JUVENILE CHARGED WITH FELONY ASSAULT:
On January 6 at 7:46 am, deputies responded to an assault in the area of Armsworthy Court. The female victim, 17, of California, reported she broke up with her boyfriend identified as suspect Demartez Tre'quan Thomas, 17, of Lexington Park,
pictured above, on January 2. Since that time, Thomas repeatedly called and sent hundreds of text messages to the victim despite numerous orders from the victim for him to stop. He came to the victim's residence unannounced and was told to leave the property. On the night of January 3rd, Thomas knocked on the victim's bedroom window, but fled before the victim's father could locate him. Thomas continued to send threatening messages to the victim. All of these actions placed the victim in substantial fear of Thomas.
Shortly before 7:46 AM, the victim left her home headed to the bus stop. Along the way, Thomas came from between two houses toward the victim. He moved in behind the victim and attempted to place a plastic shopping bag over her head. The victim was able to pull the bag off of her head and began to defend herself. At one point, the victim was able to run away from Thomas only to be tackled by him in a nearby yard. Once again, Thomas attempted to strangle the victim from behind with his arm around her neck. The victim broke free from his choke hold and began to scream for help. Thomas ripped jewelry off of the victim as the struggle continued. A witness saw the victim being assaulted and yelled at Thomas to get off of her. At that time, Thomas stopped the attack and fled on foot from the area. The victim suffered several injuries, none were life threatening. She was able to run to her home and call 911.
Numerous Deputies responded to the area and attempted to locate Thomas. He was located at Great Mills High School a short time later and taken into custody without incident.
After a review of the investigation with the state's attorney's office, Thomas was charged as an adult. He was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center by Deputy D. McClure and charged with 1st Degree Assault, Robbery, Reckless Endangerment, Stalking, Harassment; Course of Conduct, Telephone Misuse, Electronic Mail Harassment, and Property Destruction 2
counts. Case #919-15.
VICE NARCOTICS MAKE ARREST IN PRESCRIPTION FRAUD SCHEME:
Detectives received information regarding a possible fraudulent prescription being passed at a pharmacy in Charlotte Hall. Detectives responded and after obtaining additional information from the establishment and the alleged issuing physician, it was confirmed the prescription was fraudulent. Suspect Elaunda Candice Mitchell, 35, of Landover Hills,
pictured above, arrived at the establishment, identified herself using the alias on the fraudulent prescription, and took custody of it. Detectives immediately stopped her and recovered evidence which included documentation indicating suspect Mitchell has been perpetrating a prescription fraud scheme at various other pharmacies in the southern Maryland region. Elaunda Mitchell was arrested and charged with attempting to obtain a prescription by fraud/deceit and attempting to obtain a prescription by using a false name. Additional charges are pending a review with the state’s attorney.
Incident Briefs
12/31/2014 THEFT: Unknown suspect(s) stole 2 auto carrier trailers. Case remains open. Case #69711-14.
01/01/2015 ASSAULT: Deputies responded to Garrett trailer park and found a male victim on the ground. The victim had lacerations on his head and was subsequently transported to an area hospital by helicopter with non life-threatening injuries. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
01/01/2015 THEFT: A victim, who resides on Indian Way in Great Mills, reported unknown suspect(s) stole her red 1992 NISSAN 240SX from her assigned parking space. Vehicle has been recovered. Case #51-15.
01/01/2015 BURGLARY: A victim, who resides on Old Cove Road in St. Mary's City, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unsecured shed and stole property. Case remains open. Case #223-15.
01/03/2015 FRAUD: A victim reported his identity was used to obtain a line of credit. Case remains open. Case #416-15.
01/03/2015 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: A victim, who resides on Deer Wood Park Drive in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and stole property. Case remains open. Case #429-15.
01/03/2015 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: A victim, who resides on Chestnut Ridge Drive in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) entered two of his unlocked vehicles. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Case remains open. Case #446-15.
01/03/2015 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: A victim, who resides on Hickory Creek in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle and stole property. Case remains open. Case #425-15.
01/03/2015 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: A victim, who resides on Deer Wood Park Drive in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicles and stole property. Case remains open. Case #447-15.
01/03/2015 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: A victim, who resides on Deer Wood Park Drive in Leonardtown, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle stole property. Case remains open. Case #456-15.
01/03/2015 ATTEMPTED BURGLARY: A victim, who resides on New Market Road in Charlotte Hall, reported unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter their home by prying the door. Case remains open. Case #460-15.
01/03/2015 VANDALISM: Nine separate victims who reside on Yorktown Road in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) spray painted words and phrases on their vehicles. All cases remain open.
01/04/2015 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: A victim, who resides on White Birch Court, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole property. Case remains open. Case #489-15.
01/04/2015 BURGLARY: A victim, who resides on Sue Drive in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) forced entry into her residence and stole property. Case remains open. Case #548-15.
01/04/2015 BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE: A victim, who resides on Carmen Woods Drive in Lexington Park, reported unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole property. Case remains open. Case #597-15.
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