PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. (Nov. 10, 2014)—The Prince Frederick Barrack of the Maryland State Police (MSP) today released the following incident and arrest reports.
THEFT, CDS POSSESSION: On 11/05/2014 at 3:09 pm, Corporal West responded to the Interlude Kennels in St. Leonard in reference to recent thefts of cash and medications. After reviewing the security camera footage, a suspect was developed. During this time, the suspect, an employee, was seen in the parking lot and abruptly took off. Cpl. West stopped the vehicle on Calvert Beach Rd. and requested the employee return to the business. Charges are pending for theft and possession of drug paraphernalia for Denys E. Valente, 29 of St. Leonard.
TELEPHONE MISUSE, HARASSMENT, OPEN WARRANT: On 11/5/2014 at 4:53 pm, Trooper Palumbo responded to the District Court Building to check on a harassment complaint. Investigation revealed that the victim was being harassed through telephone misuse and threats. Charges are pending for the telephone misuse and harassment. David L. Ward, 40 of Tracy's Landing, was located and through investigation was found to have an open warrant through Anne Arundel County. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On 11/5/2014 at 9:05 pm, Trooper Palumbo responded to the Holiday Inn in Prince Frederick for a disorderly complaint. Mary H. Linebarier, 52 of Dayton Beach, FL, became disorderly when informed that her credit card was declined and she would be unable to get a room at that time. She began to shout profanities, disrupting several other hotel guests. Linebarier was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, OPEN WARRANT: On 11/6/2014 at 7:01 am, Trooper First Class Matthews and two other troopers responded to the 4200 block of St. Leonard Rd. in St. Leonard in an attempt to locate Joel T. Stauffer, 25 of St. Leonard, to serve a Bench Warrant. Stauffer was located at his residence where a strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the home. During Stauffer's arrest, in plain view, several items of drug paraphernalia were observed. Stauffer was arrested and charged on a Criminal Citation for Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. He was transported and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center on the outstanding Bench Warrant.
CHILD ABDUCTION AND VIOLATION OF EX PARTE ORDER: On 11/7/2014 at 4:07 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis responded to the 1500 block of Biltmore Court in Huntingtown for a reported violation of a Protective Order and Child Abduction. Investigation revealed that Gerri M. Miller, 46 of Huntingtown, had violated a protective order and removed her young children from school. Miller returned the children to their residence a few hours later. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
BURGLARY: On 11/7/2014 at 4:42 pm, Trooper First Class Barlow responded to the 500 block of Cody Trail in Lusby for a reported burglary. The victim reported that things had been moved in the home, however, nothing appeared to be taken. Investigation continues.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY: On 11/8/2014 at 10:51 am, Trooper First Class Smith responded to the 3800 block of Lloyd Bowen in reference to destruction of property. Several mailboxes on Lloyd Bowen Rd. appeared to be damaged on their posts or destroyed lying on the ground. The complainant noticed when leaving for work that there were several damaged mailboxes and what appeared to be mail lying on the roadway. Investigation continues.
THEFT: On 11/8/2014 at 2:19 pm, Trooper First Class Casarella responded to Project Echo on Main St. for a theft complaint. The victim reported several video games were stolen from his shared bedroom in Project Echo. Investigation continues.
DUI Arrests
Joseph D. Fernandes, 28, of Chesapeake Beach, arrested on 11/05/2014 @ 02:02 am by TPR. T. Newcomer
Jeffrey F. Keyser, Jr., 36, of Waldorf, arrested on 11/08/2014 @ 01:08 am by TFC J. Oles
Jonathan R. Henderson, 29, of Huntingtown, arrested on 11/09/2014 @ 01:17 am by TFC C. Esnes
Amy A. Kersnick, 41, of Owings, arrested on 11/09/2014 @ 05:46 pm by TFC S. Lewis
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