LEONARDTOWN, Md. (Jan. 15, 2014)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office released the following incident and arrest reports.
ASSAULT: On January 10, Deputy Lance responded to a residence located in the 20000 block of Piney Point Road in Callaway for an assault. The victim alleged suspect James Edward Burks, 25, of Callaway, pushed the victim down by the neck causing scratches during an argument. Burks was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
SHOPLIFTING: On January 8, Deputy Flerlage responded to the Belk Department Store in California for a shoplifter in custody. Store loss prevention personnel observed a female customer ask to see a pair of shoes. A sales clerk obtained the box of shoes and gave the box to the female customer. The customer walked around the store and then entered a fitting room. After exiting the fitting room without the shoes, loss prevention checked the fitting room and found the empty shoe box. The customer then exited the store and was stopped by loss prevention. Betty Jo Francis, 61, of California, was charged with Theft Under $100 by criminal citation.
INMATE FIGHT: On January 10, Deputy Bowen responded to the St. Mary's County Detention Center for a fight between inmates. The investigation revealed inmate Eugene Terrell Harris, 22, of no fixed address, began hitting the victim inmate during an argument. The victim attempted to walk away only to be repeatedly attacked by Harris. Harris was able to grab a telephone from the wall and strike the victim in the head with the receiver several times. Eventually, the victim pinned Harris to the wall ending the assault. Harris was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault.
ASSAULT: On January 11, Deputy Tirpak responded to a residence on Hilton Drive in Lexington Park for a domestic assault. The victim alleged suspect Candice Anne Robey, 22, of Lexington Park, slapped and punched the victim during an argument. Deputy Tirpak observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim. Robey was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
ASSAULT, RESISTING ARREST: On January 13, Corporal Moritz responded to a residence in the 46000 block of West Bayview Terrace in Lexington Park for a domestic assault in progress. On his arrival, a vehicle was leaving the drive way at a high rate of speed. Corporal Moritz stopped the vehicle at which time the operator quickly exited and appeared to prepare to flee on foot. The operator was quickly detained and identified as Sean Michael Wylie, 35, of Lexington Park. Corporal Moritz located the victim inside the residence who alleged Wylie grabbed the victim around the neck and began banging the victim's head on the floor during an argument over Wylie's alleged drug use. Corporal Moritz observed numerous injuries on the victim's head face and neck from Wylie strangling the victim. The victim was transported to MEDSTAR St. Mary's Hospital by ambulance for treatment. Wylie subsequently attempted to flee on foot while handcuffed and continued to pull away from Corporal Moritz. He ignored all verbal commands to stop and had to be subdued by force. Wylie was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault and Resisting Arrest.
ASSAULT, DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On January 14, Deputy Upright responded to a residence in Loveville for an assault. The investigation revealed the victim and suspect Doris Elizabeth Thomas, 49, of Loveville, engaged in an altercation. Both were intoxicated however, Deputy Upright determined Thomas to be the aggressor. Thomas was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault and Disorderly Conduct.
Warrant Services
Christina Marie Maier, 24, of Great Mills, arrested on 1/10/2014 for failure to pay fine by Deputy Phelan
John Richard Gregory III, 32, of Lexington Park, arrested on 1/9/2014 for Disorderly Conduct and Possession Paraphernalia by Deputy Cole
Kenneth Cornelius Bowman, 47, of Leonardtown, arrested on 1/10/2014 for Failure to appear in court by Deputy T. Shomper
Joseph William Young, 59, of Lexington Park, arrested on 1/11/2014 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Phelan
George Neal Stauffer, 31, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 1/11/2014 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Bowen
Jacobi Synon Powell, 31, of Lexington Park, arrested on 1/13/2014 for violation of probation by Deputy First Class Vezzosi
Litty Gean Thompson Jr., 40, of Lexington Park, arrested on 1/10/2014 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Wesner
Timothy Wayne Wedding, 23, of Lusby, arrested on 1/9/2014 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Flerlage
Tasha Maxine Binkney, 24, of Townsend, MT, arrested on 1/9/2014 for Bad check by Deputy Flerlage
Jerry Allen Stone Jr., 44, of Hollywood, arrested on 1/13/2014 for failure to appear in court by Deputy Flerlage
Kashawn Eric Powell, 18, of Lexington Park, arrested on 1/13/2014 for Trespass Private Property by Deputy Potter
Jordan David Galbraith, 22, of Lexington Park, arrested on 1/9/2014 for 2nd Degree Assault by Deputy Flerlage
Joseph Myron Taylor, 34, of Lexington Park, arrested on 1/13/2014 for 2nd Degree Assault and Alcoholic Beverage Intoxication/Endanger by Deputy First Class Rogers
Tabitha Marie Beall Francis, 26, of Lexington Park, arrested on 12/5/2013 for Theft $10,000 to $100,000 by Deputy Lloyd
Summons Services
Travis Michael Quade, 18, of Lexington Park, served on 1/8/2014 for Theft Under $100 by Deputy First Class T. Snyder
Duron Matthew Chase, 26, of Leonardtown, served on 1/9/2014 for Theft Under $1000 by Deputy Cole
Darius Michael Blackiston, 23, of California, served on 1/8/2014 for Theft Under $100 by Deputy Pontorno
Michael Patrick Horan, 20, of Leonardtown, served on 1/9/2014 for 1st Degree Burglary by Deputy Flerlage
Leonard William Morehead, 43, of Great Mills, served on 1/10/2014 for Theft Under $100 by Deputy Tirpak
Robert Bryan Clements, 29, of California, served on 1/1/2014 for Trespass Private Property by Deputy Lawrence
Robert Bryan Clements, 29, of California, served on 1/1/2014 for 2nd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, Theft Under $1000, and Theft Scheme Under $1000 by Deputy Lawrence
John Kevin Fitzgerald Reed, 49 of Mechanicsville, served on 1/13/2014 for Property Destruction over $1000 by Deputy First Class Foor
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