Man With Shotgun Cleaned Out Laundromat

SOLOMON'S ISLAND ---  Calvert Sheriff's and State Police detectives report that on May 10, 2008 at approximately 1829 hours, Deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Solomon's Coin Laundry located at 13954 Solomon's Island Road  for a report of a robbery.  Once there, an employee of the establishment advised that a man displayed a shotgun and demanded money.  After giving the suspect a small amount of money, the suspect demanded more.  The employee began to yell that he was being robbed and the suspect fled the establishment.  Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a grey pick-up truck operated by a black male.  A look-out was then broadcast. 

While traveling south on Maryland Route 4, Sgt. Kenneth Gregory observed a vehicle matching the description traveling north near Flag Pond Park.  While turning around, Sergeant Gregory lost sight of the vehicle, however, it was located and stopped minutes later.  It was then determined to be driven by a different person than when it was first seen by Deputy Gregory.  An interview with the driver revealed that the vehicle was operated by fifty-year-old Michael Duane Rogers of Lusby during the time of the robbery.  Rogers was located at his residence and was transported to Solomon's Coin Laundry where he was positively identified by the victim as the person who robbed him.  Mr. Rogers was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office where he was charged with Armed Robbery, First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Theft Under $100.00 and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure.

Mr. Rogers is currently being held at the Calvert County Detention Center without bond.