INCIDENT:           DWI ARREST

DATE / TIME:      11/01/2015 @ 0245 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 302 near Cosden Road, Barclay, MD

DETAILS:              A four door Toyota passenger car was observed at a high rate of speed (69 /50 MPH ).  After the deputy attempted to stop the car it continued on for about two miles before pulling over. The driver was identified as Al Fontaine Duduk (50) of Brandywine, MD.

A check of Duduk’s license status indicated he was currently suspended and he was also observed to have indicators of a possible DWI.

Field sobriety tasks were attempted and based on the observations, Duduk was placed under arrest.

After issuance of several citations, he was released from Sheriff’s Headquarters to a sober family member.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    15-33043

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INCIDENT:           THEFT

DATE / TIME:      11/03/2015 @ 1228 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         5000 Block of Main Street, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              A service technician checking the cell tower discovered 20 back-up batteries taken from the site. The batteries are a large variety made by Alcatel-Lucent weighing about 70 pounds each and have an estimated value of $16,000. The case has been assigned to Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit for follow-up.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-33260

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      11/06/2015 @ 1955 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Block of Washington Drive, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies called to the location for a domestic assault. On arrival the female victim reported that she and John Patrick Hevenor where having a few drinks in the rear yard when Hevenor allegedly became verbally aggressive and she went inside the residence. Hevenor followed her inside where she reports he pushed her down and dragged her by the hair. After the incident Hevenor went outside and she locked the door. When he was unable to return inside, he went thru a bedroom window. At this time the victim armed herself with a firearm. When confronted, Hevenor grabbed the handgun and while holding her by the throat pointed the loaded handgun to her face. After being knocked to the floor and dragged by her hair a second time she managed to escape from the residence.

Deputies entered the house and located Hevenor in a bedroom and also located a loaded handgun within his reach.  Further investigation resulted in Hevenor being placed under arrest. While in the residence a small grow of marijuana plants was discovered in a bedroom closet.

John Patrick Hevenor was charged with Assault 1^st and 2^nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment and several firearms violations being a convicted felon. Hevenor remains in custody of the QA Detention Center under No Bond. Investigation is continuing.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper – Sgt. P. English – Deputy K. Buscemi

CASE:                    15-33648

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      11/08/2015 @ 1244 Hours

LOCATION:         1925 Main Street, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              A white male was observed by a Safeway employee placing items from the cheese and yogurt sections into a bag and then leaving the store. The suspect failed to pay for the items and left in a black car with a DE plate. Investigation is continuing.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Seth Ambrose

CASE:                    15-33768

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      11/08/2015 @ 1617 Hours

LOCATION:         1925 Main Street, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              Store manager at Safeway advised there had been a large meat theft recently and believed the suspects were in the store again. Prior to arrival the subjects left the store but were not observed taking anything. Two of the subjects entered a car parked in the parking lot while the third subject walked to the rear of the store.

Deputies in the area located the subject near the CVS store and once the subject saw the deputies he began to run. While running the subject was dropping items until he was stopped.

Items recovered included two containers of Ice Cream, two flea & tick collars, one pack of sanitary napkins and a magazine all of which was valued at $36.

The suspect was identified as Michael Nathaniel Reives (43) of Grasonville.  He was charged with Theft under $100, obstruction and resisting arrest. He was later released after a $5000 bond was posted.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Seth Ambrose – Dfc. C Neall

CASE:                    15-33776

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      11/12/2015 @ 0941 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1707 Main Street, Chester, MD.

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of a silver 2007 Road King Boat Trailer capable of towing a 28 foot boat. The trailer was parked in the parking lot of Chesapeake Outdoors and was taken sometime between November 9^th to November 12^th. The trailer was valued at $4000.

DEPUTY:               Cpl. Stephen Fraser

CASE:                    15-34135

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      11/13/2015 @ 1515 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Block of Laysan Teal Court, Church Hill, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported that he had discovered several items missing from the center console of his vehicle including his wallet, credit cards, $540 cash and some prescription medications.  Total loss estimated at $880. No damage was done to the vehicle.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    15-34265

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INCIDENT:           Theft / Burglary

DATE / TIME:      11/15/2015 @ 1015 Hours

LOCATION:         4000 Block of Main Street, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of a Glock 17 pistol from the residence. Victim stated that a door glass had been broken to gain entry and the gun had been left on the kitchen table under a towel. The gun was reported to be loaded and valued at $500. Nothing else was reported to be missing.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Ryan Davidson

CASE:                    15-34488

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The IRS and local officials want residents to know if they receive a call from the IRS to be careful, it could be a phone scam.

The scams, which have been circulating for more than a year, are continuing and residents should be aware this is happening, that despite what you see on your Caller ID they can be altered and it may not, in fact, be the IRS calling and threatening you.

These unsolicited calls are coming from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS.

More than a thousand people have been victims of this scam nationwide and have lost an estimated $5 million from these scams, according to the IRS.

“There are clear warning signs about these scams, which continue at high levels throughout the nation,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen in a statement last year that has recirculated this week. “Taxpayers should remember their first contact with the IRS will not be a call from out of the blue, but through official correspondence sent through the mail. A big red flag for these scams are angry, threatening calls from people who say they are from the IRS and urging immediate payment. This is not how we operate. People should hang up immediately and contact TIGTA (Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration) or the IRS.”

Additionally, it is important for taxpayers to know that the IRS:

• Never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone.

• Never insists that taxpayers use a specific payment method to pay tax obligations.

• Never requests immediate payment over the telephone and will not take enforcement action immediately following a phone conversation. Taxpayers usually receive prior notification of IRS enforcement action involving IRS tax liens or levies.

Potential phone scam victims may be told that they owe money that must be paid immediately to the IRS or they are entitled to big refunds. When unsuccessful the first time, sometimes phone scammers call back trying a new strategy.

Other characteristics of these scams include:

• Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers. They generally use common names and surnames to identify themselves.

• Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a victim’s Social Security number.

• Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID to make it appear that it’s the IRS calling.

• Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS emails to some victims to support their bogus calls.

• Victims hear background noise of other calls being conducted to mimic a call site.

• After threatening victims with jail time or driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim.

What should you do if you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS?

• If you know you owe taxes or you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. The IRS employees at that line can help you with a payment issue, if there really is such an issue.

• If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that you owe any taxes (for example, you’ve never received a bill or the caller made some bogus threats as described above), then call and report the incident to TIGTA at 1.800.366.4484.

• You can file a complaint using the FTC Complaint Assistant; choose “Other” and then “Imposter Scams.” If the complaint involves someone impersonating the IRS, include the words “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes.

Taxpayers should be aware that there are other unrelated scams (such as a lottery sweepstakes) and solicitations (such as debt relief) that fraudulently claim to be from the IRS.

The IRS encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone and email scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. The IRS also does not ask for PINs, passwords or similar confidential access information for credit card, bank or other financial accounts. Recipients should not open any attachments or click on any links contained in the message. Instead, forward the email to phishing@irs.gov.

More information on how to report phishing scams involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov.

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

Press Releases

INCIDENT:           Fraud / Scam

DATE / TIME:      11/25/2015 @ 1442 Hours (reported)

LOCATION:         Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              The victim, an 87 year old Stevensville resident reported that he had received a phone call from an unknown individual stating it was his grandson. The caller advised he had been involved in a motor vehicle accident involving the death of a child and that he needed bail money.

The victim believing it was his grandson agreed to post his bail and wired $1800 to a location in Maine. After sending the money, the victim received a second call from “grandson” requesting an additional $1700 which was also sent.

The victim later learned that his grandson was in college in the western portion of the US.

Investigation revealed the two money transfers could be accessed from mobile kiosk anywhere in the world.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-35472

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INCIDENT:           Theft under $1000

DATE / TIME:      11/25/2015 @ 1843 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1600 Block of Bayside Drive, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported that her new prescription glasses valued at $600 delivered by the US Postal Service had been stolen from her mailbox. Tracking numbers indicate the package was delivered on the 13^th of November.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-35494

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INCIDENT:           Traffic / Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      11/25/2015 @ 2206 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 8 @ Sonny Schultz Blvd, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Red Toyota Tacoma pickup was stopped for 15 MPH over the Speed Limit. During the stop an odor of marijuana was detected.

A search of the truck resulted in the seizure of a digital scale with a trace amount of marijuana was located under a seat, a smoking device and a small baggie with suspected cocaine in a purse.  The female passenger, identified as Laura Maria Washburn (18) of Annapolis was placed under arrest.

The driver, Randal Brandon Silvestro (20) of Stevensville was issued traffic Citations and a civil citation for possession and released.

Washburn prior to transporting her to Sheriff’s Headquarters indicated she had another baggie of Cocaine and a baggie of marijuana hidden in her pants. With assistance from QA Detention Center those items were recovered.

After processing, Washburn was released on an unsecured bond by a District Court Commissioner.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz / Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    15-35526

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INCIDENT:           Stolen Vehicle Recovery

DATE / TIME:      11/26/2015 @ 1000 Hours

LOCATION:         1300 Block of Dudley Corners Road, Millington, MD (QA)

DETAILS:              Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office reported that the GPS unit of a stolen 1994 Freightliner truck was showing a last known location in Millington.

Deputy Keith Buscemi responded and located the truck in an area leased from a nearby trucking firm. None of the employees at that location were aware of the truck parked at the rear of the lot.

Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was advised and they made arrangements to recover the truck which was valued at $10,000.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-35555

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Motor Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      11/27/2015 @ 0336 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Block of Larch Place, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Owners of a 2012 Ford Explorer were awakened by a loud noise and their car alarm. A check of the vehicle showed a smashed window and the vehicle unlocked. $330 dollars cash which had been left on the center console was missing.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-35610

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      11/28/2015 @ 1018 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Jim Jungle Road, Millington (QA)

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of a camo Moultrie trail camera and a green Moultrie corn feeder that occurred sometime between November 8^th to 26^th. The items were located near his deer stand deep in the woods accessible only by foot or ATV/Dirt bike. The items were valued at $300.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE:                    15-35760

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      11/28/2015 @ 1041 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Kent Narrows Bridge Park & Ride, Chester

DETAILS:              Victim reported his 2014 Dodge Charger had been vandalized while parked under the bridge. All 4 tires had been slashed, scratched in numerous places and both taillights broken.

Victim advised that the car had been parked there since November 15^th with a for sale sign in the windshield. Damages were estimated at over $4000.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    15-35766

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INCIDENT:           Burglary & Theft over $1000

DATE / TIME:      12/15/2015 @ 0550 Hours

LOCATION:         208 Island Plaza Court, Stevensville

DETAILS:              The alarm at Chesapeake Guns was set off with a deputy responding arriving within 10 minutes. The owner also had been notified and responded, meeting with the deputy on the scene.  It was believed that the business was secure and that it was a false alarm.

Later in the morning the co-owner arrived to open and observed drywall and insulation on the floor and called the Sheriff’s Office. It was discovered at that time that a neighboring vacant unit had been burglarized and that entry into the gun shop was made thru the wall.

Once inside 6-8 long guns and 6-8 handguns were taken from display cases. A review of security recordings show two subjects light colored clothing with hoods and gloves taking the weapons and quickly exiting back thru the hole in the wall.

