WALDORF — Police say that on August 25 at 1:26 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the 4100 block of Lancaster Circle in Waldorf for the report of a suspicious person trying to break into a house. When officers arrived, they located the suspect, Armando Aguilar, 21, of no fixed address, on the front porch. Armando confronted the officer, threatened him with a garden tool, and fled. He was arrested a short distance away and charged with first degree assault. Officer P. Sady investigated.

WALDORF — On August 25 at 1:19 a.m., a Charles County Sheriff’s officer was canvassing the parking lot of Fred’s Sports and Furniture in the 2800 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf after recent reports of attempted break-ins. As the officer checked the rear of the store, he noticed two suspects - who wrapped shirts around their heads - attempting to climb the rear, exterior wall. The officer approached and the suspects attempted to flee. One of the suspects, a 16 year old male from Bowie, was apprehended and charged with attempted second degree burglary. The second suspect escaped and has not been identified. Officer B.Virts made the apprehension.

BRYANS ROAD — Scum sucking bums ripped off a container raising money for a fundraiser, say police. On August 23 at 4:32 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Safeway in the 3100 block of Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road for the report of a theft. Investigation revealed the suspect entered the business, approached a cashier, and stole a plastic container that contained money collected for a fundraiser. The suspect ran from the store and got into a Dodge Durango. A description of the vehicle was broadcast and a responding officer observed the car on Strauss Avenue near Woodland Road. As the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the four occupants of the car jumped out and fled. Two of the occupants, Brian David Lyles, 19, and Angelo Javanni Belcher, 18, both of Indian Head, were apprehended; the other two suspects escaped. Lyles and Belcher were charged with theft. Officer K. Borders made the apprehension.

LEXINGTON PARK — For a man who made the mistake of going into the 7-11 in Lexington Park in the middle of the night, his encounter with two bad guys was one he won’t soon forget.

Police say that on August 26th St. Mary’s County BCI detectives arrested Dajuan Antwan Stafford, 23, from Lexington Park and charged him with Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Armed Car Jacking, and Theft.

The arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation into a July 12th incident at approximately 1:30 am, in the 7-11 Store parking lot, located in Lexington Park Maryland, where a Lexington Park man reported that he was ordered at gun point by two males to drive them to Washington DC after using his ATM card to withdraw funds in Charles County.
Once in Washington DC, two additional suspects were picked up and drugs were purchased and consumed by the suspects.

The victim was then ordered to return to Lexington Park where he was ordered to drop the suspects off. The investigation continues and Stafford remains incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was already incarcerated on an unrelated charge.

CALIFORNIA — The best way to liven up a boring party is to have a stabbing, that way you get lights, sirens, lots of cops and body bags if you do it real good. St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputy Cindy Allen reports that on August 23rd at approximately 1230 am., police responded to a residence in the San Souci neighborhood of California Maryland for a reported stabbing. It was determined that the victim, a 24 year old Lexington Park man and Brandon J. Dent, from Great Mills were both attending a party at the residence and began to argue. Dent stabbed the victim in the arm with a kitchen knife and fled. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Deputies located Dent driving in the area a short time later and he was charged by BCI detectives with 1st Degree Assault and incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. The victim was treated and released at St. Mary’s Hospital.

GREAT MILLS — Vice Narcotics Detectives, assisted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team, executed a Search and Seizure Warrant on a residence located in Great Mills. The target, Corey Devonne Somerville (PHOTO) (Age 31 of Great Mills) was arrested and charged with Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana and related paraphernalia. $2,700.00 in cash was also seized. Additional charges are pending a State’s Attorney’s Office review.

On 08/27/08 Senior Deputy First Class C. Safford responded to a residence on Lexwood Court for a report of a destruction of property. Upon arrival he found Samuel Lee Montgomery, 37 of no fixed address, standing outside of a residence yelling and crying. Montgomery’s behavior drew the attention of several persons in the neighborhood. SDFC. Safford asked Montgomery what was wrong and Mr. Montgomery began to yell profanity. SDFC. Safford made contact with the complainant who stated Montgomery, who does not live at the residence, arrived at the residence very intoxicated and for no apparent reason began making threats against the complainant and threw items at the complainant. The items included a large wooden type end table. SDFC. Safford arrested Montgomery for second degree assault and disorderly conduct.

