THEFT: On October 24, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Tpr. E. Ruggles responded to Kohl's Department Store, Lexington Park, for a reported theft. Upon arrival, Tpr. Ruggles made contact with the Loss Prevention Officer and information revealed that two females, identified as Crystal Lynn Magtutu (31 of Port Republic) and Tonya Lynn Sombkte (28 of Port Republic), were in possession of approximately $168.00 of merchandise that they took from the store without paying. Both women were issued a Notice not to Trespass and transported to the Leonardtown Barrack where they were charged with Theft Less than $100; and Theft $100 To Under $1500. (18-MSP-045906)
THEFT: On October 29, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Tpr J. Powis responded to Belk Department Store, California, for a reported theft. Upon arrival, Tpr Powis made contact with a store employee who advised an unknown white male, approximately 5'10" with short brown hair and a thin goatee had stolen a leather jacket and fled the store on foot. (18-MSP-046681).
DISORDERLY CONDUCT/RESISTING ARREST: On October 30, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Tfc J. Mulhearn conducted a traffic stop in the Great Mills area. The driver, identified as Chester Leroy Young (53 of Leonardtown) was operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license and became verbally and physically aggressive towards Tfc Mulhearn. In an attempt to place Mr. Young under arrest for Disorderly Conduct, he began to resist being handcuffed. Mr. Young finally complied with Tfc Mulhearn's commands and was transported to St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center where he was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resist/Interfere with Arrest, and Fail to Comply with a Lawful Order.
CDS/RESISTING ARREST/ASSAULT: On November 1, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Tfc B. DiToto conducted a traffic stop in the Great Mills area. The vehicle was occupied by the driver, identified as Erica Katherine Dayton (27 of Lexington Park) and a small child in the rear seat. While speaking with the driver, TFC B. DiToto detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Ms. Dayton became uncompliant and as a result she was placed under arrest. While being handcuffed, Ms. Dayton began to actively resist any attempts to be restrained. TFC B. DiToto and TFC J. Rutkoski were able to secure Ms. Dayton and the search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia. Ms. Dayton was transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center where she was charged with Second Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order and Civil Possession of Marijuana Less Than 10 grams. (18-MSP-047137)
CDS: On November 9, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Tpr. J. Powis responded to WaWa located in Mechanicsville for a reported wanted person. Upon arrival, contact was made with the passenger of the vehicle, who identified herself as Tammy Lou Buckler. However, St. Mary's County Sheriff's Deputy Seyfried was on the scene and positively identified her as Christina Suzanne Buckler (41 of Mechanicsville) and an open warrant for her arrest was confirmed. A search incident to the arrest, revealed a Maryland Driver's license which also positively identified Ms. Buckler, along with drug paraphernalia. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mark Allen Nalborczyk (30 of Waldorf) was searched and as a result CDS-Not Marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located. Mr. Nalborczyk and Ms. Buckler were both transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center where they were both charged with Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana and Possession of CDS-Paraphernalia. Ms. Buckler was additionally charged with Identity Theft to Avoid Prosecution for the false name she provided. (18-MSP-048669)
CDS: On October 19, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Tpr T. Howard conducted a traffic stop in the California area. Upon contact with the operator, identified Gohar Tarek Shaaban (25 of Callaway), a strong odor of marijuana was detected. A probable cause search revealed suspected cocaine and marijuana. Mr. Shaaban was issued a Civil Citation for Possession of CDS Marijuana Less than 10 grams. He placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center where he was charged with Possession of CDS: Not Marijuana. (18-MSP-044942)
CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO AN ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENT (CRASE): On November 16, First Sergeant Laney and Sergeant Murphy had the pleasure to teach Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event (CRASE) to the Georgia Tech Research Institute personnel located in Lexington Park. The CRASE training stresses the use of the "Avoid~Deny~Defend" model which gives citizens a three-step plan for survival to help them be better prepared in the event of an active shooter event. First Sergeant Laney and Sergeant Murphy would like to thank GTRI for allowing them to come and share their CRASE knowledge. If you are interested in having the CRASE Training for your staff, school, community, please contact First Sergeant Laney at 301-475-8955.
