School Bus Collision

INCIDENT: Two Vehicle Collision

DATE / TIME: 03/10/10 @ 0830 Hours

LOCATION: Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD

NARRATIVE: A school bus driven by Dale A. Clark of Chester was stopped on Love Point Road in Stevensville when a 2006 Chevrolet four door car approached from the rear and collided into the rear of the bus. The Chevy was driven by James Michael Chastain (54) of Stevensville.

At the time of the collision two children were on the bus. Both males were age 9 and from the Stevensville Area.

The driver of the bus and the two children were not injured. The driver of the car, Chastain, was flown to Shock Trauma with reported non life threatening injuries. Chastain's car incurred serious damage and was towed from the scene. The school bus was driven from the scene under its own power.

The investigating Deputy was Steve Gore who responded to Shock Trauma for further investigation. At this time no charges have been issued pending additional investigation and test results. Alcohol did not appear to be a factor.

DEPUTY: Deputy Steve Gore

CASE: 10-08086

BE A SAINT ON MARCH 17th

This St. Patrick's Day, local law enforcement and the Queen Anne's County Traffic Safety Coordinator remind you that law enforcement will conduct Impaired Driving Saturation Patrols for those deciding to drive after consuming alcohol beverages. You are reminded to make plans by having a designated driver before the night's celebration begins, spending the night or calling a friend if you have had too much to drink. Enjoy your friends and have some fun, just don't drive if you've had anything to drink.

In the past five years in the United States, Eight Hundred Fifty-one (851) people were killed in crashes during St. Patrick's Day holiday. Three Hundred Twenty-seven (327) of these people involved in those crashes were related to drunken driving offenses. For more information go to www.DUIis4losers.com

QA Sheriff Press Releases 3/9

Incident: Medical Emergency Date & Time Reported: 03/02/2010 @ 1750 hours Location: Queenstown, MD Victim: Male (47) of Queenstown, MD

Narrative: A family member came to the Sheriff's Office and was worried about the male subject doing harm to him and possibly to others. Cpl. Lowery responded to the residence and after talking with the subject transported him to Easton Memorial Hospital without incident for treatment...

Deputy: Cpl. Troy Lowery Case Number: 10-7050

Incident type: Theft Date / Time: 03/03/10 @ 1644hrs Address: Yacht Club Drive Chester, MD Victim: Judson Caddy Jr. of Cooksville, MD

The victim reported that he had docked his boat at the Yacht Club in Chester, MD. and was last on the boat on just before Christmas. The victim was notified by a family member that damage was sustained to the boat's plastic winterizing wrapping. Upon responding to the location on March 3rd he noticed several items were missing including two 32 inch Sony Flat Screen Televisions and a Sony Blue Ray Disc Player. Items stolen were valued at $2000.

Anyone with information about this incident is requested to call the Sheriff's Office at 410.758.0770.

Assigned Deputy: Dfc Michael Jordan Case # 10-7185

Incident type: MDOP Date / Time: 03/08/10 @ 0926 hrs Address: 233 Dominion Rd, Chester, MD Victim: Phillip Thomas of Chester, MD

The victim reported that he had parked his 1994 Ford truck at the residence. On 03/08/10 he noticed a white substance on the ground identified as moth balls. The victim then noticed the same substance on the edges of the opening to both of his gas tanks. The victim suspected the substance had been deliberately placed inside his gas tank in an effort to damage the engine.

The damage was estimated at $1000. Anyone with information about this incident is requested to call 410.758.0770.

Assigned Deputy: Dfc. Michael Jordan Case # 10-7859

QA Sheriff Press Release MVA

Incident: Motor Vehicle Collision Date / Time: 03/03/2010 @ 1255 Hours Location: Hope Road before Roe Road, Centreville, MD

Narrative: Sheriff's Office and medical personnel responded to the location for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival personnel found a UPS delivery truck had been struck in the rear by a 2000 Dodge Caravan Van with multiple injured persons.

