Woman Robbed at St. Charles Mall Parking Lot
WALDORF — On Nov. 18 at 8:05 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the parking lot of Macy’s Home Store located at 11200 Mall Circle in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery. Investigation revealed the suspect approached the victim, a 47-year-old Waldorf woman, and requested assistance. When the victim offered to help, the suspect brandished a knife and demanded the victim’s purse. The suspect reached into the victim’s vehicle, stole her purse and fled on foot toward St. Patrick’s Drive. The suspect is described as a thin, white female, approximately 28 years old with long dark hair and wearing a long, dark coat. The victim was not injured. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777. Officer C. Long is investigating.
Daylight Burglary Nets Ipod
LUSBY — On 11-13, between 6:00 AM and 5:30 PM, an unknown culprit forcibly entered a residence on Brian’s Way, Lusby, and removed a MP3 iPod with speaker/charger stand, an antique pocket watch, and two silver watches. TFC Brooks is handling the investigation.
High School Thievery
HUNTINGTOWN — On 11-16, between 6:50 AM and 11:30 AM, an unknown culprit forcibly entered a vehicle parked at Huntingtown High School and removed a German capacitor with colored writing and a dragon decal, a MTX amp, and an Infinity subwoofer. TPR Thompson is handling the investigation.
Carlo Cracked Corn and Loads of Drugs, Say Cops
LUSBY — On 11-20, 12:17 AM, H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby, TPR Towers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The operator, Carlo Tige Hurley, 32, of Owings, was subsequently arrested for DUI. Incident to arrest, a search of Mr. Hurley’s person produced crack-cocaine, marijuana, and a CDS smoking device. He was then additionally charged with possession of cocaine, marijuana, and CDS paraphernalia. After processing, he was transported to the CCDC to await a commissioner’s hearing.
Use your drugs in Baltimore, Not Here
HUNTINGTOWN — On 11-21, 3:24 AM, Rt. 2/4, Huntingtown, TPR Towers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. A consent search was obtained and suspected marijuana was located. At that time, Willie Anthony Forrest, 35, of Baltimore, was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana, CDS paraphernalia, and DUI. After processing, he was transported to the CCDC to await a commissioner’s hearing.
Daytime Burglar Got 3 Handguns
WALDORF — Sometime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 19, suspect(s) entered a residence in the 300 block of Barksdale Avenue in Waldorf through an unlocked window. The suspect(s) stole three handguns, change and a backpack and fled the scene. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777. Officer R. Brooks is investigating.

Gang of Three Nabbed with Phony Credit Cards
WALDORF — On Nov. 18 at 5:33 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Best Buy located at 11725 Berry Road in Waldorf for the report of credit card fraud. Investigation revealed Emily Louise Cook-Gilner, 22, of no fixed address, attempted to purchase merchandise with a counterfeit credit card. Detectives responded, contacted the issuing bank and discovered the credit card number was not valid. Cook-Gilner, her husband, Steven Anthony Gilner, 24, of no fixed address and Roy Lee Sosna, 23, of Las Vegas were arrested. Cook-Gilner was charged with credit card fraud and two counts of theft scheme valued at more than $500. Gilner was charged with theft valued at more than $500 and Sosna was charged with conspiracy to commit theft valued at more than $500 and theft valued at more than $500. They were being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before the district court commissioner. Det. B. Buchanan is investigating.
Pizza Workers Charged with Running Pot Ring
from Business
BRYANS ROAD — The Charles County Sheriff’s Office have arrested three men in connection with a drug investigation at the Pizza Hut located at 3091 Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road. The Community Policing Unit and Narcotics detectives have been investigating reports of drug sales occurring at the business over the past several months. On Nov. 18 at 5 p.m., after receiving a tip that a large quantity of marijuana was in the business, investigators established surveillance inside and outside Pizza Hut. Through their investigation and with assistance from a K9 team, they located marijuana with a street value of $250. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested Brandon Duane Tarman, 20, of Bryans Road, Marcus Davon Stewart, 24, of Accokeek and Douglas Jackson, 24, of Fort Washington and charged them with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Cpl. R. Kuhnow investigated.
Slashing and Fighting
WALDORF — On Nov. 18 at 3 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Hamlin Road in Waldorf for the report of an assault with a knife. Investigation revealed Christopher Dale Buchanan, 18, of La Plata and Sean Francis McLaughlin, 37, of Waldorf sustained lacerations to their arms during a fight between each other. Buchanan was transported by ambulance to Civista Medical Center and McLaughlin was treated on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Both were arrested and charged with first-degree assault. They were being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before the district court commissioner. Officer R. Anderson investigated.
12 Students Not Hurt in Ryken Bus Crash
LA PLATA — On Nov. 17 at 3:55 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the 200 block of Charles Street in La Plata for the report of a school bus crash. Investigation revealed a St. Mary’s Ryken High School bus driven by Robert Benjamin Good, 70, of Swan Point was turning right from westbound Charles Street onto Washington Avenue when the left side of the back of the bus struck the right side of a Ford Taurus stopped at a red light. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. The driver of the Tarus, Robert Norman Tillett, 81, of La Plata, the 12 students on the bus and Good were not injured. Officer R. Taylor of the Traffic Operations Unit investigated.
Pair Picked for Multiple Robberies
WALDORF — On Nov. 16 at 11 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Linens & Things located at 3241 Plaza Drive in Waldorf for the report of a theft. The suspects had fled the scene and a description of their vehicle was broadcast to officers. Officer D. Baker observed the vehicle traveling south on Crain Highway and attempted to stop it. The driver fled south and turned onto Hawthorne Road in La Plata and officers discontinued their pursuit. A Maryland State Police trooper located the vehicle a short time later in the Hunters Brooke subdivision. The suspects were positively identified by witnesses as being involved in the theft. The driver, Andre Gray, 44, and his passenger, Michael Gray, 45, both of Washington, D.C., were arrested and a subsequent search revealed they were in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers determined through their investigation that both suspects were also involved in a theft from Pier One Imports on Plaza Drive the previous day. They were charged with theft valued at more than $500, two counts of theft valued at less than $100, two counts of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Andre Gray was also charged by the Maryland State Police with numerous traffic violations. They were being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before the district court commissioner. Cpl. C. McCue investigated.

