St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Reports


LEONARDTOWN, Md. (June 27, 2013)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office released the following incident and arrest reports.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT: On June 22 at approximately 4:26 p.m., patrol units responded to the area of Patuxent Beach Road and Kingston Creek Road in California for a motor vehicle accident. Investigation revealed a 2003 Chevy truck, operated by Donald Paul Peeling, 52, of Leonardtown, was traveling south bound on Patuxent Beach Road. Peeling crossed the center line into oncoming traffic striking a vehicle traveling north bound. Peeling was flown to Prince George's Hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were transported to St. Mary's Hospital for minor injuries.

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be a contributing factor in the accident. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is ask to contact Deputy C. Beyer #246 at (301) 475-4200 Ext. 9004.

VIOLATION PROTECTIVE ORDER: On June 24, Deputy J. Krum was patrolling the 21000 block of Great Mills Lane in Lexington Park when he observed Anthony Leon Brooks, 32, of Lexington Park, standing in the driveway to a residence from which he was prohibited. Deputy Krum initiated contact with Brooks who began to enter the petitioner's residence. Once detained, Deputy Krum confirmed a final protective order was issued on May 20 ordering Brooks not to attempt contact, and remain away from the residence of the petitioner. Brooks was arrested and charged with Violation of a Protective Order.

PROPERTY DESTRUCTION: On June 25, deputies responded to a residence on McIntosh Road in Leonardtown for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon arrival, deputies met with the victim who indicated Daniel Wayne Lybarger, 19, of Leonardtown, was verbally threatening her and destroying items within the residence. Deputy L. Johnson made contact with Lybarger inside of the residence and observed damage to the residence and several items belonging to the victim damaged. Lybarger was arrested and charged with Destruction of Property.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On June 18 at approximately 1:37 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Midway Drive and Yorktown Road in Lexington Park to assist Maryland State Police on a traffic stop. While on scene, Orbin Hans Carter, 28, of Lexington Park, a passenger in the stopped vehicle, was shouting profanities from the vehicle. Carter dropped a bottle of Seagrams Gin out of the vehicle onto the roadway causing the bottle to shatter. Carters continuous conduct caused surrounding neighbors to look out their windows. Carter was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. Deputy C. Shomper was the arresting officer.

On June 18, around 8:43 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Leachburg Road in Lexington Park for a reported disturbance. Investigation revealed Orbin Hans Carter, 28, of Lexington Park, was an unwanted guest at the victim's residence and refused to leave when requested by the victim. Deputy A. Cole, by request of the victim, served a notice not to trespass on Carter. Carter became belligerent and was ordered by Deputy Cole to stop yelling and leave the property. Children from the neighborhood were outside playing and had stopped to watch the incident. Deputy A. Cole again ordered Carter to cease yelling and his use of obscenities and to leave the property immediately. Carter failed to comply with Deputy A. Cole and was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

1ST DEGREE ASSAULT AND 2ND DEGREE ASSAULT: On June 18, deputies responded to a residence on Mill Point Road in Chaptico for a report of an assault in progress involving a knife. Investigation revealed Clarence Elmer Thompson, Sr., 74, of Chaptico, was in an argument with the victim. The argument escalated into a physical assault when Thompson retrieved a knife from the kitchen and went after the victim. A struggle ensued between the victim and Thompson over the knife, resulting in Thompson being cut by the knife. Thompson was treated and released by St. Mary's Hospital. Thompson was then arrested and charged with 1st Degree Assault and 2nd Degree Assault. Cpl. M. Peacher was the arresting officer.

2ND DEGREE ASSAULT: On June 18, Deputy A. Cole responded to the area of the Super 8 Motel in Lexington Park for a reported fight in progress. Deputy A. Cole made contact with Javone Lawrence Warrick, 21, of California, who had bloodied knuckles. Deputy Cole attempted to conduct an investigation into the fight and inquire on Warricks injury when Warrick became belligerent and pushed Deputy Cole in the chest. Warrick was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault.

TRESPASS: PRIVATE PROPERTY, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE AND PARAPHERNALIA: On June 18, Deputy D. Beasley responded to the 28000 area of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown to check the welfare of a subject sitting on the side of the road. Investigation revealed Robert Arther Rand, 21, no fixed address, was under the influence of suspected 'K2,' a synthetic drug. Rand handed Deputy Beasley a bag of K2 "Maya Blue" and his glass smoking device for the synthetic drug. Rand was arrested and charged with Trespass: Private Property, Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On June 14, deputies responded to Plaza Azteca Lexington Park for the report of a patron being disruptive and disorderly. Deputy L. Phillips made contact with Arthur Edward Lyall, 40, of Great Mills. Investigation revealed Lyall was belligerent and became involved in an argument with another patron. After Deputies arrived, Lyall continued to be belligerent and verbally uncooperative. Lyall was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

TRESPASS: PRIVATE PROPERTY AND FAIL TO OBEY LAWFUL ORDER: On June 15, deputies responded to a residence on Sue Drive in Lexington Park for an unwanted guest. Investigation revealed Thomas Oakley Burch 3rd, 49, no fixed address, became involved in a dispute with the victim, while visiting her residence. Burch was told to leave by the victim and he refused. The victim advised deputies she wanted Burch to leave and not return to the property. Burch was told to leave the residence and advised by Deputy Gaskill not to return. Burch initially complied with Deputy Gaskill, however, later in the evening deputies responded back to the residence after victim called to report Burch was back at the residence causing a disturbance. Deputy Gaskill made contact with Burch in the driveway of the victims' residence and was arrested. Burch was charged with Trespass: Private Property and Fail to Obey a Lawful Order.

THEFT: On June 15, Deputy B. Gaskill responded to the Wal-Mart in California for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Victoria Jenise Woodland, 23, of California, entered the Wal-Mart, removed various items from store shelves, walked past all points of purchase and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. Woodland was stopped by Wal-Mart Loss Prevention and detained. Woodland was arrested and charged with theft.

2ND DEGREE ASSAULT: On June 15, Deputy P. Lance responded to a residence on Liberty St. in Lexington Park for the report of an assault. Investigation revealed Joseph Cephus Harrod, 2nd, 27, of Lexington Park, engaged in a dispute with the victim. The dispute escalated into a physical assault when Harrod attempted to strangle the victim, leaving visible injury to the victim. Harrod was arrested and charged with two counts of 2nd Degree Assault.

THEFT: On June 15, Deputy J. Lloyd responded to the Wal-Mart in California for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Joseph Warren Pilkerton, 67, of Lexington Park, entered the Wal-Mart, removed various items from store shelves, walked past all points of purchase and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. Pilkerton was stopped by Wal-Mart Loss Prevention and detained. Pilkerton was arrested and charged with theft.

DRUG ARREST: On June 16, Deputy P. Lance conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Great Mills Rd. and Chancellors Run Rd. in Lexington Park. Deputy Lance made contact with the driver, Alehandro J. Brown, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia and observed a white powdery substance around Browns mouth and nose. Additionally, Deputy Lance observed in plain view a small plastic bag containing suspected powder cocaine. Brown was arrested and charged with CDS Possession - Not Marijuana and CDS Possession - Paraphernalia.

Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: http://somd.me/presumed-innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned. You can find additional information about the case by searching the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Database using the accused's name and date of birth. The database is online at http://somd.me/mdcasesearch . Persons named who have been found innocent or not guilty of all charges in the respective case, and/or have had the case ordered expunged by the court can have their name, age, and city redacted by following the process defined at http://somd.me/expungeme .

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