CDS Violation: 26-36877 On April 23, 2026, DFC Hill conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic and equipment violations along Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. During the stop, DFC R. Jones and his K9 partner responded to the scene and conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle. The K9 alerted positively to the presence of narcotics. Both occupants of the vehicle consented to a search of the vehicle and their persons. During the search, the passenger, identified as Leonard Anthony Long, 56, of Huntingtown, was found to be in possession of $444.18 in cash. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a crumpled napkin containing cocaine. While transporting Long, DFC Hill located an additional white napkin containing a plastic tie-off bag with approximately 3.7 grams of a white rock substance, suspected to be narcotics. Long was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics and CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis.
CDS Violation: 26-37775 On April 26, 2026, DFC T. Bowen responded to a reported hit-and-run crash on northbound Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. The investigation determined that the striking vehicle had fled the scene but was later located near the Bank of America parking lot. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Scott Daniel Herndon, 40, of Great Mills. While speaking with Herndon, Cpl. Plant observed what appeared to be a large air canister on the driver’s side floorboard. Herndon admitted to inhaling nitrous oxide while driving. Herndon was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Inhaling a Harmful Substance.
CDS Violation: 26-36202 On April 21, 2026, at approximately 2:53 p.m., DFC Campbell conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N. Solomons Island Road and Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as John Edward Dove, Jr., 49 of Huntingtown. Senior Deputy Idol conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle with his K9 partner, Benji. K9 Benji positively alerted to the odor of controlled dangerous substances. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a glass smoking device containing white powder residue (suspected cocaine), a broken antenna with white powder residue (suspected cocaine), a small digital scale with white powder residue (suspected cocaine), and tweezers covered in white residue (suspected cocaine). Dove was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis and four counts of CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
Damaged Property: 26-37539 On April 25, 2026, Deputy Madura responded to the 8500 block of E Street in Chesapeake Beach for a report of disorderly subjects. The complainant reported that two juveniles ran up to her door, knocked, and then kicked it before fleeing the area. The door sustained dents and visible shoe prints. The estimated value of damaged property is $200.
Damaged Property: 26-37483 On April 25, 2026, Cpl. Plant responded to the Calvert County Detention Center at 325 Stafford Road in Barstow for a report of property destruction. The complainant reported that inmate Jarrett James Mitchell, 23, of no fixed address, used a sheet to remove a ceiling-mounted sprinkler head. The estimated damage is $100. Mitchell was issued a criminal summons for Malicious Destruction of Property.
Fleeing and Eluding: 26-35835 On April 20, 2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Deputy Madura initiated a traffic stop on a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed and passing several vehicles on a solid double yellow line along Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings. The motorcycle was traveling at speeds exceeding 90 mph. Deputies pulled behind the motorcycle at the intersection of Rt. 2 and East Chesapeake Beach Road, where the driver turned and looked back at deputies, who had their emergency equipment activated. When the light turned green, the motorcycle accelerated at a high rate of speed and fled. Deputies reached speeds of 100 mph in a posted 50 mph zone while attempting to keep up with the motorcycle before it eventually stopped in the area of East Chesapeake Beach Road and Sansbury Road in Owings. Contact was made with the driver, Zachary Ryan Pino, 36, of Chesapeake Beach, who was placed under arrest for Fleeing and Eluding, Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, and several other traffic-related offenses.
Theft: 26-36459 On April 23, 2026, DFC Fleenor responded to the Weis grocery store located at 210 Village Center Drive in Lusby for a reported theft that had already occurred. An investigation revealed that Jennifer Marie Green, 44, of Lusby, was observed on store surveillance stealing merchandise on multiple occasions, totaling $110.85. Green was charged with six counts of Theft: less than $100 and one count of Theft Scheme from $100 to under $1,500.
Theft: 26-37308 On April 24, 2026, DFC Daily responded to the Giant Food store located at 11740 Rousby Hall Road in Lusby for a reported theft. The complainant advised that at approximately 9:50 p.m., an unknown white male, described as between 5’10” and 6’0” tall and weighing approximately 275 to 300 pounds, entered the store. The suspect selected two 50.4 oz. bags of Meow Mix cat food, then passed all points of sale without paying and exited the store. The suspect entered an unknown make four-door vehicle and fled the scene in an unknown direction. The total estimated value of the stolen items is $14.98.
Weapons Violation: 26-37188 On April 24, 2026, at approximately 1:17 p.m., DFC Campbell conducted a traffic stop for a violation in the area of 30 Main Street in Prince Frederick. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Jason Joseph Baldwin, 22, of Lusby; passenger Jayvion Marquise Buck, 20, of Lusby; and a juvenile passenger. Senior Deputy Idol and K9 Benji conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert for the presence of controlled dangerous substances. During the subsequent investigation, a crossbody bag was recovered containing an FN .40 caliber handgun with an inserted magazine loaded with six rounds of ammunition. A prescription bottle containing promethazine syrup was also located inside the bag. The label on the bottle had been unlawfully altered, with the prescribed name scratched off. All occupants denied ownership of the handgun. All individuals were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Remove Label from Prescription, Loaded Handgun on Person, and Handgun on Person. Additionally, Buck and the juvenile were charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Minor.