Investigation indicated that the UPS Truck was westbound on Clark Corner Road and had stopped to allow oncoming traffic pass before making a left turn into a driveway. As the truck was stopped, the van approached from the rear and was unable to stop before striking the truck in the rear.

The driver of the UPS Truck was Gregory Stephen George (48) of Centreville and he was uninjured. The van was driven by Kelley Jean Gavigan (33) of Centreville who incurred head injuries. Passengers of the van included Gavigan's mother Bessie Anne Salsburg and her four children aged 12, 8, 4, and 2 years of age. Gavigan and her 12 year old daughter, Megan were flown to shock trauma for head related injuries. Ms. Salsburg and the three other children were transported by ambulance to Chester River Medical Center.

Preliminary investigation indicated that speed and wet road conditions were a factor. It also appeared that no one in the van was restrained by seatbelts or safety seats.

Both vehicles towed from the scene and charges are pending.

Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Earl "Duke" Johnston Case: 10-07161

QA Sheriff Press Releases 3/3

Incident: Medical Emergency

Date & Time Reported: 02/21/10 @ 1949

Location: Stevensville MD

Victim: Female (37) of Stevensville, MD

Narrative: Deputy Kellogg responded to Batts Neck Rd. for a woman who stated that she was having life problems and that she wanted to hurt herself. Dep. Kellogg transported the woman to Arundel Medical Center for treatment.

Deputy: Deputy Jessica Kellogg

Case Number: 10-5959

Incident: Theft from a Vehicle

Date & Time Reported: 02/25/10 @ 0351 Hrs.

Location: 121 Coleman Dr. Chestertown Md. 21620

Victim: Cheryl Williams Coleman

Narrative: Deputy Kellogg responded to Coleman Dr. for a damaged vehicle. On arrival Deputy Kellogg observed that a Toyota truck with the passenger window was smashed in. The owner advised that the damage to the truck was $400.00 and $65.00 dollars was missing from the vehicle.

Deputy: Deputy Jessica Kellogg

Case Number: 10-6367

Incident: 1st Degree Burglary

Date & Time Reported: 02/25/10 @ 1936 Hours

Location: Kentmore Rd. Stevensville MD

Victim: Alicia Ann Moore of Stevensville

Narrative: Dep. Gore responded to the residence for a burglary and made contact with the victim who advised that she left her residence around 0900 hours and apparently did not lock her front door when she returned home later in the day. Items that were reported missing from the residence included a bag of spare change, jewelry, a Canon Powershot camera and a portable air compressor. Some of the jewelry was described as a marque cut diamond engagement ring, 2 gold wedding bands, several necklaces and silver bracelets. The total loss was estimated at $7,200.

Further investigation of the incident is assigned to the Sheriff's Criminal Investigation Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call (410) 758 0770.

Deputy: Dep. Steve Gore

Case Number: 10-6442

Incident: Medical Emergency

Date & Time Reported: 03/01/2010 @ 1530 Hours

Location: Stevensville, MD

Victim: Female (23) of Centreville, MD

Narrative: Deputy Rickard responded to the Maryland Primary Care in Stevensville in reference to a female talking about jumping off a balcony with her child. Deputy Rickard took the female into custody without incident and she was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Deputy: Deputy Jason Rickard

Case Number: 10-6887

Incident: Burglary 2nd Degree

Date & Time Reported: 03/01/10 @ 2337 Hrs

Location: 203 VFW Ave. Post 7464

Victim: VFW Post 7464

Arrested: Justin Anthony Russell (26) of Chester, MD

Charges: 2nd Degree Burglary and M.D.O.P

Narrative: Dfc. Schwink responded to the VFW Post 7464 in Grasonville Md. for an alarm. On arrival Schwink located a window that had been broken. A search of the building resulted in nothing appearing to be missing. Several items did appear to have been disturbed and were processed for fingerprints. Damage was estimated at $600.

Later the same night, Dfc. Schwink was dispatched to the area of Prospect Bay for a suspicious person call. Dfc. Schwink and Cpl. M. Carr responded and located the subject identified as Justin Russell. After running his name on the in car MDT, it was learned that there were two warrants for his arrest and he was taken into custody.

