LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Nov. 30, 2009) - The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office recently released the following incident and arrest reports.
THEFT: On November 27, Cpl. Brian Connelly responded to the California Walmart for a theft. Cpl Connelly's investigation revealed Gabriela W. Agostinelli, 37 years old, of Leonardtown, placed an X-box controller valued at $49.96 in a bag and attempted to leave the business without paying. Agostinelli was issued a criminal citation charging her with theft.
THEFT: On November 28, Cpl. John Logalbo responded to the California Best Buy for a theft. Cpl Logalbo's investigation revealed a 14-year-old male from Gaithersburg left the business without paying for an MP3 player valued at $110.00. The juvenile was charged with theft and released to a guardian.
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE VIOLATION: On November 28, Deputy Melissa Green responded to Premery Drive in Lexington Park for a report of persons in a vehicle using drugs. Deputy Green located the vehicle, a Gold Mazda with Louisiana Registration. As Deputy Green approached the vehicle, the occupants exited and fled the area on foot. Reshaud Nelson, 20 years old, from Lexington Park, was detained a few feet from the vehicle. A check of the vehicle revealed a strong odor of burnt Marijuana and the recovery of a suspected Marijuana cigarette from the vehicle floorboard. Nelson was determined to not be the owner of the vehicle. The vehicle owner is listed as a subject from Louisiana and the last known user was determined to be active military and currently deployed overseas. Nelson was charged with possession of Marijuana (CR 5-601), possession of Burglar's tools (knife) (CR-6-206), Possession of Burglar Tools (a knife) with intent to use in the commission of a burglary (CR 6-205) and Being in the motor vehicle of another with the intent to commit theft of the vehicle or property within (CR 6-206). He was released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT: On November 28, Deputy Melissa Green responded to a residence in California for a report of an assault. Deputy Green determined Walter W. Terry, 41 years old, of California, became involved in an argument with his girlfriend (victim). The argument escalated and Terry pushed the victim to the ground causing injury. Terry was charged with Second Degree Assault and released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT: On November 27, Deputy Charles Dodson responded to a residence in Great Mills for a reported assault. Deputy Dodson's investigation determined Miguel N. Graham, 40 years old, of Great Mills, struck his wife in the face and stomach during an argument over child care. Graham was arrested, charged with Second Degree Assault and released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
PROTECTIVE ORDER VIOLATION: On November 27, Cpl Robert Merritt conducted a traffic stop on Maryland Route 235 at First Colony Blvd on a black Ford Explorer for a traffic violation. After identifying the vehicle occupants, Cpl Merritt discovered Alan N. Hyde, 39 years old, of Rockville, was in violation of a Protective Order. Hyde was arrested, charged with failing to comply with a court order (FL 4-509) and released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
DISORDERLY: On November 25, Deputy Heather Allen responded to Walmart in California for a disturbance. While attempting to investigate the cause of the disturbance, Shannon L. Jones, 39 years old, of Hughesville, was uncooperative and failed to stop yelling after being directed to stop. Jones was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct (CR 10-201) and released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
BREAKING AND ENTERING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE/THEFT: On November 25, Deputy First Class Michael Harrison responded to a business parking lot in Charlotte Hall for a theft. Deputy Harrison's investigation revealed, Joseph D. Ransom, 3rd, 19 years old, of Mechanicsville, entered a 2004 Ford Van via an open window and removed currency from the center console. Ransom was located at a residence off Baptist Church Road, arrested and charged with Theft under $1000 (CR 7-104) and Theft from a motor vehicle (CR 6-206). Ransom was released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE VIOLATION: On November 25, Deputy Elizabeth Croyle attempted to stop a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban for suspicion of Driving While Impaired on Three Notch Road in the vicinity of Popular Ridge Road in Lexington Park. The vehicle failed to stop, proceeding south on Three Notch Road at a top speed of about 65 mph. The vehicle eventually pulled to the shoulder in the area of Bay Forrest Road and the operator, Chrystal K. Patton 45 years old of Lusby, was arrested. A search incident to her arrest resulted in the recovery of Ativan Tablets, a schedule IV Narcotic for which she did not have a prescription. Patton was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CR 5-601) and numerous traffic related offenses to include Driving While Impaired by Alcohol, Fleeing and Eluding, Speeding and Failing to Drive Right of Center. Patton was released to the Custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT: On November 26, Deputy Robert Nielsen responded to the parking lot of Kmart in California for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, Deputy Nielsen spoke with the victim who reported being assaulted by his wife, Crystal D. Knott-Fenwick, 28 years old, of California. The victim had arrived in the parking lot with his son who the suspect attempted to retrieve. When the victim refused to allow Crystal Knott-Fenwick access to the child, a physical confrontation ensued. Crystal Knott-Fenwick was arrested, charged with Second Degree Assault and released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT: On November 27, Deputy Michael Boyer responded to a residence in Callaway for a disturbance. Upon arrival, Deputy Boyer was informed there was a handgun in the vehicle being operated by Richard Cooper, 34 years old, of Norfolk, Virginia. Deputy Boyer searched the vehicle and recovered a loaded .45 under the driver's seat. Deputy Boyer further learned Cooper had been involved in an argument with his girlfriend earlier in the evening and struck her in the head with a bottle. Copper was arrested, charged with Second Degree Assault and a firearms violation (CR 4-203) and released to the custody of the St. Mary's County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.