On Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 2:04 am, TFC P. Trossbach stopped a vehicle for failing to drive in a single lane on Route 237 at Pegg Road in Great Mills. Upon contact with the passenger, James Edward Young, 42, of Avenue, a homemade smoking device, containing crack cocaine, was observed on the floorboard. Mr. Young was arrested and charged with possession of CDS paraphernalia on a criminal citation and released from the scene. No criminal charges against the driver. (0682006436)
On Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 9:15 am, Tpr. K. Shughart, Tpr. G. White and DFC R. Russell (Sheriff’s Office) responded to St. Mary’s Hospital for a reported disorderly subject. Upon arrival, contact was made with the Patient Care Supervisor who advised that Ricky Ray Hewlett Sr., 54, of Lexington Park had been in the waiting room since 5:50 am. Since that time, Mr. Hewlett was constantly yelling and using profanity. He refused to leave after being told to by hospital staff and police. When arrested, he resisted and assaulted the officers. Mr. Hewlett was taken to the detention center and charged with three counts of assault on police officers, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order. (0682006554)
On Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 3:14 am, TFC J. Fleetwood responded to a disturbance call at the Great Mills Sheetz. Upon arrival, contact was made with off duty TFC P. Trossbach, who advised that Matthew Thomas Miller, 19, of Elkton MD, had been inside the store being rude to the female customers. Mr. Miller was asked to leave the store and when he did, he became irate, yelling and screaming outside. Mr. Miller was told to leave the entire premise. Due to his obvious intoxication he was told by TFC Trossbach that he would not be allowed to drive. Mr. Miller became more upset and started screaming and cursing. Mr. Miller was placed under arrest and charged with disorderly intoxication, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. He was taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review. (0682006590)
On Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 8:15 pm, Tpr. K. Shughart arrested Juan Francisco Soriano, 24, of Alexandria VA, on an arrest warrant for two counts of Assault on Troopers, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, DUI, attempting to flee and elude, driving while suspended, two counts of excessive speed, driving in excess of reasonable and prudent speed, and 14 additional traffic violations. These charges resulted after Tpr. Shughart attempted to stop Mr. Soriano for speeding at Rescue Lane and southbound Route 235, Hollywood, and he fled. TFC L. Nims and Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office boxed the vehicle in on Mt. Wolfe, and made apprehension. (5Q00033829)
On Monday, June 19, 2006 at 4:00 am, TFC M. Moore arrested Alfred L. Jones, 32, of Lexington Park, on a bench warrant for failing to pay a deferred payment. Mr. Jones was taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held until either posting a $208.00 bond or paying $208.00 and closing the possession of marijuana case. (2Q00032314)
On Monday, June 19, 2006 at 4:26 am, TFC J. Fleetwood responded to an alarm at Tri-County Builders in Charlotte Hall. Upon arrival, he observed a screen that had been removed. Investigation revealed entry had been made and a Dell laptop computer had been stolen. The investigation is continuing. (0682006634)