LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Oct. 23, 2009) - The Leonardtown Barrack of the Maryland State Police (MSP) recently released the following incident and arrest reports.
THEFT UNDER $100: On Wednesday, October 14 at 2:17 pm, Amanda Dawn Copp, 32, of Hollywood was arrested by Tpr. G. A. Thompson for Theft under $100.00. Tpr. Thompson responded to the Wal-Mart Store in California for the reported Theft in progress. Upon arrival, contact was made with the male employee who was detaining Ms. Copp for Theft of merchandise. Ms. Copp was released pending charges on a Criminal Summons.
MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: During the period of Friday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 13, 20 roadside signs were damaged as a result of unknown suspect(s) using a paintball gun and shooting 20 signs. The signs were located along Maddox Road at both Budds Creek Road in Chaptico and at Coltons Point Road in Clements. The estimated cost to replace the signs is $2,400.00. If there is anyone with information which could lead to the arrest is asked to call the TIPS line at 301-475-2936 and your name and information will remain anonymous. The investigation continues.
DRUG ARREST: On Wednesday, October 14 at 11:40 pm, Ryan Anthony Moynihan, 24, of Lexington Park was arrested by TFC E. M. Evans for Possession of Marijuana. Mr. Moynihan was operating a gray Toyota Camry when he was stopped on south bound Three Notch Road at Old Rolling Road in California for an equipment violation. Upon contact with Mr. Moynihan an odor of burnt Marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle. Mr. Moynihan was found to be in possession of a CDS smoking device with Marijuana. He was taken into custody and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center where he was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.
WARRANT SERVICE: On October 15 at 4:50 am, Christopher Troy Lyons, 36, of Mechanicsville was arrested by Tpr. J. C. Hardesty on an outstanding Bench Warrant (T3-14151) for Failing to Appear in District Court in Leonardtown on October 9. The original charge on the warrant was Assault 2nd Degree. Mr. Lyons was taken into custody at his residence in Mechanicsville and was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center where he was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.
THEFT UNDER $100: On Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 am, Tpr. N. E. Gresko responded to 26000 block of Laurel Grove Road in Mechanicsville for the reported Theft under $100.00. Contact was made with the male complainant who advised unknown suspect(s) stolen both Maryland registration plates (6CFF09) from his brown Ford Focus. The investigation continues.
THEFT UNDER $100: On Thursday, October 15 at 9:00 am, TFC M. A. Moore responded to the 42000 block of Kenneth Court in Hollywood for the reported Theft from a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, contact was made with the male complainant, 57, of Hollywood. He advised sometime during the night unknown suspect(s) broke into his red Chevrolet and stole his wallet. The wallet was valued at $10.00 and the investigation is ongoing.
THEFT UNDER $100: On Thursday, October 15 at 2:05 pm, Tpr. B. Wiesemann responded to the McKay's Store on Signature Lane in Lexington Park for the reported Theft in progress. Upon arrival, contact was made with the male Loss Prevention employee of the store and he advised he observed a black male, medium build approximately 6 feet tall with long curly hair and wearing all gray removed a bottle of Paul Mason Brandy and concealed it in his gray jacket. The unknown suspect walked from the store and got into a blue compact vehicle with Maryland registration 1ETS18. The registration plate was reported stolen to the State Police in Prince Frederick on September 26. The vehicle left the scene traveling east bound on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Neighborhood checks were conducted with negative results. The investigation continues.
THEFT UNDER $100: On Thursday, October 15 at 3:50 pm, Tpr. G. A. Thompson responded to the Food Lion store at 45315 Alton Lane in California for the reported Theft in progress. Upon arrival, contact was made with the Loss Prevention employee who advised a male subject stole groceries totaling $9.99 from the store. Moments later, the male suspect returned to the store and placed the stolen groceries on the counter and left. The investigation continues.
WARRANT SERVICE: On Friday, October 16 at 12:35 pm, Arthur Berry Allan, 56, of Great Mills was arrested by Cpl. M. W. Laney on an outstanding Bench Warrant (T3-14153) for Failing to Appear in District Court in Leonardtown on October 15. The original charges were Burglary 4th Degree and Theft under $500.00. Mr. Allan was apprehended as a result of a routine traffic stop in a private drive off Point Lookout Road, south of Leonardtown. Mr. Allan attempted to flee on foot when he was taken into custody and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center where he was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY: On Monday, October 19 at 10:07 am, Tpr. R. Jackson responded to the reported Residential Burglary in the 21000 block of Jettison Drive in Lexington Park. Upon arrival, contact was made with the male complainant, 32, of Lexington Park who advised he left his residence at 6:30 am and returned at approximately 10:00 am to find his front door kicked open. The residence was checked and no one was found inside the residence and the complainant advised there was nothing missing from the residence. Neighborhood checks were conducted and the investigation continues.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On Monday, October 19 at 10:48 am, Tpr. J. S. Gibson responded to the 47000 block of Mary Lynn Drive in Lexington Park for the reported Out of Control Juvenile. Upon arrival, contact was made with the female complainant, 53, of Lexington Park. She advised her son was out of control and being disrespectful. The 15 year old male juvenile was placed under arrest and transported to the Leonardtown Barrack for processing. Juvenile Services was contacted and responded to the Leonardtown Barrack for an evaluation of the juvenile. It was determined that the juvenile be taken to the Cheltenham Youth Facility in Prince George's County. The juvenile was transported to the youth Facility in Cheltenham pending further action of the Juvenile Services office.
THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE: On Tuesday, October 20 at 10:46 am, Tpr. J. S. Gibson responded to the McKay's store in the 37000 block of Mohawk Drive, in Charlotte Hall for the reported Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival, contact was made with the male complainant, 47, of Fort Washington who advised he went into the McKay's store and 10 minutes later after returning to where he vehicle was parked, he realized his tan 2007 Ford Expedition, Maryland registration 17423M8 was stolen from the parking lot. The vehicle has been entered into NCIC and the investigation continues.
WARRANT SERVICE: On Tuesday, October 20 at 12:34 pm, Corey Brian Washington, 21, of Hollywood was arrested by TFC M. A. Moore on an outstanding Bench Warrant (T3-14154) for Failing to Appear in District Court in Leonardtown on October 15. The original charge was Assault 2nd Degree. Mr. Washington turned himself in at the Leonardtown Barracks and was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center where he was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.
DUI ARRESTS:
Natalie Amber Vickers, 27, of Mechanicsville on 10/16/09 by TFC D. S. Brill
Todd Christopher Kettelle, 34, of Lexington Park on 10/16/09 by Tpr. J. C. Hardesty
Stephanie Alison Abrams, 21, of California on 10/17/09 by Cpl. J. L. Linger
Valerie Lakesha Dyson, 29, of Mechanicsville on 10/18/09 by TFC E. M. Evans
Fulton Lewis Preston, Jr., 39, of Hollywood on 10/19/09 by TFC E. M. Evans
Robert Franklin Thompson, 48, of Clements on 10/20/09 by TFC J. G. Fleetwood
Thomas Levin Ryce, Jr., 51, of Mechanicsville on 10/20/09 by TFC J. G. Fleetwood