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Crack Distributor Had Stolen
Tags on Bike
DUNKIRK --- Calvert County Sheriffs
Department spokesman Chip Allen reports that on July 2nd, 2004 at 12:20 pm,
Dfc. Cress, Dfc Naecker and Trooper Davis, conducted a traffic stop on a Red and Silver
Suzuki Motorcycle on Rt. 4 in the area of Ward Rd. Dunkirk, Md. A computer check revealed
the motorcycle and its registration plates were reported stolen to the Prince
Georges County Police. The motorcycle operator was identified as; Jeffery D. Wells,
21, of Accokeek, Md. He was taken into custody and charged with theft. A search was
conducted and he was found to be in possession of 30 small baggie each containing
suspected crack cocaine. Wells was also charged with possession of CDS with the intent to
distribute. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing.
Man Slashed in Throat With Machete
ST. LEONARD --- On July 5th, 2004 at 2:16 am, Calvert
Sheriffs Deputies responded to the 8600 block of Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, Md. for a
report of a fight in progress. Upon their arrival they located the victim. He had had a 4
inch laceration across his neck in the area of his throat. Deputies learned the cut was
made a machete. The suspect was identified as Allen L. Ledford Jr.; 29 years old of St.
Leonard, Md. He was located at scene and taken into custody. He was charged with 1st
Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment. He was transported to the Calvert County
Detention Center for processing.
Old Guy with Pot in Pocket
LOVEVILLE --- Maryland State Police report that on
7/11/04, at 9:20 p.m., TFC J. L. Linger initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in
Loveville. Upon contacting the driver, TFC Linger detected the odor of burnt marijuana
emitting from the vehicle. A search incident to probable cause revealed suspected
marijuana in the driver's pant's pocket. Thomas L. Thompson, 51 years, of Mechanicsville,
was arrested. An additional search of the vehicle revealed a suspected marijuana
cigarette. Mr. Thompson was charged with possession of CDS and incarcerated in the
Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
Stolen Tags
LEXINGTON PARK --- On 7/8/04, between 1:30 p.m. and 11:45
p.m., unknown suspect(s) removed the front and rear Maryland registration plates
"DWR272" from a vehicle parked at a residence on Essex Drive in Lexington Park.
TFC S. M. Van Bennekum is conducting this investigation.
Lots of Damage for Older Vehicles
On 7/10/04, between 2:00 a.m. and 2:30 a.m., unknown
suspect(s) damaged a 1994 Chevrolet Van and a 1992 Ford Explorer at a residence on
Bridgett Lane in Lexington Park. Damage is estimated at $14,000. Tpr. M. W.
Laney is conducting this investigation.
Man Charged with Beating Woman
AVENUE --- On 7/10/04, at 8:02 p.m., TFC J. L. Linger
responded to a residence on Olen Mattingly Road in Avenue for a reported assault. As a
result, Robert M. Long, 28, of Avenue, was arrested and charged with 2nd degree assault on
a 27 year old female at the residence. Mr. Long was incarcerated in the Detention Center
pending a bond hearing.
Pot Pipe Packing Goad for Trip to Jail
PRINCE FREDERICK --- Calvert Sheriffs deputies report
that on June 28th, 2004 at 11:05 pm, Deputy McCarroll conducted a traffic stop
in the Fox Run Shopping Center. A consent search of the vehicle and its occupants
revealed a passenger in the vehicle, identified as David M. Goad Jr., 22, of Prince
Frederick, was in possession of non-conventional smoking device containing suspected
marijuana. Goad was placed under arrest and charged with possession of CDS and CDS
paraphernalia. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing.
St. Marys Man Busted With Dope in Calvert
HUNTINGTOWN --- On July 2nd, 2004 at 10:30 pm, Cpl. R. McCourt conducted
a traffic stop on Rt 4 in the area of Plum Point Rd., Huntingtown Md. During the stop he
observed what he believed to suspected marijuana in a rolled up plastic sandwich bag. He
retrieved the baggie and placed Robert W. Roberts, 19, of Great Mills under arrest for
possession of CDS and possession of CDS paraphernalia. He was transported to the Calvert
County Detention Center for processing.