charged with : Burglary 2nd Degree / General, Con- Burglary 2nd Degree / General, Burglary 2nd Degree / Firearm, Con- Burglary 2nd Degree / Firearm, Burglary 3rd Degree, Con- Burglary 3rd Degree, Burglary 4th Degree-Store, Con- Burglary 4th Degree-Store, Burglary 4th Degree Theft, Con- Burglary 4th Degree Theft, Burglary 4th Degree / Permit Tool, Con- Burglary 4th Degree / Permit Tool, Theft $1000 to under $10,000, Con- Theft $1000 to under $10,000 and Reg Firearm Illegal Possession.

A District Court Commissioner held Robinson on $75,000.

At this time the stolen guns and Robinson’s accomplice has not been identified but the investigation is continuing according to Sheriff Hofmann.

DEPUTY:               Det. Steve Matthews / MSP Crime Lab / PGCoPD

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME: 07/27/2015 @ 0430 Hours

LOCATION: 208 Island Plaza Court, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS: Queen Anne’s Deputies responded to an alarm at Island Plaza Court in Stevensville, MD. First units arrived within minutes and discovered the front glass shattered with signs of obvious entry into the Chesapeake Gun Shop.

Video footage confirmed that a suspect was able to make entry into the store where eight guns valued at $7800 were taken from a display counter, placed into a bag and handed out to an unknown accomplice.

All of the stolen firearms were handguns including Sig-Sauer 9mm, a Colt Government .45, four Smith & Wesson revolvers ranging from .38 Special to a .44 magnum, and two Ruger .357 revolvers.

Persons with information about this crime are urged to contact Detective Steve Matthews of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit at (410) 758-0770 extension 1921. Tips can also be emailed to sheriff-info@qac.org or private messaged to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

DEPUTY: Dfc. Andrew Neall / Det. Steve Matthews

CASE:    15-22427

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASES

INCIDENT:           Armed Robbery

DATE / TIME:      09/17/2015 @ 2205 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Thompson Creek Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim Collin McKinnon of Chester reported that as he was leaving Food Lion a man approached him armed with a knife and demanded money. The victim handed over $60 and the suspect ran to an older model tan Toyota Camry and fled the area.

The suspect was described as an African American male in his twenties wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the letters “DC” on the front, jeans and white Nike Jordan tennis shoes. He was about 6’2”, 180 pounds with light brown eyes and a large scar over his right eye.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Joshua Fortiz – Det. Steve Matthews

CASE:                    15-28417

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INCIDENT:           Theft / Burglary

DATE / TIME:      09/17/2015 @ 1723 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Aravis Court, Grasonville

DETAILS:              William M. Hooks Sr. reported the theft of his black & blue outline foldable Dahon Vybe bicycle from his garage.  The bike was last seen in July and valued at $600.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-28399

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INCIDENT:           TRAFFIC / CDS

DATE / TIME:      09/18/2015 @ 2308 Hours

LOCATION:         Postal Road @ Cox Neck Road, Chester

DETAILS:              Deputy Prince stopped a gray Mazda for a minor traffic offence. The driver was identified as Matthew Edward Sherwood (22) of Stevensville who was found to be suspended and the car with expired plates. A second subject in the car was Michael Joseph Sheehi 2^nd (19) of Chester who was also suspended.

A scan by K9 Blek resulted in seizure of a baggie of suspected marijuana more than 10 grams.

Sherwood was charged with traffic offenses and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Sheehi was also charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

After processing, both subjects were released by a District Court Commissioner on $10,000 unsecured bonds.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    15-28527

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INCIDENT:           Assault 1^st Degree – Firearm

DATE / TIME:      09/18/2015 @ 2147 Hours

LOCATION:         1300 Block of Roberts Station Road, Church Hill

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to the location for a report of several shots fired in a residence. It was further reported that the suspect had fired several shots into the ceiling and the complainant was located upstairs.

On arrival contact was made with the suspect who exited the residence. After a brief struggle, John Kelvin Plugge (54) of Church Hill was placed under arrest. The victim Louis M. Plugge stated he was upstairs directly above the living room when the shots were fired.

