Tag:

St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center

'Significant' Southern Maryland Drug Seizure Nets $2M In Narcotics, Two Arrested, Sheriff Says 'Significant' Southern Maryland Drug Seizure Nets $2M In Narcotics, Two Arrested, Sheriff Says
'Significant' Southern Maryland Drug Seizure Nets $2M In Narcotics, Two Arrested, Sheriff Says In the largest drug seizure in St. Mary’s County history, deputies uncovered over $2 million worth of narcotics during a massive operation targeting high-level drug trafficking in Southern Maryland, according to authorities. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that detectives arrested Antwian Marquis Johnson, 38, and Shannon Marie Johnson, 37, both of Great Mills, during a raid on Dec. 5. following an undercover probe into drug trafficking.  Deputies executed search warrants at two residences in Great Mills and Hollywood, where they seized approximately 47 pounds…
Body Armor And Bad Intentions: Armed Man Storms Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Body Armor And Bad Intentions: Armed Man Storms Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Body Armor And Bad Intentions: Armed Man Storms Maryland Home, Sheriff Says A Fort Washington man wearing body armor and packing multiple weapons was arrested after breaking into a Great Mills home and attacking the victim, St. Mary’s County authorities announced. Deputies responded to the 45000 block of Military Lane after a frantic 911 call from the victim shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.  The caller reported that a man was attempting to force his way into the residence, with loud noises captured in the background during the call, a spokesperson from the St. Mary's County Sherif's Office said. When deputies arrived, Robert Eric Hyatt Jr., 38, su…
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office arrested a fugitive who was wanted after being caught with a small armory of illegal weapons. Jerod Adam Taylor was arrested at his home at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 following the investigation into a domestic assault reported in the 20000 block of Goddard Road in Lexington Park, where deputies made a startling discovery. Investigators say that deputies learned that Taylor was reported to possess multiple firearms, which were found in plain view within the home after he fled the area. They made note that Taylor is legally prohibite…
Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two men are in custody and a third is at large following a multi-agency investigation into a shooting that resulted in a man being airlifted to an area hospital in Southern Maryland.  Mark Albert Fenwick, 32, of Park Hall, and Prince Frederick resident Jarrell Raheim Johnson, 36, were arrested in Prince Frederick following an investigation into a St. Mary's County shooting. A third suspect, Lexington Park resident Charles Henry Thompson, 30, remains at large. Deputies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, wh…
Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff
Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff The former Chief of Medical Services for the St. Mary's County government has been arrested and charged for tampering with narcotics boxes in Southern Maryland, authorities announced. Leonardtown resident Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, who was the subject of an investigation into the suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box at a local medical unit is facing nearly three dozen charges following his arrest on Wednesday, Sept. 11.  In July, the sheriff's office determined that the seal on a medic box containing vials of fentanyl had been broken. Further investigation…
Off-Duty Deputy Returning From Jury Duty Apprehends Escaped Suspect In Maryland Off-Duty Deputy Returning From Jury Duty Apprehends Escaped Suspect In Maryland
Off-Duty Deputy Returning From Jury Duty Apprehends Escaped Suspect In Maryland An off-duty member of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office went above and beyond to capture a wanted man who escaped custody, officials say. Capt. Richard Russell, the Special Operations Commander for the department, received an alert on Tuesday morning regarding Leonardtown native Jordan Poetzman, who removed his GPS monitoring device while attending court-authorized inpatient treatment at a facility in California. Capt. Richard Russell St. Mary's County Sheriff At the time, he was returning from jury duty. With one civic duty done, Russell decided to join the hun…
Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two women were hospitalized on Saturday in Lexington Park following a violent double stabbing during a break-in, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Prince George's County resident Terek Demaury Ross, 28, was arrested after stabbing his victims and then attempting to flee in one of their vehicles before being apprehended by deputies in Calvert County. Investigators say that at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Aug. 3, deputies were called to the 21000 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, where there were two victims who had been stabbed by a man known to them. According to th…
