VEHICLE STOP RESULTS IN ARREST OF FUGITIVE: On Sunday, February 4, at approximately 2234 hours, Trooper M. Zentkovich #6328 conducted a traffic stop on a black Honda Accord for exceeding the posted speed limit on northbound U.S. Route 301 and Sub Station Road, Waldorf. The vehicle was operated by Daniel Abebe Elias, 24, of Clinton. While Trooper Zentkovich was completing the business of the traffic stop, Elias exited his vehicle and began to walk away from the scene. When ordered to stop, Elias initially complied with the order. Upon the arrival of Trooper J. Lee #6848, Elias again began to walk away from the scene. Troopers Zentkovich and Lee again ordered Elias to stop and he then refused. Trooper Zentkovich attempted to take Elias into custody and Elias forcibly pulled away. Trooper Lee completed a take-down of Elias and he and Tpr. Zentkovich were able to secure Elias in handcuffs. Elias still attempted to flee and began attempting to kick the Troopers who were escorting him. Elias was secured in one of the Charles County Sheriff's vehicles which was equipped with a transport cage. Elias was confirmed to have an open warrant through the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office. While securing Elias' vehicle to be towed from the scene, Trooper Zentkovich detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. A subsequent probable cause search of the vehicle revealed no CDS, however an unloaded Sig Sauer model SP2340 .40cal handgun was located in the glove box and a loaded magazine was located on the back seat of the vehicle. The handgun and magazine were secured from the vehicle. Elias was transported to Charles Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in La Plata. While at CRMC, Elias continued to attempt escape and damaged hospital equipment in the process (estimated value of $4,000). Elias was charged with Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, Illegal Possession of Ammunition, Resisting Arrest and Malicious Destruction of Property over $1000.
DUI SATURATION PATROL: On Sunday, February 4, troopers from the La Plata Barrack worked a DUI Saturation Patrol Initiative. The area of Waldorf was chosen due to Super Bowl Sunday traditionally having numerous alcohol related collisions throughout the State. This assignment was worked from 2100 hours on 2/4/2018 to 0300 hours on 2/5/18, where the troopers specifically attempted to locate drivers' under the influence of alcohol. A total of five Troopers (TFC K. Jeans #6483, Trooper L. German #6730, Trooper J. Lee #6848, Trooper M. Zentkovich #6328 and Trooper A. Roth #6853) from the MSP La Plata Barrack worked the initiative. The results of the initiative are as follows:
Troopers stopped 33 vehicles and issued 30 citations, 19 warning, and 7 SEROS. Arrest 2 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (Robert Cannady, 51, of Mechanicsville, and Charles Edward Ford, Jr., 36, of Bryans Road. One warrant was served and 1 criminal apprehension was made with a gun being seized.
DUI Arrests
SANFORD, DIRON LLOYD, 37, of WALDORF, arrested on 1/20/2018 @ 0027 by Trooper GERMAN
MCGUCKIN, MARK RAYMOND, 59, of FARHAM, VA , arrested on 1/20/2018 @ 2323 by Trooper LEACH
BRIGHTWELL, EMANUEL LEE, 24, of WALDORF , arrested on 1/26/2018 @ 0205 by Trooper LAGCHU
HENRY, MARVEEN, 33, of WASHINGTON DC, arrested on 1/26/2018 @ 2025 by Trooper BURROUGHS
CHAPLIN, JOHN ELKINS, 42, of WALDORF, arrested on 1/27/2018 @ 0040 by Trooper OLEKSAK
DENBOW, RAPHAEL JOSHUA, 37, of BRANDYWINE, arrested on 1/27/2018 @ 0209 by Trooper PHILLIPS
AKERS, DONNA LYNN, 53, of CAPITOL HEIGHTS, arrested on 1/27/2018 @ 0848 by Trooper JEANS
COPSEY, CLEMENTS WILLIAM, 41, of MECHANICSVILLE, arrested on 1/27/2018 @ 1345 by Trooper GERMAN
POSTELL, ERIC MONTE, 35, of INDIAN HEAD, arrested on 1/27/2018 @ 1720 by Trooper LAGCHU
WILLOUGHBY, TERRENCE RONIQUE, 40, of ALEXANDRIA, VA, arrested on 1/18/2018 @ 0225 by Trooper PHILLIPS
GRAY, JAQUAN DUANE, 23, of INDIAN HEAD, arrested on 1/28/2018 @ 0517 by Trooper OLEKSAK
FABIAN, AMAURY F., 31, of HYATSVILLE, arrested on 1/29/2018 @ 1616 by Trooper HOOTEN
KING, DARYL ANDRE, 38, of DISTRICT HEIGHTS, arrested on 1/31/2018 @ 0110 by Trooper BURROUGHS
MURPHY, CRYSTAL LYNN, 34, of NANJEMOY, arrested on 2/2/2018 @ 1059 by Trooper IMAN
HART, LLOYD CHESTER, 74, of INDIAN HEAD, arrested on 2/2/2018 @ 2126 by Trooper JEANS
WOOD, TIMOTHY RAYMOND, 55, of WALDORF, arrested on 2/3/2018 @ 0237 by Trooper BURROUGHS
CAREY, RUSSELL, WAYNE, 51, of NANJEMOY, arrested on 2/3/2018 @ 1727 by Trooper JEANS
GUE, RAYMOND HOWARD, 64, of WALDORF, arrested on 2/3/2018 @ 1907 by Trooper GERMAN
CANNADY, ROBERT, 51, of MECHANICSVILLE, arrested on 2/4/2018 @ 0226 by Trooper MOHR
FORD JR, CHARLES EDWARD, 36, of BRYANS ROAD, arrested on 2/4/2018 @ 2206 by Trooper JEANS
RUFUS, ANTHONY ALVIN, 28, of UPPER MARLBORO, arrested on 2/5/2018 @ 0141 by Trooper GERMAN
SCOTT JR., JOHN RICHARD, 64, of LA PLATA, arrested on 2/5/2018 @ 1331 by Trooper JEANS
CHAPMAN, HOLICE OWEN, 38, of WALDORF, arrested on 2/6/2018 @ 1254 by Trooper ROTH
PEYTON, WILLIAM LEWIS, 38, of UPPER MARLBORO, arrested on 2/6/2018 @ 1925 by Trooper LEE
READY, JERRY, 55, of WALDORF, arrested on 2/7/2018 @ 0110 by Trooper HOOTEN
JOHNSON, MARKEITH EDWARD BYRD, 27, of WALDORF, arrested on 2/7/2018 @ 0255 by Trooper ZENTKOVICH
BARNETT, COURTNEY LACILLE-LLOYD, 25, of HAYMARKET, VA, arrested on 2/8/2018 @ 0315 by Trooper ZENTKOVICH
BRAWNER, LAWRENCE MILBURN, 67, of WHITE PLAINS, arrested on 2/9/2018 @ 2218 by Trooper GERMAN
HUIE, NIA IMANI, 23, of SHADY SIDE, arrested on 2/10/2018 @ 0012 by Trooper JEANS
SIMMS, CALVIN DEONE, 26, of WALDORF, arrested on 2/10/2018 @ 0015 by Trooper GERMAN
BURKE, CLENNON, JR., 49, of COLUMBIA, arrested on 2/11/2018 @ 0213 by Trooper GERMAN
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