The store has not completed their inventory at this time, however it is verified that two of the guns were a 12 Gauge Mossberg pump and a Browning 9mm handgun.

Anyone with information or who may have seen a suspicious vehicle in the area is urged to call the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit at (410) 758-0770. Tips can also be emailed to sheriff-info@qac.org or PM the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

DEPUTY:               Detective Maria Bassaro & Det. Amelia VanSant

CASE:                    15-37329

INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      12/08/2015 @ 1433 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Kent Island

DETAILS                Victim reported the theft of his Canon SLR Camera and lens from his Land Rover. The victim stated it could have been taken while the vehicle was parked at McDonalds on Castle Marina Road or in Kent Town Market. Victim also stated the camera was discovered to be missing on the 6th but waited to make the report so he could check his residence in Grasonville. The Camera was valued at $1500.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Ryan Davidson

CASE:                    15-36708

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INCIDENT:           THEFT

DATE / TIME:      12/09/2015 @ 1140 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Needwood Farm Lane, Centreville / Outlets, Queenstown

DETAILS:              Employee of Ericsson reported the theft of 20 12Volt cell tower batteries from the site.  Due to the condition of the battery cases, it appeared that the theft took place an extended time ago. Each battery has a value of $820 each.

A second tower location at the Outlets in Queenstown was also discovered to be missing batteries. At this location 16 batteries were gone and again it appeared that the theft had occurred at a much earlier date.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chris Neall

CASE:                    15-36777

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      12/09/2015 @ 2034 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Block of Claiborne Fields Drive, Centreville

DETAILS:              Victim advised upon returning home after being away several days, she noticed a rear door ajar and looked in to the interior of the house. Upon seeing evidence of damages and ransacking, she left and called 911.

Investigation showed the suspect(s) had thrown paint, varnish and motor oil on floors, walls and kitchen counters. Cabinet drawers were pulled and dumped and carpet had been pulled up.

Several items were missing including a large flat screen television, a desktop computer and a laptop computer. Smaller items including jewelry may also be missing. Damages and loss was estimated at over $250,000.

The crime is being investigated by Det. Chase Armington of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit assisted by MSP Crime Lab.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Stephen Creason

CASE:                    15-36843

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INCIDENT:           Theft / MDOP

DATE / TIME:      12/10/2015 @ 1031 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         600 Block of Hayden Road, Centreville

DETAILS                The General Manager of Conrad-Pyle Company reported that his crew had found that two air conditioning units  on the property had been stripped of all the copper metal and wiring.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chris Neall

CASE:                    15-36874

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      12/10/2015 @ 1132 Hours (reported)

LOCATION:         200 Kent Landing, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Loss Prevention Manager @ K-Mart reported the theft of a white pallet jack and two bales of cardboard boxes for recycling. The theft occurred on 12/10 just before 3 AM according to store security footage.  The two suspects appear to be African American males wearing white shirts and driving a box truck.

The loss was estimated at $900.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    15-36879

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      12/11/2015 @ 2203 Hours

LOCATION:         1500 Block of Postal Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to a residence on Postal Road for a domestic between a male & female. On arrival the male stated that when he tried to leave the female grabbed his shirt and computer. The male stated there was no injury or damage.

The female stated the argument was over Facebook and when the male attempted to leave with the laptop she grabbed the computer. The female stated that her hands and arms were twisted until she lost grip on the computer and she fell at the top of the stairs. Upon getting up, she stated the male pushed her back down on the stairs and then slammed the door on her knee several times. She had visible injury to her hands.

The male identified as David Charles Culin (49) of Chester was placed under arrest for assault. He was later released on a $5000 unsecured bond.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    15-37041

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME:      12/13/2015 @ 1123 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1700 Block of Perry’s Corner Road, Grasonville

DETAILS                Complainant reported that persons had broken into a family residence on Perry’s Corner Road. Several weeks ago she had found her daughter and several other persons sleeping at the house and had “trashed it”. The residence was cleared and the doors secured.

Today she found the door kicked in, the hot water heater removed and several western themed liquor decanters missing. The damage and loss estimate exceeded $1000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    15-37169

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      12/14/2015 @ 0854 (Reported)

LOCATION:         6521 Friels Road, Queenstown

DETAILS                Douglas Hughes reported that when he arrived to work this morning he noticed that a white Homesteader trailer stored on his property was gone. The trailer had tools  including an air compressor, saws, drills and other tools inside as well as a Harley Davidson  and ” Hatteras Island Choppers ” logo on the rear.  The trailer and contents were valued at $9900.

A witness reported seeing a tall white male driving a white Chevrolet or GMC pickup in the area the evening before with a similar trailer.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chris Neall

CASE:                    15-37224

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INCIDENT:           Animal Abuse

DATE / TIME:      12/14/2015 @ 1253 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Queenstown, MD

DETAILS                Animal Control had taken report on 11/23 about a dog looking unhealthy and bleeding from the head. The dog appeared to be a 50 pound adult chocolate lab and was taken to a local veterinarian for treatment.  The dog required surgery and was found to have been shot between the eyes and an unknown caliber bullet was located in its upper jaw.

The dog was originally located on Ukiwitz Road , Queenstown. Anyone with information on the dog or the owner is asked to contact the QA Animal Control at 410-758-2393 or email at qacac@qac.org.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chris Neall

CASE:                    15-37254

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INCIDENT:           Disorderly / Resisting Arrest

DATE / TIME:      12/15/2015 @ 2253 Hours

LOCATION:         Hilton Garden Inn, 3206 Main Street, Grasonville

DETAILS                Deputies responded to the location for a disorderly subject. On arrival, hotel staff advised that when they went to secure the pool area for the night a white male was in the pool and refused to leave. It was also learned that the male had been calling the front desk repeatedly and cursing them.

Deputies located the man in the Jacuzzi and requested he leave. The man was intoxicated and argumentative and refused to cooperate. After several requests to leave, deputies attempted to remove the man from the Jacuzzi.

The man resisted and was able to pull Deputy Creason into the Jacuzzi, who became fully submerged. The male was then removed from the water and placed under arrest. The man identified as Matt Lee Stover (24) of Middletown De. Continued to  yelled obscenities, threatened to kill the deputies and their families. Stover also stated he was in Salisbury or Ocean City and claimed to be 16.

Deputy Creason received a small cut from  his Taser cartridges which deployed when submerged. Creason’s Taser and Motorola Radio were no longer working. Those units were valued at over $7000.

Stover was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Trespassing, Resisting Arrest, 2 counts of MDOP over $1000, and Obstruction & Hindering. He was initially held on a 75,000 bond which was reduced at a bail review to $50,000. He was later released with the assistance of a bail bondsman.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Steve Creason & Deputy Keith Buscemi

CASE:                    15-37395

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OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASES

INCIDENT:       THEFT

DATE / TIME:   12/03/2015 @ 1650 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:      Queen Mary Court, Chester, MD.

DETAILS:         Victim reported the theft of her son’s black & yellow Mongoose Big Wheel bicycle from her rear porch.  The bike valued at $300  was last seen the evening before.

DEPUTY:          Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:              15-36292

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INCIDENT:       DWI

DATE / TIME:   12/03/2015 @ 2214 Hours

LOCATION:      RT 18 @ Station Lane, Grasonville

DETAILS:         Dfc. Andrew Neal stopped a white Honda for speeding. While speaking with the driver, Timothy Michael Ricca (29) of Grasonville, an odor of alcolic beverage was noted. Following Mr. Ricca stating he had had a few drinks earlier, several field sobriety tasks were attempted. Based on observations and additional indicators Mr. Ricca was placed under arrest for DWI. After citations were issued, he was released at the scene to a sober family member.

DEPUTY:          Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:              15-36310

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INCIDENT:       Assault

DATE / TIME:   12/04/2015 @ 1605 Hours

LOCATION:      101 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:          Following a 911 call at the Kure Pain Management, deputies responded to the location and advised that a male patient had become angry after told that he was no longer being prescribed his current medication. When asked to leave he attempted to punch the female physician in the facial area. The doctor was able to step back to avoid being struck. At that time the suspect left in a silver Ford Flex.

Two witnesses were intervied and both stated the patient was loud, angry and had swung his fist at the doctor.

Billy H. Holmes (45) of Seaford DE was charged with second degree assault and arrested on 12/15. He was later released by a District Court Commissioner on his own recognizance.

DEPUTY:        Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:            15-36401

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INCIDENT:      CDS Possession

DATE / TIME:  12/05/2015 @ 0132 Hours

LOCATION:     Newtown Road @ RT 552 (Dominion Road), Chester, MD

DETAILS:        Deputy on patrol saw a truck stopped on Newtown Road with the interior light on. The deputy made a u-turn and went back to check on the occupant. While walking up to the vehicle it was observed that the brake lights were on. At the driver’s window it was obvious that the driver was  asleep / passed out and the vehicle in drive.  Upon waking the driver, later identified as Derek Anthony Spiegel (27) of Stevensville he was able to put the transmission into park.

It was observed that there was an open prescription pill bottle with a powder residue in the driver’s seat. A further search resulted in locating a second pill bottle with suspected amphetamine, vyvanse and suboxone pieces. Mr. Spiegel was unable to verify he had a prescription for any of the meds. A smoking device was also located on his person. Derek Spiegel was placed under arrest and held on a temporary committment due to his condition.

DEPUTY:     Deputy Michael Piasecki

CASE:         15-36442

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INCIDENT:       THEFT

DATE / TIME:   12/05/2015 @ 0907 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:      100 Block of Goldfinch Land, Centreville

DETAILS:          The theft of several Christmas light devices was reported. Two were Star Shooter laser lights valued at $40. each and a an LED light show projector valued at $10.

DEPUTY:           Dfc. Chris Neall

CASE:               15-36455

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INCIDENT:       Theft from Motor Vehicle

DATE / TIME:   12/06/2015 @ 1415 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:      Terrapin Park, 191 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville

DETAILS:         Victims advised arriving at the park at 1230 hours in a Ford F-150 pickup. The female victim placed her black Nine West purse in the floor of the passenger siide. Upon returning to the truck, they found the passenger window broken and the purse missing.

The purse contained several credit and debit cards, keys, ID and a wallet. Total loss was estimated at approximately $100 with an estimated $500-$600 damage to the truck.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:             15-36550

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INCIDENT:     DWI

DATE / TIME: 12/08/2015 @ 0158 Hours

LOCATION:    Clabber Hill Road, Church Hill, MD

DETAILS:       Following a report of a suspicious vehicle on Kennersley Farm Lane, a lowered pickup was observed parked on the side of Clabber Hill Road near South East Creek Road. David William Martin (21) of Centreville was identified as the driver by his MD Driver’s License. While talking with Martin a stronge odor of alcohol was noticied. Several field sobriety tasks were attempted and Martin was placed under arrest for DWI. He was later released at the location to a sober individual.

