LEONARDTOWN, Md. (June 17, 2011)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office today released the following incident and arrest reports.
THEFT, DRUG ARREST: On June 16, Deputy Melissa Green and Cpl. John Logalbo responded to a residence in Great Mills to investigate a theft of money. While on scene, Jessica A. Kearney, 25, of Hollywood, was identified as the culprit. A consent search of Kearney's book bag revealed drug paraphernalia, suspected Cocaine, and suspected Percocet residue. Kearney was arrested and charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of Cocaine, Possession of Percocet and Theft.
DRUG ARREST: On June 15, Cpl. Patrick H. Handy responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for a controlled dangerous substance complaint. Upon arrival, Cpl. Handy spoke with the complainants and then located Stephanie J. Rice, 21, of Mechanicsville, in a residential bathroom in possession of drug paraphernalia and Tramadol. Cpl. Handy also recovered Alprazolam, Eszopilone and Gabapantin which was found in a purse belonging to Rice. During the arrest, Stephanie J. Rice struggled with Cpl. Handy and was subdued. Rice was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (4 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest.