CDS Violation: 25-88096 On October 22, 2025, Deputy Grabill responded to the BP Gas Station located at 2975 W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk for the report of an assault. Investigation revealed that Jonathan Tyrone Howard, 41 of Ft. Washington, had assaulted a female inside a vehicle parked at the station. Howard was placed under arrest for Second-Degree Assault. Further investigation determined the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Washington, D.C., and it was subsequently towed. A search of the vehicle revealed several small baggies containing suspected crack cocaine, a crack pipe, and other controlled dangerous paraphernalia. Howard was charged with Theft: $1,500–$25,000, Rogue and Vagabond, CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, and Second-Degree Assault.
CDS Violation: 25-89049 On October 24, 2025, F/Sgt. Denton initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle observed driving erratically, nearly striking a guardrail and another vehicle. Contact was made with the driver, Jessica Lynn Tazelaar, 38, of Indian Head, who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. Tazelaar submitted to a series of standardized field sobriety tests, which determined she was impaired and unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. She was placed under arrest for driving while impaired. During the stop, Sgt. Durner identified the passenger as Janae Kristi Gatchell, 48, of Indian Head. While speaking with Gatchell, Sgt. Durner observed an unmarked pill bottle containing numerous pills in her purse. A subsequent search of the vehicle, incident to arrest, revealed a crack pipe with residue, over 60 assorted pills, several containers of suspected fentanyl, multiple cut straws and clear baggies with white residue (suspected fentanyl), a glass smoking device with white residue (suspected fentanyl), and a digital scale. Both individuals were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. • Gatchell was charged with CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics, CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis, and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. • Tazelaar was charged with CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, DWI, and other traffic-related offenses.
CDS Violation: 25-88066 On October 21, 2025, Deputy Morgal initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with an inoperative tag light and expired registration in the area of Claggett Road and Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Contact was made with the occupants, who consented to a search of the vehicle. During the encounter, the passenger, Gerald Calvin Creek, 63 of Sunderland, began removing items from his pocket, causing a silver wrapper containing a white, rock-like substance (suspected crack cocaine) to fall to the ground. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession - Not Cannabis and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
CDS Violation: 25-87850 On October 21, 2025, DFC McCourt responded to the 11700 block of Mill Bridge Road in Lusby for a report of trespassing. Upon arrival, contact was made with Jeffrey Don Borgholthaus, 43 of Lusby, who had been previously trespassed indefinitely from the property. Borgholthaus was placed under arrest for Trespassing. A search of his person incident to arrest revealed a glass smoking device containing burnt copper wire. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Trespassing: Private Property, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, and CDS: Possession - Not Cannabis.
Damaged Property: 25-87383 On October 20, 2025, DFC McCourt responded to the 1000 block of Cattle Drive Lane in Lusby for a report of property destruction. The complainant reported that an unknown suspect or suspects attempted to pry open his mailbox, causing approximately $100 in damage.
Telephone Misuse: 25-89356 On October 25, 2025, DFC Savick and Deputy Madura responded to the 3400 block of Silverton Lane in Chesapeake Beach for multiple false 911 calls. Investigation revealed Latisha Chevonne Creek, 53 of Chesapeake Beach, had made 11 false reports of someone being in her home. After deputies confirmed no one was inside, Creek was arrested and charged with Telephone Misuse: Repeat Calls.
Theft: 25-89237 On October 25, 2025, Deputy MacWilliams responded to the 3900 block of 2nd Street in North Beach for a reported theft. The victim advised that between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a Samsung Galaxy A15 phone from his unlocked vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $240.
Theft: 25-89433 On October 26, 2025, DFC Mister responded to Wawa at 305 Market Square Drive for a reported theft. Surveillance showed an unknown suspect, described as black male with blonde dreads wearing a black jacket and hat, placing a Body Armor drink in his bag without paying and leaving the store. He was last seen entering a white Nissan. The estimated value of stolen property is $3.70.