John Kelvin Plugge was charged with Assault 1^st & 2^nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment and Firearm Use during a felony. He was initially held on a $200,000 bond. At a later Bail Review the court ordered him held without bond.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Charles Harris – Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-28524

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      09/18/2015 @ 0831 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         2400 Block of Bennett Point Road, Queenstown

DETAILS:              Jared Smith reported the theft of his bicycle from a storage shed at his residence. The bike was a Specialized brand valued at $2400. The victim stated he hadn’t looked for the bike over the past couple of months.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-28442

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INCIDENT:           ROBBERY

DATE / TIME:      09/20/2015 @ 2007 Hours

LOCATION:         2700 Block of Cox Neck Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              It was reported by a neighbor of the victim that a suspect, Timothy Hildebrand had stolen a hot dog vending trailer belonging to Randy Gammon of Chester. The caller stated had backed his tan Chevrolet SUV up to the trailer and pulled it away from the residence.

Deputies responding located the hot dog trailer abandoned in the roadway in the 1900 block of Keister Drive. While traveling down the roadway the trailer had become disconnected and detached from the SUV. By standers stated that the suspect was Timothy Hildebrand and lived a block over on Roberta Drive.

During the theft of the trailer, Hildebrand had left his dog at the scene. After the trailer had been abandoned, he returned looking for his dog. At this time a verbal altercation occurred between Hildebrand and the owner Randy Gammon with other persons present. At that time Hildebrand grabbed a purse from Leighann Sudhoff of Chester and fled the scene.

Deputies responded to the suspect’s residence, located him the house and placed him under arrest. Hildebrand once in custody complained of medical issues and was transported to the QA Emergency Room. Once released he was transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing.

The Hot Dog trailer was valued at $29,000 and incurred an estimated $1000 damage.  The pocketbook was later recovered in some bushes on Cox Neck Road. It was valued at $275.00. The suspect’s dog was located and cared for that night by one of the victims.

Timothy William Hildebrand was charged with Robbery, Theft and MDOP. His bail was set at $25,000.

DEPUTY:               Cpl. Sean Hampton, Dfc. Jason Rickard and Det. Chase Armington

CASE:                    15-26699

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME:      09/20/2015 @ 1854 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         300 Block of Spring Road, Millington (QA)

DETAILS:              Richard Kleinen reported he was in the process of moving and had left for the night to stay at his new house. Upon returning to the Spring Road residence he found that someone had broken into the garage and stolen his tools. Items included two welding machines, torches, and a Matco tool box with assorted tools. Items were valued at $20,000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    15-28693

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INCIDENT:           Recovered Stolen Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      09/20/2015 @ 1325 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Glanding Road, Millington (QA), MD

DETAILS:              Dfc. Burns responded to a report of a car of the road and into a creek. A check of the car, a silver 2001 Toyota 4 door indicated that it was stolen from a residence in North-East Baltimore City. Vehicle was towed from the scene and Baltimore Police notified.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Nathaniel Burns

CASE:                    15-28669

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      09/22/2015 @ 1650 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         200 Block of Breeding Blvd, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Victim Agatha Ramirez reported the theft of her Coach bag from her car overnight. Her wallet was also moved and $20 taken. The Coach bag was valued at $80 and no damage to the vehicle was reported.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Joshua Fortiz

CASE:                    15-28894

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INCIDENT:           Burglary & Theft

DATE / TIME:      09/22/2105 @ 1556 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Baverian Turn, Centreville, MD

DETAILS:              Rodger Weese reported that sometime in the past week an unknown person had broken into his storage shed and taken a set of wheels & tires valued at $1200.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-28880

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      09/23/2015 @ 1246 Hours

LOCATION:         400 Block of Spring Road, Millington (QA)

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to the area and located a car reportedly involved in a subject brandishing a firearm. However the car was parked, empty and no one had any knowledge about the incident.

Investigation indicated there had been an altercation at the Crumpton Auction but the parties involved either no longer wished to press charges or had willingness to cooperate.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE:                    15-28966

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      09/24/2015

LOCATION:         Kent Town Market, Chester.

DETAILS:              Tierra Nickens of Chester reported losing her debit card sometime between the 20^th and 22^nd. She discovered the card missing while reviewing her bank account.

Several transactions had been made at various stores for a total of $120. Case remains open at this time.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-29079

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Arrest

DATE / TIME:      09/25/2015 @ 2059 Hours

LOCATION:         4128 Main Street, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to the Grasonville Fire Department for a reported physical domestic. On arrival the male half of the domestic reported after he attempted to contact his wife by text message and she did not respond. Upon arriving home, he found her asleep and checked her phone to see if the message had gone thru. On the phone he found a picture of her that had been sent to another male.