DEPUTY:     Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:         15-36652

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INCIDENT:     Theft / MDOP

DATE / TIME:  12/08/2015 @ 1854 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:     1100 Block of Peters Corner Road, Sudlersville

DETAILS:     It was discovered that two air conditioning units and a propane tank at Holden’s Chapel Church had been damaged by someone stealing the copper wire. The theft occurred sometime between the evening of 12/7 and the afternoon of 12/8. Damage to the units was estimated at $15,000.

DEPUTY:    Deputy Scott Hogan / Det. Steve Matthews

CASE:        15-36728

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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FOR QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASES

INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      01/01/2016 @ 0102 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Block of Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies were called to the location for a 911 call from a female reporting she had been assaulted. On arrival a male subject was walking backwards towards them with his hands behind his back saying “I did it”.

Interviews of the two reported the male had left the apartment after an argument and went out to nearby establishment for New Years. Upon returning the door was locked and he then broke the window out to gain access. The female also stated he had knocked things over and punched her in the mouth. The female did have minor injuries to her face.

Based on observations, Christopher Paul Stauffer (33) was the first person arrested in QA for 2016. He was charged with assault and taken to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing. Stauffer was held on a $5000 bond until posting.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    16-00010

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INCIDENT:           Theft / Warrant Service

DATE / TIME       01/03/2016 @ 1232 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Main Street, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to the Shore Stop for a drunk & disorderly male in the store. On arrival the subject had left but the clerk advised the subject had stolen a $2 lighter. He was last seen walking towards the store across the street. Deputies checked the store and learned that the man had been living in a tent in the nearby woods. The campsite was located but the suspect was not there, however by the amount of trash it appeared that the suspect had been living there for an extended period of time.

While at the campsite, a Maryland ID card was located with the name of Wayne Frederick Hohman. The card was viewed by the clerk who stated that was the man.

Charges were requested and early morning on Wednesday the 6th, several deputies went in the woods and took Hohman into custody. The warrant for theft & littering along with two additional warrants for FTA of traffic cases. Hohman was held on a $5000 bond.

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

CASE:                    16-00221

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/05/2016 – 0938 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Medic Drive, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft an extension cord and a 20 amp charger used to keep the boat warm. The items were valued at $40.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    16-01262

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/05/2016 – 1942 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Dixon Court, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported she was away in Florida when contacted by her god-daughter stating she and her boyfriend were in the area and requested to stay at her house rather than drive back to Howard County. Victim said yes and advised she knew where the spare key was located.

Upon returning home, she noticed several rings missing along with two credit cards. The rings were described as a diamond & sapphire engagement ring, a wedding band with diamonds, a ruby ring and a diamond solitaire ring. The rings had a total estimated value of $23,000.  In addition the credit cards had been used to withdraw $750 cash.

An initial check of pawn records failed to locate any possible transactions involving the god daughter or boyfriend. During a follow-up, it was learned that the victim left on 12/22 and that the boyfriend may have known where the key was as well. An expanded search of records located a transaction at a pawn shop in Baltimore for three rings matching the description.

Contact with the pawn shop resulted in a hold on one ring as the other two had been sold to unknown persons. An application of charges were completed for Christopher John Duvall (28) of Mount Airy, MD. with a warrant being issued charging him with several theft counts

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    16-00450

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/07/2016 @ 0743 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Main Street, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Store clerk advised a white male had been in the store and wanted to buy a pack of cigarettes but only had $4 and change. Suspect bought the cheapest brand and stated he then had enough for a candy bar. Suspect was observed in the candy aisle and then left. When able, the clerk looked at the store’s video and could see the suspect putting several candy bars in his pocket and left without paying.  (Photos attached) Persons who can identify the man are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Chris Neall

CASE:                    16-00579

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      01/08/2016 @ 1517 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 300 near Miller Street, Sudlersville, MD

DETAILS:              A Volvo with DE tags was stopped for speeding by Dfc. Burns and an odor of marijuana was present. While waiting for a second unit the driver David Edward Mattson (46) of Wilmington DE stated there was some marijuana under the driver’s seat.

A search of the car resulted in a can with two clear baggies of suspected marijuana over ten grams, two smoking devise and a grinder. Mattson was placed under arrest and taken to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing. Mattson was held until posting a $5000 bond

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Nathaniel Burns

CASE:                    16-00761

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/11/2016 @ 1814 Hours

LOCATION:         1800 Block of Chester Drive, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Victim stated he had been away from his residence for about a week and had left cash in a lock box hidden at his residence. When he checked on the lockbox he discovered $3600 missing. Nothing else was reported missing and victim states only he knew of the location of the lockbox.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    16-01064

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/13/2016 – 1410 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         1600 block of Price Station Road, Church Hill, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of nine aluminum driveway lights the night before. The lights were valued at $200.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    16-01262

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INCIDENT:           Theft / MDOP

DATE / TIME:      01/14/2016 @ 1612 Hours

LOCATION:         3703 Barclay Road, Marydel, MD

DETAILS:              Pastor William Knotts reported that unknown person had cut about a 10 foot section of copper tubing from the air conditioning unit at Templeville Community Church. No estimate on repair costs. The theft occurred sometime between the 11th and the 14th.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    16-01396

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INCIDENT:           Identity Theft / Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/16/2016 @ 1444 Hours

LOCATION:         Sun Trust Bank @ Safeway Market, Chester MD

DETAILS:              Subject attempted to cash several checks at the Sun Trust Bank located in Safeway. The teller recalled the subject from a prior transaction and that a fraud lookout had been sent by the bank. The check the female attempted to cash was for $1163.00 and was later found to have been stolen from Howard County.

The teller had also held onto the MD identification card in her name that the subject had used. A check of records showed two other attempted transactions on January 2nd and January 3rd for an additional $4200.00 and in one case used a DC Identification card in the name of Natalie Nakylia Timms.

Before the Sheriff’s Office arrived, the female had fled the area.

Charges were issued on January 25th for Mamusu Nekeyah Bangura (18) of Greenbelt, MD charging her with Idenitity Theft, Theft, attempted theft scheme, displaying government ID of another and forgery.

On Tuesday, January 26,  Prince Georges County PD picked Bangura up on charges of their own and QA charges were filed as a detainer.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    16-01585

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INCIDENT:           DWI Arrest

DATE / TIME:      01/17/2015 @ 1340 Hours

LOCATION:         Tanyard Road @ Beech Tree Road, Centreville, MD

DETAILS:              Sheriff’s Office responded to location to find a 1992 Red Corvette pulled to the side of the road with the car running and a single occupant. The driver appeared to be passed out when 1st contacted, speech was slurred and when out of the car unable to stand unassisted. Numerous miniature bottles and prescription medication was located in the car. The driver was identified as Ernest Leon Rowe Jr (45) of Easton.

Subject was transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters, processed and given citations and later released to a sober friend.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Larry Steenken

CASE:                    16-01665

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      01/17/2016 @ 0200 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Worchester Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim returned home to find someone had forced entry into the residence. Only a small amount of food and wine were missing. Damages and theft items were valued at $100.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Jason Rickard

CASE:                    16-01667

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      01/17/2016 @ 2331 Hours

LOCATION:         1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD

DETAILS:              Victims returned to Chesapeake College from a Garrett County basketball tournament and found their Lexus SUV with all four tires slashed. The tires were valued at $1500.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    16-01694

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/18/2016 @ 0901 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Rabbit Hill Road, Church Hill, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of copper wire from three Rheem Air Conditioning Units that were at a renovation site. The crime is believed to have occurred between the afternoon of January 4th to the morning of January 5th. Damages were estimated to be over $1000.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE:                    16-01714

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      01/18/2016 @ 1607 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         100 Block of Creekside Commons Court, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of a handgun that was discovered missing on two weeks prior from her residence. The gun was a black Ruger LCP .380 valued at $350.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    16-01752

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft / MDOP

DATE / TIME:      01/18/2016 @ 1942 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         600 Block of Victoria Drive, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Victims reported being away for a couple of days and upon returning home noticed several exterior items moved. When they went to watch television the satellite system wasn’t working and upon checking found the cables cut and the dish gone. A check of the house revealed that a white gold women’s ring with three diamonds valued at $6000 was also missing. A vehicle in the driveway may have been tampered with and the garage door remote used to gain access.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Michael Piasecki

CASE:                    16-01770

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      01/22/2016 @ 1630 Hours

LOCATION:         700 Block of Old Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Sheriff’s Office responded to location after a 911 call for a verbal domestic. On arrival they learned the argument was over parked cars. While talking with the subjects, a small cut was noted on the man’s hand and he stated that the injury occurred when the female grabbed the phone .

Tetyana Zaliska Schmidt (57) was charged with assault. She was later released on her own recognizance by a District Court Commissioner.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    16-02132

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      01/22/2016 @ 1656 Hours

LOCATION:         32000 Block of Queen Anne, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported returning home and discovered a small amount of cash and her check book missing. Further inspection of the home revealed a door had been damaged. Nothing else was reported missing. Damages and loss was estimated at $350.00

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    16-02135

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On February 7, Santa Clara will host Super Bowl 50 – one of the most watched televised events of the year.  Millions of viewers throughout the country will celebrate with family and friends by watching the game, either at a party or at a bar.  Game-day socializing may include alcohol and Sheriff Gary Hofmann and the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is urging football fans to make the smart play and designate a sober driver to get home safely.

In Maryland, more than 170 people lose their lives every year as a result of impaired driving, with a third of all statewide crashes and 34 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities involving an impaired driver.  Nationwide, nearly 10,000 people were killed by impaired drivers in 2014, accounting for 31 percent of all vehicle crash fatalities.

“There is nothing SUPER about jail.  Drive Sober!” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn.

Even if an impaired driver isn’t involved in a personal injury crash, potential penalties are severe.  Consequences may include: tens of thousands of dollars in fines and legal costs; lost income from time off work; driver’s license suspension; classes and administrative fees; and being required to use an ignition interlock device to start the vehicle.

“This is not something we take lightly,” stated Sheriff Gary Hofmann. “More than 23,000 arrests are made each year in Maryland for impaired driving-related offenses and the threat of arrest is very real.  Designate a sober driver and for those who plan to drive, enjoy the game with food and non-alcoholic drinks.”

Being a sober, designated driver is the smart play every day, not just on Super Bowl Sunday.

Please click on the below link to check out our End of the Year Report for 2015.

QACSO End of the Year Report

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

Press Release

Earlier this month (February 2^nd & 3^rd) the Sheriff’s Resource unit conducted compliance checks at various Queen Anne’s county businesses that sell tobacco products or electronic cigarettes and accessories. The checks were conducted to establish compliance prohibiting sales of tobacco products or electronic cigarettes and fluids to persons under the age of 18 years of age.

The underage person was instructed to enter a business and attempt to purchase various products and if asked for identification to display his actual MD driver’s license. In addition if asked by the clerk how old he was to reply his actual age of 17.

The following businesses sold a tobacco product or electronic cigarette:

VAPE Frog  (Clerk James M. Wolfe Jr.)  located at 110 South Piney Road, Chester, MD.

Kent Island Depot (Clerk Anibal D. Gonzalez-Gomez) located at 320 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD

Dollar General Store (Clerk Brianna G. Dunn) located at 1213 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville, MD

Dominion Tiger Mart (Clerk Adeel Ghazali) located at 100 Dominion Road, Chester, MD.

