CALVERT COUNTY, Md. – During the week of June 22, 2026 – June 28, 2026, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,771 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:
- Check Welfare / Mental Health: 42
- Disorderly: 14
- Domestics: 26
- Motor Vehicle Crashes: 38
- Patrol Checks / School Checks: 772
- Suspicious Persons / Vehicles: 36
- Traffic Complaints: 79
- Traffic Stops: 246
- 911 Hang Ups: 79
- ARRESTS: 49
Attempted Burglary: 26-54703
On June 23, 2026, Deputy H. Jones responded to the 8000 block of Delores Court in Chesapeake Beach for the report of an attempted burglary. The complainant reported that an unknown suspect moved a grill, removed a rear window screen, and left smudged handprints on the window. The window was locked, and the suspect was unable to gain entry into the residence.
Property Destruction: 26-55676
On June 27, 2026, DFC Grierson responded to the 300 block of Laurel Drive in Lusby for a report of property destruction. The complainant reported that between approximately 12:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., an unknown suspect slashed the front passenger-side tire of the victim’s vehicle. The estimated damage is $400.
Theft: 26-54649
On June 23, 2026, at approximately 3:09 p.m., DFC Morrison responded to Giant Food, located at 10790 Town Center Blvd. in Dunkirk, for a reported theft in progress. Investigation revealed that Leslie Anne Shefka, 45, of Chesapeake Beach, completed a purchase totaling $80.70 at the self-checkout before attempting to leave the store with additional unpaid merchandise. Store employees stopped Shefka after she passed all points of sale and determined the unpaid items were valued at $501.73. Shefka was charged with Theft: $100 to Under $1,500-Shoplifting- on a criminal citation.
Theft: 26-54804
On June 24, 2026, deputies responded to multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Chisholm Trail and Lariat Lane areas of Lusby. Victims reported that an unknown suspect entered their unlocked vehicles during the early morning hours, rummaged through the interiors, and stole cash, including approximately $30 in U.S. currency from one vehicle and approximately $10 in loose change from another. Surveillance footage in one incident captured a white male entering an unlocked vehicle and removing items. Later that morning, at approximately 7:43 a.m., DFC McCourt located Marvin Charles Dickerson Jr., 42 of Prince Frederick, sleeping near the mailbox area at Bowie Trail and Thunderbird Drive. During the investigation, Dickerson admitted to entering multiple unlocked vehicles overnight while intoxicated in search of money and spare change. Deputies recovered a bag of loose change and a $10 bill inside Dickerson’s backpack consistent with property reported stolen. Dickerson was arrested and charged with Burglary- 4th Degree, Rogue and Vagabond, and Theft less than $100.
Theft: 26-55896
On June 28, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Cpl. Ridgely conducted a traffic stop on a white van near Rt. 4 and Rousby Hall Road in Lusby for an equipment violation. During the investigation, deputies observed multiple intermediate bulk containers commonly used to transport used cooking oil in the cargo area of the van. Further investigation revealed the occupants had allegedly stolen approximately 120 gallons of used cooking oil from Salsa’s Mexican Café, located at 11753 H.G. Trueman Road. Joel Rojas Felix, 26, of Yonkers, New York, and Miguel Jose Gonzalez, 35, of Bronx, New York, were arrested and charged with Fourth-Degree Burglary and Theft. Rojas Felix was additionally charged with Driving Without a License. The recovered cooking oil was valued between $300 and $420.
For the week of June 22 to June 28, the school arrest data is as follows:
- Criminal Arrests: 0
- Criminal CDS Arrests: 0
- Civil Citations: 0
DUI Arrests for the week of June 22 – June 28:
- On June 27, April D. Gagnon, 41 of Chesapeake Beach, by Deputy H. Jones
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