Upon waking her up, an argument began and the suspect began to slap and punch him. The male left the residence with the phone and walked to the fire house to get away. The female suspect followed jumping on his back, pulling on his arm and pushing him into a parked vehicle. The male had several scratches on his hand and ear area. Video at the firehouse verified his statements.

As a result, Shannon Marie Dale (32) of Grasonville was arrested and charged with Assault 2^nd Degree and Disturbance of the Peace. She was held by a District Court Commissioner on a $5000.

The male was referred to the District Court Commissioner for a Protective Order which was issued. After service of the Order advising no contact, Shannon Dale called the male from the Detention Center. She was charged with Violation of a Protection Order and Harassment. A District Court Commissioner placed a $2500 bail amount on these charges.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    15-29221

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INCIDENT:           THEFT

DATE / TIME:      09/27/2015 @ 1625 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         117 Yacht Club Drive, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Brian S. Edwards reported the theft of a Lehr 9.9 Propane Boat Motor and propane tank from his Zodiac dinghy. The items were seen the day before on the boat and were valued at $2600.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Stephen Creason

CASE:                    15-29400

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PICS 1 & 2 – Sample photo of Stolen Bike Case 15-28399

PIC 3 &4 – Arrest Photos of Sherwood & Sheehi Case 15-28527

PIC 5 – Arrest Photo of John Kelvin Plugge  Case 15-28524

PIC 6 – Sample Photo of a Specialized Brand Bike  Case 15-28442

PIC 7 – Arrest Photo of Timothy William Hildebrand  Case 15-26699

PIC 8 – Stolen Wheels & Tires  Case 15-28880

PIC 9 – Arrest Photo of Shannon Marie Dale  Case 15-29221

PIC 10 – Sample photo of Lehr Propane Motor Case 15-29400

Office of the Sheriff for Queen Anne’s County Press Release

Late Monday night Friendly’s Food Mart located on Main Street Stevensville was held up at gunpoint by two individuals.

The suspects fled the location in a vehicle which was later located in the Kent Narrows area on fire.

The area was searched with the aid of MSP aviation with negative results. It is believed the suspects likely fled in another vehicle, however Deputies and MSP remain in the area.

Investigation is assigned to the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit and they are at the location at this time.No injuries were reported.

Persons who may have observed any suspicious persons or activity in the area are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 758-0770 or PM this FB Page.

Further details will follow in a detailed Press Release.

Queen Anne’s County Drug Task Force

Press Release

Incident:                  Search and Seizure Warrant

Date/Time:             8/20/15 @ 0700 hours

Location:                  31001 Chesterville Bridge Road Chesterville, (Kent) MD

Suspects:                 Pending

Charges:                   Manufacture of marijuana

Possession of marijuana

Possession of paraphernalia

CDS Seized:             714 adult marijuana plants 6-10 feet tall with a street value of approximately $1,450,000.00.

Synopsis:      During the middle of August 2015 members of the Maryland State Police discovered a possible outdoor marijuana grow in the area of Chesterville Bridge Road, Chesterville, and (Kent) Maryland. Based on the complexity of the operation the Queen Anne’s County Drug Task force was requested to assist the Kent County Narcotics Task Force by spearheading this investigation. Investigators learned that the property had been abandoned several years earlier and that the 15 acre property, to include a large home and numerous outbuildings had been sitting vacant and was only occasionally visited by family members, who live in Delaware. The property was overgrown and the home had been entirely covered in plywood.

Several days of surveillance did not reveal anyone coming or going from the home or property. A knock and announce search warrant was obtained and on 8/20/15 at approximately 0700 hours the Kent and Queen Anne’s County Drug Task Forces assisted by the Talbot County Narcotics Task Force, the Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E team, the Maryland State Police Marijuana Eradication unit, the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police and an investigator from Homeland Security Investigations made forcible entry into the home after announcing their presence.

A search of the home revealed an indoor grow location in the basement where the marijuana plants had been started before they were moved outside. It also revealed a small amount of processed marijuana, a heat sealer and multiple gallon plastic bags along with the personal belonging from two suspects and it appeared that they were being dropped on the property for the express purpose of cultivating marijuana.

