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During the week of February 12 – February 18, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 2,181 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:
NOTABLE CASES / INCIDENTS
Fleeing and Eluding: 24-12185
On February 14, 2024, DFC Wilder initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit in the area of Calvert Cliffs State Parkway in Lusby. DFC Wilder observed the vehicle operating aggressively, in addition to running a red light. The driver then attempted to elude DFC Wilder by accelerating and turning off its lights while still in motion. The vehicle eventually came to a stop in the 1000 block of Ball Road, in a residential driveway. The driver, identified as Zamahri Lydell Talley, 20, of Prince Frederick, was apprehended and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, Fleeing and Eluding, along with other traffic-related offenses.
Zamahri Lydell Talley
Fleeing and Eluding: 24-12565
On February 16, 2024, Senior Deputy Idol observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate splitting traffic through Dunkirk. S/D Idol located the vehicle in the area of Ferry Landing Road and attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens activated. The driver continued southbound at traveling at speeds of 80 mph+. The driver sped around the deputy's vehicle onto the shoulder and into the grass, passing vehicles on the wrong side of the road. In an attempt to end the pursuit, S/D Idol slowed his vehicle so the driver would stop safely on the roadway, but instead drove up an embankment continuing to flee. S/D Idol caught up to the vehicle and the driver pulled over. The driver, Hunter Bruce Swarthout, 27 of Lothian, was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Fleeing and Eluding along with several other traffic-related violations.
Hunter Bruce Swarthout
Tampering: 24-12620
On February 16, 2024, Deputy Tunnell responded to the Ford Dealership located at 10 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of vehicle tampering. Contact was made with the complainant who advised at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 15, an unknown white male was lurking around the dealership parking lot and made entry and removed items from approximately 25-30 vehicles. The estimated value of damaged and stolen property is unknown at this time.
Theft: 24-12301
On February 15, 2024, Deputy Zinn responded to the 7300 block of F Street in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised his 2022 Redmax EBX8560 75.66CC Backpack Leaf Blower was stolen from his trailer while parked on Horace Ward Road in Owings. The estimated value of stolen property is $690.00.
Theft: 24-12616
On February 16, 2024, Deputy Campbell responded to the report of an attempted vehicle theft at the Crossroad Christian Church Park and Ride located at 150 Ball Road in St. Leonard. The complainant advised someone had attempted to steal his company vehicle, a white 2020 Ford Transit Van. The complainant observed signs of forced entry; the glove box was found open, the ignition had been tampered with and drilled out of the steering column, and three Milwaukee 12v batteries were missing. The estimated value of the damaged property is $1,100.00, while the approximate cost to replace the vehicle is $18,000.00.
Weapon Violation: 24-13416
On February 18, 2024, Deputy Baxter responded to a traffic complaint along SB Rt 4 in the area of Lancaster Drive in St. Leonard. The complainant advised she observed a red passenger vehicle strike a guardrail multiple times while driving. Witnesses observed the vehicle facing northbound in the southbound lanes, spin around, and keep driving. The complainant observed the vehicle turn into the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Powerplant in Lusby, where security located the vehicle in their parking lot. The security officer witnessed the driver exit the vehicle and urinate in front of it. Upon making contact with the driver, Donovan Lee Bragg, 21 of Pataskala, OH, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitting from Bragg’s breath. After a series of standard field sobriety tests, the investigation revealed Donovan was impaired and unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. As Donovan was placed into custody, he advised there was a loaded handgun in his vehicle. Two magazines and a holster were also recovered. Donovan was charged with Negligent and Reckless Driving, DWI, DUI, and Loaded Handgun in a Vehicle.
Donovan Lee Bragg
Weapons Violation: 24-12988
On February 17, 2024, at 3:45 p.m., Senior Deputy (S/D) Idol observed a blue street bike traveling at a high rate northbound from Cox Road in Huntingtown. S/D Idol caught up to the vehicle and reported it was exceeding speeds of 100 mph weaving in and out of traffic. Due to heavy traffic and additional police units responding, the driver was forced to slow down and bring the pursuit safely to an end. The suspect, Malakhi Rashawn Harvey, 20 of District Heights, was taken into custody. During a search incident to arrest, a loaded firearm (a polymer semi-automatic handgun) with ten 9mm Ruger rounds was discovered in Harvey’s front pocket. Harvey was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Concealing a Dangerous Weapon, Loaded Handgun on Person, Negligent and Reckless Driving, Fleeing and Eluding along with other traffic-related violations.
Malakhi Rashawn Harvey
DUI Arrests for the week of February 12 – February 18
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and reference the case number provided. Citizens may remain anonymous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app. To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email ccsotips@calvertcountymd.gov
| Check Welfare / Mental Health | 55 |
| Disorderly | 14 |
| Domestics | 18 |
| Motor Vehicle Crashes | 35 |
| Patrol Checks / School Checks | 1114 |
| Suspicious Persons / Vehicles | 31 |
| Traffic Complaints | 53 |
| 911 Hang Ups | 62 |
| ARRESTS | 14 |
NOTABLE CASES / INCIDENTS
Fleeing and Eluding: 24-12185
On February 14, 2024, DFC Wilder initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit in the area of Calvert Cliffs State Parkway in Lusby. DFC Wilder observed the vehicle operating aggressively, in addition to running a red light. The driver then attempted to elude DFC Wilder by accelerating and turning off its lights while still in motion. The vehicle eventually came to a stop in the 1000 block of Ball Road, in a residential driveway. The driver, identified as Zamahri Lydell Talley, 20, of Prince Frederick, was apprehended and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, Fleeing and Eluding, along with other traffic-related offenses.
