PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. (May 12, 2015)—The Prince Frederick Barrack of the Maryland State Police (MSP) released the following incident and arrest reports.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On 5/6/2015 at 7:29 pm, Senior Trooper Dawson stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 and Rt. 260 in Dunkirk for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana "roaches." Andre J. Rivers, 20 of Upper Marlboro, was issued a civil citation for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana and was released.
THEFT OF HVAC UNIT: On 5/7/2015 at 8:38 am, Master Trooper Gill received a report for the 1000 block of Golden West Way in Lusby regarding the theft of the HVAC unit. The victim was unable to determine when the unit was taken. Investigation continues.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On 4/28/2015 at 8:37 pm, Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Walmart in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. While identifying himself and the reason for the traffic stop to the driver, a pedestrian approached the vehicle and began to engage the driver in a conversation. TFC Esnes asked the gentleman to leave and he began to walk away, however, he turned around and again began to interfere with the traffic stop becoming very disruptive. Frederick G. Taylor, 63 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested for disorderly conduct, failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order and obstructing and hindering a police officer. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. The driver was issued the appropriate citations and was released from the scene.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On 5/8/2015 at 10:16 am, Trooper First Class Newcomer stopped a vehicle on Cox Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed less than 10 grams of marijuana. The occupants of the vehicle, Wesley D. Warren and Matthew L. Dunphy, were issued civil citations and were released.
ACTIVE WARRANT, OBSTRUCTING: On 5/8/2015 at 4:29 pm, Trooper First Class Costello, while on patrol in the St. Leonard area, observed Tyler A. Zell, 20 of St. Leonard, walking on the roadway. TFC Costello was aware that Zell had an open warrant and ordered Zell and another person walking with him to stop. Zell continued to walk to a house close by and the occupant of the home, Brian P. White, 42, attempted to obstruct the apprehension of Zell from the residence. White was informed that if he continued to try to aid Zell from avoiding arrest, he would be charged with obstructing. Zell exited the house and was captured and arrested. White was charged with giving a false statement to police officers and obstructing. Both were taken to the Calvert County Detention Center.
POSSESSION OF CDS: On 5/10/2015 at 10:58 am, Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Commerce Dr. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The distinct odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and THC "Wax" was located in the driver's side door. Kyle R. Evans, 19 of St. Leonard, was arrested for CDS possession: Not marijuana and CDS possession of drug paraphernalia. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
THEFT: On 5/10/2015 at 2:11 pm, Trooper Jones responded to a home on Armory Rd. for a reported theft. The victim advised that a queen size mattress set and a microwave had been stolen out of a shed behind the home. Two possible suspects have been developed in the theft. Investigation continues.
THEFT FROM VEHICLE: On 5/10/2015 at 4:19 pm, Trooper Warrick responded to the 4200 block of Hunting Creek Rd. in Huntingtown for a reported theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that a wallet and some currency had been removed from inside the unlocked vehicle. Investigation continues.
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA: On 5/10/2015 at 8:17 pm, Trooper Warrick stopped a vehicle on Rt. 260 near Limerick Lane in Chesapeake Beach for traffic violations. While speaking with the driver, Gavin W. Woodard, 25 of Chesapeake Beach, several criminal indicators were observed. A K9 scan was requested and revealed positive alerts on the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and less than 10 grams of marijuana was located. Gavin was issued the appropriate civil citations and was released.
DUI Arrests
Kimberly M. Walls-Harris, 34, of Suitland, arrested on 05/09/2015 @ 12:41 am by TFC J. Palumbo
David A. Hughes, 31, of Woodbridge, Va. arrested on 05/09/2015 @ 01:48 am by TFC J. Palumbo
Kevin M. Bergendahl, 32, of Huntingtown, arrested on 05/09/2015 @ 04:03 pm by TPR. J. Warrick
Charles M. Sutton, 47, of Lusby, arrested on 05/09/2015 @ 11:58 pm by TFC B. Wiesemann
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