A Pit Bull had been placed at the entrance to the marijuana fields to discourage entry onto the rear of the property. Investigators borrowed a backhoe from a neighboring farm to be able to gain access to all of the marijuana plots. A search of the property revealed 714 adult marijuana plants ranging from 6-10 feet in height. The plants were well cared for and had a homemade irrigation and fertilizer system in place. Many of the plants were of an exotic variety and were only several weeks away from being harvested.  The plants have an estimated street value of approximately $1,450,000.00.

Animal control  responded for the dog and has already been adopted.

Several strong leads were developed during the search warrant and the investigation into the grower of the marijuana is continuing.

INCIDENT:           Arson Investigations

DATE:                    10/19/2015

LOCATION:         Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              The Sheriff’s Office responded to two incidents in churches located in Grasonville on Monday where small fires had been intentionally set.

At about 3:30 in the afternoon it was discovered at the Chosen Generation Deliverance located 501 Grasonville Cemetery Road that entry had been made to the building and a small paper fire had been set. Fortunately the fire burned itself out without causing any serious damage.

At 1916 hours at Bryan’s M.E. Church on Main Street, a church member discovered that someone had set a small paper fire in the pulpit area. This fire also had burned out but not before a bible on the pulpit was partially burned.

Both cases were turned over to the State Fire Marshall’s Office for further investigation.

Sheriff Gary Hofmann has ordered for additional patrols of area churches to be made and is making arrangements to meet with church and community leaders about the incidents. Hofmann stated that “regardless if this is simple vandalism or has a more serious intent, we will not tolerate actions as this in Queen Anne’s County. Every effort to identify the person or persons committing these crimes is being made”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior Deputy S. Cohen at the State Fire Marshall at (410) 822-7609. Tips can also be sent by email to sheriff-info@qac.org or PM to the Sheriff’s Facebook Page.

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASES

INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      10/19/2015 @ 1113 Hours

LOCATION:         1700 Block of Barclay Road, Barclay, MD

DETAILS:              Deputy arriving in response to the incident was advised by the home owner that a suspect had just been seen on the property. As additional units arrived, a witness working on a nearby farm reported seeing a white male wearing a blue sweatshirt had been seen coming from the house and entering a nearby wooded area.

Search of the area by police and K9 failed to locate the suspect but did locate a sweatshirt as described by the witnesses in the woods. Also located at the residence was a bicycle that the resident stated wasn’t his.

A check of the residence found that a tool kit, drill and a pair of shoes had been removed from the house and left in the yard. Investigation continues.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chris Neall

CASE:                    15-31568

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      10/19/2015 @ 1353 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         300 Block of Hemsley Drive, Queenstown

DETAILS:              Robert Buckey reported discovering that morning his White Phantom Drone was missing from his Cadillac SUV. A further check of vehicles and residence revealed that three Macho drills were missing from a storage shed and a black face with silver band Rolex watch was missing from the SUV.

The missing items were valued at $12,000. Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit has been assigned the investigation.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Kevin Fleck / Det. Steve Matthews

CASE:                    15-31583

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      10/22/2015 @ 1220 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Wilson Road, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              An employee of National Field Network Bank of NJ advised he was checking a foreclosed property on Wilson Road and had found two doors open to the residence. A further inspection revealed that an air conditioning unit at the rear of the house had been stripped of all the copper tubing.

The property was last checked several weeks prior and nothing was noted to be missing at that time. Damages were estimated at $2000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    15-31812

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME:      10/21/2015 @ 1343 (Reported)

LOCATION:         2800 Block of Starr Road, Queen Anne, MD

DETAILS:              Employee of the service company Ericsson reported that while checking a cell tower location on Starr Road, it was discovered that 20 cell batteries were missing from the site. No forced entry was located indicating that the thief had knowledge of combinations.

The two foot long batteries weigh about 100 pounds each and have a total estimated value of $16,250.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    15-31817

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INCIDENT:           Recovered Property

DATE / TIME:      10/23/2015 @ 1025 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Aukland Way, Chester

DETAILS:              A groundskeeper at Bayside Clubhouse reported that a bicycle had been left at that location for three weeks and appeared to be in good condition. The bike was transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters and placed into property held.  The owner can claim the bike by contacting the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 758-0770.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Joshua Fortiz

CASE:                    15-32000

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INCIDENT:           THEFT

DATE / TIME:      10/23/2015 @ 1256 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         600 Block of Cedar Lane, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              Daryl S. Cooper of Renewable Assets reported that on October 14^th the company had planted four white pine trees and seven juniper trees outside the fenced area of the solar electric project. The trees were valued at $1130.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-32012

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INCIDENT:           Sex Offense / Assault

DATE / TIME:      10/23/2015

LOCATION:         Cross Island Trail near State Street, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Young adult female was stopped by the male suspect while walking on the trail near the dog park. After talking a few minutes, the male suspect then touched the victim in several private areas with the victim pushing him away.