While Russell was being transported to the Sheriff's Office, he told Dfc. Schwink that he had broken into the VFW earlier.

Russell was charged with 2nd Degree Burglary and MDOP. The two Bench Warrants charged Russell with two counts of Violation of Probation. Russell was held without bail by the court.

Deputy: Dfc. Chris Schwink

Assisted By: Cpl. Mark Carr

Case Number: 10-6941

QA Sheriff Press Releases 3/1

Incident: Theft over $1000 value Date & Time Reported: 02/18/2010 @ 0738 hrs Location: Bay Bridge Marina, 357 Pier One Road Stevensville, MD Victim: Bay Bridge Marina

Narrative: Deputy Sewell investigated a theft of building materials from a job site at the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD. The Dissen-Juhn Corporation is building new floating piers for the marina, and had stockpiled building materials on the marina property. Sometime between 1630 hrs on 02/17/2010 and 0730 hrs on 02/18/2010, unknown suspects took boxes of stainless steel building components and fasteners valued at over $4800.

On 02/18/2010 at approximately 1500 hrs, those stolen items were found along the roadside by a local resident on Carville Price Lane in Price, MD. The boxes had been opened and nothing appeared to be missing. Investigation is ongoing.

Deputy: Deputy George Sewell Case Number: 10-5498

Incident: Assault Date & Time Reported: 02/22/2010 @ 1804 hrs Location: Cloverfields Drive, Stevensville, MD Victim: Amber Schmid of Stevensville, MD Charges: Pending Investigation

Narrative: Deputy Sewell investigated an assault that occurred at a residence in Stevensville, MD which revealed that a juvenile suspect entered the victim's home, refused to leave and assaulted her by allegedly punching her in the chest. The victim sustained minor injury and refused medical treatment. Investigation continues.

Deputy: Deputy George Sewell Case Number: 10-6101

Incident: Theft less than $500 value from motor vehicle Date & Time Reported: 02/23/2010 @ 1731 hrs Location: Church Hill, MD Victim: Donna Benton of Centreville, MD

Narrative: Deputy Parkinson investigated a theft of a firearm from a motor vehicle in Church Hill, MD. Victim reported that sometime between 10/01/2008 and 02/23/2010, while the vehicle was at a repair shop unknown suspects removed a 12 gauge shotgun from the victim's vehicle. The vehicle had been at the repair facility in Church Hill, MD during that 17 month time period. The shotgun (Winchester Model 1300) is valued at approximately $400.

Deputy: Deputy Christopher Parkinson Case Number: 10-6177

Incident: Theft from Motor Vehicle Date & Time Reported: 02/24/2010 at 1900 Location: Dulin Clark Road, Centreville Victim: Mona Electrical Service Narrative: Deputy Boyles is investigating a theft from a Chevrolet vehicle that was parked at a residence on Dulin Clark Road. Unknown suspect(s) removed the following items from the unsecured vehicle: Dell Laptop computer valued at $800.00, Cobra Radar Detector valued at $80.00 and one digital camera valued at $100.00. Anyone with information about this incident is ask to contact the Sheriff's Office at 410-758-0770

Deputy: Dfc. Robert Boyles Case Number: 10-6218

Incident: Medical Emergency Date & Time Reported: 02/26/2010 @ 1330 hrs Location: Queenstown, MD Victim: Female (19) of Queenstown, MD Narrative: DFC Pinkosz responded to a residence in Queenstown, MD to check the welfare of a possible suicidal subject. A call from that residence to a crisis hotline indicated that she intended to harm herself. The female was located and safely taken into custody, and was transported to the Anne Arundel Medical Center for treatment.

