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Incident Type: Rape & Sex Offenses Location: Grasonville, MD Date/Time of Occurrence: 7/22/2008 @ 2300 Hours Victim Information: Two Minor Females under the age of Ten Accused Information: Ulysess Vernon Stowers (47) of Grasonville, MD Charges: See Narrative

Narrative:

On July 22nd, 2008 at approximately 0100 hours, the Queen Anne%u219s County Sheriff%u219s Office was notified of a sexual assault in Grasonville. Detective Steve Stouffer responded and met with the parent of the victims. The parent advised that upon going into the bedroom of the two females (both under the age of ten) that a male subject known to the family was on the bed with the two sisters with his shirt pulled up. Further questioning of the girls revealed a series of abuses occurring since May of this year. The victims reported that they were threatened to be killed if they told their parent.

As a result of the investigation Ulysess Vernon Stowers ( 47) of Grasonville was charged with :

Rape 1st Degree Attempted 1st Degree Rape Rape 2nd Degree Attempted 2nd Degree Rape Assault 2nd Degree (2 Counts) Sex Offense 1st Degree (2 Counts) Sex Offense 2nd Degree (2 Counts) Sex Offense 3rd Degree (2 Counts) Sex Offense 4th Degree (2 Counts) Sex Abuse of a Minor Continued Course (2 Counts) Sex Abuse of a Minor (2 Counts) Perverted Practice (2 Counts)

Stowers was arrested at his place of employment on Tuesday and after processing, was seen by a District Court Commissioner who set a bail of $100,000. At a bail review on Wednesday in District Court the bail was ordered to remain by the Judge.

Investigated By: Detective Steve Stouffer

Assisted By: Det. Shane Russell & Department of Social Services

Case # 08-18971

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Incident Type: Burglary Location: 620 4H Park Road, Queenstown, MD Date/Time of Occurrence: 7/20/2008 Victim Information: Victor G. Illemszky of Stevensville, Md. Accused Information: N/A Charges: N/A

Narrative:

Mr. Illemszky reported that his business at 620 4H Park Road had been burglarized sometime during the night had forced their way into the business and had stolen numerous items. Entry was made by throwing a pipe thru the glass door.

Items reported missing were (5) DeWalt hand grinders, a Porta band saw, (2) screw guns, (2) Max Star Welders, (3) 7 inch grinders, (8) 4 ½ Grinders, a Torch Head and 250 feet of torch hose. In addition to the tools, 13,500 feet of #1 Copper welding leads valued at $20,250 were taken. The total loss was estimated at $31,750.00

Persons with Information about this incident are requested to contact the Sheriff's Office. Contact can be made in several ways by calling (410) 758 0770 and asking to speak with a Deputy, calling (410) 758-6666 and leaving a message on the answering machine or emailing sherifftips@qac.org

Investigated By: Detective Shane Russell

Assisted By: Cpl. James Beatty

Case # 08-18825

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Incident Type: Reckless Endangerment & Theft Location: Sudlersville Area * See Narrative Date/Time of Occurrence: July 1st to 5th, 2007 Victim Information: Choptank Electric Accused Information: George Peter Thomas (22) Unknown Address Charges: See Narrative

Narrative:

On July 5th, 2007 Choptank Electric reported that twenty-six (26) poles on Stulltown Road, Felton School Road, Peters Corner Road and Sudlersville Cemetery Road had been damaged and copper wire removed. Each pole was missing approximately six feet of ground wires. The damage appeared to be consistent with someone cutting the wire with an axe or hatchet. Choptank Electric also advised that when the ground wires were cut it allowed stray electric current to ground an above ground pool in the area causing the owner to be shocked when touching the water.

The cost to repair the damage was $5,379.63.

Investigation of the incident was aided by a witness who provided a description of a vehicle and that the vehicle was seen parked at a residence just outside of Millington. Further investigation at several salvage yards provided additional descriptions and identification.

As a result, Charges have been issued for George Peter Thomas (22) with a last known address of 109 Pearce Road, Millington. Charges include Theft over $500, Theft under $500, Reckless Endangerment, MDOP over $500 and MDOP under $500.

Thomas is a white male 5'10, 130 pounds with brown hair and eyes. Anyone knowing his location is requested to notify the Queen Anne's County Sheriff or their local law enforcement agency.

