WALDORF --- On Dec. 21 at 1:43 p.m., a citizen approached Officer S. Kirsch at the corner of Old Washington Road and VFW Road in Waldorf to report a stolen truck. A lookout for the stolen truck was broadcast and shortly thereafter Officer P. McPherson located the vehicle traveling on northbound Crain Highway in the area of Sub Station Road. Officer McPherson conducted a traffic stop on the truck on Crain Highway near Cedarville Road, but when he ordered the occupants out of the vehicle, the driver fled onto Cedarville Road. Officer McPherson pursued the vehicle to a construction site off Cedarville Road, where the vehicle stopped and the driver fled on foot. The passenger, Jacque Peire Pilette, 37, of Kaplan, La., remained in the vehicle and was quickly apprehended. He was charged with Theft More Than $500 and Theft Less Than $500. The driver was apprehended shortly thereafter and identified as Michael Anthony Smith, 41, of no fixed address. A search revealed he was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Smith was charged with Motor Vehicle Theft, Theft More Than $500, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pilette and Smith are being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending appearances before the District Court Commissioner. Officer S. Kirsch investigated.

WALDORF --- Sometime between 5 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 5:38 a.m. on Dec. 11, suspect(s) forced entry into North Point High School in the 2500 block of Davis Road in Waldorf, shattered about 40 windows and spray painted several walls. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777. Officer J. Timko is investigating.

WALDORF --- On Dec. 19 at 11:45 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Waldorf Chrysler and Jeep in the 11700 block of Business Park Drive in Waldorf for the theft report. Investigation revealed Marvin Marcus Fields, 33, of no fixed address entered a vehicle parked at the business and stole two floor mats and fled the scene. Officers did not immediately locate Fields, but Fields returned to the business and an employee notified the Sheriff’s Office. Officers apprehended Fields at the business and charged him with Second Degree Burglary, two counts of Theft Less Than $500, Attempted Theft and Rogue & Vagabond. Fields is being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner. Officer P. Tona investigated.

LA PLATA --- On Dec. 16 at 8:09 a.m., a 1997 Nissan Maxima was traveling westbound on Centennial Street at St. Mary’s Avenue in La Plata when the driver, Patrick John Haugh, 40, of Waldorf, failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and collided with an unmarked Charles County Sheriff’s Office cruiser driven by Det. G. Draheim. The Nissan then struck a 2004 BMW 325I that was stopped at a stop sign on eastbound Centennial Street. Neither the driver of the BMW Sharon Ann Thompson, 52, of La Plata, nor Haugh or Det. Draheim were injured.

WALDORF --- Sometime between 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 5 a.m. on Dec. 16, suspect(s) shattered the windows of three vehicles parked at separate addresses in the Pinefield area. The vehicles were parked in the 5900 block of Michael Road, the 5400 block of Lucy Road and the 6300 block of Josephine Road. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777. Officer C. Smith is investigating.

Sometime between 2 p.m. on Dec.14 and 6 a.m. on Dec. 15 suspect(s) entered a home under construction in the 5700 block of Racoon Run Court in Hughesville, stole appliances 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 C. Gregory is investigating.

CHAPTICO — On 12/14/04, at 5:03 p.m., Tpr. P. A. Trossbach initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at Route 5 and Route 238, in Helen for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, a strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. The driver, Brian Scott Verbic, 18, of Leonardtown admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle and produced a plastic baggie containing suspected marijuana. Mr. Verbic was placed under arrest and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of CDS paraphernalia. Mr. Verbic was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a bond review.

Tacky Tab Unstuck from Legal Tag Ends in Jail for Bozo

CHESAPEAKE BEACH --- Calvert Sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Chip Allen reports that on December 25th, 2004 at 2:49 am, Dfc. Wilson conducted a traffic stop on Rt 261 in the area of 29th St., in Chesapeake Beach, Md. Investigation revealed the validation tab displayed on the vehicle tags was reported stolen from Prince George’s County, Md. The driver, Christopher W. Rothenberg, 24, of Chesapeake Beach, Md. was placed under arrest. A check of his driver’s license revealed his privilege to drive in Maryland is suspended. He was charged with theft and driving while suspended. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing.

Boozing and Drugging in One Horse Open Sleigh

HUNTINGTOWN --- On December 25th, 2004 at 2:53 am, Calvert Sheriff’s Deputy Carter conducted a traffic stop on Plum Point Rd. in the area of Rt 4, Huntingtown, Md. Based on observations made during the stop the driver, Michael C. Hogan, 26, from Prince Frederick, Md. was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence. A search incident to arrest revealed a baggie containing suspected marijuana and a non-conventional smoking device in the center console of the vehicle. Hogan was charged with possession of CDS and possession of CDS parapheralia.