Deputy: DFC Pinkosz #0122 Case Number: 10-6529

Incident: Theft less than $100 value from Motor Vehicle Date & Time Reported: 02/26/2010 @ 1758 hrs Location: Queen Anne Club Drive, Stevensville, MD Victim: Winn Frank of Stevensville, MD

Narrative: DFC Fraser investigated the theft of a vehicle license plate from the Park N Ride lot in Stevensville, MD that revealed on 02/26/2010 between 0550 hrs and 1700 hrs, an unknown suspect(s) removed the victim's front license plate (MD tag# 53N050) from his vehicle while it was parked at the Park N Ride lot on Rt. 8. The tag is valued at approximately $40.

Deputy: Dfc. Stephen Fraser Case Number: 10-6562

Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident-Property Damage Only Date & Time Reported: 02/27/2010 @ 0800 hrs Location: Cox Neck Road at Roberta Drive Chester, MD Victim: Female (19) of Stevensville, MD Narrative: DFC Pinkosz investigated a property damage motor vehicle accident in Chester, MD. that revealed that a 2005 Ford passenger car had left the roadway on Cecil Drive, striking a mailbox. The vehicle then continued onto Roberta Drive and collided with a telephone pole at the intersection of Cox Neck Road. The driver was not injured and a medical issue appears to have been the cause of the collision. No citations were issued.

Deputy: Dfc. Michael Pinkosz Case Number: 10-6629

Incident: Theft over $1000 value Date & Time Reported: 02/27/2010 @1109 hrs Location: Thomas White Blvd Chester, MD Victim: Best Siding Corporation, Manassas, VA Narrative: Dfc. Pinkosz investigated a theft of building materials from a new home construction site in Chester, MD. Investigation revealed that sometime between 1300 hrs on 02/26/2010 and 1109 hrs on 02/27/2010, unknown suspect(s) stole approximately $3000 worth of home siding that had been stored at the construction site. The siding is described as green 8 ΒΌ" Hariplank Mountain Sage brand.

Deputy: Dfc. Michael Pinkosz Case Number: 10-6640

Incident: Driving Without License Date & Time Reported: 02/27/10 @ 2109 hours Location: 1100 Block Peters Corner Road, Sudlersville, MD Arrested: Diego Mejia Castro (20) of Marydel, MD Charges: Driving W/O License

Narrative: Deputy Eric Goodman responded to the 1100 Block of Peters Corner Road for a report of a motor vehicle collision report. On arrival, contact was made with medical personnel who advised there were no injuries. Contact was made with a male subject who was sitting in the driver's side seat of the black Mitsubishi Gallant. Investigation indicated that subject was the driver and had run off the road due to the snow. Further conversation revealed the driver did not possess a driver license and the subject was arrested. He was held at the detention center on a bond.

Deputy: Dfc. Eric Goodman Case Number: 10-6699

Incident: Underage Possession of Alcohol Date & Time Reported: 02/27/10 2215 Hours Location: Route 8 and Chesapeake Drive Estates Arrested: Male (16) of Stevensville, MD Male (16) of Stevensville, MD Mandi Lee Foxwell (18) of Stevensville, MD James Robert Coursey (19) of Chester, MD Charges: Possession of Alcohol to under 21 years old.

Narrative: Sheriff's Deputy Michael Jordan stopped a 2007 Ford Truck in the area of Route 8 at Chesapeake Drive, Stevensville for a safety equipment repair order. The juvenile driver was advised of the repair order violation (tag light out). While on location a K-9 officer responded to the location and a scan of the truck was conducted which revealed a positive alert and a search was conducted. The search revealed trace amounts of suspected marijuana and open bottle of Southern Comfort. All four occupants were charged with possession of an alcoholic beverage. All subjects were issued Civil Citations with Coursey and Foxwell being released at the scene. The two juveniles were released to their parents.

Deputy: Dfc. Michael Jordan Assisted By: Dfc. Robert Boyles and K9 Beny Case Number: 10-6708

Incident: Driving While Under Influence of Alcohol Date & Time Reported: 02/27/10 @ 2335 hours Location: Grove Creek Road @ Corsica Neck Road, Centreville, MD Arrested: Kayce Marlene Denny (22) of Chester, MD Charges: Driving Under Influence of Alcohol

Narrative: Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Grove Creek Road for trespassing complaints of motor vehicles. Upon arrival deputies observed a Volkswagen Jetta stopped in the center of the roadway with its motor running and headlights on. Contact with the driver of vehicle was made at which time an odor of an alcohol beverage was detected. The driver, Kayce Denny attempted to perform several field sobriety tests of which she did not successfully complete. Denny was arrested and later released to a sober third party.

Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Kemple Assisted By: Dfc. Robert Boyles Case Number: 10-6717

Incident: Theft under $ 1,000 dollars Date & Time Reported: 02/28/10 @ 2356 Hours Location: 2120 Piney Creek Road (X-TRA Mart, Chester, MD) Victim: Terri Carmichael Zeigler of Silver Spring MD

Narrative: The victim advised that she had stopped in the X-TRA Mart store to use their restroom facility. While inside the restroom, the victim hung her purse up on the stall door. The victim then left the store and returned back approximately a half hour later because she realized she had left her purse. Upon returning back to the store, her purse was gone. According to the victim her purse was a small black cloth bag that had assorted items including; cash, cell phone, keys, driver license, pair of gold earrings, and one gold bracelet. The total loss was valued at $170.00

Deputy: Dfc. Eric Goodman Case Number: 10-6822

CDS "BUST" in Grasonville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Knotts State's Attorney's Office Queen Anne's County, MD (410)758.2264 QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE PRESS RELEASE

On February 18, 2010 at approximately 10:30 am, Sergeant Jones and Deputy First Class Sewell of the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to 104 Maple Drive, Grasonville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland for the report of a possible suicidal subject with a gun. Upon arrival the deputies made contact with a resident of the home and were given consent to check the welfare of the suicidal subject in question.

The deputies were able to locate the suicidal subject hiding in the residence. As they were checking on the person's welfare, the officers observed controlled dangerous substances and a digital scale sitting in plain view. Sgt. Jones and Dfc. Sewell quickly ascertained that the subject was hiding because of the controlled dangerous substances. At that point, they secured the residence in order to obtain a search warrant. Sgt. Jones then contacted the Queen Anne's County Drug Task Force and requested them to respond.

Members of the task force quickly responded and assisted with securing the residence as they simultaneously applied for and received a search and seizure warrant for the home. A search of the residence revealed approximately 445.0 grams of marijuana, 118.8 grams of powdered cocaine, a .45 caliber handgun with the serial numbers removed, $11,359.00 in U.S. currency, numerous digital scales, cutting agents and evidence of a complex drug distribution operation. These items were seized along with a 2008 Honda Accord and a Yamaha 4 wheeler. The marijuana and cocaine recovered had a combined street value of over $20,000.00. Christopher Alan Seligman, date of birth 08/25/83, who is currently out on bond for felony drug charges, was charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm in nexus to a drug crime and possession of paraphernalia.

Colby Rae Silver, date of birth 10/21/84, who is currently out on bond for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia was charged with the possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm in nexus to a drug trafficking crime and possession of paraphernalia.

The Queen Anne's County Drug Task Force and the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office were assisted by members of the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack at the scene. Silver stated she had been physically abused Seligman the previous evening in Anne Arundel County. The Criminal Investigation Division of the Maryland State Police is currently investigating this assault.

This matter is still being investigated related to other suspects and additional charges.

QA Sheriff Press Releases 2/26

Incident: Theft from Motor Vehicle Date & Time Reported: 02/22/2010 at 1931 hours Location: Cloverfields Drive, Stevensville Victim: Amanda Eileen Cayer of Stevensville

Narrative: Deputy Foster is investigating a theft from a 2009 Nissan that was parked at a residence on Cloverfields Drive and was left unsecured. Unknown suspect(s) went into the vehicle and removed an Apple brand iPod, silver in color valued at approximately 300.00. Anyone with any information on this case is ask to contact the Sheriff's Office at 410.758.0770

Deputy: Deputy Iris Foster Case Number: 10-6103

Incident: Theft over $500 Date & Time Reported: 02/20/2010 @ 1044 Hours. Location: Taco Bell Chester, MD Victim: Taco Bell Arrested: Dontae James Watkins (31) of Chester MD. Charges: Theft over $500

Narrative: Dfc. Phan responded to the Taco Bell in Chester, MD for a reported theft of $2,090.00. Management reported that a bank deposit from the previous night was unaccounted for. Interviews of the employees were completed and based on the interviews, the night manager was questioned a second time. At that time, he admitted to taking the deposit. Dfc. Phan completed an application for charges for the theft.