OPEN WARRANTS: On November 19, Tfc M. Johnson responded to a simulcast for an accident in Lexington Park. Upon arrival the operator gave a false name and was later determined to be wanted by four agencies in Southern Maryland under his real name, identified as Justin Garrett McLean (32 of North Carolina). All active warrants were served and he was transported to St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. (18-MSP-050315)
MARIJUANA: On Nov. 23 Master Trooper J. Preston conducted a traffic stop on Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Joshua Adam Sparks (23 of Hollywood), a strong odor of marijuana was detected. A probable cause search revealed 15.8 grams of suspected marijuana and paraphernalia. Sparks was placed under arrest and transported to the Leonardtown Barrack for processing and then released on a criminal citation.
DUI: On Nov. 26 TFC A. Oyler was assisting SMCSO with a fatal accident on Rt. 5 N/O Fairgrounds Road. While the road was blocked due to reconstruction, a subject drove through the fatal accident scene. TFC Oyler conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and upon making contact with the driver, a strong odor of alcohol was detected. The driver, identified as Ann Marie Owens (42 of Lexington Park) was uncooperative during standardized field sobriety testing and she refused a breath test to determine her alcohol content. She also had three prior DUI arrests. Ms. Owens was transported to St. Mary's County Detention & Rehabilitation Center and charged with Driving Under the Influence.
THANKSGIVING PATROLS: During the Thanksgiving Holiday (11/21/2018-11/25/2018) troopers from the MSP Leonardtown Barrack conducted numerous traffic and criminal initiatives to make our community and roadways safer. The troopers conducted a total of 617 traffic stops, resulting in 364 citations, 438 warnings and 77 safety equipment repairs orders being issued. These efforts additionally resulted in 14 intoxicated drivers being removed from our highways and 10 drug arrests. The drug arrests led to the recovery of approximately $4,500.00 and over 280 grams of marijuana. One of the arrest led to the apprehension of David Leroy Harvey, Jr., who was wanted by Charles County Sheriff's Office for armed robbery.
WARRANT SWEEP: On Thursday, November 29, troopers from the Leonardtown Barrack conducted a warrant sweep throughout St. Mary's County. During the initiative, Troopers attempted to locate numerous subjects who have outstanding warrants for his/her arrest. The initiative led to the apprehension of 8 subjects. In addition to the arrests, a small quantity of Marijuana was seized. Citizens are urged to contact the Leonardtown Barrack with any information related to criminal activity and/or wanted subject(s).
DUI Arrests
Zahorchak, Jake Thomas; 25, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/23/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Chase, Vaughn Jerome; 51, of Upper Marlboro arrested on 10/26/2018 Tfc Opirhory
Myett, Carlton Overton; 45, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/26/2018 Tpr Bauer
Clark, Terri Lynn; 62, of Compton, arrested on 10/26/2018 Tpr Bauer
Francis, Garnetta Lynn; 54, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 10/27/2018 Tpr Whitman
Finnell, Lee Alfred; 34, of Waldorf, arrested on 10/28/2018 Tfc Opirhory
Hindle, Ashlie Brooke; 35, of California, arrested on 10/29/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Amaya Montoya, Josue; 22, of District Heights, arrested on 11/2/2018 Tpr K. Bauer
Chewning, Kenneth Ray; 30, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/2/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Shifflett, Anthony William; 33, of Spotsylvania, VA arrested on 11/3/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Pickeral, Larry Michael; 36, of Waldorf, arrested on 11/3/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Hopson, Georgia Ann; 48, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/4/2018 Tfc J. Rutkoski
Walton, Thomas Henry 3rd; 29, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/4/2018 Tpr M. Whitman
Mistretta, Anthony Stephen; 27, of Great Mills, arrested on 11/4/2018 Tpr R. Kaszubski
Hardy, Christopher Lamar; 33, of California, arrested on 11/7/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Dominiak, Mark John; 20, of Dameron, arrested on 11/7/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Gehrig, Bradly John; 56, of California, arrested on 11/8/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Pixley, Jackie; 53, of La Plata, arrested on 11/9/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Fenwick, Douglas Ray; 34, of Woodbridge, VA arrested on 11/10/2018 Tpr T. Howard
Mckendie, Collin Richard; 22, of Clements, arrested on 11/10/2018 Tfc J. Rutkoski
