PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of April 19 – April 25, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,368 calls for service throughout the community.

Damaged Property: 21-20514
On April 20, 2021, Deputy Strong responded to the 400 block of Seagull Lane in Lusby, MD for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised unknown suspects threw a hard-boiled egg at the front and side of her residence. The value of damaged property is $10.

Theft: 21-20511
On April 20, 2021, Cpl. Denton responded to 2900 block of Beach Drive in Huntingtown, MD for a reported theft from a vehicle. The complainant advised sometime between 7 p.m. on April 19th and 11:26 a.m. on April 20th, unknown suspects stole a black and yellow Husky took box containing a 100-piece audio/visual tool kit from the bed of the truck. The estimated value of stolen property was $3,100.00.

Theft: 21-20784
On April 21, 2021, DFC R. Evans received report of a theft that occurred in the 12000 block of Century Manor Drive in Dunkirk, MD. The complainant advised his trailer registration plate was stolen. The value of stolen property is $50.

Theft: 21-20954
On April 22, 2021, Deputy Sturdivant responded to the Sneades Ace hardware located at 11861 HG Trueman Road in Lusby, MD for the report of a theft. The complainant advised an unknown suspect entered the business and placed three DeWALT batteries in his pocket and walked past all places of payment, then fled the business on foot. The total value of stolen property is $370.00.

Theft: 21-210040
On April 22, 2021, DFC Mitchell responded to 11700 block of Big Bear Lane in Lusby, MD for report of a theft.  The complainant advised someone stole his Camp Mini Trail Camera from a tree in his backyard. The value of stolen property is unknown at this time.

Theft: 21-21606
On April 25, 2021, Deputy Aley responded to the 400 block of Lake Drive in Lusby, MD for report of a theft. The complainant advised she was at the beach in Drum Point, went for a walk and came back to her silver, 24 inch Rocky Mountain bicycle with red arrows and bright pink lights missing. The value of stolen property is $200.00.

Burglary: 21-21456
On April 25, 2021, Deputy Aurich responded to responded to the 2700 block of West Chesapeake Beach Rd. in Dunkirk, MD for report of a residential burglary. The complainant advised unknown suspects forced entry into the home between 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., causing damage to the door jamb. A box of Remington 20 gauge shotgun slugs was discovered missing. The value of damaged property is $100.00. The estimated value of stolen property is $20.00.

Arrests:

Joseph Taylor Morgan, 54

On April 25, 2021, Deputy Barger was advised a theft had just occurred at the Rack Room Shoes located at 140 W Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, MD and the male suspect walked out of the store with stolen shoes and fled the area. Deputy Barger located the suspect vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop by activating his emergency equipment, lights and sirens, but the driver continued to accelerate and travel thru a red traffic light reaching speeds in excess of 75 mph in a 45 mph zone. The driver, identified as Joseph Taylor Morgan, 54 of Hyattsville, MD, eventually came to a stop. Deputy Barger observed multiple Nike shoe boxes in the back seat of the vehicle. A search was conducted and a clear plastic bag containing suspected crack cocaine, six pairs of tennis shows, multiple phone cases, and a Tommy Hilfiger makeup bag consisting of multiple make-up items were located. The total amount of stolen property was $617.32. Morgan was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, Theft: $100 to Under $1500, Theft Less Than $100, and Theft Scheme: $100 to < $1500.


Timothy Darnell Thompson, 24

On April 22, 2021, DFC. B. DeLeon was on routine patrol in the Dunkirk, MD area and was alerted to report of a vehicle that fled a Maryland State Police traffic stop. Deputy DeLeon located the suspect vehicle moments later in the parking lot of the Dunkirk Walmart. The driver of the suspect vehicle was identified as Timothy Darnell Thompson, 24 of Nanjemoy, MD. Thompson was attempting to change a flat tire when he observed Deputy DeLeon’s marked patrol vehicle and began to sprint away from Deputy DeLeon into the Walmart. Thompson exited the Walmart through the fire exit to the rear of the building in an attempt to flee on foot. Deputy DeLeon retrieved his K-9 partner Caesar and attempted to locate Thompson in the area. Thompson surrendered himself and was taken into custody without incident. A search of Thompson’s person revealed $895 in currency. Thompson was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Speeding, Attempt by Driver to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer of Foot, Attempt by Driver to Elude Official Police Vehicle by Means Other than Failing to Stop, Failure to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order, Resisting and Interfering with Arrest, Obstruction and Hindering, and Disorderly Conduct.