POSSESSION OF CLONAZEPAM: On 3/13/2018 at 9:25 pm, Trooper First Class T. Davis and Trooper Woolman while patrolling the area observed a possible drug transaction near Seagate Square in North Beach. Following that observation, they noticed when the vehicle involved in the incident left the area it failed to stop at a stop sign. A traffic stop was conducted and a K-9 scan was requested and resulted in a positive alert. A probable cause search revealed both Clonazepam pills and Suboxone film. Charles R. Simacek, 40 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested and incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center.
ROBBERY/THEFT: On 3/15/2018 at 10:14 pm, Trooper Foley responded to the Broadcast from the Control Center reporting a robbery in progress at the Giant Store in Dunkirk. The caller reporting the incident stated the suspect stole a victim's purse and fled in a red sedan. The victim and a store employee were able to provide a license number. The victim stated her purse was removed from her shopping cart while in the meat aisle. The purse contained the victim's cell phone, cash, medications, and gift cards. A positive identification was made by the victim and the store employee of the suspect. Charges are pending for the arrest of Joseph W. Abbott, Jr., 25 of Hughesville.
DUI Arrests
Joseph A. Kivlehan, 34, of Leominster, MA, arrested on 03/12/2018 @ 11:19 am by CPL. C. Esnes
Frederick J. Jefferson, Jr., 41, of California, arrested on 03/16/2018 @ 01:31 am by TPR. R. Backus
Lorraine M. Knight, 44, of Washington, DC, arrested on 03/16/2018 @ 11:08 pm by TPR. D. Foley
Chrystal L. Smith, 35, of Lusby, arrested on 03/16/2018 @ 11:44 pm by TFC P. Kaitz
Bowen M. Lawrence, 20, of Columbia, SC, arrested on 03/16/2018 @ 11:58 pm Columbia, SC by TPR R. Marsch
Brandon R. Miller, 26, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 03/17/2018 @ 12:50 am by TFC J. Palumbo
Angela A. Jones, 50, of Pr. Frederick, arrested on 03/17/2018 @ 01:48 am by TPR K. Stull
Nathaniel Brooks, 40, of Huntingtown, arrested on 03/17/2018 @ 09:45 pm by TFC J. Palumbo
James R. Adams, 54, of Lusby, arrested on 03/17/2018 @ 11:01 pm by TPR. K. Stull
Jeanna S. Lehnen, 29, of Hague, VA, arrested on 03/19/2018 @ 12:31 am by TFC P. Kaitz
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