Wed. edition of Criminals Today

[Editor]

These just in...

On December 6, 2015, at approximately 11:23 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to the areas of Sugar Maple Court and the nearby Wawa gas station in California, Maryland, for a report of an assault with an injured subject. The injured subject, along with a second victim, also reported to be the victims of an armed robbery. The injured victim was found to be suffering from multiple head wounds that required transport via Maryland State Police Helicopter "Trooper 7" to a local area trauma center. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) responded and assumed the investigation.

The subsequent investigation by CID detectives, crime lab technicians, and the CID Support Team led to the identification of suspects Donald Strickland, age 36, and Joseph Eckloff, age 32, both of Lexington Park. On December 28, 2015, arrest warrants were obtained by CID detectives for both suspects in connection with the armed robbery. Both Strickland and Eckloff were arrested by CID detectives on December 29, 2015, without incident and were incarcerated at the St. Mary's County Detention Center. Both suspects were charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, Assault 1st and 2nd Degree, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Theft Less than $1,000.

The investigation into this matter is ongoing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this crime to contact Detective Cory Ellis at 301-475-4200*, ext. 8125 or by email at Cory.Ellis@stmarysmd.com. Callers may also call Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 (callers can remain anonymous, or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637).

 

[Editor]

And this from Calvert Co...

On December 29, 2015, at approximately 2:00am, Calvert Deputies were dispatched to the BP Gas Station located on West Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk for the report of a robbery. A lone suspect jumped over the counter, removed money from the cash register and was able to flee on foot. A canvas of the area was conducted with the assistance of the Maryland State Police, Anne Arundel County Police and Deputy T. Smith and his K-9 partner, Loki. 34 year old Brett Lott, of Friendship, Md., was later identified as the person responsible for the robbery. With the swift action by all Agencies involved, the suspect was apprehended and taken to the Detention Center, where he was charged with strong armed robbery.

 

[Editor]

And a third case...

On December 30, 2015, at approximately 6:00am, Calvert Deputies were called to a residence on Rudolph Lane in Lusby for the report of a burglary in progress. A male had entered the victim’s home and fled upon setting off an audible alarm. The occupants were able to relay information so that Deputies were able to identify the suspect, Michael Swearingen, age 24. Deputies responded to his home on Alamo Trail and observed him in his home. After multiple attempts to make contact with him were ignored, the Special Operations Team was called in for a barricade situation at 6:15am. He was taken into custody and charged with burglary and was also served an outstanding Warrant for resisting arrest.

 

[Editor]

and from Charles County:

BURGLARY: Sometime between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on December 28, unknown suspect(s) broke through a window to gain entry to a residence in the 2000 block of Rosewood Drive in Waldorf. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole several electronic items. Pfc. E. Scuderi is investigating.

BURGLARY: On December 28 at 10:04 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Stoddert Avenue in Waldorf for the report of a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, officers observed that a rear door had been broken, allowing the suspect(s) to gain entry to the home. Several electronic items were stolen. Officer J. Zachmeier is investigating.

BURGLARY: Sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. on December 28, unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 6400 block of Bear Court in Waldorf by unknown means. A piece of jewelry was stolen. Pfc. J. Hornickel is investigating.

 

[Editor]

Another one from Charles County today...

BURGLARY/SEXUAL ASSAULT: On December 29 at 10:02 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Port Tobacco Road in Nanjemoy for the report of a burglary. An investigation revealed that a suspect forced entry into the residence and sexually assaulted the victim before fleeing. The suspect, who is unknown to the victim, is described as a black male. No further description available at this time. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Detective G. Higgs at (301) 609-6498. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, texting CHARLES + the tip to CRIMES (274637) or submitting tips online at tipsubmit.com. The investigation is on-going.

 

[Editor]

13 Year-old Girl Charged for Setting Multiple Fires

and yet another one from today...

13 Year-old Girl Charged for Setting Multiple Fires Inside Occupied Home

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. (December 30, 2015)---Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a thirteen year-old female with arson charges stemming from a fire that occurred last night at 11:16 PM located at 21536 Lynn Drive in Lexington Park

Investigators were requested by firefighters after extinguishing a bedroom fire inside the two-story, single family dwelling. Marshals determined the fire was an incendiary act and later determined the fire department had responded earlier in the evening for a small fire involving a lamp and clothes.

During the course of the investigation the homeowner advised they had extinguished other small fires inside the same bedroom but did not call 911.

A total of nine people were inside the home at the time of the last fire being discovered. The juvenile charged was not a resident of the home but was a guest of the homeowners' children. Although no injuries occurred during the incident, the fire caused an estimated $8,000 in damage.

The juvenile has been charged with 1st Degree Arson, 1st Degree Malicious Burning and Reckless Endangerment. The juvenile was transported to the Department of Juvenile Services, Waxters Children Center in Laurel. A motive for the fire has not been established.

 

[Editor]

On Thursday, October 29, 2015, between 3 p.m. & 4 p.m., the suspects assembled at the Leonardtown Wharf in Leonardtown, Maryland. While they were there, they damaged several of the benches, a picnic table along the waterfront, and the men's restroom.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspects and/ or about this incident is asked to contact Corporal Smolarsky at 301-475-4200, ext. *1960 or by email at Margaret.Smolarsky@stmarysmd.com Ref. CCN 63348-15.

CRIME SOLVERS at 301-475-3333 or text a tip to "TIP239" plus your message to 'CRIMES" (274637).

St. Mary's County CRIME SOLVERS offers rewards up to $1,000 for information about a crime in

St. Mary's County that leads to an arrest or indictment.

Calls to CRIME SOLVERS are NOT RECORDED.

 

[officeguy]

The subsequent investigation by CID detectives, crime lab technicians, and the CID Support Team led to the identification of suspects Donald Strickland, age 36, and Joseph Eckloff, age 32, both of Lexington Park. On December 28, 2015, arrest warrants were obtained by CID detectives for both suspects in connection with the armed robbery. Both Strickland and Eckloff were arrested by CID detectives on December 29, 2015, without incident and were incarcerated at the St. Mary's County Detention Center. Both suspects were charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery, Assault 1st and 2nd Degree, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Theft Less than $1,000.

What a suprise ! Both of these men have records that wrap onto the second page on judiciary case search and if I read the record correctly, both are on probation.

That neck tatoo just screams: 'I never want to work a day in my life'

 

[officeguy]

And a third case...

On December 30, 2015, at approximately 6:00am, Calvert Deputies were called to a residence on Rudolph Lane in Lusby for the report of a burglary in progress. A male had entered the victim’s home and fled upon setting off an audible alarm. The occupants were able to relay information so that Deputies were able to identify the suspect, Michael Swearingen, age 24. Deputies responded to his home on Alamo Trail and observed him in his home. After multiple attempts to make contact with him were ignored, the Special Operations Team was called in for a barricade situation at 6:15am. He was taken into custody and charged with burglary and was also served an outstanding Warrant for resisting arrest.

Not his first rodeo. Got charged with first degree burglary in 2013, got that nolle'd and plead guilty to 'theft less than $100'. For that, some bleeding heart judge gave him 3 years of unsupervised probation, no actual time. Why even bother ?