DRUG ARREST: On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 1:04 am, Tpr. Manning initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car on Route 235 at Exploration Drive for a traffic violation. Tpr. Manning made contact with the driver, Andarius Ocyrus Conner, 20, of Waldorf, and detected the strong odor of marijuana. A probable cause search was conducted, resulting in the recovery of multiple plastic baggies containing a total of approximately 61 grams of suspected marijuana and a digital scale. Mr. Conner was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center. He was charged with CDS Possess with Intent to Distribute, CDS: Possession- Marijuana, and CDS: Possess Paraphernalia and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-013789)
DRUG ARREST: On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 2:05 am, Tpr. Manning initiated a traffic stop on a truck for a traffic violation. While the vehicle was coming to a stop, Tpr. Manning observed the driver throw a plastic baggie out of his window. Tpr. Manning recovered the baggie, which contained suspected cocaine, and made contact with the driver, Terence Llewelyn Mason, 52, of Mechanicsville. Mr. Mason was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia. He was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-014200)
THEFT: On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2:07 pm, Tpr. Mulhearn responded to the Wal-Mart for a reported theft. Investigation revealed Vincent Douglas Smith, 56, of Lexington Park, had placed several items in a backpack. Mr. Smith proceeded to the checkout register and paid for some items, but none of the items in his backpack. Mr. Smith was placed under arrest and issued a "Notice Not to Trespass". He was transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and issued a criminal citation for Theft Less than $100. (17-MSP-015491)
BURGLARY: On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 1:50 am, TFC S. Ditoto responded to the Vapor 99 in Lexington Park for an alarm. TFC Ditoto observed that the front glass door of the business was shattered and spotted a suspect fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect ran to the area of the Golden Corral and was joined by a second suspect. One suspect, a juvenile male, 14, of California, was apprehended. The second suspect, a juvenile male, 17, of California, was apprehended a short time later. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing. They were charged with Burglary - Second Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property Less than $1,000, and Theft Less than $1,000 on a Juvenile Release. (17-MSP-016010)
THEFT: On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 5:00 pm, Senior Trooper Evans responded to the Wal-Mart for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that Rebecca Leeann Wathen, 19, of Bushwood, had placed items in a bookbag and attempted to leave the store. Ms. Wathen was issued a "Notice Not to Trespass" and transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing. She was issued a criminal citation for Theft Less than $1,000. (17-MSP-017089)
DUI Arrests
Antoine Markel Yates, 24, of Loveville, on 4/1/2017
Timothy Dyshawn Hall, 23, of Lexington Park, on 4/6/2017
Andre Ladawl Turner, 54, of Great Mills, on 4/9/2017
Joseph Walter Carter III, 56, of Mechanicsville, on 4/10/2017
Gregory Bertrand Gagnon, 51, of Mechanicsville, on 4/10/2017
Darren U. Humphries, 37, of Chicago, IL, on 4/11/2017
Blakie Neil Jones 2nd, 29, of Lexington Park, on 4/11/2017
Jackie Marie West, 23, of Leonardtown, on 4/11/2017
Michael Edward Knick, 46, of Mechanicsville, on 4/12/2017
Joyce Elaine Hart, 39, of Waldorf, on 4/13/2017
Michael Anthony Guerra, 55, of Fort Madison, IA, on 4/14/2017
Thomas Joseph Mayo, Jr., 56, of Waldorf, on 4/15/2017
Ross Phillip Ogilvie, Jr., 28, of Great Mills, on 4/15/2017
Victori Ashley Lynch, 26, of Saint Inigoes, on 4/17/2017
Alfred Johnathan Thomas, 44, of Lexington Park, on 4/21/2017
Nicholas Stellway, 21, of Leonardtown, on 4/21/2017
Dennis Andrew Gibson, 34, of Chaptico, on 4/22/2017
Sebastian R. Melendez, 32, of Glenn Dale, on 4/23/2017
Zachary Joseph Grant, 25, of Hollywood, on 4/24/2017
Michaun Renee Hunt, 25, of Harrisonburg, VA, on 4/25/2017
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