MEDIA RELEASE
 
April 28, 2008
 

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
Crime Report for April 28, 2008

On April 18, 2008 at 1357 hours, Deputy Michael Campbell responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for the report of a violation of a protective order.  The investigation revealed Bradley V. Buckler, age 29 of Great Mills, telephoned the victim several times in a harassing manner in violation of a Protective Order issued by the District Court.  Contact was made with Buckler who was placed under arrest without incident.   Buckler was incarcerated in the Detention Center pending a bond hearing before the District Court Commissioner.

            On April 18, 2008, Senior Deputy First Class Robert Russell and Deputy Michael Licausi responded to the area of St. George Island for the report of trespassing.  The investigation revealed Richard L. Taylor, age 18 of Valley Lee, and Alissa M Bishop, age 18 of Valley Lee, entered upon the posted private property of the victim without permission.  Both were arrested, charged with Trespassing on Posted Private Property, and transported to the Detention Center pending a bond hearing before the District Court Commissioner.

            On April 22, 2008 at 1515 hours, Deputy Jaime Reithmeyer responded to the Family Dollar in Leonardtown for the report of a theft.  The investigation revealed Angela L. Newton, age 18 of Hollywood, entered the business, removed items from the display and placed them in her purse.  Newton then exited the business without rendering payment for the items.  Newton was issued a Criminal Citation for Theft Under $100.00 and released pending an appearance in District Court.

            On April 22, 2008 at 2022 hours, Deputy First Class William Rishel responded to the report of a disturbance on Pegg Lane in Lexington Park.  The investigation revealed David L. Garrison, age 48 of Lexington Park, was causing a disturbance in front of his residence on Pegg Lane.  As Deputy First Class Rishel approached Garrison, he fled on foot to the rear of the residence.  As Garrison reached the wood line he suddenly stopped and turned towards the deputy.  He was given several verbal commands to drop the items in his hands and provide identification.  Garrison refused and lunged at the deputy.  Garrison was subsequently subdued after struggling with the officer and then began spitting at Deputy First Class Rishel.  Garrison was transported to the Detention Center where he was incarcerated pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

            On April 22, 2008 at approximately 2045 hours, a male and female were walking through a wooded area near Timber Valley Court in Lexington Park when they were confronted by three men, one of which displayed a handgun and demanded money.  The male victim was struck on the head with the gun and the female victim’s purse was taken before all three suspects fled.  In the early morning hours of April 23, 2008, Bureau of Criminal Investigations Detectives arrested Zachary Allan Kiger, age 19 of no fixed address, and Cordell Rayshawn Mackall, age 19 of Lexington Park.  Both were charged with Armed Robbery and Theft and incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.  The third suspect described as a black male with a heavy build is still at large.  The investigation is continuing.  Neither victim required medical attention.

            On April 23, 2008 at approximately 0530 hours, deputies responded to Elegant Court in Lexington Park for the reported home invasion.  The two occupants of the home reported two black males, wearing dark clothing, broke into their home through a rear door.  Once inside the male occupant confronted the intruders and a struggle ensued.  The suspects then fled.  There were no serious injuries reported.  Bureau of Criminal Investigations Detectives are currently investigating the incident.

            On April 23, 2008 at 0750 hours, Deputy First Class John Kirkner responded to Valley Drive Estates in Lexington Park for the report of an assault.  The investigation revealed Shanita Williams, age 31 of Lexington Park, and Joseph D. Young, age 37 of Lexington Park, were involved in a verbal dispute which escalated into a physical altercation.  Williams and Young began assaulting each other inside the residence.  Both subjects received minor injuries in the altercation.  Williams and Young were placed under arrest, charged with Assault Second Degree and incarcerated in the Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

            On April 8, 2008, Bureau of Criminal Investigations Detectives initiated an investigation at the St. Mary's County Detention Center after information was received inmates were plotting to escape.  Detectives discovered several inmates had conspired together and attempted to escape from a secured area of the Detention Center.  The details of the method in which this was performed are not being released at this time.  During the investigation detectives conducted a search of the confined area which revealed signs of damage to the structure.  On April 21 and 24, 2008, Bureau of Criminal Investigations Detectives charged the following individuals with Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Escape and Malicious Destruction of Property Over $500:  Antonio Warren Gantt, who was incarcerated for Bank Robbery and other related charges, Johnnie William Raines and Christopher Allen Williams, who were both incarcerated for Burglaries and other related charges at the time of the attempted escape.  Additional inmates have charges pending.

            On April 24, 2008, Bureau of Criminal Investigations Detectives arrested Ryan Joseph Rice, age 19 of Mechanicsville, and charged him with Burglary, Theft of Motor Vehicle, Destruction of Property, three counts of Theft and five counts of Burglary to Motor Vehicle.  The charges stemmed from a Bureau of Criminal Investigations investigation into April 21, 2008 thefts from motor vehicles in Birch Manor in Mechanicsville and an April 22, 2008 burglary, theft from motor vehicle and theft of a motor vehicle on Harpers Corner Road in Mechanicsville.  Additional charges are pending.  Rice was incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

            On April 25, 2008 at 0746 hours, Senior Deputy First Class Kevin Somerville responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for the report of a violation of a Protective Order.  The investigation revealed Antown L. Clark, age 23 of Clements, had repeatedly telephoned the victim and harassed her after receiving a Protective Order issued by the District Court.  Contact was made with Clark and he was placed under arrest.  Clark was transported to the Detention Center, charged with Violation of a Protective Order and Telephone Misuse and incarcerated in the Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner. 

            On April 25, 2008 at 1438 hours, Senior Deputy First Class David Corcoran responded to the Wal-Mart Store in California for the report of a theft. The investigation revealed Matthew A. Prinsen, age 22 of Hollywood, entered the Wal-Mart Store and concealed items on his person.  Prinsen then exited the store without rendering payment for the items valued at $31.88.  Prinsen was detained by store security personnel pending the arrival of Senior Deputy First Class Corcoran.  Prinsen was issued a Criminal Citation and released on his personal recognizance pending a hearing in District Court.

            On April 25, 2008 at 1503 hours, Deputy First Class Charles Dodson responded to Great Mills Court in Great Mills for the report of a subject tampering with a SMECO Electric Meter.  The investigation revealed SMECO disconnected the electrical service for non-payment.  Upon inspection of the meter, it was determined the meter had been reconnected.  Deputy First Class Dodson located Raechel J. Karl, age 24, and a Criminal Citation was issued to Karl for Theft Under $500.00.

            On April 25, 2008 at 1836 hours, Deputy First Class Shaun Carberry responded to a business on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park for the report of a Violation of a Peace Order.  The investigation revealed Amy B. Greenwell, age 29 of Great Mills, had continually harassed the victim after being served a Peace Order by the District Court.  Greenwell was located, placed under arrest for Violation of a Peace Order, and incarcerated in the Detention Center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

            If any additional information is needed, please contact the Duty Officer at 301-475-4200 x1900.