Man Charged with Prescription Fraud

LEONARDTOWN — State Police report that on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 10:24 am, TFC Quade responded to St. Clements Medical Care office in Leonardtown for the reported disturbance. After further investigation the suspect, police say that Joshua James Hixson, 26, of Hollywood, was arrested for prescription fraud and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center in Leonardtown where he was being held for bond review.
Chase with Pot, say Police
OAKVILLE — On Friday, November 17, 2006 at 11:30 pm, TFC Linger was patrolling in Mechanicsville area. A traffic stop was initiated on Honda passenger car for exceeding the posted speed limit on Laurel Grove Road/Holt Road. As TFC Linger approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of burnt Marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The driver, James Roy Chase 2nd., 19 of Mechanicsville, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of CDS paraphernalia. Mr. Chase was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and was held pending a bond review.
Too Much Packing of Pot
LEXINGTON PARK — On Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 12:36 pm, TFC Quade was patrolling Rt 246 in Lexington Park when he observed a Subaru station wagon exceeding the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated in a parking lot off Liberty Street. Contact was made with the driver, Kristen Kaye Burney, 22 of Lexington Park. A check through MVA revealed that Ms. Burney’s driving privileges were suspended in the State of Maryland. She was placed under arrest for driving on a suspended license. A bag of marijuana was found on her person and she was also charged with possession of marijuana and taken to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for bond review.
Bag of Pot
CALIFORNIA — On Saturday, November 18, 2006 at approximately 10:50 pm, TFC Linger was patrolling the California area when he conducted a routine traffic stop on a Toyota Corolla for exceeding the posted speed limit on Patuxent Beach Road, California. Contact was made with both the driver and juvenile passenger. Upon second approach of the vehicle, a small cellophane bag containing marijuana was observed. The juvenile passenger, 16 of St. Leonard was arrested and transported to the Leonardtown Barrack where he was processed and released to his father. Case is being forwarded to Juvenile Services for disposition
Rocket Scientists Love Crack Cocaine
CALIFORNIA — On Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 1:37 am, TFC Linger responded to the Burke’s Mobile Trailer Park in California for the reported suspicious vehicle parked in front of a trailer. TFC Linger arrived, observed the vehicle, and made contact with the driver, Frederick Douglas Parker, Jr., 48 of Callaway and the passenger, Joan Marie Jones, 36 of Lexington Park. Both Mr. Parker and Ms. Jones were arrested for possession of “crack cocaine” and possession of CDS paraphernalia and held pending a bond review.
Fishy Assault Alleged
POINT LOOKOUT — On Sunday, November 19 2006 at 10:19 am, a criminal summons was served on Mr. Aleksandr Petukhov, 24, of Sandy Springs, as a result of the First Degree Assault which occurred on October 22, 2006 at Point Lookout State Park.
Pot Scarce in Loveville?
LOVEVILLE — On Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 5:21 pm, TFC Trossbach was patrolling Rt. 5 Loveville area when he stopped a Toyota Tacoma for exceeding the posted speed limit in the area of Route 5 and Third Base Store. Henry Robert Wilkins 2nd, 21 of Charlotte Hall was arrested for possession of Marijuana and possession of CDS paraphernalia and incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center in Leonardtown pending a bond review.


Senior Citizen Critically Injured in Apartment Fire

On Friday, November 24, 2006, at 12:38 PM, firefighters and paramedics from the Clinton area were alerted for an automatic alarm activation from an apartment building in the Clinton Manor Apartment Complex. Fire/EMS Units responded to 8500 Mike Shapiro Drive, a 4-story senior citizen apartment building, and discovered a fire in a third floor apartment. As additional fire/EMS units were still responding, firefighters from Clinton Fire/EMS Station 25 stretched handlines and conducted a primary search and rescue. A senior citizen female resident was located in the apartment of origin by firefighters and removed from the building to awaiting paramedics. She was transported to a Burn Unit suffering from smoke inhalation and critical burns to the lower half of her body. The apartments are equipped with automated sprinkler systems, which held the fire in check until firefighters arrived and completely extinguished the fire. Firefighters believe a cigarette ignited a fire on the mobility-challenged patients clothing. The aggressive and well-coordinated efforts of the first arriving units resulted in the rescue of a critically injured female, confined the fire to the area of origin and had the fire completely extinguished in less than 5 minutes. Fire loss is estimated at $5,000. No additional displacements were necessary.