Clerks at the above businesses were issued a civil citation. In one case the clerk told the youth that “You’re not old enough to buy these. I’ll do you a favor, but don’t tell anyone”.

The following businesses REFUSED to sell to the underage person:

Vape Bird, 356 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD

Chesapeake Vape, 121 Wood Duck Court, Chester, MD

Stevensville Citgo, 101 Duke Street, Stevensville, MD

Acme Store, 611 Railroad Avenue, Centreville, MD

Everest Mart, 201 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD

Outpost 544, 1921 Dudley Corner Road, Crumpton, MD

7/11 Store, 212 Grange Hall Road, Queenstown, MD.

Safeway Fuel Station, 1835 Main Street, Chester, MD

7/11 Store, 110 Pullman Crossing, Grasonville, MD.

We would like to congratulate those businesses for your diligence in following the requirements of the law.

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MD Annotated Code CR 10-107 prohibits sales of tobacco products to persons under the age of 18.

MD Annotated Code Health – General 24-305 prohibits sales of electronic cigarettes, accessories, fluids or parts to persons under the age of 18.

On Saturday Evening February 6th, the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office held its annual awards ceremony at the Hilton Gardens in Grasonville.   After a prayer by Rev. Oscar Lopez, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Major Dwayne Boardman and dinner, the awards were presented for actions taken during 2015.

Photo 1:               Sheriff Gary Hofmann welcomes everyone in attendance

Photo 2:               Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Pierson receives the Civilian Award (L-R) Sheriff Hofmann, Elizabeth Pierson, Major Boardman

Photo 3:               Patrol Group 3 awarded Outstanding Patrol Performance Award – (L-R) Sheriff Hofmann, Major Boardman, Sgt. John Meyers, Cpl. Shane Russell, Dfc. Mitch Jones (blocked), Deputy                   Ryan Davidson and Dfc. Brad Martz.

Photo 4:               Narcotics Enforcement Award – (L-R) Sheriff Hofmann, Dfc. Chris Neall, Dfc. Ryan Davidson, Dfc. Brad Martz and Major Boardman

(Dfc. Martz & Dep. Davidson were also recognized for DWI Enforcement)

Photo 5:               North Region Crime Scene Search Team for Distinguished Volunteer Award for their assistance of a detailed search during a multiple burglary investigation

Photo 6:               A Hazardous Duty Award was presented to the QACSO SWAT Team and several others for their response to Baltimore City during the April Riots. In picture (L-R) Sheriff Hofmann,                    Major Boardman, Sgt. John Meyers, Cpl. Chris Green, Lt. Mark Meil, Cpl. Jeremy Davidson and Sgt. Mark Carr. Not in Attendance – Dfc. George Sewell, Cpl. Stephen Fraser, Dfc.                      Nathaniel Burns, Sgt. Phil English, Swat Team Paramedics Greg Harrison and Dr. Ciotola, EMS Lt. Howard Callahan and FF/EMTP Johnson

Photo 7:               Sheriff Hofmann and Major Boardman with Deputies recognized for their involvement in capturing and linking an Armed Robbery Suspect to 19 armed robberies on Delmarva. (L-R)                  Deputy Ryan Davidson, Dfc. Mitch Jones, Dfc. Brad Martz, K9 Deputy Chris Ahearn and Detective Amelia VanSant

Photo 8:               Deputy Scott Hogan (L) and Detective Chase Armington (R) were among the deputies honored for investigation, capture and arrest of two burglary suspects having committed                       numerous burglaries in the Grasonville area.

Photo 10:             Deputy Scott Hogan was awarded a Life Saving Award for his resuscitation of a cardiac arrest victim in February 2015. (Not Shown) A Life Saving Award was also awarded to Cpl. John                          Brockman for his resuscitation of a 40 year old female overdose at a motel in Grasonville in June.

Photo 11:             Major James Williams was presented a Sheriff’s Commendation for his work as the CALEA Coordinator and years of service to the Sheriff’s Office.

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASES

INCIDENT:           Theft Scheme

DATE / TIME:      01/29/2016 & 02/05/2016

LOCATION:         Centreville National Bank

DETAILS:              Investigation of three checks cashed at bank branches in Grasonville, Chester and Stevensville on the above dates after it was determined that the checks were fraudulent.  A subject using identification of Jeffery Lee Stevens III had cashed the checks which were drawn on the account of The Lumber Yard Inc. located in St. Michaels, MD. and totaled for over $4000.

Comparison of a known picture of Stevens and the suspect confirmed that Jeffrey Stevens was the person cashing the checks.

Charges were requested and issued for 3 counts of Issue of Counterfeit Order, 3 Counts of Forgery for Money & Goods, 3 counts of Obtaining Goods & Money by Forgery, 3 Counts of Theft and I count of Theft Scheme.

Jeffrey Stevens III (22) of Glen Burnie, MD was arrested on February 25^th in Baltimore City. He currently remains in the Queen Anne’s Co. Detention Center on a $4000 Bond.

DEPUTY:              Det. Steve Matthews

CASE:                    16-03270

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INCIDENT:           Driving Suspended / Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      02/05/2016

LOCATION:         Main Street, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              A silver Toyota was stopped after crossing the center line several times.  The driver identified as Johnathan Tyler Hutcherson (22) of Chestertown,(QA) MD  was found to be suspended. A scan by K9 Blek  indicated possible CDS and a search resulted in the seizure of suspected marijuana (under 10 Grams), paraphernalia and a street sign from Centreville.

Hutchinson was issued a civil citation for the suspected marijuana and traffic citations and then released.  A criminal summons was issued charging Hutcherson with theft has also been issued.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    16-03325

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS / Paraphernalia

DATE / TIME:      02/08/2016 @ 1322 Hours

LOCATION:         120 Broadway @ Parole & Probation Office

DETAILS:              Parole & Probation Office called to advise that a subject there had an outstanding warrant.

Cpl. Fraser responded and took the subject Candice Marie Timms (22) of Sudlersville into custody. She was then transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing.

At the time of her arrest she had in her possession of a backpack which was searched. Among her items three syringes, a cook spoon with suspected heroin residue and cotton swabs also with suspected CDS residue.

Timms was held on the Circuit Warrant with additional charges pending lab results.

DEPUTY:              Cpl. Stephen Fraser

CASE:                    16-03536

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INCIDENT:           THEFT

DATE / TIME:      02/08/2016 @ 1502 (Reported)

LOCATION:         411 Winchester Creek Road, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputy was called to Grande Yachts International after an employee there had discovered several boats had been tampered with. A closer inspection revealed that numerous boats had been tampered with, with five having their GPS systems and other electrical devices taken.

It appears that the theft occurred sometime between Friday 2/5 and Monday 02/08. No indication that the fence or gate were tampered with which leads to the possibility the thief(s) may have come in by water.

Theft loss and damages were estimated at over $100,000. The investigation has been assigned to Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Eric Goodman – Det. Maria Bassaro

CASE:                    16-03550

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      02/09/2016 @ 1302 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Kent Landing, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputy was requested to respond to K-Mart for thefts by two store employees. Store Asset Manager had interviewed the suspects and both had confessed to taking numerous items over the past couple of months.

The two admitted to taking sodas, food and candy items, cell phone accessories, shoes, and a battery for a Vape. The items had a value of over $100.

Both subjects were escorted out of the store and criminal charges were submitted to the court.

On 2/23 a Criminal summons charging Taylor Renee Stacey (18) of Stevensville with 6 counts of theft was served. The following day a Criminal Summons was served on Tyler Daine Eichelberger (18) of Stevensville for six counts of theft.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    16-03632

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      02/10/2016 @2020 Hours

LOCATION:         Sparks Mill Road, Centreville, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to Sparks Mill Road for a report of a vehicle off the roadway. On arrival  there was a red Chrysler with the front tires stuck in the mud.

The driver, Holly Maria Sparks (30) of Church Hill had an odor of alcoholic beverage about her and that she had been to a couple establishments in Centreville with friends. She was requested to attempt several field sobriety tasks and based on observations was placed under arrest and charged with DWI. She was later released to a family member.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    16-03799

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      02/12/2016@ 0145 Hours

LOCATION:         1925 Main Street, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Employee at Safeway advised he recognized a female enter the store who in the past was a suspected shoplifter. The female picked up several items and went thru the checkout paying for her items. A short time later she returned, picked up some additional items and leave without paying. The female was followed and left in a silver car.

Deputies responding recalled a similar case and responded to that female’s residence and saw there was a silver car in the driveway. Contact was made with the female who admitted to being at Safeway and making a purchase but denied shoplifting.

Deputies returned to Safeway and watched the video which showed the female picking up items and leaving the store without making payment.

As a result a Criminal Summons has been issued for Ashley Danielle Zimmerman (27) of Stevensville for Theft.

DEPUTY:              Deputy George Parker & Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    16-03940

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      02/12/2016 @ 0819 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         Perry’s Corner Road at Talismen Lane, Grasonville

DETAILS:              A subcontractor for Delmarva Power reported that about 1000 feet of copper wire suspended in the air between poles had been cut and removed sometime on 2/11.

The copper wire was Number 4 type and valued at $400.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Chad Hartmetz

CASE:                    16-03958

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      02/13/2016 @ 0841 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         3000 Block of Price Station Road, Centreville

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of her wallet from her vehicle during the night while parked in her driveway. She stated that she left her VW Beetle unlocked and wallet in plain view on the console.  The wallet was a robin’s egg blue with gold accent made by Kate Spade. The wallet had several gift cards and cash. The loss was estimated at $470.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    16-04087

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      02/15/2016 @ 0040 Hours

LOCATION:         800 Block of Thompson Creek, Stevensville

DETAILS:              It was by a parent that his son had friends over for a party when six additional persons showed up and attempted to crash the party. The parent told them to leave but as they did broke the taillights on a vehicle, drove onto a neighbor’s lawn putting ruts in the yard, damaging a fence and flagpole.

The suspect vehicles were a silver Dodge pickup and a red pickup. Investigation continues.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Doug Prince – Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    16-04193

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      02/15/2016 @ 0440 Hours

LOCATION:         600 Block of Prospect Bay E, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported hearing a car door and that the dogs were barking so she looked out the window to see a young male running from the driveway.

Upon going outside the victim located her child’s backpack on the ground and that both vehicles had been entered but not damaged. The only item missing was a Michael Kors wallet valued at $75.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    16-04196

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INCIDENT:           Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:      02/15/2016 @ 1153 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         800 Block of Kimberly Way, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported leaving her purse in her unlocked vehicle and when leaving the following morning discovered it missing. Victim had already cancelled the credit cards and no cash was in the purse which was valued at $45.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    16-04277

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INCIDENT:           Fraud / Scam

DATE / TIME:      02/16/2016 @ 1521 Hours

LOCATION:         2000 Block of Piney Creek Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              The proprietor of the Xtra Mart reported he had been contacted by phone that he needed to make a payment immediately or the power to the store was going to be disconnected. The caller told in to go to the nearby Safeway and purchase Paypower Visa cards to make the payment. He returned to the store and called the number he had been given and made the payment.

