St. Mary's County Sheriff's Reports


LEONARDTOWN, Md. - The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department today released the following incident and arrest reports.

Sheriff's Office Deputy William Waters conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic violation in California, Maryland. Once he approached the vehicle he detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana emitting from inside. Eric Berchell Watkins (Age 20 of Morgantown, West Virginia) was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana. He was arrested and charged accordingly.

Deputy Robert Merritt conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road and Wildewood Blvd. Elicia Marie McCLain (Age 22 of Hughesville, Md.) was subsequently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. A search incident to that arrest revealed a quantity of marijuana and a related smoking device.

Deputy David Goff responded to a Leonardtown store for the reported shoplifter. His investigation revealed Suspect Robert Charles Tipton (Age 35 of California Md.) had stolen several steaks valued at nearly $60.00. He was charged with one (1) count of Theft under $100.00.

June Ann Buroughs (Age 52 of Ridge, Md.) was charged on a Criminal Summons for passing a worthless check. The value of the check was more than $272.00. Deputy Martin Mumper was the charging Deputy.

Corporal Cara D. Grumbles observed a female in the parking lot of a California, Maryland establishment intoxicated to the point she had trouble standing. A passer by was attempting to help her off the pavement. The Suspect, Shenandoah Dornell Benton (Age 29 of Leonardtown) turned on the citizen and began cursing at him. Corporal Grumbles attempted to calm the female and get her assistance; however she continued to act disorderly. She was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

Lawanda Bertina Ford (Age 30 of Great Mills) was arrested by Deputy Charles Earle for Failure to Appear in the Circuit Court of St. Mary's County.

Francis DeSales Gibson (Age 34 of Great Mills) was arrested on an open warrant through the District Court for Failure to Appear.

Wayne Darnell Waul (Age 36 of Lexington Park) was arrested on an open warrant through the Calvert County Circuit Court for Failure to Pay Child Support. The arrest was made by Deputy Michael George.

Michael Allen Bassford (Age 38 of Hollywood, Md.) was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The investigation and charges were conducted by Deputy Mark A. Porter. An additional Criminal Summons was served on Suspect Bassford by Deputy Marci Faulkner for Credit Card Fraud.

Deputies John Logalbo and Andrew Holton observed the suspect, Roberto Coronado (Age 26 of Lexington Park) intoxicated in the roadway of Great Mills Road. He advised, through a translator, that he was in America illegally but refused to state how he arrived in St. Mary's. He came to America from Guatemala. He was arrested and is currently incarcerated in the St. Mary's County Detention Center.

Deputies responded to a Great Mills residence for the reported domestic dispute. Both parties were outside the residence and Deputies were attempting to conduct an investigation. Suspect Michael Lavar Yeldell (Age 29 of Great Mills) was the male half of the domestic dispute. He continuously shouted profanities at his wife as officers attempted to interview her. He was told several times to cease and he failed to do so. He was arrested and charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct and one count of Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.

Two (2) Great Mills juvenile, one age 12 and the other age 15, were arrested for Failure to Appear in the Juvenile Court as ordered. Deputies arrested both and they were transported to Cheltenham Juvenile Facility for detention pending a hearing.

K-9 Deputy David Gerhardt responded to a California bar for the reported domestic dispute. He discovered the female half crying and the male half, suspect David Richard Decoito (Age 29 of Lexington Park) was extremely intoxicated. He was arrested when he failed to cease his disorderly actions in the parking lot.

Amanda Lynn Grumbine (Age 23 of No Fixed Address) was arrested by Deputy J. Kirkner for Failure to Appear.

Marissa Jean Smith (Age 21 of Great Mills) was charged by Deputy J. Kirkner on a Criminal Summons for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Deputy Douglas Mills arrested Tory Dinone Herbert (Age 21 of Elkridge, Md.) for Failure to Appear.

Jennifer Anne Foxwell (Age 34 of Salisbury, Md) was arrested by Deputy Elizabeth Trossbach for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Richard Lee Harrell (Age 34 of Avenue, Md.) was arrested by Deputy Jason Maletto for Violation of Probation.

