St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Reports

LEONARDTOWN, Md. (May 19, 2016)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office released the following incident and arrest reports.

INVESTIGATING HOME INVASION BURGLARY IN MECHANICSVILLE: On May 17, at approximately 1 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a home invasion burglary at a private residence located on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Investigation revealed two male suspects forcibly entered a home occupied by an adult couple and their child. The suspects made demands and caused property destruction before fleeing the residence prior to the arrival of deputies. None of the occupants of the residence were physically harmed. Patrol deputies were able to locate physical evidence at the scene which will be analyzed by Crime Lab Technicians.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) assumed the case and are requesting the public's assistance. Detectives are urging anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200, ext. *8125 or via email at cory.ellis@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637).

INVESTIGATING CHILD ABUSE: On May 13, the Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services (CPS), received a referral regarding the possible physical abuse of a child. Ultimately, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) assumed the investigation.

The investigation revealed, Charles Winston Gary, Sr., 55, of Great Mills, physically assaulted two minor children while they were in his care and custody. As a result of Gary's actions, both children sustained visible signs of injuries.

After conferring with the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office, Gary was charged with the following criminal violations via an arrest warrant: Child Abuse: Two Counts of Second Degree-Custodian; and two counts of Assault Second Degree.

On May 13, Gary was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center to await a bond hearing.

4/29/2016 MALICIOUSLY DESTROY LOCKING PLATE: The suspect, Sidney Hilton Thompson, Jr., age 22, of Lexington Park, was placed inside of his cell at the St. Mary's County Detention Center. Subsequently, Thompson began kicking the door with enough force to bend the door frame of his cell, making the door inoperable. Thompson was charged with Willfully and Maliciously Destroy Locking Plate and Causing Damage less than $1000. CASE# 22750-16

5/2/2016 POSSESSION: Deputy D. Mcclure made contact with a vehicle in Lancaster Park, after receiving an anonymous tip about suspected drug activity. Further investigation revealed one of the occupants of the vehicle, Dayshawn Martel Nolan, age 23, of Hollywood, had an active warrant for his arrest. During a search of Nolan's vehicle, Deputy McClure located a handgun, a quantity of suspected heroin, and a quantity of suspected cocaine. Nolan was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and charged with Possession-Not Marijuana (Cocaine), Possession-Not Marijuana (Heroin), Handgun in Vehicle, and Trespassing. CASE# 23179-16

5/3/2016 THEFT: Deputy J. Kirkner responded to the Dollar General in Mechanicsville, for the report of shoplifters in custody. The suspects, Jennifer Marie Moy, age 25, of Mechanicsville, and Jessie Marie Jameson, age 25, of Lexington Park, attempted to conceal merchandise in a diaper bag and leave the store without paying. Moy and Jameson were transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and charged with Theft Under $100 and Issued Notices Not to Trespass. CASE# 23382-16

5/5/2016 ASSAULT: Deputy R. Roszell responded to the 40000 block of Leeland Road in Mechanicsville for the report of a domestic assault in progress. The victim alleged the suspect, Ashley Rose Dean, age 28, of Mechanicsville, threw a key at the victim's head. Rose then left the residence, came back and attempted to force entry into the residence by breaking several windows. During the incident, the victim states Rose scratched the victim several times on the neck and back. Rose was placed under arrest and placed in the back of the patrol car when she began to kick the rear passenger window causing damage. Rose also kicked and scratched officers on the scene, while they secured her into the patrol car. Rose was placed under arrest and charged with Three Counts of Second Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property. CASE# 23709-16

5/5/2016 THEFT: Deputy A. Manns responded to the Rite-Aid in Leonardtown for the report a theft. The suspect, Kara Lynn Mattingly, age 47, of Lexington Park, attempted to steal merchandise by concealing it in her purse. Mattingly was arrested and charged with Theft Under $100. CASE# 23809-16

5/5/2016 ASSAULT: Deputy D. Lawrence responded to the 39000 block of Middleton Lane in Clements for a reported assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Richard Calvin Rooks, age 29, of Mechanicsville, produced a knife and swung it at two victims after an argument. Rooks was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and charged with Two Counts of Assault 1st Degree and Two Counts of Assault 2nd Degree. CASE 23846-16

5/4/2016 ASSAULT: Corporal D. Corcoran responded to the Housing Authority in Lexington Park after a victim entered the business alleging he was assaulted. The victim displayed visual signs of assault and claimed his cellular phone was stolen by the suspect. The suspect, Joseph Derrick Young, age 18, of Lexington Park, was located and placed under arrest. The suspect had a cell phone matching the victim's description in his possession. Further investigation revealed, Young had an active warrant for his arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and charged with Second Degree Assault, Theft Less Than $1000 and Hinder and Obstruction. CASE# 23669-16

5/6/2016 ASSAULT: Deputy T. Teague responded to the Super Eight Motel in California, for the report of a domestic assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Wayne Tyrome Estep, Jr., age 24, of no fixed address, punched the victim in the face during an argument and then attempted to strangle the victim. There were visible signs of injury and Estep was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center, where he was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 24002-16

5/6/2016 ASSAULT: Deputy J. Smith responded to the 39000 block of Jacqueline Street in Mechanicsville for the report of a disturbance. The victim alleged the suspect, Annette Arlene Carr, age 55, of Mechanicsville, threw a heavy object at the victim striking the victim in the chest. While speaking to the victim, Carr threatened the victim in front of the deputy and subsequently was placed under arrest. She was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 24005-16

5/6/2016 ASSAULT: Deputy B. Foor responded to the 18000 block of St. Jerome's Neck Road in Dameron for the report of an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Mandy Lee Dean, age 35, of Dameron, punched the victim in the face during an argument. Dean was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center where she was charged with Second Degree Assault. CASE# 24001-16

5/5/2016 POSSESSION: While conducting a vehicle stop for speeding, Deputy V. Pontorno, and Sgt. C. Safford, made contact with the suspect, Jacob Synon Powell, age 33, of Lexington Park, who initially provided a false name. Further investigation revealed, Powell's privilege to drive in Maryland had been revoked, and a K-9 scan of his vehicle was completed. During the scan, suspected cocaine and paraphernalia were located in his motor vehicle. Powell was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center where he was charged with Make False Statement to Peace Officer and Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana (Cocaine). CASE# 23877-16

Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: http://so.md/presumed-innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned. You can find additional information about the case by searching the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Database using the accused's name and date of birth. The database is online at http://so.md/mdcasesearch . Persons named who have been found innocent or not guilty of all charges in the respective case, and/or have had the case ordered expunged by the court can have their name, age, and city redacted by following the process defined at http://so.md/expungeme.