As soon as the payment was made the phone call was disconnected.

The loss was over $2000.

Reminder: The IRS and Power Companies will not call and demand money. In addition be sure that the caller who states he/she is a relative and needs immediate bail money is real as well.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    16-04296

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INCIDENT:           Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME:      02/19/2016 @ 0650 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Block of Tennessee Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Several persons at the residence reported that Mark Henry Baker Jr. (29) of Stevensville had been unconscious in the bathroom and upon waking up started to beat on a male resident and then tried to put his mother into a headlock. Another male at the home subdued Baker until police arrived.

Mark Baker was placed under arrest and charged with assault.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Andrew Neall.

CASE:                    16-04580

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

INCIDENT: Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME: 02/20/2016 @ 1218 Hours

LOCATION: 1925 Main Street, Chester, MD

DETAILS: Victim went to go into the grocery store and left her purse behind the seat in her vehicle. After making a quick purchase and returning to her car she discovered her purse missing.

No damage was reported to her car and the purse and contents (cash & prescription medications) was valued at $1,450.

DEPUTY: Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE: 16-04737

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INCIDENT: DWI Arrest

DATE / TIME: 02/20/2016 @1348 Hours

LOCATION: 620 Main Street, Church Hill

DETAILS: Deputy Scott Hogan responded to location for a reported Motor Vehicle Collision. On arrival he met with the driver who stated she was tired and had run into a pole at the gas pumps. The Nissan Altima had heavy damage on the front end.

In talking with the driver, identified as Katina Yvonne Walley (36) of Chestertown an odor of alcoholic beverage was noted. Ms. Walley had difficulty in located requested documents, was unable to advise what time in was and was staggering when walking. After attempting field sobriety tasks, she was charged with DWI.

DEPUTY: Deputy Scott Hogan

CASE: 16-04743

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INCIDENT: Domestic Assault

DATE / TIME: 02/20/2016 @ 2302 Hours

LOCATION: 400 Block of Kentmoor Road, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS: Deputies responded to location for a domestic between a male & female living at the residence. After interviewing both subjects it was determined that each had minor injuries and that both subjects had assaulted each other.

Both subjects were placed under arrest and charged with Assault. Steven Dana Schools (43) and Danielle Shirlee Dukovich (44) were later released after posting a $15,000 each.

DEPUTY: Deputy George Parker

CASE: 16-04779

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INCIDENT: Assault

DATE / TIME: 02/21/2016 @ 1954 Hours

LOCATION: 400 block of Dominion Road, Chester

DETAILS: Victim reported a former girlfriend was visiting at his home and became angry when asked to leave. The female began to strike the victim multiple times on his face causing minor injuries and then fled on foot.

Kara Lee Maxwell (41) of Bowie was located at a nearby residence and placed under arrest. She was held at the QA Detention Center until posting a $25,000 bail on March 3rd.

DEPUTY: Deputy Tim Myers

CASE: 16-04860

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INCIDENT: CDS ARREST

DATE / TIME: 02/21/2016 @ 2156 Hours

LOCATION: RT 301 @ John Brown Road, Centreville

DETAILS: A 2001 Mustang was stopped for speeding on RT 301 near John Brown Road. During contact with the occupants it was noted that the driver would only lower his window 2 inches but an odor of marijuana was still detected. The deputy was also advised they were heading back to Delaware State University.

A K9 scan of the car by K9 Blek indicated the presence of CDS in the vehicle and as a result of a search suspected marijuana blunts were located in the ashtray. A further search located a scale, numerous small baggies, a grinder, rolling papers and two larger baggies of suspected marijuana. The amount was approximately two ounces.

The three were placed under arrest with cell phones, cash and vehicle seized by the Drug Task Force.

The driver, Marquis Dahlonte Jones (20) of Washington DC, and passengers Michael E. Morgan (20) and Chakemahshak Shawn Coleman (18) also of Washington DC were charged with possession of CDS with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of marijuana.

Coleman and Jones were later released after posting a $7500 bail each. Morgan was released after a $30,000 bail was posted.

DEPUTY: Dfc. Brad Martz assisted by Dfc. Ahearn & K9 Blek

CASE: 16-04863

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INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Theft

DATE / TIME: 02/22/2016 @ 0923 Hours

LOCATION: 4311 Main Street, Grasonville

DETAILS: Victim reported his 1999 Dodge Caravan had been stolen during the weekend while parked in the lot at the repair shop. Victim stated the key was left in it and it was unlocked but has an ignition interlock installed. A video shows two subjects between two and three AM taking the van, which was valued at $2500.

On 2/23 the vehicle was located near Bayside Elementary School with damage to windows and front bumper. Case remains under investigation.

DEPUTY: Deputy Jeff Lewis

CASE: 16-04898

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INCIDENT: Theft under $100

DATE / TIME: 02/27/2016 @ 1546 Hours

LOCATION: 108 Jackson Creek Road, Grasonville

DETAILS: Shift supervisor at Royal Farms Store reported that two males had been in the store and while one subject made a purchase the other shoplifted a drink, chips and candy. Video at the store showed the theft as well as a suspect vehicle. Investigation continues.

DEPUTY: Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE: 16-05476

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INCIDENT: Assault / MDOP

DATE / TIME: 03/01/2016 @ 0029

LOCATION: 300 Block of Kehm Road, Queenstown

DETAILS: Victim reported that a visitor at the residence after a few drinks had struck him in the back with a metal & plastic stroller. Also a truck at the location had a broken side window.

Victim advised that the suspect was hiding in a shed at the rear of the residence. Christopher Michael Czajkowski (43) of Grasonville was located lying down next to a garden tractor in the shed. He admitted to breaking the truck window in order to get his jacket.

Czajkowski was charged and held until a $20,000 bail was posted.

DEPUTY: Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE: 16-05759

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INCIDENT: Theft / MDOP

DATE / TIME: 03/01/2016 @ 1147 Hours

LOCATION: 200 Block of Double Creek Road, Chestertown

DETAILS: Victim reported her son was in the process of moving and had loaded his 4-Wheeler in the rear of her truck and had placed two video game systems and an estimated 300 games in the cab last night. The truck was left parked and secured behind the residence.

The following morning it was noticed that the rear window of the truck was broken out and the video game items and the ATV were gone.

The 4-wheeler and game items were valued at $7000.

DEPUTY: Deputy Joseph Piasecki

CASE: 16-05798

Lt. Dale L. Patrick (Ret.)

Public Information Officer

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

Press Releases

INCIDENT:                 Theft

DATE / TIME:            03/05/2016 @ 1054 Hours

LOCATION:                 200 Kent Landing, Stevensville

DETAILS:        Loss Prevention at K-Mart observed subject placing packs of razors in the front pocket of his hoodie and then leaving the store without making a purchase. Subject was stopped and escorted back into the store.

Suspect was identified as Edward Hansel White Jr. (58) of Stevensville.  Subject has been charged with theft on a Criminal Summons.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:              16-06184

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INCIDENT:                 DWI Arrest

DATE / TIME:            03/05/2016 @ 1634 Hours

LOCATION:                 Sherman Drive @ Anchorage Drive, Chester

DETAILS:        Deputy was called to location for a male in a Ford Explorer and slumped over the wheel. On arrival the deputy noted the vehicle was running and in park. When contact was made with the driver, the man appeared to be startled and an odor of alcoholic beverage was present.

With additional indicators present, the driver was asked to attempt several field sobriety tasks.  Based on the attempts, John Joseph Parreco (68) of Chester was placed under arrest for DWI. As he was close to his home he was charged at the scene and released at his residence.

DEPUTY:         Deputy Michael Piasecki

CASE:              16-06228

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INCIDENT:                 Theft

DATE / TIME:            03/05/2016 @ 2013 Hours

LOCATION:                 200 Kent Landing, Stevensville

DETAILS:        Loss Prevention at K-Mart reported stopping a female for shoplifting. Deputy responded and the suspect was identified as Sarah Megan Stutz (19) of Stevensville.

Suspect was stopped with $23.55 of hair & nail products which she advised she needed for a new job and didn’t have money for them.

Stutz was released at the scene and has been charged with theft on a Criminal Summons.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:              16-06245

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INCIDENT:                 Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:            03/06/2016 @ 1341 Hours

LOCATION:                 RT 213 @ RT 19, Churchill, MD.

DETAILS:        A white Jeep Cherokee was stopped for speeding in Churchill. While speaking with the driver the smell of marijuana was noted.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a plastic container with suspected marijuana over 10 grams in weight.

Molly Ann Warren (25) of Middletown DE was charged with possession of CDS and after processing at Sheriff’s Headquarters was released on her own recognizance.

DEPUTY:         Deputy Timothy Myers

CASE:              16-06307

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INCIDENT:                 Theft of Motor Vehicle / Thefts from MV

DATE / TIME:            03/08/2016 @ 0450 Hours

LOCATION:                 100 Block of Tall Pines Road, Grasonville

DETAILS:        Victim reported the theft of his 1999 VW Passat sedan after leaving the vehicle unlocked with the keys inside.  The responding Deputy immediately had a BOLO issued and a second Deputy patrolling on Main Street Grasonville spotted the car.

The VW was stopped in the 4500 block of Main Street with two occupants, who were taken into custody. Located in the vehicle were various items some of which had owner names which were not the suspects or victim. Both subjects and various property were transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for further investigation.

While interviewing the suspects, several persons in the Grasonville area began to call in to report thefts from their vehicles. Luckily for them, much of their missing property was already recovered.

Interviews also implicated the two in additional thefts from vehicles in the Grasonville & Kent Island area. The two would search for unlocked cars and take items of value and change which they would cash in at a Coinstar machine. On this night one of the suspects stole a bicycle in Cloverfields and met up in Grasonville. They searched vehicles on Main Street Grasonville, then to the Woods Community and then to the Greenwood Community. On other nights vehicle in Cloverfields would be targeted. It should be noted that the suspects said they found plenty of unlocked vehicles making it easy to take things.

Among items recovered to date include a laptop, two stun guns, a skateboard, gift cards, multi-tool, wallets, prescription medications, a Seiko wrist watch, numerous IPod earbuds, sunglasses and chargers. An antique rifle, one of several reported stolen from Grasonville in December was also recovered. Suspected CDS marijuana and heroin was seized from the suspect and is being tested at the MSP lab.

Ethan William Carabetta-Burtasket (18) of Stevensville was charged with Unlawful Taking of Motor Vehicle, Rogue and Vagabond and two counts of Theft. Carabetta-Burtasket is being held at the QA Detention Center without bond. He was out on bond awaiting trial from an assault on a family member in December. Additional charges are pending.