Zamahri Lydell Talley
Fleeing and Eluding: 24-12565
On February 16, 2024, Senior Deputy Idol observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate splitting traffic through Dunkirk. S/D Idol located the vehicle in the area of Ferry Landing Road and attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens activated. The driver continued southbound at traveling at speeds of 80 mph+. The driver sped around the deputy's vehicle onto the shoulder and into the grass, passing vehicles on the wrong side of the road. In an attempt to end the pursuit, S/D Idol slowed his vehicle so the driver would stop safely on the roadway, but instead drove up an embankment continuing to flee. S/D Idol caught up to the vehicle and the driver pulled over. The driver, Hunter Bruce Swarthout, 27 of Lothian, was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Fleeing and Eluding along with several other traffic-related violations.
Hunter Bruce Swarthout
Tampering: 24-12620
On February 16, 2024, Deputy Tunnell responded to the Ford Dealership located at 10 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of vehicle tampering. Contact was made with the complainant who advised at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 15, an unknown white male was lurking around the dealership parking lot and made entry and removed items from approximately 25-30 vehicles. The estimated value of damaged and stolen property is unknown at this time.
Theft: 24-12301
On February 15, 2024, Deputy Zinn responded to the 7300 block of F Street in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised his 2022 Redmax EBX8560 75.66CC Backpack Leaf Blower was stolen from his trailer while parked on Horace Ward Road in Owings. The estimated value of stolen property is $690.00.
Theft: 24-12616
On February 16, 2024, Deputy Campbell responded to the report of an attempted vehicle theft at the Crossroad Christian Church Park and Ride located at 150 Ball Road in St. Leonard. The complainant advised someone had attempted to steal his company vehicle, a white 2020 Ford Transit Van. The complainant observed signs of forced entry; the glove box was found open, the ignition had been tampered with and drilled out of the steering column, and three Milwaukee 12v batteries were missing. The estimated value of the damaged property is $1,100.00, while the approximate cost to replace the vehicle is $18,000.00.
Weapon Violation: 24-13416
On February 18, 2024, Deputy Baxter responded to a traffic complaint along SB Rt 4 in the area of Lancaster Drive in St. Leonard. The complainant advised she observed a red passenger vehicle strike a guardrail multiple times while driving. Witnesses observed the vehicle facing northbound in the southbound lanes, spin around, and keep driving. The complainant observed the vehicle turn into the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Powerplant in Lusby, where security located the vehicle in their parking lot. The security officer witnessed the driver exit the vehicle and urinate in front of it. Upon making contact with the driver, Donovan Lee Bragg, 21 of Pataskala, OH, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitting from Bragg’s breath. After a series of standard field sobriety tests, the investigation revealed Donovan was impaired and unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. As Donovan was placed into custody, he advised there was a loaded handgun in his vehicle. Two magazines and a holster were also recovered. Donovan was charged with Negligent and Reckless Driving, DWI, DUI, and Loaded Handgun in a Vehicle.
Donovan Lee Bragg
Weapons Violation: 24-12988
On February 17, 2024, at 3:45 p.m., Senior Deputy (S/D) Idol observed a blue street bike traveling at a high rate northbound from Cox Road in Huntingtown. S/D Idol caught up to the vehicle and reported it was exceeding speeds of 100 mph weaving in and out of traffic. Due to heavy traffic and additional police units responding, the driver was forced to slow down and bring the pursuit safely to an end. The suspect, Malakhi Rashawn Harvey, 20 of District Heights, was taken into custody. During a search incident to arrest, a loaded firearm (a polymer semi-automatic handgun) with ten 9mm Ruger rounds was discovered in Harvey’s front pocket. Harvey was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Concealing a Dangerous Weapon, Loaded Handgun on Person, Negligent and Reckless Driving, Fleeing and Eluding along with other traffic-related violations.
Malakhi Rashawn Harvey
DUI Arrests for the week of February 12 – February 18
| Date of Arrest | Name | Age | Hometown | Arresting Deputy |
| February 12 | Miguel Saneaux | 41 | Bethesda | Deputy Jones |
| February 13 | Deedra J. Hanley | 31 | Bryans Road | Sgt. Naughton |
| February 18 | Tory A. Copper | 34 | Fort Washington | Deputy Tunnell |
| February 18 | Robert L. Will | 59 | Dunkirk | Senior Deputy Idol |
| February 18 | Donovan L. Bragg | 21 | Pataskala, OH | Deputy Baxter |
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and reference the case number provided. Citizens may remain anonymous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app. To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email ccsotips@calvertcountymd.gov