Persons with Information about this incident are requested to contact the Sheriff's Office. Contact can be made in several ways by calling (410) 758 0770 and asking to speak with a Deputy, calling (410) 758-6666 and leaving a message on the answering machine or emailing sherifftips@qac.org

Investigated By: Detective Shane Russell

Assisted By: Dfc. Jeremy Davidson

Case # 07-13965

PRESS RELEASE:

FIRST ANNUAL COUNTY VEHICLE COMPETITION

Steve Scott, Chief of Operations, Queen Anne's County Ride and Terry Ober, Community Traffic Safety Program Coordinator will host the First Annual County Vehicle Competition for many drivers from the county ride, Emergency Service ambulances, fire department brush trucks, county and state roads departments and local churches.

August 5th from 8:00 am until 11:00 am, Centreville Middle School parking lot will be the competition location.

Mr. Scott announced "Our judges are ready to score our driver's ability and give prizes for those showing their professional driving skills.

"This event is for fun and to allow our drivers to become more familiar with safety of their vehicle", said Mr. Ober. This competition will allow our drivers to learn more about their ability with safe driving and also share in the "good time" as the driver's compete for "Bragging Rights". Driver's are wanted and should contact Steve or Terry.

Prizes will include food coupons from local restaurants and other safety related gifts. Local business support is greatly appreciated.

Traffic Safety displays will allow our spectators to enjoy the competition while obtaining important information from our vendors. Come join the FUN!

Hosted by Queen Anne's County Ride and Community Traffic Safety/Office of the Sheriff. To participate or obtain information, please call Steve 410-758-0848 or Terry 443-995-5367.

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Incident Type: Theft from Vehicle Location: 400 Block of Wallman Way, Stevensville, MD Date/Time of Occurrence: 07/11/2008 overnight Victim Information: Ralph G. Shields of Stevensville Accused Information: N/A Charges: N/A

Narrative:

Mr. Ralph G. Shields reported that unknown person(s) had gone into both of his vehicles parked overnight at his residence on Wallman Way, Stevensville and had stolen a Black XM Radio, a pair of Rayban Sunglasses, a Fuji Digital Camera and a Garmin 660 GPS device. The items were valued at $1,430.00

Persons with Information about this incident are requested to contact the Sheriff%u219s Office. Contact can be made in several ways by calling (410) 758 0770 and asking to speak with a Deputy, calling (410) 758 6666 and leaving a message on the answering machine or emailing sherifftips@qac.org

Investigated By: Dfc. Chris Schwink

Assisted By:

Case # 08-17878

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Incident Type: CDS Possession Arrest Location: 1553 Postal Road, Chester, MD. Date/Time of Occurrence: 07/11/2008 @ 0215 Hours Victim Information: See Narrative Accused Information: Marc Joseph Lester (32) of Chester, MD Charges: Possession of CDS (Marijuana) Possession of CDs Paraphernalia

Narrative:

Following an alarm call at a business in Rainbow Plaza, Dfc. Steenken checked a 2006 Toyota parked there. While checking the car, Steenken could smell the odor of marijuana and could see a smoking device. Upon checking the business, an employee was located inside. The subject, Marc Lester indicated that the Toyota was his and that everything inside the car was also his.

A search of the car resulted in the seizure of the smoking device, a small prescription bottle with suspected marijuana, rolling papers and a plastic baggie with suspected marijuana.

It was determined that Mr. Lester is an employee of the business and had entered the store and had entered the wrong user code to the alarm system.

A District Court Commissioner set bail at $5,000.

Investigated By: Dfc. Larry Steenken

Assisted By: MdTA Police

Case # 08-17816

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Incident Type: Attempted Burglary Location: 4823 Main Street Grasonville, MD Date/Time of Occurrence: 07/09/2008 @ 0340 Hours Victim Information: Linda Bartholomew of Grasonville, MD Accused Information: Damontrall Jerry Miles (23) of Decatur GA Charges: Burglary 4th Degree / MDOP

Narrative:

Responding to a 911 call on Main Street in Grasonville, Deputy Phan was advised that a male subject was at the front door of the residence attempting to gain entrance and was armed with a knife. Upon arrival, Phan located a male several feet away from the residence with a bloody hand. The suspect, Damontrall J. Miles stated he had attempted to get into the house to collect money from a subject. Upon checking the doorway, Phan could see several marks on the door and what appeared to be fresh blood stains.