The second suspect is a juvenile (16) from Grasonville. He faces similar charges on a juvenile referral. He was released to his family by Juvenile Services with a monitoring device.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. Jason Rickard, Deputy Stephen Creason, Dfc. Chad Hartmetz and Sheriff’s CIU

CASE:              16-06442

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OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

Press Releases

INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/09/2016 @ 1455 Hours

LOCATION:         32303 Queen Anne’ Highway, Queen Anne, MD

DETAILS:              Royal Farms store manager reported a male suspect had been in the store and had concealed sandwiches in his clothing and left after making a cigarette purchase. Suspect was described as a white male with brown hair and a beard wearing a black shirt with a green skull. Subject was driving an older model Dodge Caravan unknown tag. Items taken were under $10. (Photos Attached)

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    16-06613

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/10/2016 @ 1417 Hours

LOCATION:         Queen Neva Court, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of a black & grey Giant Revel #3  bicycle from a shed in the rear yard. The bike was valued at $700.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    16-06723

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      03/10/2016 @ 1915 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Love Point Avenue, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Two workers at a house under construction were working late and went to Shore Stop for something to eat. Upon returning to the building site a few minutes later they saw two males inside the house. One of the suspects was standing near the front window, alerted the second suspect and both ran out the rear door. Suspect #1 was described as a white male wearing a white t-shirt 6’0” with a thin build. Suspect 2 was wearing dark clothing and was shorter and heavier.

The area was searched with the assistance of QA K9 and MSP aviation without success. Nothing was reported damaged or missing.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones – Det. Steve Matthews

CASE:                    16-06741

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      03/11/2016 @ 0316 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 213 near Fey Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              Vehicle was stopped for an equipment violation with the driver being identified as Allan Njagi Kithinji (21) of Middletown DE. As soon as Kithinji began to speak, the odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. Further into the stop, field sobriety tasks were requested. Allan Kithinji was placed under arrest for DWI and later released to relatives.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Michael Piaseki

CASE:                    16-06759

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / False Report

DATE / TIME:      03/11/2016 @ 0934 Hours

LOCATION:         400 Block of Queens Drive, Queenstown, MD

DETAILS:              Victim’s son reported returning home and finding the residence burglarized. Items reported missing included video game console and numerous games, several expensive watches, a 9 Shot .22 revolver, a laptop computer, jewelry and  two additional revolvers a Colt 1911 .45 US Navy and a .45 revolver unknown make. Victim’s son advised that his parents were away in another state and they were contacted by telephone.

Upon the victims returned it was discovered that numerous additional pieces of jewelry and tools were missing. The family members advised they felt that the incident was not an actual burglary and the son was likely involved.

Based on their suspicions, area pawn shops, jewelry stores and gun shops were contacted and the pawn database checked. As a result it was learned that Dwayne Eric Schoene (29) of Queenstown had recently pawned jewelry, an X-Box and power tools. At the same time a friend of Schoene’s had also pawned women’s jewelry and tools.  Some of the missing items were still at the various stores and were recovered, however other items had already been sold. Several pawned items not reported were also checked out with the victim identifying a camera and drill. A Nintendo Game system that had been a Christmas gift to the suspect’s child was also recovered. In addition, coins and jewelry were also pawned in Annapolis.

On March 16^th the victims reported that five rifles, two bayonets and a sword had been taken from the home in the past few hours and again they believed that Dwayne Schoene had taken the items. On March 17^th Dwayne Schoene was located at his parents home and taken into custody and charged with four counts of burglary and Theft (10K-100K). At the time of his arrest, Schoene’s drug kit was also located containing syringes, a cook spoon, a shoe lace, lighter and suspected heroin.

After processing Schoene was held on a $100,000 bail for burglary and an additional  $15,000 for CDS Charges.

The victims contacted deputies and advised that they had looked in their son’s car and found receipts for the long guns from a gun shop in Easton. The shop was contacted and arranged to recover all of those firearms.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chad Hartmetz – Det. Maria Bassaro – Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    16-06781 & 16-07280

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      02/11/2016 @ 1857 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Kent Landing, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Loss Prevention at K-Mart reported that a heavy set female had left the store with unpaid merchandise including a Shark Vacuum valued at $259. She was leaving the parking lot in a dark colored Kia minivan with a Delaware plate. A second individual was attempting to leave the store with additional items and was confronted. The male stated his mother had the receipt and left the items running away from the store. The abandoned items had a retail value of $789.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    16-06820

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Office of the Sheriff for Queen Anne’s County – K9 Teams

Sheriff Gary Hofmann announced the expanding of the Sheriff’s Office K9 Program with the return of K9 Zora and addition of K9 Spike. Dfc. Ahearn & K9 Blek and Deputy Piasecki are on patrol with Dfc. Martz & K9 Spike currently in training. The dogs are Belgian Malinois.

In addition a fourth dog is also in training.  A donation from Delmarva K9 has added an 18 month old Bloodhound named “Bella” that will be used for tracking / Trailing missing persons and lost children.

(L-R) Sheriff Gary Hofmann – Dfc. Chris Ahearn with K9 Blek – Deputy Michael Piasecki with K9 Zora – Dfc. Brad Martz with K9 Spike

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

PRESS RELEASES

INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      03/15/2016 @ 0716 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         800 Block of Thompson Creek Road, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Several victims at the residence reported extensive damage to their vehicles overnight. Tires had been slashed, mirrors and windows smashed, leather seats cut and paint had been “keyed”.

The ten vehicles that were damaged  included a Range Rover, a Shelby Mustang, Volvo, Jeep Cherokee,  a Ford Expedition, a Ford Van, a Toyota 4Runner,  a Jaguar, an AMC Ambassador  and a Honda Accord.

Estimated damages is between $50,000 to $75,000.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall – Det. Chase Armington

CASE:                    16-07065

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      03/15/2016 @ 1534 Hours

LOCATION:         500 Block of Bayside Drive, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputy responded to location for a two vehicle collision. On arrival he located a Ford Escape that had struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied Mazda pickup. The driver of the Escape was not injured and on the scene. Indications were present that she had been drinking and she was placed under arrest for DWI. Karim Rosario Messick (40) of Stevensville was issued citations and released at the scene to a sober family member.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    16-07118

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      03/16/2016 @ 0216 Hours

LOCATION:         400 Block of Gibbs Road, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Deputies were requested at Robinson Lane by a female reporting she had been cut during an argument at Gibbs Road. Kira Woodus of Grasonville reported that she had been arguing with Anthony Sylvester Fisher (63) of Grasonville when he grabbed a  knife. Woodus stated when she went to get the knife away from Fisher she was cut on the hand and then fled the residence.

Fisher was placed under arrest and charged with assault 1st & 2nd degree and Reckless Endangerment. He has been held at the QA Detention Center on a $150,000 Bail.

DEPUTY:               Deputy George Parker & Dfc. Mitch Davidson

CASE:                    16-07183

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/16/2016 @ 1108 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         400 Block of Beachside Drive, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Victim reported that she had moved to the Beachside residence in February and had hired a subject to help move furniture and unpack boxes.  While unpacking , the victim stated she would give the suspect items she no longer wanted. However she then began to notice other items missing such as silver pen sets, silver cups, jewelry and other silver items. The missing items had an estimated value of over $25,000.

On March 9th, the victim was contacted by the suspect’s wife who had found some of the items in their garage and was suspicious because the items looked expensive. The wife also had stated she had confronted her husband and he became upset, left the home and had gone to Arizona with a family member. On March 16th, the suspect returned home and his wife called the victim who in turn contacted the local police (Ridgely PD) who notified the Sheriff’s Office.

With the consent of the suspects wife to search the residence, nearly all the missing items were located. After additional interviews and processing Jason Andrew Dawes (38) of Ridgely was charged with three counts of theft. He was held until a bail of $50,000 was posted on 3/17.

DEPUTY:               Det. Steve Matthews – Ridgely Police Department

CASE:                    16-07219

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INCIDENT:           Resisting Arrest / Warrant Service

DATE / TIME:      03/16/2016 @ 1613 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Block of North Liberty Street, Centreville

DETAILS:              An undercover detective saw an subject who was wanted on a warrant for distribution of CDS. He and CPD Officer Lannon approached the subject and advised him that he was under arrest.

The suspect, Jerimiah Eugene Lynch (36) of Annapolis refused to cooperate and a brief struggle followed until Lynch was in custody.  During the struggle, Lynch appeared to swallow something possibly contraband. He was served the Arrest Warrant and also charged with resisting arrest. Lynch was later released after bail was posted by a Bail Bondsman.

DEPUTY:               QA Task Force Detective – Off. Lannon (CPD)

CASE:                    16-07252

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      03/18/2016 @ 0127 Hours

LOCATION:         Melvin Avenue, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Female  reported being assaulted by a male at a residence on Melvin Avenue. On arrival it was noted that the victim had a bloody lip and was extremely intoxicated.  It was also noted that there was evidence that her lip had been in contact with the ground.

The male denied pushing the female and stated that she had tripped and fallen. While speaking with the male, the female started towards them, tripped and fell face forward to the ground, just as the male had described her doing earlier.

Victim was advised how to request charges after she was sober and Domestic Violence report filed.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    16-07388

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      03/18/2016 @ 0154 Hours

LOCATION:         500 block of Main Street, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to a residence for a domestic assault and on arrival the female victim reported that she and her boyfriend were arguing and he walked out of the house. At that time she locked him out and when he began to bang on the door, a window shattered. She allowed him back in and he fell struck her on the face.  The victim did not want charges and just to have the male leave.

The male was cooperative and both advised about Domestic Violence protocol. Alcohol was a factor.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    16-07391

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      03/18/2016 @ 0905 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Chesapeake Estates Drive, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputies called to the residence where a female reported her boyfriend were arguing and he hit her on her head and kicked her leg. The female had a bruise on her leg that could be seen.

When deputies attempted to question the male, he stated he wanted to remain silent and was placed under arrest. Once the male was under arrest, the female refused to cooperate any further.

As the male, David Christopher Campbell (38) of Stevensville was being transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters, he began to beat his head into the cage unit of the patrol car. Once at headquarters,

Campbell complained of head pains and was transported (by Patrol Car) to the Emergency Room in Queenstown.

Quickly released he was returned to Headquarters, processed and charged. A District Court Commissioner placed him on a $10,000 bail and he was held under it was posted by a Bail Bondsman.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    16-07415

INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/19/2016 @ 1422 Hours

LOCATION:         450 Thompson Creek Shopping Center, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Customer in Radio Shack “browsed” in the store until the clerk became busy with other customers. At that time the suspect left without making a purchase. A check of area where the suspect was last seen showed that two Ion Motor dash cameras valued at $362 was missing.

The suspect was described as an African American male possibly in his 50’s, 5’10” – 230 pounds with a short military type haircut and walking with a limp. Suspect left in a blue Ford Taurus with Maryland plates.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Andrew Neall

CASE:                    16-07545

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS / Traffic

DATE / TIME:      03/19/2016 @ 2140 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 50 near Castle Marina Road,  Chester, MD

DETAILS:              A white GMC pickup was observed driving erratically, crossing the center line, braking suddenly, striking a guard rail before continuing onto Castle Marina Road crossing the center line, pulling into a parking and running into the curb.

Driver, identified as John Burnett Memmel (43) of Easton was incoherent and had difficulty standing or sitting. A K9 scan of the vehicle resulted in locating suspected cocaine & paraphernalia.

Memmel was charged with Possession of CDS, Paraphernalia and traffic charges. He was processed and later released after a bail bondsman posted a $10,000 bond.