On 2/24 a District Court Commissioner issued a Criminal Summons for Dontae James Watkins charging him with the theft.

Deputy: Dfc. Jessie Phan Case Number: 10-5785

Incident: Assault / MV Theft Date & Time Reported: 02/24/2010 @ 1735 Hours Location: RT18 near Bennett Point, Queenstown Victim: Female (34) of Grasonville, MD Charges: Pending

Narrative: Deputies were dispatched to the area following a reported assault and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. On arrival they met with the victim who advised she had given a friend a ride to the oasis when and argument started over messages in her cell phone. The victim reported she was struck in the side of her face and then put into a headlock. This all occurred while she was attempting to drive. Once stopped, she fled from her car and the suspect drove away in her 2001 Chrysler, leaving on the side of the road.

The car was soon located a short distance away on Gibbs Road. The car was not damaged, however the keys were missing. The victim did not require medical attention.

On the following evening a third party returned the vehicle keys and a cell phone to the victim. Charges are pending additional investigation.

Deputy: Dfc. Larry Steenken Assisted: Cpl. Troy Lowery, Dfc. John Brockman and MSP Case Number: 10-06292

Incident: Domestic Assault Date & Time Reported: 02/22/2010 @ 1714 hrs Location: Pig Pen Point Road Queenstown, MD Victim: Male (15) of Queenstown, MD

Narrative: Deputy Sewell investigated a domestic assault between father and son at a residence in Queenstown, MD. Investigation revealed that the juvenile became involved in a verbal argument with his father, and eventually a physical struggle over a piece of paper ensued. The father allegedly pushed the son, causing him to fall and strike his head.

None of the parties involved desired action by law enforcement.

Deputy: Deputy George Sewell Case Number: 10-6097

PNC Bank Robber Arrested

Incident: Chester PNC Bank Robbery Date Reported: February 19, 2010 Location: 120 S. Piney Rd. Chester, MD. Victim: PNC Bank of Chester Arrested: Joseph James Hopkins (27) of Frederick MD. Charges: Robbery / Theft: $1,000 to Under $10,000 / Assault- 2nd Degree

Narrative: On February 19, 2010 the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff responded to a reported bank robbery at the Chester PNC Bank located at 120 S. Piney Rd. Chester, MD. Sheriff R. G. Hofmann was one of the first arriving officers on location and assisted in securing the premises. D/Cpl. Stephen Stouffer and other members of the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff Criminal Investigations Unit arrived on location an conducted an investigation of the incident assisted by the Maryland State Police. The investigation revealed that a Caucasian male wearing a dark colored hooded jacket and baseball hat entered the PNC Bank, presented a note to the teller and fled the location with an excess of $1000.00. There were no reported any injuries as a result of the robbery or a weapon displayed. D/Cpl. Stouffer learned that the suspect was possibly responsible for several bank robberies in Frederick MD and Littlestown PA. On February 25, 2010 D/Cpl. Stouffer was advised that the suspect had been positively identified as Joseph James Hopkins of Frederick MD through fingerprints recovered from one of the Frederick bank robberies as well as the Chester PNC Bank robbery. D/Cpl. Stouffer received information that Hopkins had been arrested in Charles Town, WV on February 25, 2010 on local violations of the West Virginia narcotics laws as well as suspected involvement in another bank robbery on February 22, 2010 in Capon Bridge WV.

