September 19, 2011

False Statement, CDS Violation: On September 13 at 6:53 p.m. DFC A. Locke responded to the Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Frederick for the report of a man panhandling in the area.  A witness pointed out the suspect and Locke made contact with him.  The man stated that he had been asking for directions.  He gave DFC Locke a name and date of birth that proved to be false.  The man was later correctly identified as Tyrone Maurice Nolan, 41 of Lusby.  Nolan said he gave a false name because he was wanted on a warrant in Calvert County.  Nolan was arrested and charged with false statement to a peace officer with the intent to deceive and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a clear glass tube used to inhale CDS.  Nolan was also served with a warrant for failing to appear in court on a theft charge.

Destruction of Property:  On 9/12/11 at 9:25 am, Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 9000 block of Mary Ann Drive in Owings for a reported destruction of property to a vehicle.  The right rear window was broken.  Investigation continues.

Destruction of Property:  A mailbox on Queensbury Drive in Huntingtown was broken into two pieces between 9:00 p.m. on September 15 and 6:50 a.m. on September 16 causing $450 in damage to the cast iron mailbox.  Dep. J. Parsons is investigating.

DUI and Possession of Cocaine:  On 9/1/11 at 9:37 pm, Corporal White was traveling north on Route 4 at Brickhouse Road in Dunkirk.  He observed a vehicle, also traveling north in front of him, attempt to pass another vehicle but struck the vehicle while passing.  The vehicle did not stop and continued north on Route 4.  Cpl. White pursued the vehicle and a chase ensued into Anne Arundel County where the suspect eventually lost control of the vehicle and collided with a fence at Sands Road Park.  Marvin W. Brooks, Jr., 28 of Prince Frederick, was found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest.  A search also revealed that he was in possession of cocaine.  He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.  

Destruction of Property:  A mailbox on Shelley’s Crossing in Huntingtown was pulled off its’ stake and thrown into the woods overnight.  A neighbor on Little Falls Road reported two lanterns had been taken off their stands from the end of the driveway.  The lanterns were later located near a stop sign in the same development.  A second mailbox was discovered on Walnut Creek Road to have been broken off the stand and thrown in the homeowner’s front yard.  A third mailbox at a home on Walnut Creek Road was pulled from its’ pole and could not be located.  All of these reports of vandalism occurred overnight between September 16 and 17.  Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact DFC J. Parsons at 410-535-2800 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880.

DUI / Possession of Pills:   On 9/14/11 at 11:02 pm, Trooper First Class Wiersma stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 260 at Mt. Harmony Road in Owings.  The driver, Fred S. Kitchen, 25 of Owings, was found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest.  A search also revealed that he was in possession of pills.  He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. 

Burglary:  A home on Lazy River Road in Lusby was burglarized sometime on September 16.  Nothing appears to have been taken.  Cpl. S. Parrish is investigating.

Disorderly Conduct/Destruction of Property:  On 9/15/11 at 7:37 pm, Trooper First Class Wiersma responded to 300 block of Fairground Road in Prince Frederick for a reported destruction of property.  Investigation revealed that Troy A. Kelson, 46 of Prince Frederick, arrived at the residence of his ex-wife and was beating on the front door.  When she did not answer, he kicked the door causing damage.  Kelson was intoxicated and became disorderly during the investigation.  He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and destruction of property.  He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary:  Sometime between 7:00 p.m. on September 14 and 4:30 p.m. on September 16 someone burglarized a residence on Ash Lane in Lusby and stole over $3600 worth of property.  Dep. J. Hardesty is investigating the theft of two 20inch bar Stihl chainsaws, a 600 hp Stihl backpack leaf blower, a 7,000 kilowatt Lison generator and a North Star power washer.

Possession of Marijuana:  On 9/15/11 at 11:29 pm, Trooper Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 4 at Broomes Island Road in Port Republic.  A search of the vehicle revealed that Thomas E. Johnson, 25 of Lusby, was in possession of Marijuana.  He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary:  A home on Colonial Oak Court in Huntingtown was burglarized sometime in the month of September and over $15,000 worth of items was stolen.  Cherry wood custom cabinetry, a stainless steel Maytag refrigerator, a Maytag glass top stove, a Maytag stainless steel microwave and a sink were taken.  Also stolen were 15 boxes of ceramic tile, three weed whackers and a chainsaw.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. R. Wilson at 410-535-2800.

Theft:  Someone stole a 2400 pound capacity front fork loader attachment from the yard of a home on Acacia Road in Port Republic between September 14 and 16.  Dep. J. Hardesty is investigating.

Assault/Disorderly Conduct/Theft:  On 9/17/11 at 03:37 am, Trooper Oles responded to the WAWA in Prince Frederick for a report of a fight in progress.  Investigation revealed that Jerett W. Grubbs, 30 of Waldorf, was intoxicated and grabbed a pack of cigarettes from a customer and proceeded to assault both the customer and her boyfriend.  He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. 

CDS Violation:  After observing a vehicle crossing road lines and veering onto the shoulder of the road numerous times on Md. Rt. 231 and along Prince Frederick Blvd., Cpl. R. Wilson conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the parking lot of World Gym in Prince Frederick on September 17 at 1:30 a.m.  The driver, later identified as James Norman Gunnell, III, 25 of Huntingtown, was arrested for driving under the influence and found to be in possession of suspected drugs.  He was also charged with possession of oxycodone.