Burglars Needed Christmas Cards

PRINCE FREDERICK --- On December 26th, 2004 at 11:27 am, Calvert Sheriff’s Dfc Foote responded to Ralon’s Hallmark Store located at 129 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, Md. for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the store, ransacked it, removed cash and fled in an unknown direction. The Calvert Investigative Team is investigating.

Cocaine and Booze Make Better Offer for Jail

OWINGS --- On December 26th, 2004 at 10:00 pm, Calvert Sheriff’s Dfc. Cress attempted to make a traffic stop on Rt 260 in the area of Brickhouse Rd., Owings, Md. A short chase ensued and the vehicle was stopped on Rt 2 in the area of Rt 260. The driver was removed from the car and a search of the driver revealed a metal smoking device containing suspected cocaine. Dfc Cress also detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. Based on observations made during the stop the driver, Juan Sanchez Offer, 36, of Forestville, Md. was placed under arrest and charged with possession of CDS, possession of CDS paraphernalia, DUI, and driving while suspended. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing.

On 12/7/04, at 12:45 p.m., TFC W. P. Goldston responded to a residence on Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown for the reported theft. The investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) removed money and a credit card from the victim’s residence. This investigation is continuing.

On 12/14/04, at 2:05 p.m., Tpr. F. V. Dolinger served a criminal summons on Calvin Jerome Bell, 35, of Prince Frederick for 2nd degree assault. Mr. Bell is accused of assaulting an 18 year old female at a residence on New Market Turner Road on 11/9/04.

Heathens Destroyed Christmas Decor

MECHANICSIVLLE --- Between 12/14/04 at 10:00 p.m. and 12/15/04 at 5:30 a.m., unknown suspect(s) destroyed five inflatable Christmas display decorations on a lawn located on Donna Drive in Mechanicsville. The decorations are valued at $750. TFC A. J. Malaspina is conducting this investigation.

Charge: Clopper Double Woman Bopper

HOLLYWOOD --- On 12/17/04, at 5:12 p.m., Tpr. F. V. Dolinger served a criminal summons on John Edward Clopper, 22, of Hollywood for two counts of second degree assault and one count of malicious destruction of property under $500. These charges stem from an incident which occurred on 11/13/04. Mr. Clopper is accused of assaulting two females at a residence in Hollywood and damaging a vehicle belonging to one of the victims.

Woman Charged with Beating Old Man

VALLEY LEE --- On 12/18/04, at 4:00 p.m., TFC A. J. Rossignol responded to Popular Hill Lane in Valley Lee for a reported disturbance. As a result of the investigation, Ana Marie Delatore, 51, of Valley Lee was placed under arrest and charged with 2nd degree assault on a 58 year old male at the residence. Ms. Delatore was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

2 Women Charged with Theft

CALIFORNIA --- On 12/18/04, at 7:15 p.m., TFC A. J. Rossignol served a criminal summons on Sheila Juanita Sommerville, 29, of Great Mills for theft over $500. Ms. Sommerville is accused of the theft of over $500 in merchandise and cash from the J. C. Penney’s Department Stores in California and Waldorf.

On 12/18/04, at 7:30 p.m., TFC A. J. Rossignol served a criminal summons on Michele Lynn Fenwick, 22, of Lexington Park for theft over $500. Ms. Fenwick is accused of the theft of over $500 in merchandise and cash from the J. C. Penney’s Department Stores in California and Waldorf.

Mac Attack Was Sexual

LEONARDTOWN ---On 12/20/04, at 9:00 p.m., TFC J. D. Vanhoy served a criminal summons on Kenneth Luther Greenidge, 36, of Mechanicsville for 2nd degree assault and 4th degree sex offense. Mr. Greenidge is accused of assaulting a 31 year old female at the McDonald’s Restaurant in Leonardtown on 6/23/04 and 6/24/04.

Man Violated Judge’s Order to Stay Away

CALIFORNIA --- On 12/23/04, at 6:30 p.m., TFC M. A. Murphy responded to Laurel Glen Road in California for the reported disturbance. Further investigation revealed Christopher Lee Poteat, 28, of Lexington Park was in violation of a protective order and was placed under arrest. Mr. Poteat was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

No Pay at the Register

LEXINGTON PARK --- Police say that on 12/29/04, at 1:15 p.m., Maryland State TFC J. L. Linger responded to the McKay’s Food and Drug Store on Signature Drive in Lexington Park for the shoplifter in custody. The manager advised that the suspect put items in her pocket and left the store without paying for the merchandise. As a result, Gede Love Stewart, 30, of California was placed under arrest and charged with theft under $100. Ms. Stewart was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

No Peace, No Freedom