THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE: On Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:13 pm, Tpr. Mulhearn responded to a business for a reported theft. The victim advised that numerous items had been stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at his residence on the 43000 block of Marguerite Street in California. The case remains open pending further investigation. (16-MSP-049902)
SHOPLIFTING: On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 7:23 pm, Tpr. Johnson responded to the Ross department store in California for a reported shoplifter in custody. Investigation revealed that Jessie Marie Russell, 33, of Leonardtown, had stolen miscellaneous items. An off-duty Trooper had been standing outside of the establishment when he saw Ms. Russell take off running towards the Target department store. A brief chase ensued, Ms. Russell dropped the stolen items and stopped at the Target intersection. The stolen items were recovered and Ms. Russell was placed under arrest. She was transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing and issued a Criminal Citation and a Notice Not to Trespass. (16-MSP-050087)
SHOPLIFTING: On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5:34 pm, TFC S. Ditoto responded to the Walmart in California for a reported shoplifting. Investigation revealed that Katelin Marie Graham, 18, of Drayden and a juvenile male, 17, of Temple Hills, had attempted to steal numerous items. They had used the self checkout, and only scanned approximately half of the items in the cart. The suspects were stopped at the exit of the store and escorted to the Asset Protection Office. Both suspects were issued Notices Not to Trespass. Ms. Graham was issued a Criminal Citation for Theft Less than $1000. The juvenile was transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing and released to a guardian. (16-MSP-050496)
DRUG ARREST: On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 5:02 pm, Tpr. Mulhearn initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car on Route 235 at Town Creek Drive. A probable cause search was conducted, resulting in the recovery of suspected Suboxone, Vyvanse, marijuana, and hypodermic needles. The driver, Matthew Antoine Harper, 26, of Mechanicsville, was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. While at the St. Mary's County Detention Center, correction officers located more hypodermic needles as well as a plastic bag containing suspected heroin. Mr. Harper was charged with CDS: Possession- not marijuana and CDS: Paraphernalia. He was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (16-MSP-050648)
RESISTING ARREST: On Friday, December 9, 2016, Tpr. Holson initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car for a traffic infraction. The driver, Annette Marie Grigsby, 28, of Hollywood, advised Tpr. Holson she had a suspended license. During the encounter, Ms. Grigsby began yelling and drove away from the scene of the traffic stop. Tpr. Holson pursued the vehicle and stopped Ms. Grigsby again. Tpr. Holson told Ms. Grigsby to step out of her vehicle, to which she refused. Ms. Grigsby was eventually removed her from the vehicle. Ms. Grigsby resisted arrest and she remained belligerent during the arrest processing. Ms. Grigsby was charged with resisting arrest and issued appropriate traffic violations. She was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (16-MSP-050993)
DRUG ARREST: On Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 6:31 pm, Michael Anthony McCoy, 26, of Lexington Park, responded to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack to retrieve property from a previous arrest. While speaking with Mr. McCoy, Sgt. Newman detected a strong odor of marijuana. Mr. McCoy admitted to having marijuana and a search was conducted. Sgt. Newman found a large quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Mr. McCoy was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (16-MSP-051231)
DISORDERLY: On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 5:45 pm, TFC Scarlett and Tpr. Stull responded to the Sheetz on Old Great Mills Road for a reported disorderly subject. Investigation revealed William Tacynec Jr., 43, of California, had been in the parking lot yelling and cursing, apparently intoxicated. Mr. Tacynec came into the store multiple times yelling, cursing, and making obscene gestures. Mr. Tacynec also approached multiple customers in the parking lot. Mr. Tacynec was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (16-MSP-051653)
Drug Arrest: On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 5:22 pm, Tpr. Mulhearn initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car for a traffic violation. A probable cause search was conducted, resulting in the recovery of suspected Methadone and suspected Marijuana. The passenger, Matthew Lucas Smith, 38, of Scotland, was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was charged with CDS: Possession-not marijuana and issued a Civil Citation for Possession of CDS Marijuana: Less than 10 grams. Mr. Smith was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (16-MSP-051961)
Warrant Arrests
Ian Michael Unkle, 21, of Hollywood, on 11/22/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Lauren Rechelle Carter, 23, of Great Mills, on 11/23/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Dennis Martin Evans, 48, of Piney Point, on 11/24/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Michael Donell Marshall, 43, of Lexington Park, on 11/21/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Jessie Marie Russell, 33, of Leonardtown, on 12/3/2013 for Violation of Probation
Elizangela Obrien Ridgell, 38, of Mechanicsville, on 12/5/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
William Andrew Holt, 30, of Mechanicsville, on 12/5/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Danyelle Tameka Reed, 32, of La Plata, on 12/7/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Vernon Earl Grinder, 48, of Lusby, on 12/8/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Christopher Kyle Mccan, 21, of Ridge, on 12/8/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Tracey N. Dove, 50, of Annapolis, on 12/8/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Christopher Lee Agramonte, 26, of Prince Frederick, on 12/8/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Cody Allen Weber, 38, of Ridge, on 12/10/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Mario Antonie Washington, 28, of Mechanicsville, on 12/10/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Crystal Lynn Thompson, 32, of Mechanicsville, on 12/12/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Ryan Michael Reffitt, 32, of Lusby, on 12/13/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Lisa Marie Trossbach, 32, of California, on 12/14/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Donald Emmanuel Wilson, 54, of La Plata, on 12/14/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Joseph Allen Milburn, 28, of Dameron, on 12/15/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Angela Marie Hewett, 48, of Supply, NC, on 12/15/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court
Randy Scott Carpenter, 53, of Mechanicsville, on 12/16/2016 for Violation of Probation
DUI Arrests
Andrew Shane McLain, 39, of California, on 12/3/2016
Jonathan Jerode Thomas, 36, of Lexington Park on 12/4/2016
Cody Allen Weber, 38, of Waynesville, NC, on 12/10/2016
Micaella Sweeny, 22, of Lusby, on 12/11/2016
Kristen Michelle Taylor, 27, of Great Mills, on 12/12/2016
Olivia Ruth Walther, 21, of Hollywood, on 12/17/2016
Thomas James Peacock, 23, of Waldorf, on 12/17/2016
Johnie Dunn, 47, of Hillsborough, NC, on 12/17/2016
Paul Wayne Thomas, 40, of Bryantown, MD, on 12/18/2016
Mauricio Tecan Hernandez, 34, of Lusby, on 12/18/2016
Sandra Lynn Cable, 43, of Mechanicsville, on 12/18/2016
Julio Cesar Quiros-Acevedo, 49, of Mechanicsville, on 12/19/2016
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