Thomas John Saunders (Age 37 of California, Md) was arrested for Violation of Probation. Additionally, he had a warrant through the Calvert County District Court. The arrest was made by Deputy Patrick Handy.

Kevin Dale Wievsma (Age 20 of Lexington Park) was arrested on an open warrant for Failure to Appear. The warrant was served by Deputy Robert Russell.

Deputy James Maguire arrested Chester David Smith Jr. (Age 32 of Prince Frederick) for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Tricia Lynn Brien (age 32 of Lexington Park) was arrested by Deputy Timothy White for passing a worthless check valued at more than $54.00.

Robert DeWayne Currie Jr. (Age 24 of Bushwood, Md) was arrested for Failure to Pay Child Support by Deputy Emory Johnson.

Phyllis Ann Altman (Age 44 of Odenton, Md) was arrested by Deputy Charles Earle for Failure to Appear. The original warrant was signed in March of 1997 with a pre-set bond amount related to a Civil Judgment.

Deputy Anthony Whipkey served a Grand Jury Indictment on Devon Lawrence Thomas (Age 20 of No Fixed Address) for numerous counts of First and Second Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment. Suspect Thomas fired a rifle at several of the listed victims.

John Anthony Supensky (Age 46 of Great Mills) was arrested by Deputy Charles Earle for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Patrick Michael Redmond (Age 37 of Hollywood) was arrested on an open warrant through the District Court for Theft under $100.00. Deputy Charles Earle was the arresting Deputy.

Joseph John Rhodes (Age 32 of Hollywood, Md.) was arrested by Deputy Charles Earle for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Everett Fitzgerald Hewlett (age 42 of Lexington Park) was arrested by Deputy David Goff for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Reginald Maurice Bean (Age 29 of Lexington Park) was arrested by Deputy David Goff for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Deputy David Cowan arrested Francis David Holt Jr. (Age 19 of No Fixed Address) on an open warrant for stealing checks, forging them and cashing them.

Deputy Keith Moritz arrested Michael Shayne Erdolino (Age 32 of Hollywood, Md.) for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Elton Lee Zeone Jr. (Age 24 of Mechanicsville) was arrested by Deputy Kevin Meyer for Failure to Appear.

Deputy Keith Mortiz arrested Tracy Lee Beach (Age 34 of Lexington Park) for Failure to Pay Child Support.

Kelly Marie Stewart (Age 46 of Great Mills) was arrested on an open warrant by Deputy Patrick Handy for Failure to Appear in the Circuit Court.

Deputy Shawn Moses responded to a call for a domestic assault. Upon arrival he made contact with the female victim and noted outward signs of injury. He located the suspect, Cornelius Fenwick (Age 29 of Lexington Park) who was arrested for Assault Second Degree.

Timothy Edward Dych (Age 21 of Great Mills) was working at a Lexington Park grocery store. He was caught, on several occasions, failing to ring up a specific customer for items. The total value of the items were nearly $300.00. The Suspect owed the unnamed suspect money and was repaying him by allowing him to steal the items. He was charged with one count of theft scheme under $500.00 and theft under $500.00. Additional charges are pending against the unnamed suspect, who has been identified.

Loretta Lynn Suite (Age 32 of Lexington Park) was charged on a Criminal Summons by Deputy Marci Faulkner for Assault. Suspect Suite struck the victim before throwing coffee in her face outside a Lexington Park apartment complex.

Caroline Virginia Ghiloni (Age 65 of Leonardtown) was charged on a Criminal Summons for passing a worthless check. The value of the check is more than $700.00. The charges were served by Deputy Keith Moritz.

Benjamin Jacob Roberts (Age 21 of Patuxent River, Md.) was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.

Thomas Hillard Dean Sr. (Age 74 of Hollywood, Md.) was arrested by Driving While Intoxicated by Deputy J. Kirkner.

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