Maryland Deputies Make Three Makes Drug Busts In Six Hours, Sheriff Says Maryland Deputies Make Three Makes Drug Busts In Six Hours, Sheriff Says
Maryland Deputies Make Three Makes Drug Busts In Six Hours, Sheriff Says It was a busy six hours for members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office overnight as they made three drug-related arrests during separate traffic stops, authorities announced. The night began shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, when deputies on patrol spotted a silver Jeep Cherokee speeding out of a residential parking lot in Lexington Park and blowing through a stop sign, ultimately leading to their first arrests. During the subsequent traffic stop, driver James Henry Elam III, 42, and his passenger, Antonio Roberto Belen, 38, both of Lexington Park were found with cocaine, bu…
Man Wanted For 2023 Home Invasion Busted After Brief Foot Chase In St. Mary's County: Sheriff Man Wanted For 2023 Home Invasion Busted After Brief Foot Chase In St. Mary's County: Sheriff
Man Wanted For 2023 Home Invasion Busted After Brief Foot Chase In St. Mary's County: Sheriff A fugitive wanted for a home invasion in St. Mary's County last year was taken into custody over the weekend following a lengthy investigation, authorities announced. Delontey Montario Butler, 31, was arrested on Sunday, July 21, on open warrants for home invasion, first-degree assault, and other offenses throughout the region. According to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, the warrants stem from a 2023 incident when Butler allegedly barged into a Lexington Park home wielding a pocketknife, which he used to lunge at his victim before brandishing a gun and threatening to shoot. On Sun…
Homeless Man Stole Rifle From Store, Passed It Off To Second Suspect In Maryland, Sheriff Says Homeless Man Stole Rifle From Store, Passed It Off To Second Suspect In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Homeless Man Stole Rifle From Store, Passed It Off To Second Suspect In Maryland, Sheriff Says A man known to set up shop in a homeless encampment in St. Mary's County was arrested after providing another man with a rifle stolen from an area sporting goods store in Lexington Park, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to the Tackle Box in the 22000 block of Three Notch Road earlier this week, where there was a reported theft involving a man who walked into the store, went behind the sales counter, took a Ruger AR-15 from the display rack, concealing it between his shirt before leaving the store. Photos of the man - Roger Glenn Chin, 40 - were shared, and a deputy re…
Lexington Park Man, 19, Busted With Handgun Reported Stolen In Hagerstown, Sheriff Says Lexington Park Man, 19, Busted With Handgun Reported Stolen In Hagerstown, Sheriff Says
Lexington Park Man, 19, Busted With Handgun Reported Stolen In Hagerstown, Sheriff Says A 19-year-old who was the subject of an ongoing investigation was busted with two handguns he was not permitted to possess during a bust in St. Mary's County, the sheriff's office announced. Lexington Park resident Zemar David-Tyshon Batts was the subject of a search and seizure warrant in the 21000 block of Dayflower Place on Tuesday, which led to the recovery of two weapons, one of which was reported stolen out of Hagerstown in 2017. Batts was arrested and charged with possession of a regulated firearm by an individual under the age of 21; however no charges have been issued for…
Suspect Apprehended Week After Shooting In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says Suspect Apprehended Week After Shooting In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says
Suspect Apprehended Week After Shooting In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says A 23-year-old didn't make it far following a reported late June shooting in St. Mary's County that resulted in property damage, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called in early on Wednesday morning to the 46000 block of Flower Drive in Lexington Park, where they executed a warrant and arrested Davione Syheme Mason, a suspected shooter involved in an incident last month. According to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, on June 26, there were reports of shots fired in the 46000 block of Columbus Drive, though no shooter was initially apprehended. No injuries were rep…
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says A man who allegedly pistol-whipped and assaulted his ex-wife in St. Mary's County is behind bars after a planned meet turned ugly and she had to be airlifted to the hospital.  Mechanicsville resident John William Alvarado, 47, is facing multiple attempted murder charges following an incident late on Saturday night that resulted in his ex hospitalized and him in handcuffs, according to the sheriff's office. On June 22, deputies were called to a reported assault in the 45000 block of Nicholas Court in Lexington Park, where they spoke with Alvarado's ex, who said she was supposed to meet …