Ms. Bartholomew advised she knew the suspect and he had threatened her and thrown objects at the house.

Miles was charged with Burglary 4th Degree and MDOP. After processing, Miles was held on a $5,000 bail.

Investigated By: Deputy Jesse Phan

Assisted By:

Case # 08-17635

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Incident Type: Theft Scheme & Theft Location: 1169 Shopping Center Drive, Chester, MD Date/Time of Occurrence: 7/12/2008 @ 0952 Hours Victim Information: Acme Markets Accused Information: Carol Sue Reinking (48) of Stevensville, MD Charges: Theft over $500 / Theft Scheme over $500 Theft Scheme Under $500 / Theft under $500

Narrative:

Acme Markets requested a Deputy to respond reference to an employee theft. Upon arrival of Deputy Pinkosz, he was met by the Store Director and a Loss Prevention Officer who advised they had an employee who had been stealing money from her cash register during her work shifts.

The employee, Carol Sue Reinking had been seen on surveillance video processing a customer and then voiding the sale, keeping the money after the customer left. This had occurred on several occasions beginning in May thru mid July. The register receipts and computer print outs verified the transactions.

Ms. Reinking advised she had taken the money to assist a family member's medical expenses. Upon being placed under arrest, she denied still having any of the money. A search of her pocket book resulted in the seizure of several bundles of cash totaling $629.00

Store Records indicated a loss of $8,278.00 during the time period under investigation.

After processing, Ms. Reinking had a bail of $7,000 placed on her by a District Court Commissioner.

Investigated By: Deputy Michael Pinkosz

Assisted By:

Case # 08-17972

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Incident Type: Assault & Disorderly Location: Royal Farms Store @ Kingstown Date/Time of Occurrence: 7/13/2008 @ 1157 Hours Victim Information: Kristina M. Kaufman of Barclay, MD Accused Information: Jessica Anne Jacquette (18) of Betterton, MD Cody Bernadette Patterson (22) of Betterton, MD Charges: See Narrative

Narrative:

Following reports of a fight in progress at the Royal Farms Store between Church Hill and Kingstown, several units were dispatched to location. Upon arrival of Deputy Michael C. Jordan and Cpl. Troy Lowery, they found an off duty deputy, Dfc. Lee Becker detaining a female subject in the parking lot.

Becker reported that he had observed a female, Jessica Anne Jacquette in a fight and was kicking the victim, Kristina M. Kaufman in the head and shoulders and causing a crowd to gather in the parking lot. Becker identified himself as a Police Officer and displayed his ID and then intervened, placing Jacquette under arrest.

At this time, Jacquette%u219s sister, Cody Bernadette Patterson came over and struck Jacquette with her hand. Seeing This Becker also advised her that she also was under arrest, with Patterson yelling that he wasn%u219t a cop. Both females continued to yell and cause a disturbance in the parking lot. Patterson also continued to interfere with the arrest of Jacquette to an extent that she was able to break away momentarily from Becker and had to be restrained.

When Jordan and Lowery arrived both females were taken into custody and transported to the Sheriff%u219s Office. Investigation indicated that Jacquette had struck Kaufman first at the request of a friend.

Jacquette was charged with Assault 2nd Degree / Disorderly Conduct / Resisting Arrest and held on a $5,000 Bail.

Patterson was charged with Assault 2nd Degree / Disorderly Conduct / Obstruction & Hindering and was also held on a $5,000 Bail.

The victim did not report any injuries.

