LEONARDTOWN, Md. (May 4, 2010) - The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office today released the following incident and arrest reports.
SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT: On May 3, Deputy Knott responded to Terrace Road in Lexington Park for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Russell Allen Randall, 29, of Lexington Park, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which escalated into a physical assault when Randall struck the victim in the face causing the victim to sustain a scratch and a swollen right eye. Randall was arrested and charged with Second Degree Assault.
VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER: On May 3, Deputy Knott responded to a residence on Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville for a report of an individual violating an active protective order. Investigation revealed a protective order was issued on November 24, 2009 and is in effect until November 23, 2010. The order specified no contact between Joshua Alan Moore, 21, of Mechanicsville, and the petitioner. Moore was at the residence of the petitioner in violation of the order and was arrested.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On May 3, Deputies Nelson and Rishel responded to Beachville Road in St. Inigoes for a report of a disturbance. When deputies arrived on the scene, Richard Joseph Ince, IV, 20 of Lusby, was running around in the front yard screaming. Ince was sweating profusely, his pupils were dilated and he was disoriented. Deputies tried numerous times to get Ince to clam down be he refused. Ince did not live at the residence and the owner wanted him to leave the property. As deputies were conducting their investigation, Ince clutched his fists and took a defensive stance towards Dfc. Rishel. Ince was told he was under arrest. He resisted arrest and was subdued. Once handcuffed Ince continued to kick at deputies was placed in legs irons. Because Ince appeared to be extremely intoxicated, he examined by medical personnel on the scene and at the detention center. He was charged with Failure to Obey a Lawful Order of a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
DISTURBING THE PEACE: On May 3, Deputy George responded to Carefree Way in Lexington Park for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival Deputy George met with the complainant who stated he was sleeping and was awaken by male voices yelling in the roadway outside of his residence. The complainant stated when he looked outside he observed Daniel Lewis McGraw, 54, of Lexington Park, causing the disturbance. McGraw was seated in a vehicle outside of the residence. Deputy George approached McGraw and asked him to step from the vehicle. Deputy George could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage upon McGraw's breath and person. As McGraw exited the vehicle he began yelling profanities at the complainant. Deputy George told McGraw several time to lower his voice and to stop yelling profanity. McGraw refused and was arrested for Disturbing the Peace.