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During the week of February 19 – February 25, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 2,157 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:
NOTABLE CASES/ INCIDENTS
CDS Violation: 24-14625
On February 22, 2024, Deputy Hendrickson initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspended registration in the area of Rt. 4 and Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. Upon making contact with the occupants, a bottle of urine was observed in the center console. Further investigation revealed a K-9 sniff of the vehicle indicated a positive alert. During a search of the passenger, Angel Marie Minnick, 33 of Prince Frederick a plastic container of a powdery substance and a green pill (Suspected Heroin/Fentanyl Mix) were found, along with a baggie containing a white rocky substance (Suspected Crack Cocaine) and one glass smoking device with burnt ends was located. Minnick was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis (x2) and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
Angel Marie Minnick
CDS Violation: 24-15383
On February 25, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Deputy Lee responded to the area of southbound Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road in Owings for a traffic complaint. Deputy Lee observed a vehicle swerving all over the roadway and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Apple Way in Dunkirk. Further investigation revealed multiple glass smoking devices with burnt ends and a half capsule of white powder was discovered inside the vehicle. The driver, Pablo Mendoza Lopez, 42 of Laurel, was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. A secondary search of Lopez at the jail revealed several capsules and small containers concealed in Lopez’s underwear. The capsules contained a suspected mix of both Heroin and Fentanyl while containers were filled with suspected crack cocaine. Lopez was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics, and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement.
Pablo Mendoza Lopez
CDS Violation: 24-13549
On February 19, 2024, DFC responded to a traffic complaint for a vehicle swerving all over the roadway in the area of northbound Rt. 4 and Ward Road in Dunkirk. DFC Crum identified the suspect vehicle as it approached Chaney Road observing multiple traffic violations. Upon attempting a traffic stop near Rt. 260, with lights and sirens activated, the vehicle failed to comply. The driver, Donald Lee May, 63 of Annapolis, eventually pulled over along Talbot Road in Anne Arundel County. Further investigation revealed a pill bottle with no label was found containing two capsules (unknown substance). May exhibited signs of impairment during his interactions with DFC Crum. May was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis and Driving While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
Donald Lee May
Disorderly Conduct: 24-15297
On February 24, 2024, Calvert County Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls from Dylan Shane Chapman, 23 of Lexington Park. Chapman was advised not to call 911 unless it was an emergency. Chapman continued to call 911, making threatening statements, repeatedly hanging up, and calling back. Cpl. Callison responded to the area of Comet Lane and Cove Point Road in Lusby, where contact was made with Chapman. Chapman was loudly confrontational while failing to comply with the deputy's commands. Neighboring citizens exited their residences to observe the commotion. Chapman was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Telephone Misuse, Disturbing the Peace, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, and Resisting Arrest.
Dylan Shane Chapman
Theft: 24-13826
On February 20, 2024, DFC Grierson responded to the 3800 block of 2nd Street in North Beach, for the report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The complainant advised an unknown suspect entered her vehicle and rummaged through personal belongings and stole approximately $100 in US currency along with a Maryland Driver’s License. The complainant could not confirm whether the vehicle had been locked, as there were no visible signs of forced entry. The estimated value of stolen property is $150.00.
Theft: 24-14196
On February 21, 2024, Deputy Campbell responded to Starbucks located at 55 Harrow Lane in Prince Fredrick, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised an unknown female stole the tip jar from the counter. The estimated value of stolen property is $10.00.
Theft: 24-15129
On February 24, 2024, DFC Ostazeski responded to the 300 block of Thunderbird Drive in Lusby, for a report of a theft. The complainant advised his Maryland registration plate was stolen from a boat trailer parked outside the residence sometime between Jan. 24 and Feb. 24. The estimated value of stolen property is $20.00.
