CDS Violation: 26-49010 On June 3, 2026, at approximately 12:44 a.m., Deputy McIntosh conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation at the BP Gas Station located at 2975 W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk. During the investigation, the passenger, Norman Lindsey McLeod Jr., 60 of Upper Marlboro, was found to be in possession of several rocks of suspected crack cocaine. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a burnt glass pipe. McLeod was charged with Possession of CDS– Not Cannabis and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
CDS Violation: 26-48754 On June 2, 2026, DFC Campbell responded to Flagship Cinemas, located at 200 W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Nichole Lynn Ward, 38, of Prince Frederick, as she was walking out of a wooded area marked with posted “No Trespassing” signs. During the investigation, Ward advised deputies that she was in possession of prescription medication prescribed to another individual. Ward was arrested and charged with CDS: Possession – Not Marijuana and Trespassing on Posted Property.
Fleeing and Eluding: 26-48546 On June 1, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m., F/Sgt. Moran observed a vehicle traveling more than 90 mph on Rt. 4 in Lusby, while passing vehicles on the shoulder and driving erratically through heavy traffic. The vehicle was observed weaving between lanes, tailgating other motorists, and overtaking vehicles by straddling both lanes of travel. The driver repeatedly changed lanes without signaling, failed to yield to other vehicles, and cut off multiple motorists at unsafe distances. F/Sgt. Moran activated his emergency equipment and attempted a traffic stop, but the SUV fled. While canvassing the area, F/Sgt. Moran located the SUV concealed at the end of a private driveway in the 6900 block of Woodland Court, in an apparent attempt to avoid detection. Deputies conducted a felony stop and took the driver, identified as Bryan David Schneider, 37, of Lusby, into custody without incident. Schneider admitted to fleeing from law enforcement and was charged with Fleeing and Eluding Police.
Fleeing and Eluding: 26-50084 On June 6, 2026, at approximately 10:19 a.m., DFC T. Bowen observed a sports motorcycle, a blue 2013 BMW HP4, traveling southbound on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick without a registration plate displayed. As deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the operator initially appeared to comply before fleeing westbound on Rt. 231 at a high rate of speed. The operator accelerated to speeds exceeding 80 mph and passed vehicles by crossing the double yellow centerline into opposing traffic. Due to traffic conditions and concerns for public safety, the pursuit was terminated in the area of Hallowing Point Park. At approximately 10:48 a.m., information received led deputies to the park, where the suspect and motorcycle were located. The operator was identified as Marc McDaniel Donaldson, 32, of Laurel. Donaldson was taken into custody without incident and admitted to fleeing from law enforcement. Donaldson was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Fleeing and Eluding.
Resisting Arrest: 26-50134 On June 6, 2026, Deputy Connolly conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Prince Frederick for multiple equipment violations. During the stop, deputies observed a rifle on the passenger-side floorboard. The driver, identified as Jykiel Eugene Barnes, 26, of Upper Marlboro, refused multiple lawful orders to exit the vehicle and actively resisted deputies' attempts to remove him. Barnes was subsequently arrested without further incident. Deputies recovered a loaded Bear Creek Arsenal BCA15 rifle chambered in .556 caliber containing 26 rounds of ammunition. Additional magazines and ammunition were recovered during a search of the vehicle. Firearmrelated charges are pending consultation with the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office.Barnes was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Failure to Obey a Reasonable and Lawful Order of a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting/Interfering with Arrest.
Theft: 26-49486 On June 4, 2026, DFC Claggett responded to the 6500 block of 12th Street in Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft. The complainant advised that two "No Parking on Private Property" signs had been removed from the victim's property. The total value of the stolen property was $55.98.
Theft: 26-49033 On June 3, 2026, at approximately 3:49 a.m., Deputy Connolly responded to the Wawa located at 305 Market Square Drive in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that an unidentified male and female, both wearing hooded sweatshirts and concealing their faces, entered the store and proceeded behind the sales counter. The suspects stole multiple cartons and individual packs of cigarettes before leaving the business. The value of the stolen property is unknown at this time.