The victim reported the incident and a lookout for the suspect riding a three wheel bicycle was broadcast on the radio and on Facebook. Several tips were received and the subject was later located on Hemsley Drive near Queenstown.

The suspect, a 31 year old male with disabilities from Queenstown was charged with 2^nd Degree assault and 4^th degree sex offense. He was later released by a District Court Commissioner on his own recognizance.

DEPUTY:               Cpl. Troy Lowery

CASE:                    15-32925

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      10/24/2015 @ 0817 Hours

LOCATION:         1800 Block of McGinnis Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              Michael Layton advised he got home around 10PM and went to sleep. This morning he discovered a kitchen window and a glass table broken. He also reported several dented areas on his truck. Damages were estimated at $1325.00

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Larry Steenken

CASE:                    15-32096

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INCIDENT:           Assault 1^st Degree

DATE / TIME:      10/24/2015 @ 1119 Hours

LOCATION:         400 Block of Gibbs Road, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Deputies were called to the residence for a family member threatening others with a large hunting knife. As deputies were responding the suspect was located on a bicycle on Sawmill Lane. Jabari Michale Burke (41) was stopped and found to possess a large 12” hunting knife in his backpack.

The victim, David Wilson stated Burke had received a no trespassing letter from a shopping center and became enraged and at that time threatened Wilson fled to a bedroom.

Burke was charged with Assault 1^st & 2^nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, concealed deadly weapon, deadly weapon with intent to injure.

Burke was held on a $25,000 bail which was posted on October 26^th and released.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-32111

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INCIDENT:           Attempted Burglary

DATE / TIME:      10/24/2015 @ 1503 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Creek Point Road, Centreville

DETAILS:              Robert Taylor reported he had several videos of a subject attempting to enter his vehicles and residence on October 24^th around 0244 hours for the second time this week. The victim was able to identify the suspect since the victim’s wife had been one of his teachers in high school. The suspect was clearly visible in the videos.

Charges were issued for Daniel Richard Vandegrift (20) of Centreville for tampering with a motor vehicle, Attempted 1^st degree burglary, Attempted 4^th Degree Burglary and Attempted Rogue & Vagabond. Vandegrift was arrested on October 26^th and initially held on a $100,000 bond. At a later bail review bond was lowered to $15,000.

DEPUTY:               Det. Chase Armington

CASE:                    15-32127

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASES

INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      10/24/2015 @ 1816 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 18 Park – 4H Park Road, Centreville

DETAILS:              During a Pee-Wee football game the suspect was reported to have been “Trash Talking” which angered numerous persons attending the game. The suspect went to his vehicle with numerous persons following.  A team official attempted to ask the suspect to leave and was spit in the face and then accelerated quickly from the parking lot.

The suspect was identified as Scott Andrew Redding (38) of Crofton and an arrest warrant has been issued, charging him with assault. The service of the warrant is pending.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-32139

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      10/24/2015 @ 2012 Hours

LOCATION:         400 Camp Wright Lane, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to Camp Wright for a disorderly subject who had taken a golf cart during an event at the location. The suspect then left the cart and ran into the woods.

While the deputies were searching for the suspect, a female approached them and advised she knew the subject and that he was now in a vehicle in the parking lot.

Deputies located the suspect and identified him as Matthew Paul Hrisko (38) of Stevensville. A board member of the camp advised charges for attempted theft be issued against the suspect.

Matthew Hrisko was charged with $1000 to $10,000 and Disorderly Conduct. He was held in custody until a $5000 bond was posted.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chris Neall – Sgt. Earl “Duke” Johnston

CASE:                    15-32147

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      10/25/2015 @ 0412 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Margaret Drive, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to the residence for a report of a subject attempting to enter a residence. On arrival deputies located a female suspect hiding outside the residence who denied attempts of entering the residence. However she did admit to kicking a Ford truck at the location causing estimated $2000 damage.

