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During the week of March 10, 2025 – March 16, 2025, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 2,009 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:
CDS Violation: 25-20588
On March 12, 2025, DFC Sylver initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation on Thunderbird Drive in Lusby. Upon making contact with the driver, Joseph Ronald Goldring, 68 of Lusby, Goldring advised he did not have a valid driver’s license. Deputy Sylver observed CDS paraphernalia in plain view. During a vehicle search, a burnt metal pipe with suspected crack cocaine residue was located. Goldring was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis and Driving without a License.
Joseph Ronald Goldring
CDS Violation: 25-20857
On March 13, 2025, DFC Sturdivant was concluding a traffic stop when he noticed a silver van driving slowly in the center of the road, causing a line of vehicles to back up and honk their horns. Initial reports indicated that the van had driven into a ditch and was forcing other vehicles off the road. DFC Sturdivant made contact with the driver along Southern Maryland Blvd. and Pop Trot Road in Dunkirk. The driver was identified as Herber Froilan Ixcot Lopez, 41 of Hyattsville. A strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected on Ixcot Lopez's person. Further investigation revealed he had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was not able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ixcot Lopez was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. During booking, a search of his person uncovered a bag containing a white powdery substance. He was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, Possession/Receive CDS While Confined, DWI, and DUI.
Herber Froilan Ixcot Lopez
CDS Violation: 25-21460
On March 16, 2025, Deputy Morgal conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for improper registration after observing it swerving erratically along W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Jovon Gregory Smith, 44, of Washington, D.C., Deputy Morgal detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Smith's breath. After administering standardized field sobriety tests, it was determined that Smith was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. During a search of his person, deputies discovered a folded dollar bill containing a pink, powdery rock substance suspected to be oxycodone. Smith was charged with DWI, Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, and other traffic-related offenses.
Jovon Gregory Smith
Damaged Property: 25-20426
On March 12, 2025, DFC Grierson received a report of property destruction. The complainant advised that an unknown suspect(s) shot the Calvert County Industrial Park sign located on Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. The estimated value of damaged property is $5,000.00.
Damaged Property: 25-21270
On March 15, 2025, Deputy Robey responded to the 8100 block of Deer Chase Lane in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of property destruction. The complainant advised an unknown suspect(s) shot the door on the residence. A single bullet was located lodged into the door frame. The estimated value of damaged property is $100.00.
Theft: 25-21014
On March 14, 2025, DFC DeSantis responded to the Exxon Gas N’ Go Market located at 11806 HG Trueman Road in Lusby, for a reported theft. The complainant advised a male suspect stole a 10-pack of Benjamin’s 100 Proof Banana liquor miniatures without making payment. The estimated value of stolen property is less than $100.
Theft: 25-21279
On March 15, 2025, Deputy R. Contic responded to the Exxon Gas N’ Go Market located at 11806 HG Trueman Road in Lusby for a reported theft. The complainant stated that a mixed-race female, approximately 18-20 years old, with a medium complexion and dark hair, entered the store wearing a blue and gray Washington Capitals hooded sweatshirt. She was observed concealing a bottle of Malibu Rum under her sweatshirt before approaching the soda cooler, where she swapped the rum with another liquor bottle. The suspect then bypassed all points of sale and fled towards Lusby Liquors. The complainant confronted her and asked her to return and pay for the items. The suspect refused but ultimately handed the items back before leaving the area. At this time, the suspect remains unidentified, and the case is under investigation.
Theft: 25-20700
On March 13, 2025, DFC Morrison responded to the CCSO District One Office located at 10500 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime after March 9, an unknown suspect(s) stole a handicap placard from his vehicle. The estimated value of stolen property is $50.00.
Theft: 25-20726
On March 13, 2025, Deputy H. Jones responded to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office located at 30 Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 5 p.m. on March 12 and 5:30 a.m. on March 13, and unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle parked at a residence in the 400 block of Buffalo Road in Lusby and stole a StopBox Pro gun safe containing a Staccato 9mm handgun. The estimated value of stolen property is $4,103.88.
Theft: 25-21023
On March 14, 2025, Deputy Robey responded to the Southern Memorial Gardens located at 10155 Ward Road in Dunkirk, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between March 9 and March 14, an unknown suspect(s) stole a total of 24 bronze cases from grave sites. The estimated value of stolen property is $14,400.00.
DUI Arrests for the week of March 10 – March 16
| Check Welfare / Mental Health | 69 |
| Disorderly | 10 |
| Domestics | 21 |
| Motor Vehicle Crashes | 30 |
| Patrol Checks / School Checks | 778 |
| Suspicious Persons / Vehicles | 29 |
| Traffic Complaints | 62 |
| Traffic Stops | 494 |
911 Hang Ups | 63 |
| ARRESTS | 41 |
CDS Violation: 25-20588
On March 12, 2025, DFC Sylver initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation on Thunderbird Drive in Lusby. Upon making contact with the driver, Joseph Ronald Goldring, 68 of Lusby, Goldring advised he did not have a valid driver’s license. Deputy Sylver observed CDS paraphernalia in plain view. During a vehicle search, a burnt metal pipe with suspected crack cocaine residue was located. Goldring was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis and Driving without a License.
