St. Mary's County BCI Police Reports


LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Nov. 23, 2009) - The St. Mary's County Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) recently released the following incident and arrest reports. BCI is an investigative team comprised of detectives from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and the Maryland State Police, Leonardtown Barrack. The unit was established on July 1, 2003 and is based in Leonardtown.

ARMED ROBBERY ARRESTS: On October 21, a pizza delivery person was delivering a pizza to an address on Knockeyon Lane in Great Mills when he was approached by three male subjects—one was armed with a handgun—who demanded money from the victim. The victim complied and was uninjured during the incident. Detective's conducted an investigation into the armed robbery resulting in the arrest of Demetrius A. Williams, age 21, of Great Mills, and Ricardo A. McCaskill, age 20, also of Great Mills. Williams was charged with Armed Robbery and Robbery. McCaskill was charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, and Use of a Handgun during the Commission of a Felony / Violent Crime. Both were incarcerated in the Detention Center pending a bond hearing before the District Court Commissioner. An additional arrest is pending in this case.

GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS: As the investigation into Daniel Jason Brown, age 31 of Leonardtown, continues, there are sixty-eight additional counts that were handed down by the Grand Jury for St. Mary's County. Four separate warrants were issued related to various investigations. The charges range from illegal transfer of a regulated firearm, false and forged land deeds and felony theft scheme. Suspect Brown is currently being held on $50,000.00 cash bond and will have a bond hearing later next week on the new charges. Additional charges and arrests are pending. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Vice Narcotics is thankful for all the information that the public continues to share in regards to these investigations, as well as the additional victims that have come forward. If anyone has information related to Daniel Brown, his associates, Graydon Sears, Smythington Lowell, LandCad, Blackistone Residue, Cainwood Landing, Mason Road Consortium or any other businesses they are encouraged to call the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Vice Narcotics Division or Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333.

NEW ARREST IN ARMED ROBBERY: On Nov. 19, detectives from BCI made an additional arrest in the armed robbery of Scott Bush on 9/26/09 in Lexington Park. Detectives arrested William Edward Johnson 3rd, of Lexington Park. He was charged with Armed Robbery, Felony Assault, and incarcerated in the Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner. Citizens with additional information regarding this investigation are encouraged to contact BCI Detectives at: 301-475-4200 Ext. 9058 or ext. 9042.

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