Upon being notified of Hopkins arrest, D/Sgt. Bruce Layton and D/Cpl. Stouffer responded to Charles Town, WV and recovered physical evidence from Hopkins' hotel room in connection with the February 19, 2010 Chester PNC Bank robbery. On February 26, 2010 D/Cpl. Stouffer received an arrest warrant for Hopkins for the PNC Robbery. The investigation of this incident is continuing. Hopkins is currently in police custody in West Virginia and is awaiting an extradition hearing to return to Maryland for his pending charges.

Deputy: D/Cpl. Stephen Stouffer

Assisted By: D/Sgt. Bruce Layton, Det. Amelia Lopez, Queen Anne's County Drug Task Force, and Uniformed Patrol personnel from the Office of the Sheriff and the Maryland State Police, MSP Crime Scene Technicians.

Case Number: 10-5626

QA Sheriff Press Releases 2/23

Office of the Sheriff Queen Anne County Press Release

Incident: Medical Emergency Date & Time Reported: 02/19/2010 at 0135 hours Location: Stevensville, MD. Victim: Male (20) of Stevensville

Narrative: QACSO units responded for a subject that had been depressed and had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The subject told a friend that he was going to kill himself and when asked by the deputy, that he did make these statements. Deputy Foster transported the subject to Anne Arundel Medical Center for treatment.

Deputy: Deputy Iris Foster Assisted By: Dfc. Jordan Case Number: 10-5605

Incident: DWI Date & Time Reported: 02/21/10 @ 0228 Hrs. Location: RT 50 @ Arrington Rd. Queenstown MD Charges: Driving Under Influence Arrested: Christopher W. Sams (21) of Easton, MD

Narrative: Dep. Gore was in the area of Rt. 50 @ Arrington Rd. E/B when he observed a vehicle swerving over the center divided line. The vehicle was also traveling at 75 mph in a posted 55mph zone. After stopping the vehicle, the driver was identified as, Christopher Warren Sams. Dep. Gore could smell strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Mr. Sams breath. Dep. Gore performed field sobriety tests. After Dep. Gore's observation and field sobriety test results the driver was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Deputy: Deputy Steve Gore Case Number: 10-5914

Incident: Theft from Auto Date & Time Reported: 02/19/10 Location: 208 Ringneck Ct. Chester MD Victim: Brianne L. Adams of Chester, MD

Narrative: Dep. Kellogg responded to 208 Ring Neck Rd. Chester Md. for a theft from a vehicle. The victim, Brianne Adams advised that her vehicle was left unlocked and someone had taken prescription medicine from her vehicle. Dep. Kellogg was given a bag that was found in the parking lot a short distance from the vehicle. The owner advised that the bag was from the vehicle.

Deputy: Deputy Jessica Kellogg Case Number: 10-5724

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree Date & Time Reported: 02/21/10 @ 1929 Hrs. Location: 7523 Church Hill Rd. Church Hill MD Victim: Thomas Stewart Edward

Narrative: Deputy Kellogg responded to 7523 Church Hill Rd. for an assault. The victim reported that another subject in the residence had assaulted him in the kitchen by twisting and bending his wrist. The incident was over who ate all of the suspect's food. Dep. Kellogg referred the victim to the commissioner if he wanted to press charges.

Deputy: Deputy Jessica Kellogg Case Number: 10-5830

Incident: Suspended License Date & Time Reported: 02/20/10 @ 0627 Hrs. Location: RT 18 @ Postal Rd Chester MD Charges: Suspended License Arrested: Alia Turganbaeva (36) of Annapolis, MD

Narrative: Dep. Kellogg made a traffic stop for a vehicle that did not stop for stop sign. The driver, Alia Turganbaeva was asked for her driver's information and advised the Deputy that she did not have an American driver's license or an international license. Dep. Kellogg placed the driver under arrest for driving without a license.