DUI Arrests for the week of February 19 – February 25
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 | 46 | |||||
Disorderly | 11 | |||||
Domestics | 19 | |||||
Motor Vehicle Crashes | 31 | |||||
Patrol Checks / School Checks | 1156 | |||||
Suspicious Persons / Vehicles | 28 | |||||
Traffic Complaints | 60 | |||||
911 Hang Ups | 47 | |||||
ARRESTS | 17 |
NOTABLE CASES/ INCIDENTS
CDS Violation: 24-14625
On February 22, 2024, Deputy Hendrickson initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspended registration in the area of Rt. 4 and Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. Upon making contact with the occupants, a bottle of urine was observed in the center console. Further investigation revealed a K-9 sniff of the vehicle indicated a positive alert. During a search of the passenger, Angel Marie Minnick, 33 of Prince Frederick a plastic container of a powdery substance and a green pill (Suspected Heroin/Fentanyl Mix) were found, along with a baggie containing a white rocky substance (Suspected Crack Cocaine) and one glass smoking device with burnt ends was located. Minnick was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis (x2) and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
Angel Marie Minnick
CDS Violation: 24-15383
On February 25, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Deputy Lee responded to the area of southbound Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road in Owings for a traffic complaint. Deputy Lee observed a vehicle swerving all over the roadway and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Apple Way in Dunkirk. Further investigation revealed multiple glass smoking devices with burnt ends and a half capsule of white powder was discovered inside the vehicle. The driver, Pablo Mendoza Lopez, 42 of Laurel, was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. A secondary search of Lopez at the jail revealed several capsules and small containers concealed in Lopez’s underwear. The capsules contained a suspected mix of both Heroin and Fentanyl while containers were filled with suspected crack cocaine. Lopez was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics, and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement.
Pablo Mendoza Lopez
CDS Violation: 24-13549
On February 19, 2024, DFC responded to a traffic complaint for a vehicle swerving all over the roadway in the area of northbound Rt. 4 and Ward Road in Dunkirk. DFC Crum identified the suspect vehicle as it approached Chaney Road observing multiple traffic violations. Upon attempting a traffic stop near Rt. 260, with lights and sirens activated, the vehicle failed to comply. The driver, Donald Lee May, 63 of Annapolis, eventually pulled over along Talbot Road in Anne Arundel County. Further investigation revealed a pill bottle with no label was found containing two capsules (unknown substance). May exhibited signs of impairment during his interactions with DFC Crum. May was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis and Driving While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
Donald Lee May
Disorderly Conduct: 24-15297
On February 24, 2024, Calvert County Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls from Dylan Shane Chapman, 23 of Lexington Park. Chapman was advised not to call 911 unless it was an emergency. Chapman continued to call 911, making threatening statements, repeatedly hanging up, and calling back. Cpl. Callison responded to the area of Comet Lane and Cove Point Road in Lusby, where contact was made with Chapman. Chapman was loudly confrontational while failing to comply with the deputy's commands. Neighboring citizens exited their residences to observe the commotion. Chapman was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Telephone Misuse, Disturbing the Peace, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, and Resisting Arrest.
Dylan Shane Chapman
Theft: 24-13826
On February 20, 2024, DFC Grierson responded to the 3800 block of 2nd Street in North Beach, for the report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The complainant advised an unknown suspect entered her vehicle and rummaged through personal belongings and stole approximately $100 in US currency along with a Maryland Driver’s License. The complainant could not confirm whether the vehicle had been locked, as there were no visible signs of forced entry. The estimated value of stolen property is $150.00.
Theft: 24-14196
On February 21, 2024, Deputy Campbell responded to Starbucks located at 55 Harrow Lane in Prince Fredrick, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised an unknown female stole the tip jar from the counter. The estimated value of stolen property is $10.00.
Theft: 24-15129
On February 24, 2024, DFC Ostazeski responded to the 300 block of Thunderbird Drive in Lusby, for a report of a theft. The complainant advised his Maryland registration plate was stolen from a boat trailer parked outside the residence sometime between Jan. 24 and Feb. 24. The estimated value of stolen property is $20.00.
DUI Arrests for the week of February 19 – February 25
Date of Arrest | Name | Age | Hometown | Arresting Deputy |
February 19 | Donald L. May | 63 | Annapolis | DFC Crum |
February 19 | Donovan L. Bragg | 21 | Pataskala, OH | Deputy Baxter |
February 24 | Derrick D. Watts | 48 | Prince Frederick | DFC Wilder |
February 25 | Lakeisha L. Parham | 50 | Fayetteville, NC | Deputy Dymond |
February 25 | Rosalinda Elizabeth Smith | 58 | Lusby | Deputy Morrison |
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
Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: https://so.md/presumed-innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned. You can find additional information about the case by searching the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Database using the accused's name and date of birth. The database is online at https://so.md/mdcasesearch . Persons named who have been found innocent or not guilty of all charges in the respective case, and/or have had the case ordered expunged by the court can have their name, age, and city redacted by following the process defined at https://so.md/expungeme.