DEPUTY:               Deputy George Parker

CASE:                    16-07566

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      03/20/2016 @ 0159 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 544 near Ewingtown Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              A gray Chevrolet Cruze was stopped for an equipment violation on RT 544 near Ewingtown Road by Deputy Piasecki. The driver was identified as Jon Kenneth Walker (28) of Chester.

Mr. Walker had an odor of Alcoholic beverages on his breath and several other indicators of a possible DWI.

After attempting several field sobriety tasks, Mr. Walker was placed under arrest for DWI. His vehicle was secured at the scene while he was transported to Centreville. After being issued citations and required forms, he was released at his residence.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Michael Piasecki

CASE:                    16-07588

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      03/20/2016 @ 1130 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         3101 Main Street, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              Hotel Staff at the Best Western reported several plastic chairs had been thrown off the balcony striking a satellite dish knocking out television service for the entire hotel.

Surveillance video is being reviewed to attempt to identify the suspect(s). Damages were estimated at $650. Case remains open.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    16-07614

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INCIDENT:           Theft / Counterfeit Currency

DATE / TIME:      03/20/2016 @ 1845 Hours

LOCATION:         107 Dominion Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Store Clerk @ 7/11 Store reported  that earlier an African American male in his 20’s purchased a money order for $100 and paid with 5 $20 bills. A check of the bills later showed them to be counterfeit. Case remains open….

DEPUTY:               Deputy Timothy Myers

CASE:                    16-07632

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      03/21/2016 @ 2224 Hours

LOCATION:         Main Street near Gravel Run Road, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              An Acura 4-door was stopped for an equipment violation. During the stop it was learned that the driver, Brian Michael Collier (22) of Stevensville was currently suspended.  Dfc. Ahearn responded and K9 Blek scanned the vehicle with a positive alert. A search resulted in locating a small plastic baggie with brown powder suspected to be heroin on the passenger side. The passenger, Kayla Marie Miller when searched was also found to be in possession of paraphernalia.

Both subjects were taken into custody  with Collier being charged with driving while suspended and additional traffic charges. He was later released on his personal recognizance by a District Court Commissioner. Miller was charged with possession of CDS and paraphernalia. She was released after a $5000 bond was posted by a Bail Bondsman.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Kevin Fleck

CASE:                    16-07741

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/23/2016 @ 1406 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         200 Block of Carroll Road, Centreville, MD

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of his Honda 300 4-Wheeler from his front yard. The ATV was army green with four new tires and valued at $2500.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Nathaniel Burns

CASE:                    16-07923

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/23/2016 @ 1749 Hours

LOCATION:         4701 Main Street, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              One of the owners of La Piazza Restaurant reported that an employee had been seen removing $40 from the cash register and placing the money in her pocket. When confronted, the employee returned the cash.

The employee, Sabrina Lynn Pulanco (20) of Grasonville has been charged with theft on a Criminal Summons.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    16-07951

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/25/2016 @ 1455 Hours

LOCATION:         200 Kent Landing, Stevensville, MD

DETAILS:              Store Loss Prevention reported that a female suspect had been observed stealing several jewelry items and shoes valued at $85. When Store Loss Prevention approached her, she dropped the jewelry items at the exit door and the shoes outside the store. She then left driving a white Toyota van.

Responding personnel were able to identify the suspect as Tracy Dey Burch and locate her at a residence on Green Lee Road in Chester. When returned to the store she was identified by Store Loss Prevention as the woman taking the items.

Burch was charged with theft  and later released on a $5000 Bond.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    16-08171

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INCIDENT:           Traffic / CDS

DATE / TIME:      03/25/2016 @ 1947 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 544 near Ewingtown Road, Chestertown (QA)

DETAILS:              A silver Ford Focus passenger car was stopped for speeding (69/55MPH) with the driver identified as Eric Wayne Walker (26) of Chestertown (QA). A check of his license indicated he was suspended. Walker was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana less than 10 grams.

Walker was issued traffic citations for speeding, driving while suspended and a civil citation for marijuana possession. His vehicle was secured at the scene and he was released at his residence.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Chad Hartmetz

CASE:                    16-08194

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INCIDENT:           Burglary / Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/26/2016 @ 1017 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Goldfinch Lane W., Centreville

DETAILS:              Victim reported waking up to find the rear exterior door open and his cats missing around 0430 hours. After checking , he realized his wallet was in the wrong pocket and that $648 was missing. He located one of his cats in a roommate’s room with the roommate gone.

After numerous calls and texts his roommate answered and admitted to taking the money, even sending a picture to prove he still had it and promised to return it. However he had not returned to the residence with the cash.

An Arrest Warrant has been issued for Russell Lee Asbury (32) of Centreville charging him with 4^th Degree Burglary and Theft.  He is also wanted in Baltimore City for Unauthorized Use of M/V.

DEPUTY:               Sgt. Chris Green

CASE:                    16-08262

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INCIDENT:           DWI / Civil Citation

DATE / TIME:      03/27/2016 @ 0344 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 8 near Matapeake, Stevensville

DETAILS:              A red Honda passenger car was seen on RT 8 which appeared to be having problems staying in a single lane driving from the shoulder to crossing the center line. The car was stopped with the driver being Brandon Jerimiah Wolfe (20) of Stevensville.

With the odor of Alcoholic beverage on Wolfe’s breath, he was asked to attempt several field sobriety tasks. Based on his attempts, he was placed under arrest for DWI.

Located in his vehicle were two nearly empty liquor bottles and two fake driver’s licenses.

Wolfe was charged with DWI and several related traffic charges. A civil citation for underage possession of alcohol was also issued. He was later released to a parent.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    16-08362

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      03/27/2016 @ 2006 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Old Love Point Park, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Deputy checking the Love Point Park and located a Ford Escape SUV parked at the far side of the parking lot, which is closed dusk to dawn.

Four individuals were inside the vehicle and when the deputy attempted to speak with the driver, the window was only lowered a couple inches, but enough to smell marijuana. The two front occupants handed over two plastic baggies of suspected marijuana when asked.

When the deputy returned to his patrol car, the front occupants were seen passing a black & yellow glass smoking device to the rear passengers., and this was also seized along with additional suspected marijuana.

With the total amount still under 10grams, the four were issued juvenile civil citations.  The two males were (17) and from Stevensville. The females were (16) from Stevensville and (16) from Henderson. Parents were contacted for all four and responded to take custody of their children.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Alex Cooper

CASE:                    16-08435

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      03/31/2016 @ 1155 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:         700 Block of Kimberly Way, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Victim reported that a set of off-road tires and rims had been stolen from his yard sometime during March 29^th. The tires and rims were valued at $1800.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Timothy Myers

CASE:                    16-08824

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INCIDENT:           Burglary

DATE / TIME:      03/31/2016 @ 2317 Hours

LOCATION:         Greenwood Shoals, Grasonville, MD

DETAILS:              Victims advised they were away for the day returning in the early evening. Later that night they noticed some jewelry was missing and called the Sheriff’s Office.

Investigation indicated that a door had been found ajar and items missing included a platinum wedding band with diamonds valued at $6000 and several Tiffany rings.  Several men’s watches and a wedding band were also reported missing.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Stephen Creason

CASE:                    16-08897

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

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Incident:              Theft

Date / Time:       04/22/2016 @ 2129 Hours

Location:             3101 Main Street, Grasonville, MD

Details:                Victim reported checking in to the hotel with a female. Once in the room he went to take a shower and when he finished, the female was gone along with his $650 cash and credit card.

Before he could report the credit card missing, two unauthorized charges had been made. Charges are pending.

Deputy:                Dfc. Jason Rickard

Case:                    16-11191

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Incident:              Assault

Date / Time:       04/22/2016 @ 2053 Hours

Location:             201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville, MD

Details:                Security at the Jetty was escorting a female subject from the business, when she lunged at him with a knife. A brief struggle ensued with the knife being knocked into the water. According to the victim, the female then punched the victim in the head.

The female, Melissa Mae Thompkins (26) of Henderson continued to resist with law enforcement at the scene had to be handcuffed and leg shackled top transport.

Thompkins was charged with Assault, Reckless Endangerment, False Statement and attempted escape. She was held on a $30,000 bail.

Deputy:                Dfc. Jason Rickard

Case:                    16-11189

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Incident:              Theft

Date / Time:       04/22/2016 @ 1227 Hours (Reported)

Location:             200 Block of Governor’s Way, Queenstown

Details:                Victim reported two wooden Adirondack chairs and a table were missing from the end of her pier. The chairs valued at $300 were secured by a cable which was found to be cut.

Deputy:                Dfc. Kevin Fleck

Case:                    16-11146

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Incident:              Burglary

Date / Time:       04/22/2016 @ 1154 Hours (Reported)

Location:             180 Marine Academy Drive, Stevensville

Details:                A service Tech for AT&T reported the theft of several “Bus Bars” from a cell phone tower. The bars are usually stolen for their copper value. The last recorded tech at the location was about a year ago. The bars were estimated to be worth over $1000 with replacement costs over $2000.

Deputy:                Dfc. Kevin Fleck

Case:                    16-11144

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Incident:              Burglary

Date / Time:       04/22/2016 @ 0210 Hours

Location:             1935 Main Street, Chester

Details:                In response to an alarm, Deputies responded to the Safeway Gas Station in Chester. On arrival the door was found to be compromised and attempts to force open the ATM had been made. It was also discovered that the power to the building had been turned off from an exterior power source.

Damages were estimated to be over $1000

Deputy:                Dfc. Brad Martz

Case:                    16-11100

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Incident:              Burglary

Date / Time:       04/22/2016 @ 0126 Hours

Location:             100 Block of Taylor Avenue, Queenstown

Details:                Victim reported due to marital issues, she had allowed a female acquaintance to stay with her for several days. The female had then brought several furniture pieces in the residence with permission. At that time the victim observed bugs in/on the items and removed then to the front yard. The acquaintance was also told she was no longer welcome. The woman refused to leave and following a 911 call deputies arrived. The woman was escorted away from the residence.

The victim stated that at 0130 hours the next morning she heard noises and that the woman was tapping her on the shoulder saying that she better lock up because she had come thru a window and wanted something from the refrigerator. She then unlocked the front door and left.

An Arrest Warrant has been issued charging Donna Renee Mertz (53) of Grasonville with Burglary, Trespassing and failure to obey a lawful order. (As of 1300 Hours on 4/28 warrant is still active)

Deputy:                Cpl. Todd Svehla

Case:                    16-11097

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Incident:              MDOP

Date / Time:       04/24/2016 @ 1213 Hours (Reported)

Location:             1800 Block of Sudlersville Road, Sudlersville

Details:                Victim stated he was visiting at the residence when he heard a loud bang outside at about 11 PM. A few minutes later his friend at the residence began to receive text messages from an ex-boyfriend.  Around midnight he heard another loud bang and a horn from a pickup from the front of the house.

Victim stated when he went outside he found his 2003 Ford Mustang damaged with multiple dents and holes on the windshield, hood, headlight fender and radiator likely from bird pellets from a shotgun.

The suspect, Jacob Michael Fisher (20) of Centreville was located and admitted to firing a 20 gauge shotgun at the Mustang because he was angry.  Charges have been requested and an Arrest Warrant has been issued for MDOP and Reckless Endangerment.

