CDS Violation: 26-18064
On February 23, 2026, Deputy Morgal conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Rt. 4 North and Lower Pindell Road, for aggressive driving and expired registration tags. Upon making contact with the driver, Amanda Marie Dilda, 38, of Waldorf, deputies observed controlled dangerous substance (CDS) paraphernalia in plain view. Dilda informed deputies that she was in possession of a pocketknife. Further investigation resulted in the recovery of numerous items of CDS paraphernalia containing suspected CDS residue, a black digital scale, empty cannabis packaging bags, and a concealed butterfly knife. Dilda was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Concealing a Dangerous Weapon, CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

 

CDS Violation: 26-19641
On February 27, 2026, DFC Hill initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation and erratic driving, including traveling well below the posted speed limit along N. Solomons Island Road and Church St. in Prince Frederick. The vehicle failed to stop and accelerated at a high rate of speed. The driver failed to stop at multiple red traffic signals, proceeded through intersections against traffic signals, crossed double yellow lines, entered oncoming lanes of traffic, and reached speeds exceeding 70 miles per hour in posted 30- and 45-mile-per-hour zones. While attempting to evade deputies, the vehicle struck a curb within a traffic circle, then collided with a small tree and a fire hydrant before re-entering the roadway. Deputies ultimately conducted a PIT maneuver near the intersection of Prince Frederick Blvd. and Braschers Blvd., successfully disabling the vehicle. Deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Chad Edwin Jenkins, 35, of Washington, D.C. Deputies detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Jenkins, and his speech was slurred and incoherent. An adult female passenger and three juvenile passengers were also inside the vehicle. The juveniles were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of two digital scales containing suspected cocaine residue, as well as alcoholic beverages and CDS paraphernalia. Jenkins was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, Neglect of a Minor, Reckless Endangerment, CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, Intoxicated Endangerment, Obstructing and Hindering, Resisting Arrest, Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, and several additional related charges.

 

CDS Violation: 26-19399
On February 27, 2026, at approximately 10:16 a.m., DFC Campbell conducted a traffic stop for an obstructed license plate near N. Solomons Island Road and Stoakley Road in Prince Frederick. Contact was made with the driver, Debrah Ann Lawrence, 50, of Lothian, and the passenger, Chelsea Lynn Lawrence, 31, of Lothian. During the investigation, a consent search of the vehicle was conducted. Deputies located a small metal tin containing burnt copper wire commonly used to smoke crack cocaine, a metal push rod with suspected crack cocaine residue, two small white rock-like substances suspected to be crack cocaine, and a clear plastic container containing suspected crack cocaine. Deputies also recovered a Maryland registration plate that was confirmed to have been stolen through the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Chelsea admitted the paraphernalia belonged to her and acknowledged the burnt copper wire was used to smoke crack cocaine. Both subjects were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. During the intake process, additional items were discovered in Chelsea’s pants pocket, including an improvised glass smoking device containing white powder residue, a folded paper containing a light brown powdery substance suspected to be heroin, and an electronic smoking device (vape). Debrah Lawrence was charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis, and Theft: $100 to Under $1,500. Chelsea Lawrence was charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis, and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement.

 

CDS Violation: 26-19434

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 12:11 p.m., DFC Huy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a registration violation in the area of N. Solomons Island Road and Aspen Woods in Sunderland. During the stop, S/DFC Idol conducted a K-9 scan of the vehicle, and K-9 Benji alerted to the odor of narcotics. While speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, passenger Tarvio Lavey Jenkins, 45, of Sunderland, admitted to having cocaine in his pants. A search of Jenkins’ person revealed a small clear plastic bag concealed containing a white powdery substance. Jenkins was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, where he was charged with CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis.

 

Damaged Property: 26-17882
On February 23, 2026, Cpl. Callison responded to Smithville United Methodist Church Cemetery, located at 3289 Smithville Drive in Dunkirk, for a report of damaged property. Investigation revealed that an unknown vehicle drove through the cemetery grounds, causing significant damage. A headstone was broken off at ground level, and deep tire tracks and ruts were observed throughout the cemetery property. The estimated damage to the headstone is $5,000, with an additional $2,000 in landscaping damage, for a total estimated loss of $7,000. This case remains under investigation.

 

Damaged Property: 26-17881
On February 23, 2026, at 2:05 p.m., DFC McCourt responded to the 11100 block of Little Cove Point Road in Lusby for a reported hit-and-run. A complainant advised he heard a loud crash and observed a white SUV, leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Investigation revealed the vehicle struck a residence, causing significant exterior and interior wall damage. Deputies identified the driver as Frank L. Berry, Jr., 66, of Callaway, who was operating the vehicle while making a DoorDash delivery. Berry stated he failed to place the vehicle in park, causing it to roll into the home. Berry was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Failure to Stop After Unattended Vehicle/Property Damage Accident.

 

Trespassing: 26-19557
On February 27, 2026, DFC T. Bowen responded to Walmart, located at 150 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for a reported trespassing complaint. Upon arrival, the complainant advised that Evan Michael Franklin, 27 of no fixed address, had previously been issued an indefinite trespass notice from the property. Franklin was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Trespassing: Private Property.

 

Weapons Violation: 26-19613
On February 27, 2026, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Deputy McIntosh conducted a traffic stop in the area of Brickhouse Road and Chaney Road in Dunkirk for a traffic violation and expired registration. Contact was made with the driver, Jesse James Herberson, 34, of Dunkirk. While speaking with Herberson, deputies asked multiple times if there were any weapons inside the vehicle. Herberson initially responded, “not that I know of,” before later advising he had two large knives in his pockets. Deputy Morgal observed the barrel and handguard of a firearm in plain view. The firearm, identified as a Mossberg International 715T .22 caliber AR-style pistol, was recovered from the vehicle. The firearm contained one round in the chamber and 11 rounds in the magazine, and deputies observed that parts of the firearm appeared to have been altered. Herberson was charged with Loaded Handgun on Person, Handgun on Person, Loaded Handgun in Vehicle, and Handgun in Vehicle.