Joseph Ronald Goldring
CDS Violation: 25-20857
On March 13, 2025, DFC Sturdivant was concluding a traffic stop when he noticed a silver van driving slowly in the center of the road, causing a line of vehicles to back up and honk their horns. Initial reports indicated that the van had driven into a ditch and was forcing other vehicles off the road. DFC Sturdivant made contact with the driver along Southern Maryland Blvd. and Pop Trot Road in Dunkirk. The driver was identified as Herber Froilan Ixcot Lopez, 41 of Hyattsville. A strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected on Ixcot Lopez's person. Further investigation revealed he had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was not able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ixcot Lopez was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. During booking, a search of his person uncovered a bag containing a white powdery substance. He was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, Possession/Receive CDS While Confined, DWI, and DUI.
Herber Froilan Ixcot Lopez
CDS Violation: 25-21460
On March 16, 2025, Deputy Morgal conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for improper registration after observing it swerving erratically along W. Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Jovon Gregory Smith, 44, of Washington, D.C., Deputy Morgal detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Smith's breath. After administering standardized field sobriety tests, it was determined that Smith was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. During a search of his person, deputies discovered a folded dollar bill containing a pink, powdery rock substance suspected to be oxycodone. Smith was charged with DWI, Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, and other traffic-related offenses.
Jovon Gregory Smith
Damaged Property: 25-20426
On March 12, 2025, DFC Grierson received a report of property destruction. The complainant advised that an unknown suspect(s) shot the Calvert County Industrial Park sign located on Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. The estimated value of damaged property is $5,000.00.
Damaged Property: 25-21270
On March 15, 2025, Deputy Robey responded to the 8100 block of Deer Chase Lane in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of property destruction. The complainant advised an unknown suspect(s) shot the door on the residence. A single bullet was located lodged into the door frame. The estimated value of damaged property is $100.00.
Theft: 25-21014
On March 14, 2025, DFC DeSantis responded to the Exxon Gas N’ Go Market located at 11806 HG Trueman Road in Lusby, for a reported theft. The complainant advised a male suspect stole a 10-pack of Benjamin’s 100 Proof Banana liquor miniatures without making payment. The estimated value of stolen property is less than $100.
Theft: 25-21279
On March 15, 2025, Deputy R. Contic responded to the Exxon Gas N’ Go Market located at 11806 HG Trueman Road in Lusby for a reported theft. The complainant stated that a mixed-race female, approximately 18-20 years old, with a medium complexion and dark hair, entered the store wearing a blue and gray Washington Capitals hooded sweatshirt. She was observed concealing a bottle of Malibu Rum under her sweatshirt before approaching the soda cooler, where she swapped the rum with another liquor bottle. The suspect then bypassed all points of sale and fled towards Lusby Liquors. The complainant confronted her and asked her to return and pay for the items. The suspect refused but ultimately handed the items back before leaving the area. At this time, the suspect remains unidentified, and the case is under investigation.
Theft: 25-20700
On March 13, 2025, DFC Morrison responded to the CCSO District One Office located at 10500 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime after March 9, an unknown suspect(s) stole a handicap placard from his vehicle. The estimated value of stolen property is $50.00.
Theft: 25-20726
On March 13, 2025, Deputy H. Jones responded to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office located at 30 Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 5 p.m. on March 12 and 5:30 a.m. on March 13, and unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle parked at a residence in the 400 block of Buffalo Road in Lusby and stole a StopBox Pro gun safe containing a Staccato 9mm handgun. The estimated value of stolen property is $4,103.88.
Theft: 25-21023
On March 14, 2025, Deputy Robey responded to the Southern Memorial Gardens located at 10155 Ward Road in Dunkirk, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between March 9 and March 14, an unknown suspect(s) stole a total of 24 bronze cases from grave sites. The estimated value of stolen property is $14,400.00.
DUI Arrests for the week of March 10 – March 16
Date of Arrest | Name | Age | Hometown | Arresting Deputy |
March 10 | Marylou B. Palonen | 77 | Solomons | DFC R. Jones |
March 13 | Herber F. Ixcot-Lopez | 41 | Hyattsville | DFC Sturdivant |
March 14 | Kelsey M. Hattaway | 28 | St. Leonard | DFC R. Jones |
March 14 | Emily M. Hall | 23 | Huntingtown | Deputy Hill |
March 14 | Parris D. Commodore | 54 | Port Republic | Deputy Blackistone |
March 15 | Kristine R. Murphy | 45 | Prince Frederick | Cpl. Gilmore |
March 15 | Kenneth E. Crim | 48 | North Beach | Deputy Madura |
March 15 | Rachael L. Bailey | 41 | Port Republic | Deputy Hill |
March 16 | Jovon G. Smith | 44 | Washington D.C. | Deputy Morgal |
March 16 | Dennis M. Bullock | 69 | Lusby | Deputy Parrott |