Deputy: Deputy Jessica Kellogg Case Number: 10-5761

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree Date & Time Reported: 02/20/10 @ 0132 Hrs. Location: Sudlersville Rd., Sudlersville MD

Narrative: Dep. Kellogg responded to a residence on Sudlersville Rd for a domestic assault. Dep. Kellogg arrived and met with a male subject outside in the driveway that was yelling that his girlfriend was texting some other man. Dep. Kellogg then went inside to speak with the complainant who advised that the male subject had assaulted her in the residence. There were no visible injuries and referred her to the commissioner for charges and a protective order. Deputy Kellogg transported the victim to the commissioner's office.

Deputy: Deputy Jessica Kellogg Case Number: 10-5739

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree Date & Time Reported: 02/20/10 @ 0259 Hours Location: Annette Ave, Stevensville MD Victim: Bruce W. Schneider of Stevensville, MD Arrested: Justin Wayne Schneider (22) of Charges: Assault 2nd

Narrative: Deputy Gore responded to the residence for a domestic between father and son. The father, Bruce Schneider reported that his son had punched him in the face. Justin Schneider advised that he was arguing over money and he that he did punch his father. There where visible injuries on both parties and both refused medical treatment. Justin was arrested for Assault.

Deputy: Deputy Steve Gore Assisted By: Cpl. Mark Carr Case Number: 10-5757

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree Date & Time Reported: 02/11/10 @ 1716 Hours Location: Church Hill Road, Church Hill MD Victim: Marsha Gibson of Centreville, MD Arrested: Michael Zador (19) of Centreville, MD Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

Narrative: Dep. Kellogg responded to the location for a physical domestic. It was reported that the suspect Michael Zador left the residence with a knife, advising he wanted to cut himself. Dep. Kellogg located Zador who advised that he did not want to hurt himself. Marsha Gibson also reported that Zador had grabbed her by the neck and that there were marks on the victim's neck. Mr. Zador for domestic assault.

Deputy: Deputy Jessica Kellogg Case Number: 10-4846

Incident: Assault Date & Time Reported: 02/20/2010 @ 1630 hours Location: Price Station Road, Centreville, MD Victim: Jeffrey Ireland of Centreville, MD Karen Cooper of Centreville, MD Arrested: Tomas Cooper of Centreville, MD Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

Narrative: Victim reported that her Husband assaulted her and her son Jeffrey Ireland. Tomas Cooper appeared to be intoxicated, there was damage to the walls and several items were broken. Mr. Ireland had several bruises and scratches on his face. Tomas Cooper was arrested for assault and taken before a District Court Commissioner where he was held on $ 3,500 bond.

Deputy: Dep. Jason Rickard Assisted: Dfc. Jessie Phan Case Number: 10-5807

Incident: Medical Emergency Date & Time Reported: 02/19/2010 @ 0950 hours Location: Cloverfields in Stevensville, MD Victim: Male (13) of Stevensville, MD

Narrative: Dep. Rickard was dispatched for a suicidal juvenile who had made statements that he was going to harm himself. He was transported to the Anne Arundel County Medical Center for treatment.

Deputy: Deputy Jason Rickard Case Number: 10-5635

Incident: Theft Date & Time Reported: 02/19/2010 @ 1430 hours Location: Wells Cove Road, Grasonville, MD Victim: George McNamara, Grasonville, MD

Narrative: Victim reported that a scale model of a boat was taken from the American Global Yachts store. The boat was on display in a meeting room and was discovered missing when the company was moving furniture. The boat was named "The Outer Reef" and it was encased in a five foot by two foot glass display case. The boat and display was valued at $3500.

Deputy: Deputy Jason Rickard Case Number: 10-5663

Incident: Burglary Date & Time Reported: 02/19/2010 @ 0948 hours Location: Island Self Storage, Chester, MD Victim: Craig Biggs of Severna Park MD, Elizabeth Choyce of Chester, MD John Atkins of Edgewater, MD, Langway Electric of Stevensville, MD

Narrative: Deborah Whitby, owner of the Island Self Storage reported that four self storage units had been broken into and a few items may have been taken. No description of items missing can be given until the victims can check their storage units. The case is ongoing at this time.

Deputy: Dfc. Jessie Phan Case Number: 10-5634

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