Shelley Carson Cole (46) of Princess Anne, MD Circuit Court (QA) Body Attachment served on 7/07/2008 Charge: Failure to Appear in Court on 9/4/2007 Bail preset by Court at $5,000

Julio Cesar Farfan-Jaimes (26) of Glen Burnie, MD On View Arrest on 07/07/08 Charge: Driving without required driver's license Bail set at $3,000 by Commissioner Jason Allen Schulgin (34) of Rock Hall, MD Circuit Court (QA) Arrest Warrant served on 7/8/2008 Charge: Violation of Probation Held for the Court

Christina Mooney (35) of Centreville, MD District Court (QA) Attachment for Contempt served on 7/8/08 Charge: Failure to Appear Released on her Personal Recognizance

Apollania Kateria Ryan (23) of Centreville, MD District Court (QA) Criminal Summons served on 7/8/08 Charge: Assault 2nd Degree

Lamonza Maurice Bennett (20) of Seaford DE District Court (QA) Bench Warrant served on 7/8/08 Charge: Failure to Appear in Court on 2/15/08 Preset Bail at $5,000 by Judge

Janet Lee Hawkins (54) of Centreville, MD District Court (QA) Criminal Summons served on 7/9/08 Charge: Driving Motor Vehicle while Suspended Olgario Perez Morales (21) of Marydel, MD District Court (QA) Arrest Warrant served on 7/29/08 Charge: DWI / Driving without required License Bail set at $15,000 by Commissioner. Raised to $25,000 by Court

Damontrall Jerry Miles (23) of Decatur, GA On View Arrest on 7/09/08 Charge:Burglary 4th Degree Bail set at $5,000 by Commissioner

Jeannette Lynn Haritan (49) of Stevensville, MD On View Arrest on 7/10/2008 Charge: Assault 2nd Degree Bail set at $5,000 by Commissioner later reduced to $2,500 by Court

Ronald Antwand Bell (42) of Oxen Hill, Md On View Arrest on 7/10/2008 Charge: Theft over $500 / Theft under $500 / Attempted Theft over $500 / Conspiracy to Commit Theft Bond Set @ $15,000 by Commissioner reduced by the Court to $5,000 Chanetia Audrea Prince (50) of Fort Washington, MD On View Arrest on 7/10/2008 Charge: Theft over $500 / Theft under $500 / Attempted Theft over $500 / Conspiracy to Commit Theft Bond Set @ $10,000 by Commissioner reduced by the Court to $2,500 Christina Melissa Belton (20) of Centreville, MD District Court (QA) Criminal Summons served on 7/11/2008 Charge: Telephone Misuse: Repeated Calls (4 Counts) / Harassment Marc Joseph Lester (32) of Chester, MD On View Arrest on 7/11/2008 Charge: Possession of CDS (Marijuana) / Possession of CDS Paraphernalia Bail set at $5,000 by Commissioner

Thomas Wayne Brockson (40) of Preston, MD District Court (QA) Attachment for Contempt served on 7/11/2008 Charge: Failure to Appear in Court Larry Gene Smith Jr. (42) of Greenbelt, MD District Court (QA) Arrest Warrant served on 7/11/2008 Charges: Negligent Manslaughter / Negligent Homicide / Negligent Life Threatening Injury / Failure to remain @ scene of accident / DWI / Driving Revoked / Driving Suspended / Driving w/o Required License Bail Set at $100,000 Carol Sue Reinking (48) of Stevensville, MD On View Arrest on 7/12/2008 Charges: Theft over $500 / Theft Scheme over $500 / Theft under $500 / Theft Scheme under $500 Bail set at $7,000 by Commissioner David John Jones Jr. (45) of Stevensville, MD On View Arrest on 7/12/2008 Charge: Assault 2nd Degree Bail set at $3,000 by Commissioner Jessica Anne Jacquette (18) of Betterton, MD. On View Arrest on 7/13/2008 Charges: Assault 2nd Degree / Resist Arrest / Disorderly Conduct Bail set at $5,000 by Commissioner Cody Bernadette Patterson (22) of Betterton, MD. On View Arrest on 7/12/2008 Charges: Assault 2nd Degree / Resist Arrest / Disorderly Conduct Bail set at $5,000 by Commissioner

Thomas Eugene Snook (49) of Stevensville, MD On View Arrest on 07/14/2008 Charges: Assault 2nd Degree / Obstruct Firefighter Bail set @ $3,000 by Commissioner

James L. Lindner (31) of Stevensville, MD Circuit Court (QA) Arrest Warrant served on Charge: Violation of Probation Held for the Court

James L. Lindner (31) of Stevensville, MD District Court (QA) Arrest Warrant served on Charge: Assault 2nd Degree