The resident at the house stated he had been asleep when he heard thumping noises and saw an ex-friend beating on his truck.

Emily Cybil Buttorff (42) of Arnold was charged with MDOP.  After processing, Ms. Buttorff was released after a $10,000 Bond was posted.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chris Neall – Dfc. Eric Goodman – Cpl. John Brockman

CASE:                    15-32182

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      10/26/2015 @ 2112 Hours

LOCATION:         1200 Block of Dudley’s Corner Road, Millington (QA)

DETAILS:              A silver Mustang with Delaware plates was caught on radar at 98 MPH in a posted 50 MPH zone.  The vehicle was observed turning into a driveway on Dudley’s Corner Road and turning out the lights. A male exited the vehicle and started towards the residence before being detained.

The driver was identified as Bradley Allen Rhodes (26) of Millington who stated he should not be driving as he was revoked. An odor of alcohol was also detected and field sobriety tasks were attempted.

Rhodes was charged with Driving a M/V while revoked and DWI. He was released at the scene on his signature to a sober person at the location.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-32369

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME:      10/26/2015 @ 2302 Hours

LOCATION:         1300 Block of Goldsboro Road, Barclay

DETAILS:              Deputies were dispatched to the residence for a subject attempting to take vehicle keys from a 93 year old male.

On arrival the victim’s son stated that David Kneavel had been in the residence attempting to take truck keys despite being told no. The son advised he had forced Kneavel out of the residence and he had run away.

It was learned that Kneavel had borrowed the truck earlier in the day and had returned it. A check of the scene showed that entry had been made thru a kitchen window. It was also discovered that several rolls of coins were missing valued at $80.

A passing motorist reported a subject in the road attempting to get a ride in the area of 2800 block of Barclay Road, about 5 miles away. Dfc. Ahearn located the subject who at first refused to comply with being detained. The presence of K9 Blek was able to convince the subject to cooperate.

The subject was identified as David Scott Kneavel (41) of Sudlersville was in possession of several rolls of coins totaling $80. Kneavel was charged with Burglary 1^st, 3rd and 4^th Degree, two counts of Theft, Unlawful taking of Motor Vehicle and Failure to obey a Lawful Order.  Kneavel is being held at the QA Detention Center on a $150,000 Bail.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz – Dfc. Chris Ahearn & K9 Blek

CASE:                    15-32373

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INCIDENT:           MDOP / Theft

DATE /TIME:       10/27/2015 @ 0811 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Queenstown Outlets, Queenstown

DETAILS:              The coke machine near Yankee Candle at the Queenstown Outlets was found to be forced open and cash removed. Damages and cash was estimated at $260.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-32396

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INCIDENT:           Found CDS

DATE / TIME:      10/27/2015 @ 1616 Hours

LOCATION:         416 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown

DETAILS:              A clerk at a store reported that while a customer was making a purchase, a small baggie with white powder capsules was dropped. The clerk, upon finding the baggie locked the door and called police. The female returned to the store but was not allowed to re-enter.

The suspected CDS was recovered and placed into evidence for testing. Investigation of the identity of the female is continuing.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    15-32454

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      10/27/2015 @ 2131 Hours

LOCATION:         2700 Block of Harrington Road, Chester

DETAILS:              A neighbor of the victim reported that his neighbor’s truck tires had been slashed and that he had seen two subjects running from the area. Contact with the truck owner revealed he had been being harassed by a subject who had called his cell over 60 times that day and it may be related.

The estimated value of the tires was over $400. Investigation remains open.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    15-32488

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INCIDENT:           Tampering with M/V

DATE /TIME:       10/28/2015 @ 2036 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Block of Ackerman Road, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Resident at location reported finding a white male sitting in the front passenger seat of his vehicle with the glove compartment open. When confronted the suspect stated he was trying to get warm and ran away. He was described as a white male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.  Nothing was reported to be missing.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Seth Ambrose

CASE:                    15-32589

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE /TIME:       10/29/2015 @ 1030 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1629 Postal Road, Chester

DETAILS:              It was reported that a boat trailer stored at Annapolis Boat Sales was missing. The trailer is a Venture model 3025 silver in color aluminum & galvanized about 20 feet long with MD tag 88531TL. The trailer has an estimated value of $2800 and last observed in March of this year.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-32636

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