LEONARDTOWN, Md. (July 9, 2014)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office released the following incident and arrest reports.
TELEPHONE SCAMS: The sheriff's office has received 3 recent reports of attempted fraud using telephone scams.
Two citizens, who reside in the Mechanicsville area, reported receiving phone calls from male callers identifying themselves as "Officers." In the first instance, an "Officer Foster" left a voice mail message requesting his call be returned and warned citizen(s) at the residence not to drive until he or she called "Officer Foster" back. The complainant did not return the phone call. The phone number where the call came from 202.864.1728 has been reported on various internet websites as a SCAM. The second complainant received 4 separate phone calls from 914.364.9546 and 800.678.0507. A male caller with a foreign accent left a voice mail message identifying himself as a "Federal Crime Investigator." During another call, the male caller identified himself as "Officer Frank Martin" and during another as "Officer Dan Blackmore". The male caller wished to discuss alleged legal issues with the complainant. When the complainant refused to provide personal information, the caller became irate and cursed loudly at the him. Both numbers have been reported on various internet websites as a SCAM.
A citizen who resides in Dameron, reported he received a phone call from 210.299.0977. The caller had an accent and stated he was from "Windows." He indicated Microsoft had given permission to call the complainant to discuss "issues that had been spotted on his computer." He directed the complainant to go to www.is.lonline.net where he was directed to download certain requested information. Recognizing this was a SCAM, the complainant hung up.
6/18/2014 1st DEGREE ASSAULT: On June 18, Corporal E. Johnson responded to a residence in the 39000 block of Birch Manor Drive in Mechanicsville, for a reported assault with a motor vehicle. Two separate victims alleged suspect Reginald Alan Price, 49, of Leonardtown, intentionally struck them with his vehicle after he was told to leave the residence. Price also threw a brick at a third victim’s vehicle, which smashed out the rear window. Price then ran over a SMECO electrical transformer and a chain link fence with his vehicle. Price was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 3 counts of 1st Degree Assault, 2 counts of Property Destruction over $1,000, and Property Destruction Under $1,000.
6/19/2014 ASSAULT: On June 19, Corporal Connelly responded to a residence on Waterview Drive in Mechanicsville, and made contact with a victim who reported suspect Randy Allan Boarman, 27, of Mechanicsville, assaulted the victim on June 18 during an argument. Boarman allegedly threw the victim to the floor and slammed the victim’s head into the floor. The victim left the residence. When the victim returned Boarman began assaulting the victim again. The victim had numerous injuries consistent with what occurred. Boarman was located and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
6/19/2014 PRESCRIPTION FRAUD: On June 19, a pharmacist at the Tidewater Pharmacy located in Mechanicsville noticed a suspicious prescription submitted by suspect Tabitha Marie Wood, 23, of Mechanicsville. After contacting the issuing physician it was determined the prescription had been altered. Deputy McCuen placed Wood under arrest and transported her to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Obtaining CDS by Altering Prescription.
6/20/2014 1ST DEGREE ASSAULT/1ST DEGREE BURGLARY: On June 20 at 7:00 PM, Deputy L. Johnson responded to a residence on Mary Lynn Drive in Lexington Park. The victim alleged suspect Lavonte Devow King, 22, of, Park Hall, entered the residence through an unsecured window. Once inside, King entered the victim’s bedroom and produced a butcher style knife. The victim attempted to take the knife and received several cuts. King then stabbed the victim in the forearm. The victim attempted to get away and was further assaulted by King. King held the victim down and refused to allow the victim to leave for over an hour. Eventually, the victim was able to call police. King was located and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault, 1st and 2nd Degree Burglary, and False Imprisonment. The victim’s injuries were non-life threatening.
6/20/2014 ASSAULT: On June 20, Deputy Kerns responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a fight between inmates. The investigation revealed suspect David Robert Lowe, 29, of Great Mills, struck the victim inmate in the head several times with his fist. Lowe was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
6/23/2014 1st Degree Assault: On June 23, Deputy Lawrence responded to a residence in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road for an assault. Two victims alleged suspect Krista Renee Hall, 30, of Lexington Park, threatened them with a kitchen knife after an argument. Hall held the knife toward the victims and threatened to cut them. Hall was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with 2 counts of 1st Degree Assault and 2 counts of 2nd Degree Assault.
7/8/2014 ASSAULT/ROBBERY: A victim met with friends at a residence in San Souci Plaza in the early morning hours on 7-8-14. An argument ensued between the victim and a known suspect. The victim was allegedly assaulted by the suspect and the suspect friends. After the assault, one of the male suspects stole money and property from the victim. Case remains open. The Criminal Investigations Division is investigating. Case #36886-14.
7/8/2014 FRAUD: A victim, who resides in the Green briar subdivision, reported fraudulent charges were made with her debit card. Case remains open. Case #36794-14.
7/8/2014 THEFT: A victim, who resides in Ridge, reported a Yamaha outboard motor had been stolen from his property. Case #36782-14.
7/8/2014 THEFT: A victim, who resides in the Elizabeth Hills subdivision, reported unknown suspect(s) stole a Craftsman lawn mower from an unsecured barn. Case #36899-14.
7/9/2014 PROPERTY DESTRUCTION: A victim, who resides on Leeward Circle in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) threw a brick through the front windshield of his vehicle. Case remains open and is assigned to Deputy Wesner. Case #37072-14.
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