Destruction of Property
Dfc. Paul J. Wood responded to Homefront Furnishings on August 31 for the report of a destruction of property. The manager of the business informed him that sometime overnight someone spray-painted graffiti on two exterior walls at the rear of the business. Damage is estimated at $50.00. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dfc. Wood at 410-535-2800.
Theft
A victim on Flag Harbor Blvd. in St. Leonard reported to Dfc. Richard S. Wilson on September 2 that sometime overnight an unknown suspect(s) had stolen a 2005 Yamaha Blaster 4 wheeler from her yard. The vehicle, valued at $5740, is white with red and black stickers affixed to it.
Destruction of Property
Five victims on Calvert Beach Road in St. Leonard reported to Dfc. Christopher J. Childress that their mailbox had been damaged sometime overnight between September 2 and 3. The mailboxes had been completely knocked off their posts and mail was strewn in the street. Damage is estimated at $375.00. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dfc. Childress at 410-535-2800.
CDS Violation
An off-duty deputy, Dfc. David Denton, observed a blue Dodge truck traveling south on Route 4 at Whispering Drive straddling the southbound lanes on Sept. 3 at 2:07 a.m. Dep. Elvis A. Carter responded and also observed the vehicle driving erratically and conducted a traffic stop when the driver turned onto Broomes Island Road. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed when the officer approached. Dep. Carter pursued and the driver of the vehicle lost control and struck a ditch, flipping the car over several times. The driver attempted to flee from the vehicle but was apprehended by Carter and asked why they fled. The youth advised that he was drunk and had stolen the truck from a relative. It was discovered that the driver, a juvenile, did not possess a driver's license and was wanted in the state of Illinois. Suspected marijuana was found in the vehicle.
The driver was transported to CMH where he was treated and released and charged on a youth report for theft of a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana, among several moving violation charges.