HELEN — St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputy Cindy Allen reports that on Wednesday Senior Deputy First Class B. Connelly responded to Margaret Brent Middle School for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed a 13 year old, male, student had been disorderly on the bus by yelling profanity on the way into school. When the bus arrived at school, the bus driver contacted the school staff and the Principal boarded the bus and made contact with the student. The Principal asked the student to leave the bus and as the student was exiting the bus, he (student) threw his books at the bus driver striking her in the head and chest. The student was arrested and charged with assault and disturbing a school operation/activity.

GREAT MILLS — St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Lt. Ricky Burris reports that on August 28th, St. Mary’s County BCI detectives served a Criminal Summons for Sexual Abuse of a Minor, on Joseph Norman Herbert, 56, from Great Mills, Maryland. The charges stemmed from an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 12 year old girl in 2004, by Herbert, while she temporarily resided in his home.

LEXINGTON PARK — St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Deputy Cindy Allen reports that on 08/27/08 at approximately 10:00 pm Deputy First Class P. Handy responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a report of a stolen vehicle. Investigation revealed on 08/27/08 at approximately 1830 hours a 1993 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from Great Mills Lane in Lexington Park, Maryland. Witnesses in the neighborhood reported seeing a stocky, white, male with dark hair driving off in the Jeep. As the Deputy was talking to the complainant, a male matching the description walked past the Deputy. The witnesses identified the subject as the person who drove off in the Jeep. The subject, Richard Eugene Briscoe, 29 of Lexington Park, Maryland was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle and theft greater then $500.00.

OWINGS — Maryland State Police made the roads safer by a bit last week when they report that on 8/20/08 at about 1 am, Tpr. Stern conducted a traffic stop on the white Pontiac Grand Prix in the area of MD Rt2 and MD Rt 260, Owings, MD. Upon approach to the vehicle, Tpr. Stern immediately detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and requested the driver (Heidi Arthur Taylor, 28 of Dunkirk) exit the vehicle and perform field sobriety. Field sobriety was performed poorly which subsequently led to Heidi’s arrest. Search incident to arrest revealed a bag of marijuana in Heidi’s purse. Taylor was taken to the Calvert County Detention Center pending a hearing before the District Court Commissioner.

PRINCE FREDERICK — State Police report that a car was robbed of a GPS unit while parked at the Wal-Mart at about 11 am on Aug. 21, 2008. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tpr. Merkelson at 410-535-1400.

NORTH BEACH — State Police report that on 8/22/08 at 2:30 am, Tpr. Laziuk stopped a black Toyota Camry on RT. 261 in the area of 5th ST., North Beach, Calvert County, MD for minor traffic violations. During the traffic stop the driver (Richard William Tranmer, 47 of North Beach) was arrested for DUI. Search incident to arrest by police revealed a bag of marijuana in the vehicle.

CHESAPEAKE BEACH — Maryland State Police report that on 08/22/2008 at approximately 11:30 pm, in the area of MD Rt. 260, west of Cox Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD Tpr. Cavill stopped a tan Chevrolet 4 door sedan for minor traffic violations. Upon approach to the vehicle Tpr. Cavill detected the odor of marijuana. Search of the vehicle revealed a hand rolled marijuana cigarette. The driver Shelia Kaye Edwards, 43 of Lothian, was arrested and transported to the Prince Frederick Barrack for processing. Edwards was later transported to the Calvert County Detention Center pending bond review.

LUSBY — Police report that on 8/18/08 at 4:20 pm, Trooper Saucerman responded to the 12000 block of Abilene Trail, Lusby, MD, for the report of a burglary. Investigation revealed that unknown suspect/s/ broke into the victim’s home while they were not home and stole jewelry and a safe. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maryland State Police at (410)535-1400.

PRINCE FREDERICK — On 8/17/08 at 3:08 pm, Trooper Wiersma stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at MD Route 4 and Ball Road. The driver, identified as John Anders Lindstedt, age 24, Falls Church, VA was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. A search revealed that Lindstedt was also in possession of marijuana. He was transported to the Prince Frederick Barrack for processing.

LUSBY — On 8/17/08 @ 3:45 am, Trooper Roy stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on MD Route 4 at Armiger Drive. The driver, identified as Lemuel Alonzo Brown, Jr., age 19, Harwood, MD, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. A search revealed that Brown was also in possession of cocaine. Brown was transported to the Prince Frederick Barrack for processing.

