CDS Violation: 24-34711
On April 30, 2024, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) observed a hand-to-hand drug transaction at the corner of Lake Drive and Pine Lane in Lusby. Contact was made with a male who advised he purchased crack cocaine from a female identified as Chelsea Lee Hoofnagle, 37 of Lusby. Detectives observed Hoofnagle riding a mini bike on a walking path nearby. Contact was made with Hoofnagle who admitted to selling the male crack cocaine. Hoofnagle was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Distribution of Narcotics, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics, and CDS: Possession- Not Cannabis.
CDS Violation: 24-35108
On May 2, 2024, Deputy Tunnel observed a seatbelt violation on a vehicle traveling south on Rt. 4 in the area of Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Deputy Hendrickson initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 150 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. Further investigation revealed K9 Atlas conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle resulting in a positive alert. During the vehicle search, 17 Suboxone strips were located. The driver, David Lee Strawser, 52 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis.
Damaged Property: 24-35065
On May 2, 2024, DFC Tavares responded to the 400 block of Hawthorne Drive in Lusby, for the report of property destruction. The complainants advised that between 8 pm on May 1 and 7 am on May 2, a cluster of mailboxes were destroyed by a blunt object. The estimated value of damaged property is $600.00.
Damaged Property: 24-35871
On May 5, 2025, DFC. Dymond responded to the Prince Frederick Dodge Dealership at 265 S. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for a report of property destruction. A white 2023 Chevrolet Camaro had its passenger-side window shattered. The estimated value of damaged property is $300.00.
Disorderly Conduct: 24-34946
On May 1, 2024, Sgt. Foote responded to the 14000 block of S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons, for a disorderly subject. The complainant advised an unknown male was causing a disturbance at the Solomons boat ramp shouting derogatory racial remarks and making threats. The subject identified as Howard Fawcett Heston, 65 of no fixed address, was asked numerous times to leave the property and failed to comply. Heston was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Disorderly Conduct.
Indecent Exposure: 24-34397
On April 29, 2024, Deputy Brown responded to the 11000 block of Big Sandy Run Road in Lusby, for a disorderly subject. The complainant advised there was a verbal dispute with Mary Beth Honeycutt, 62 of Lusby, and Honeycutt proceeded to expose herself. Children were playing in the cul-de-sac at the time of the incident and witnessed Honeycutt’s actions. Honeycutt was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Indecent Exposure.
Theft: 24-35646
On May 4, 2024, DFC Shoemaker responded to the 300 block of Clubhouse Drive in Lusby, for a theft report. The complainant advised the air conditioning unit had been tampered with and the side panels, refrigerant hose, and refrigerant were missing. The estimated value of damaged and stolen property is $6,000.00.
Theft: 24-34704
On April 30, 2024, at 6:45 p.m., Deputy Morrison responded to Ulta Beauty located at 845 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised three black females in their twenties, wearing face masks entered the business, grabbed shopping bags, and proceeded to steal multiple fragrance products. The suspects fled the store in a gray 2022 Honda SUV registered to Avis Budget Rental, LLC. Deputy Lee observed the suspect vehicle northbound on Rt. 4 and Towne Center Blvd. in Dunkirk and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled from the traffic stop and struck Deputy Lee as he was out of his vehicle. Deputy Lee was transported to Calvert Health with non-life-threatening injuries. The estimated value of stolen property is $2,000.00+. Anyone with information in regards to this case is asked to contact Det. McDowell at Wyatt.McDowell@calvertcountymd.gov. Please refer to case number 24-34704.
Theft from Vehicles
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple thefts from motor vehicles and vehicle tampering cases that occurred on May 5, 2024, between the hours of 2:45 a.m. and 3:15 a.m. in the Chesapeake Village subdivision in Chesapeake Beach. The theft reports were received from victims residing on Cavalcade Drive, Cannoncade Court, and Meridan Court. The investigation is ongoing.