Teague, Paige Elizabeth; 30, of Lusby, arrested on 11/10/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Hinson, Leondous Keith; 39, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/11/2018 Tpr J. Powis
Templeton, Jeffrey Samuel; 25, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/11/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Dyson, Kevin Darnell; 51, of Park Hall, arrested on 11/11/2018 Tpr T. Howard
Ricker, Zackery Taylor; 23, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/12/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Vaughan, Sadiyah Mon'e; 21, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/15/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Ballew, Darren Ray; 26, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/15/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Nolan, Jamar Joseph; 37, of California, arrested on 11/16/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Barrick, Skyler Marie; 21, of Lexington Park arrested on 11/17/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Barnes Jr., James Cornell; 43, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/17/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Bell, Anna Marie; 48, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/17/2018 M/Tpr E. Evans
Peeling, Joshua Edward; 30, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/17/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Wood, Aaron Michael; 19, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/18/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Myres, Sarina Ann; 28, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/18/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Charles, Ivan; 34, of Lusby, arrested on 11/18/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Dyson, Hillary Lynn; 25, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/18/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Brooks, Shaquille G.; 25, of Lothian, arrested on 11/20/2018 Tpr A. Piscopo-Bann
Lee, Kenneth Vernon; 30, of Gwynn Oak, arrested on 11/20/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Hudson, Ashley Marie; 30, of California, arrested on 11/20/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Gaiser, Phillip Michael; 28, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/21/2018 Tfc J. Mulhearn
Hoover, Tracy Sue; 48, of Great Mills, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Barnett, Trenton Deonn; 29, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Thrower, Michael Anthony 3rd; 27, of Great Mills, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tpr A. Piscopo-Bann
Snyder, Travis Renard; 29, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tpr M. Whitman
Lane, Christopher Vincent; 53, of Waldorf, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tpr M. Whitman
Roberson, Donell; 68, of California, arrested on 11/23/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
McCarthy, Meredith Marie; 39, of Hanahan, SC arrested on 11/23/2018 M/T E. Evans
Roberts, Patrick Wayne; 54, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/24/2018 Tpr K. Bauer
Corley, Gary Lee, Jr.; 23, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/24/2018 M/T E. Evans
Kernisan, Nicolas Patrick; 22, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/24/2018 M/T E. Evans
Trossbach, Eric Christopher; 32, of St. Inigoes, arrested on 11/24/2018 Tpr R. Kaszubski
Rose, Aaron Kyle; 40, of Great Mills, arrested on 11/25/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Neal, Larry Aloysius; 62, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/25/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Owens, Ann Marie; 42, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/26/2018 Tpr A. Oyler
Gaiser, Phillip Michael; 28, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/21/2018 TFC J. Mulhearn
Hoover, Tracy Sue; 48, of Great Mills, arrested on 11/22/2018 TFC A. Opirhory
Barnett, Trenton Deonn; 29, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/22/2018 TFC M. Manning
Thrower, Michael Anthony 3rd; 27, of Great Mills, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tpr. A. Piscopo-Bann
Snyder, Travis Renard; 29, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tpr. M. Whitman
Lane, Christopher Vincent; 53, of Waldorf, arrested on 11/22/2018 Tpr. M. Whitman
Roberson, Donell; 68, of California, arrested on 11/23/2018 Tpr. E. Ruggles
McCarthy, Meredith Marie; 39, of Hanahan, SC arrested on 11/23/2018 MT E. Evans
Roberts, Patrick Wayne; 54, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/24/2018 Tpr. K. Bauer
Corley, Gary Lee Jr.; 23, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/24/2018 MT E. Evans
Kernisan, Nicolas Patrick; 22, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/24/2018 MT E. Evans
Trossbach, Eric Christopher; 32, of St Inigoes, arrested on 11/24/2018 Tpr. R. Kaszubski
Rose, Aaron Kyle; 40, of Great Mills, arrested on 11/25/2018 Tpr. E. Ruggles