PRINCE FREDERICK — Maryland Motorists are requested to be cautious as children head back to school. The Maryland State Police is requesting that motorists be cognizant of the presence of school buses and other school vehicles. Troopers will be stepping up enforcement of Maryland traffic laws related to school bus safety. Troopers who observe a motorist failing to stop and remain stopped for a school bus can issue the violator a citation which carries a fine of $570.00 and 3 points. Drivers failing to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk can be issued a citation for $80.00, and drivers failing to exercise caution when encountering children can be issued a citation for $70.00.

PARK HALL --- Police report that on 07/25/08 the victim, her son and Ricky Lane Bailey, 24 of Richmond, Virginia drove to the Glen Mary Farm in Park Hall Maryland to attend to the victim’s horses which are boarded there. On the way to the stables the victim stopped by the bank and withdrew a large sum of cash. The cash was placed in an envelope and then locked in the glove box of the victim’s vehicle. Once at the stables the victim began attending to her horses. The keys to the vehicle were left in her vehicle. A short time later the victim observed Mr. Baily seated in her vehicle with the cash envelope in his hands. She also observed Mr. Baily place something down the front of his pants. The victim took the envelope and counted the money. A one hundred dollar bill was missing. She asked Mr. Bailey for the money and he denied having it. The victim told Mr. Baily she was going to call the police and Mr. Baily fled. A lookout was broadcast for Mr. Baily. Deputy First Class Brian Connelly located Ricky Baily as short time later. Ricky Baily was arrested and charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle and theft.

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HERMANVILLE --- Police report that on 07/26/08 at approximately 1:35 am deputies responded to Butler’s Place Bar in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a fight in progress involving numerous individuals. Dfc. Kevin Meyer arrived and observed several people standing at the front door of the bar arguing. Lerrel Eric Carey, 20 of Lexington Park, Maryland was yelling loudly in the direction of Dfc. Meyer threatening to harm individuals at the bar. Lerrel Carey was so belligerent he was being restrained by other individuals. Lerrel Carey broke free of the restraint, picked up a glass bottle and shattered it in the roadway near Dfc. Meyer. Dfc. Meyer told Lerrel Carey he was under arrest for disorderly conduct. Lerrel Carey refused to comply with Dfc. Meyer and resisted arrest. Lerrel Carey continued to yell and act disorderly which continued to incite the crowd at the bar. Lerrel Carey then attempted to flee from Dfc. Meyer. Dfc. Meyer caught Lerrel Carey. Lerrel Carey continued to resist and was finally subdued. Search incident to arrest revealed suspected marijuana on Lerrel Carey’s person.

LEXINGTON PARK --- Police report that on 07/26/08 at approximately 2:50 am Dfc. Keith Moritz was on routine patrol in Lexington Park, Maryland when he observed approximately 20 people standing on Liberty Street. There had been several fight calls during the night. Dfc. Moritz was operating his marked St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol cruiser and pulled onto Liberty Street to investigate. Dfc. Moritz was talking to the individuals when he observed a black male with a tee shirt pulled over his head running towards the crowd yelling and pointing a handgun towards the crowd. The crowd began to run for cover. Dfc. Moritz took up a tactical position of cover behind his cruiser and ordered the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspected fled towards the woods. As the suspect was running he dropped the handgun. Dfc. Moritz broadcast a lookout for the suspect. As Dfc. Moritz went to retrieve the handgun a juvenile male 14 of Lexington Park picked up the handgun and attempted to conceal it in his shorts. Dfc. Moritz ordered the juvenile to drop the gun and the juvenile complied at first but as Dfc. Moritz continued to walk towards the handgun and juvenile took two steps towards the handgun again. Dfc. Moritz was able to separate the juvenile from the handgun. As Dfc. Moritz was attempting to secure the juvenile and retrieve the handgun a large crowd surrounded Dfc. Moritz. Dfc. Moritz ordered the crowd to disburse but they refused and began yelling at Dfc. Moritz to release the juvenile. Dfc. Moritz had to disburse the crowd with pepper spray. Several other deputies arrived on the scene to assist. The handgun was retrieved and secured. The juvenile was charged with possession of a handgun.

Deputies were not able to locate the original suspect that evening. The investigation is continuing. No other suspect information is available at this time.