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Deputy Bushwhacked by Bush League

CALLAWAY (July 24) --- A man fought a St. Mary's Deputy, causing an emergency response on Saturday when he was being arrested as a result of a domestic dispute.

Sheriff's Cpl. Katherine Dassing reports that at approximately 12: 40 pm Corporal Edward Evans responded to a reported domestic dispute with a possible parental abduction in Callaway.

The suspect vehicle was located exiting the parking lot in the area of Point Lookout Road (Rt. 5) and Piney Point Road (Rt. 249). A vehicle stop was conducted and upon approaching the suspect vehicle Dep. Evans observed four adults (2 males/2 females) and one small child in a car seat.

All subjects inside the vehicle were uncooperative, yelling, and refused to cooperate. Corporal Evans attempted to detain the back seat passenger, Timothy Bush, and was assaulted in the process. An intense struggle ensued between Bush and Corporal Evans, as the three other occupants of the vehicle exited the vehicle.

The three occupants hindered the investigation as they tried to free Bush from apprehension. As a result of the struggle, a Signal 13 (Officer Needs Immediate Assistance) was broadcasted. Other officers began to arrive and assist, removing the other suspects from the struggle, placing them under arrest.

Timothy Bush, 20, who police say had no fixed address, now has one at the detention center as he was finally placed in custody. He was charged with Assault Second Degree, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest.

Darien Bush, 20, of Leonardtown, fled the scene as other officers started to arrive. Officers pursued on foot and after another altercation, he was placed into custody.

Police say that Darien Bush broke a Maryland State Troopers glasses during the altercation. Darien Bush gave a false name and was later found to be wanted on an Open Arrest through Charles County. Additional charges of Hindering, Property Destruction and Resisting Arrest were added.

Lisa Cheryette Armstrong, 41, of Waldorf, was placed under arrest. She was charged with Hindering, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. A search revealed she had marijuana paraphernalia in her purse.

Shannon Nicole Stewart, 18, of Lexington Park, was arrested and charged with Hindering, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

Quick! Toss the drugs out the window!

PARK HALL (July 23) - Maryland State Police report that on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 11:30 pm, TFC Grimes initiated a traffic stop on a gray Ford Focus on Willows Road off Route 5 in Lexington Park (the same intersection as shown above) for exceeding the posted speed limit. As the vehicle stopped, the rear passenger threw something from the vehicle. Contact was made with the female driver, 28, of Lexington Park and the rear passenger, a male juvenile, 17, of Lexington Park who later admitted throwing something from the vehicle. A baggie of marijuana was recovered from the area. The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to the Leonardtown Barracks where he was processed for possession of marijuana and later released to his legal guardian pending further action by Juvenile Services.

'Copper, They Stole My Copper!'

MECHANICSVILLE (July 23) -Maryland State Police report that on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 8:29 am, TFC Fleetwood responded to a reported Theft from a residence under construction on Dos Santos Way in Mechanicsville. Contact was made with the male complainant who advised unknown suspect(s) stole one roll of blank copper sheeting - 14” x 100’, one roll of blank copper sheeting - 20” x 100’, 20 copper panels, 2’ x 17”, 10 pieces of 10’ copper drip edge and miscellaneous copper scrap. Total estimated loss $2,300.00.

Shooting at Legends Parking Lot Ends in Arrest after Chase
WALDORF -- (July 23) According to Charles Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Kristen Simko, on July 22 at 10:10 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Kenrick Court and Thompson Lane in Indian Head for the report of an assault. Investigation revealed Kenneth Edward Groves, 44, of Indian Head left a note on a 32-year-old Indian Head man’s doorstep regarding complaints about the man’s dogs. The man confronted Groves and Groves grabbed him by the throat and threw him off the property. During the officers’ investigation, Groves became disorderly and was arrested without further incident. No one was injured. Groves was charged with second-degree assault and disturbing the peace. He was being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before a district court commissioner. Officer C. Stufft investigated.