PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. (July 7, 2010) - The Prince Frederick Barrack of the Maryland State Police (MSP) today released the following incident and arrest reports.
TRAFFIC FATALITY: On July 4 at 2:14 a.m., troopers responded to Hallowing Point Road (Route 231) in the area of Jibsail Drive for a reported motorcycle accident. Investigation revealed that Derrick Stewart Sherbert, 31 of Lusby, was operating a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle eastbound on Route 231. Witnesses advised that Sherbert was attempting to pass vehicles on the shoulder of the roadway when he struck a guardrail and was ejected from the motorcycle and into a mailbox. Sherbert died at the scene of the collision. Speed and other traffic violations were factors in the collision. Trooper Logsdon is the investigator.
BURGLARY: On July 2 at 2:30 p.m., Trooper West responded to the 4100 block of Leitches Wharf Rd. in Prince Frederick in reference to a burglary. A shed was broken in to and scrap metal items were stolen. Investigation continues.
THEFT: On July 3 at 10:10 p.m., TFC Saucerman responded to Vera's Restaurant in White Sands for a reported theft. A customer had walked out of the establishment without paying the bill. Investigation continues.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On July 4 at 1:05 a.m., TFC Dawson responded to Trader's Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach in response to fight. During the investigation, a crowd had gathered in the parking lot. A vehicle drove by the scene and the passenger, Brandon M. James, 21 of Huntingtown, was hanging out of the passenger's side window of the vehicle yelling profanities at the officers. The vehicle was stopped and James was arrested for disorderly conduct. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On July 5 at 7:05 p.m., Trooper Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations in the parking lot of McDonald's in Dunkirk. An odor of Marijuana was detected during the stop and a search revealed Marijuana in the vehicle. Tyler Brooks, 20 of Lothian, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
DUI ARRESTS:
Carolyn A. STEELE, 42, of Owings, arrested on 07/03/10 @ 01:08 am by TFC C. Dawson
Marcus D. JONES, 32, of Virginia Beach, VA, arrested on 07/05/10 @ 12:57 am by TPR. A. Wyer
Douglas W. COCHRAN, 21, of Lusby, arrested on 07/06/10 @ 01:05 am by TPR. M. Bender