LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Dec. 17)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office today released the following incident and arrest reports.
DRUG ARRESTS: Detectives began an investigation into the allegation that suspect Brenda Lee Tippett, age 40, and Cherrikka Michelle Ford, 31, were selling cocaine in the Lexington Park and Great Mills area. Several undercover purchases of cocaine were made by detectives from the two suspects. Both suspects were indicted for Distribution of Cocaine and Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and arrest warrants were issued. Vice/Narcotics Support Team deputies, along with deputies from the Lexington Park COPS unit arrested both suspects. They were originally held without bond.
MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION: Ansley Dorian Watkins, a/k/a "Dee," 25, of Great Mills, was indicted for Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute and subsequently arrested.
ASSAULT: On December 15, Deputy Beasley responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a domestic disturbance in progress. The victim alleged suspect, John Francis Tippett, Jr., 37, of Park Hall, followed the victim in a separate vehicle to the residence and demanded the victim exit the vehicle. When the victim refused, Tippett got back into his vehicle and purposefully drove into the back of the victim's vehicle. The victim's small child was inside the vehicle at the time. Tippet was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault.
ASSAULT: On December 13, Deputy Shomper responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a domestic disturbance. The victim alleged that suspect Matthew Anthony Brown, 53, of Lexington Park, struck the victim in the face with his fist during an argument. Deputy Shomper observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim's face. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
SHOPLIFTING: On December 14, Corporal Maletto responded to Walmart in California for a theft. A loss prevention employee observed a male subject, later identified as Alvin Enrique Colina, 31, of no fixed address, with a shopping cart full of merchandise. The subject then exited the store without paying. The value of the stolen merchandise was over $200.00. Colina was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was charged with Theft Under $1,000.00.
BURGLARY, DRUGS: On December 14, Deputy Lawrence responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for a reported burglary. The victim alleged that her locked bedroom had been broken into and several of her belongings were stolen. The investigation revealed a roommate of the victim, identified as Nicholas Taylor Cave, 23, of Mechanicsville, was home during the time the crime was committed and witness statements support Cave broke into the victim's bedroom. Cave was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. A search of Cave revealed he was in possession of a plastic baggie containing suspected prescription medication. He was charged with 1st Degree Burglary, 3rd Degree Burglary, Theft $1,000.00 to $10,000.00, 4th Degree Burglary - Dwelling, 4th Degree Burglary - Theft, and Possession Controlled Dangerous Substance - Not Marijuana.
ASSAULT, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT: On December 14, Deputy LaFave responded to the 27000 block of Three Notch Road for a reported domestic assault. An off-duty Prince George's County police officer observed a Dodge truck attempt to ram a Nissan passenger vehicle several times. The officer stopped the truck and identified the driver as Eric Manual Scriber, Jr., 22, of Morganza. Deputy LaFave's investigation revealed Scriber had been chasing the victim (operating the Nissan) for several miles attempting to ram the victim's vehicle off of the road. Scriber was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.
EMPLOYEE THEFT: On December 11, Deputy Teague responded to the Kmart in California for a reported employee theft. Deputy Teague's investigation revealed that Sierra Renee Savoy, 20, of Lexington Park, stole cash from the register and items of merchandise totaling over $1,300.00 since being employed at the store in August 2013. Savoy was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft $1,000.00 to $10,000.00 and Theft Scheme $1,000.00 to $10,000.00.
ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC: On December 12, Sergeant Safford of the Lexington Park COPs UNIT observed Adrian Fauvet Dubost, 26, of Prince Frederick, consuming an alcoholic beverage on South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Dubost was charged with possession of Alcoholic Beverage by Criminal Citation.
ASSAULT: On December 10, Deputy LaFave responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for a reported domestic disturbance. The victim alleged that Jean Marie Gagnon, 44, of Mechanicsville, assaulted the victim with her hands during an argument. Deputy LaFave observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim's face. Gagnon was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
ASSAULT: On December 12, Corporal White responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a reported assault. The victim alleged that suspect Angie Sheree Porter, 35, of Lexington Park, struck the victim in the face with her fist. Deputy White observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim. Porter was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
WARRANT SERVICES:
Matthew Peter Musser, 34, of Lexington Park, arrested on 12/13/2013 for Charles County warrant for Theft by Deputy Tirpak
Brian Eugene Grimes, 32, of Pasadena, arrested on 12/16/2013 for failure to appear in court by Corporal D. Snyder
Cindy Ann Bresnahan, 45, of Leonardtown, arrested on 12/12/2013 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Potter
Andrew Allen Klock, 27, of Hollywood, arrested on 12/12/2013 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Beyer
Wallace James Thacker, 46, of Lusby, arrested on 12/14/2013 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Pleisse
Ashten Lorenzo Brown, 26, of Hughesville, arrested on 12/13/2013 for failure to appear in court by Corporal Watters
Devone Michael Thompson, 23, of Lexington Park, arrested on 12/12/2013 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Krum
Dante Dean Thomas, 28, of Lexington Park, arrested on 12/14/2013 for violation of probation by Deputy Shomper
Robert Anthony Parnell Jr., 20, of Bowie, arrested on 12/13/2013 for Possession forged currency by Deputy Kerns
Lawrence Edward Keister, 45, of Lexington Park, arrested on 12/15/2013 for Theft $10,000.00 to $100,000.00 by Deputy First Class Knott
CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVICES:
Andrea Faye Nelson, 32, of Mechanicsville, served on 12/15/2013 for Theft Over $10,000.00 5 counts by Deputy Phelan
Robin Lynn Thomas, 46, of Leonardtown, served on 12/15/2013 for Theft Under $1,000.00 2 counts and Theft Scheme by Deputy LaFave
Heidi Lee Williams, 32, of Great Mills, served on 12/10/2013 for Destruction of Property by Deputy First Class Boyer
Pamela Jean Shanks, 52, of Lexington Park, served on 12/13/2013 for 2nd Degree Assault by Corporal O'Connor
Eric Dwayne Dickerson, 41, of no fixed address, 12-12/2013 for Theft Under $100.00 by Deputy Teague
Kenneth Allen Woodburn, 29, of Ridge, served on 12/12/2013 for Theft Under $1,000.00 by Corporal Connelly
Joseph Michael Defillipo, 26, of Mechanicsville, served on 12/12/2013 for telephone misuse by Corporal Reppel
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