Neal, Larry Aloysius; 62, of Leonardtown, arrested on 11/25/2018 TFC M. Manning
Warrant Service Arrests
Butler, Christina Marie; 27, of Hollywood, arrested on 10/22/2018 Tpr M. Whitman
Warrick, Donald Levi; 30, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/22/2018 M/Tpr E. Evans
Mason Jr., Darryl Wayne; 26, of Hollywood, arrested on 10/23/2018 Tpr J. Rutkoski
Gross, Tyrone Antoine; 30, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/23/2018 M/Tpr E. Evans
Wallace, Emily Rose; 23, of California, arrested on 10/23/2018 Tpr K. Bauer
Thompson, Talia Celestine; 39, of Charlotte Hall, arrested on 10/23/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Johnson, Michael Antoine; 25, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/24/2018 M/Tpr E. Evans
Fenwick, Jovan Denise; 25, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/25/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Mackall, Keith Leonard; 55, of Leonardtown, arrested on 10/26/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Edwards, Carlos Allen; 35, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/27/2018 Tfc A. Oyler
Kuster IV, Melvin Francis; 56, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/31/2018 Tpr M. Whitman
Shorter, Marcus Devon; 31, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 10/31/2018 Tfc M. Johnson
Peacock, Brandon Franklin; 27, of Brandywine, arrested on 10/30/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Gibson, Jessica Lynne; 31, of Callaway, arrested on 10/30/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Leyba, Sherry Lahoma Katheryn; 39, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/29/2018 Tpr M. Whitman
Swales, Michael Shane; 46, of Great Mills, arrested on 10/29/2018 TFC J. Mulhearn
Broome, Rainisha Maria; 29, of Lexington Park, arrested on 10/28/2018 Tpr R. Kaszubski
Jones, Edward Michael; 28, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 10/30/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Dickens, Andre Devon; 34, of Lusby, arrested on 11/2/2018 Tpr T. Howard
Chase II, Sheron Dwight; 22, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/8/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Beenson, Robert Joseph; 27, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/5/2018 Tpr T. Howard
Phillips, Christian McFarland; 35, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/1/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Richardson, Candice Louise; 30, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/6/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Blackistone, Robert Imirie; 59, of Tall Timbers, arrested on 11/6/2018 Tpr M. Posch
Dotson, James Mathew; 30, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/8/2018 Tpr J. Powis
Morgan Jr., Raymond Sylvester; 51, of Avenue, arrested on 11/6/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Davis, Anton Darnell; 50, of Hollywood, arrested on 11/12/2018 Tpr A. Piscopo-Bann
Casteel Jr., Douglas Lee; 40, of Clements, arrested on 11/12/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Allen, Tiffany Ellen; 42, of Lusby, arrested on 11/10/2018 Tfc B. DiToto
Steward, Amber Rene; 28, of Lusby, arrested on 11/10/2018 Tfc T. Davis
Dudzik, Shawna Cruz; 38, of Lusby, arrested on 11/09/2018 Tfc T. Davis
Dent, Lakesha Marie; 37, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/09/2018 Tpr J. Powis
Heard, Tyron Jason; 35, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/13/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Norris, Amanda Lynn; 31, of Callaway, arrested on 11/14/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Burtis, Tricia Ann; 47, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/14/2018 Tpr M. Whitman
Simmons, Dymond Jerome; 23, of California, arrested on 11/14/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Russell, Brian Richard; 61, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/14/2018 Tfc A. Opirhory
Barber, Mark Anthony; 36, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/15/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Kirkland Jr., Vincent Henry; 24, of Alexandria, VA arrested on 11/16/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Nutter, Patrick Henry; 32, of Severn, arrested on 11/16/2018 Tfc T. Davis
King, Jeremy Tyler; 36, of Mechanicsville, arrested on 11/17/2018 Tfc M. Manning
Beardon, Patrick Colin; 23, of St. Leonard, arrested on 11/19/2018 Tfc S. Matthews
Mclean, Justin Garrett; 32, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/19/2018 Tfc M. Johnson
Shaw, Karess Noelle; 32, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/20/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Molock Jr., William Nathaniel; 64, of Baltimore, arrested on 11/20/2018 Tpr E. Ruggles
Bolden, Charlene Yvette; 51, of Lexington Park, arrested on 11/24/2018 Tpr J. Powis
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