Deputy:                Deputy Doug Prince / Deputy Tim Myers

Case:                    16-11334

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Incident:              Peeping Tom

Date / Time:       04/25/2016 @ 1849 Hours

Location:             395 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown

Details:                The victim, a 28 year old female reported that she was trying on clothes in the changing room at Old Navy in Queenstown when she noticed a camera on a selfie stick from the next stall. The victim stated she quickly got dressed and reported the incident to the manager.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a white button down shirt, tan pants or shorts with short white hair.

The store’s video equipment was having issues and so far the only picture of the suspect fails to show his face.

Deputy:                Deputy Scott Hogan

Case:                    16-11485

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Incident:              Burglary

Date / Time:       04/25/2016 @ 0327 Hours

Location:             314 Evans Avenue, Grasonville

Details:                911 call came in after a woman saw two men pushing a lawn mower near Evans Avenue towards a large box truck. On arrival a few minutes later, the truck was gone. Further investigation revealed that the fence at Island Trailers had been cut and torn down.

Owner of the business responded and was quickly able to identify several new Exmark riding mowers missing from the fenced storage area. In addition several others were damaged.

Surveillance video shows a box truck and a second vehicle, a Dodge pickup in the area. The loss of the stolen mowers and damages is estimated between $55K to $60K.

The investigation has been assigned to Det. Steve Matthews of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit. Persons with possible information can call him at (410) 758-0770

Deputy:                Dfc. Chad Hartmetz / Deputy Mike Piasecki / Det. Steve Matthews

Case:                    16-11402

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Incident:              Theft

Date / Time:       04/27/2016 @ 1204 Hours (Reported)

Location:             108 Jackson Creek Road, Grasonville

Details:                Store Manager at Royal Farms reported that a review of surveillance footage from the previous night showed three subjects shoplifting items. The suspects were described as two white females and an African-American male driving a maroon Chevrolet 4 door possibly a Malibu or Impala with MD plates. Items taken, snacks, candy and drinks were valued at over $18.

Deputy:                Deputy Jeff Lewis

Case:                    16-11685

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Incident:              Theft from M/V

Date / Time:       04/28/2016 @ 0057 Hours

Location:             1925 Main Street, Chester, MD

Details:                Victim reported going to Safeway around midnight and left her purse in her unlocked vehicle. Upon returning to her vehicle the purse valued at $50 was gone. In addition her checkbook and passport were in the stolen purse.

Deputy:                Deputy Stephen Creason

Case:                    16-11749

OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      04/01/2016 @ 2007 Hours

LOCATION:         Piney Creek Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Deputies responded to Piney Creek Road near Chester Station Lane for a vehicle collision. On arrival, EMS was about to transport the female driver of a Nissan for her injuries. The driver of the second vehicle a Volvo was out of his vehicle and walking around.

Contact was made and identified him as William McKinney McKelvy (32) of Chester. There was a strong odor of alcoholic beverage and McKelvy appeared to be having difficulty walking. Several field sobriety tasks were attempted and McKelvy stated he had a few cocktails and was going to the store when he swerved across yellow line striking the other car.

McKelvy was placed under arrest and charged with DWI and additional citations. He was later released on his signature.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Rudy Draper

CASE:                    16-08989

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INCIDENT:           DWI

DATE / TIME:      04/01/2016 @ 2230 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 8 near Chesapeake Estates drive, Stevensville

DETAILS:              A white Ford F-150 Pickup was observed crossing the center line on RT 8. Truck was stopped and driver had an odor of alcohol about his person. After several field sobriety tasks were attempted the driver, Jeffrey David Corder (49) of Stevensville was charged with DWI. After charging documents were issued, he was released to a sober family member at the scene.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    16-09010

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INCIDENT:           MDOP

DATE / TIME:      04/02/2016 @ 1905 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Block of Talbot Road, Stevensville

DETAILS:              Victim reported returning home to find someone had thrown a stone paver thru the front window of the house. Victim stated he suspected a male subject he had been having issues with recently over a female.

The suspect was located a short time later and was walking in the area and intoxicated but denied any involvement.

Victim was transported to District Court to request a Peace Order which was issued. When Deputies went to serve the suspect, evidence was located possibly linking him to the damage. Charges are pending Lab Results.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Charles Harris

CASE:                    16-0972

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INCIDENT:           THEFT

DATE / TIME:      04/03/2016 @ 1420 Hours

LOCATION:         1925 Main Street, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              Safeway management reported two subjects, a white male and an African American female had left the store with a shopping cart full of energy drinks and left in a green Honda. Employees were able to provide a tag number and that the male had a large tattoo on his neck.

Using the Mobile data terminal in the patrol car, the deputy was able to get a possible owner of the car that was a white male from Baltimore. A MVA photo showed the owner to have a large tattoo on his neck and matched the suspect on store video.

The eleven cases of Red Bull and five 4-Packs of Red Bull were valued at $245.

Charges are pending.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Mitch Jones

CASE:                    16-09160

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INCIDENT:           Possession of CDS

DATE / TIME:      04/04/2016 @ 0050 Hours

LOCATION:         100 block of Pine Ridge, Church Hill

DETAILS:              Report of a possible suspicious vehicle in the area. One parked car in the area was checked with two occupants, female and male. In plain view there was multiple blue paper heroin packs on the floorboard. A search of the car resulted in the seizure of additional heroin bundles and several unidentified pills.

The two suspects a 29 year old female from Church Hill and a 32 year old male from Galena were released pending lab results.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Seth Ambrose

CASE:                    16-09215

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INCIDENT:           POSSESSION of CDS

DATE / TIME:      04/04/2016 @ 0156 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 18 near Shamrock Road, Chester, MD

DETAILS:              A silver Saturn passenger car was stopped for an equipment violation. Checks with MVA indicated that the tags on the car were cancelled and the car unregistered. During the stop Dfc. Ahern & K9 Blek arrived and scanned the car with a positive alert.

The three occupants were removed from the car and a search resulted in the seizure of a crack pipe, and from one passenger suspected tramadol pills.

The driver was issued traffic citations and all three 53 year old female from Grasonville, a male (48) from Stevensville and female (53) from Queenstown were released at the scene with CDS charges pending.

DEPUTY:               Dfc. Andrew Neall

CASE:                    16-09221

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INCIDENT:           MVA

DATE / TIME:      4/4/2016 @ 1713 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Block of Prospect Bay Drive West, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Deputies dispatched to a single Motor Vehicle Accident . On arrival located a GMC pickup off the roadway that had struck mailboxes, a well pipe and two trees. The driver was being attended to by EMS personnel and they advised the odor of alcohol was present on the patient. The patient was transported to Shock Trauma for injuries.

Deputy responded to Shock Trauma and obtained a blood sample to submit to the lab. At that time the driver, a 79 year old male from Grasonville was considered in critical condition.

Crash investigation remains open pending lab results.

DEPUTY:               Deputy Doug Prince

CASE:                    16-09313

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INCIDENT:           Handgun Violation

DATE / TIME:      04/28/2016 @ 0010 Hours

LOCATION:         Grasonville Cemetery Road, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Following reports of subjects on Grasonville Cemetery Road with guns, Sheriff’s Office and MSP units responded. The MSP units had stopped two subjects on foot and found that one of the subjects had a 9mm loaded pistol in his waistband. Statements were made about other subjects also armed and that shots had been fired. These subjects allegedly had fled the area prior to police arrival.

Vernell Roosevelt McFarland III (22) of Grasonville was charged with handgun charges and violation of a Protection Order. After processing he was held on a $125,000 bond until it was posted on 4/29.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Chad Hartmetz – MSP

CASE:                    16-11747

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      05/02/2016 @ 1112 Hours

LOCATION:         300 Block of Wilson Road, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Victim reported the theft of his red & white Honda CR250 dirt bike from in front of his residence. At the time of the theft it was chained to a four-wheeler which was not taken. The bike was last seen the evening before and was valued at $1200.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Jeff Lewis

CASE:                    16-12167

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      See Narrative

LOCATION:         501 4H Park Road, Centreville MD

DETAILS:              R.B. Baker & Sons reported several thefts of scrap metal, wiring and tools sometime during the past week. Items were estimated to be valued at $1500.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    16-12246

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INCIDENT:           DWI Arrest

DATE / TIME:      05/04/2016 @ 0002 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 50 @ Dominion Road, Chester

DETAILS:              A silver colored Honda was observed drifting into other lanes of the highway several times. The Honda was stopped at Exit 42 between RT 50 & RT 18.

Contact was made with the driver, identified as John Paul Gambriel (37) of Odenton, MD and an odor of alcoholic beverage was noted. With additional indicators present, the driver was asked to attempt several field sobriety tasks. Based on his attempts, he was then placed under arrest. Upon completions of charging documents and related paperwork, he was later released to a sober individual.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Chad Hartmetz

CASE:                    16-12320

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INCIDENT:           DWI Arrest

DATE / TIME:      05/05/2016 @ 0025 Hours

LOCATION:         RT 301 @ Cherry Lane, Queenstown

DETAILS:              A Mazda passenger car was clocked at 81 MPH and stopped for the violation. The driver was identified as Tristan Paul Pouliot (20) of Stevensville. Odor of alcohol was present as were a 12 pack of alcoholic beverages, with two empty.

Driver requested to attempt field sobriety tasks as directed by the Deputy. Based on the attempts, Pouliot was placed under arrest. After processing and charging documents were issued, he was released to a parent.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Brad Martz

CASE:                    16-12435

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      05/06/2016 @ 2052 Hours

LOCATION:         120 Outlet Circle, Queenstown

DETAILS:              Employee at the Adidas store reported that two subjects entered the business and while the clerk was busy with a customer, left the store with two pairs of Adidas Samoa sneakers valued at $120.

The suspects were described as an African-American male wearing a black hoodie jacket, black pants and grey Adidas sneakers. The 2^nd suspect was an African-American female with dreadlocks wearing a black top and black pants with white stripes down the leg and white Adidas sneakers. The suspects left the Outlets in a white Acura.

DEPUTY:              Dfc. Eric Goodman

CASE:                    16-12611

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INCIDENT:           Theft

DATE / TIME:      05/06/2016 @ 2112 Hours

LOCATION:         100 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown

DETAILS:              An employee at one of the businesses used the public restroom at the Outlets and left her phone on the sink countertop. Upon returning several minutes later, the phone was gone. The phone was a new gold & black Samsung S6 valued at $650.

DEPUTY:              Sgt. Chris Green

CASE:                    16-12612

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INCIDENT:           Assault

DATE / TIME:      05/08/2016 @ 0023 Hours

LOCATION:         201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville

DETAILS:              Victim was leaving a nearby establishment and walking thru the parking lot to return to his vehicle. Victim observed a male subject urinating on a vehicle and a verbal altercation occurred. As the victim was walking away, he was struck on the right side of his head. Suspect was described as a white male about 5’10” with brown hair and a goatee ran from the location.

The victim was transported to the Queen Anne Emergency Room for treatment.

DEPUTY:              Deputy Timothy Myers

CASE:                    Case 16-12705.