PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of October 4 – October 10, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,120 calls for service throughout the community.

Vehicle Tampering: 21-56570

On October 6, 2021, Deputy Murphy responded to a residence in the 600 block of Clubhouse Drive in Lusby, MD for report of a vehicle tampering. The complainant advised the vehicle’s open hood notification was lit on her dashboard and the only latch for the hood was inside the vehicle. The vehicle owner did not have any issues on Oct. 4 when last driven. There was no evidence of damage or theft.

Motor Vehicle Theft: 21-56187
On October 4, 2021, Deputy Aranda responded to 7400 block of Briscoe Turn Road in Owings, MD for the report of a motor vehicle theft. The complainant advised his 2015 Mercedes-Benz was stolen from his driveway sometime between 8 p.m. on Oct. 3 and 8 a.m. on Oct. 4.

Motor Vehicle Theft: 21-56179

On October 4, 2021, Senior Deputy Flynt responded to the 2100 block of Lower Marlboro Road in Owings, MD for the reported stolen vehicle. The complainant advised sometime between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m., unknown suspect(s) stole a red 2021 Mazda CX-30 out of the driveway. The complainant’s purse (containing $900 USD and three credit cards) was inside the unlocked vehicle at the time of the theft and also stolen. The vehicle was later located in SE Washington D.C. through the Mazda app; however, the purse and all contents were missing. 

Theft: 21-56718
On October 7, 2021, DFC Wood responded to the 900 block of Skinners Turn Road in Owings, MD for the report of a theft. The complainant advised unknown suspect(s) cut the catalytic converter off of his 2004 Coach Motor Home. The estimated value of stolen property is $500.00.

Damaged Property: 21-57112

On October 9, 2021, DFC R. Shrawder responded to 4000 block of Cortona Dr. in Port Republic, MD for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised the cords to a Halloween decoration in his basement were cut (valued at $200) and two pool ball pockets on his pool table had been damaged (valued at $500). The total value of damaged property is $700.00.

ARRESTS:

John Willis Fairley, 54

On October 5,20201, DFC N. Buckler responded to the 9000 block of Chesapeake Ave in North Beach for report of a disorderly subject. DFC Buckler observed an intoxicated male, John Willis Fairley, age 54 of Arlington, VA, sitting in a flower pot outside a nearby apartment. Upon making contact with Fairley, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitting from his person. Fairley had red glassy eyes and was having trouble speaking and could not answer basic questions. EMS arrived on scene to assess Fairley’s condition and Fairley became disorderly yelling curse words and attempted to assault an EMT. Fairley was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Public Intoxication.

Stephanie Bermejo, 29

On October 8, 2021, Senior Deputy Flynt responded to the Safeway grocery store located at 80 West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, MD for the reported burglary/shoplifter. Contact was made with the complainant who advised an unknown female entered the store thru an unsecured door while the store was closed. The suspect, identified as Stephanie Bermejo, 29 of Suitland, MD, advised she was an employee of the store. Bermejo proceeded to remove a soft drink from one of the drink coolers, passing all points of sale and walked off into the restroom. Deputy Flynt made contact with Bermejo and confirmed she was not a store employee. Bermejo was placed under arrest for Second-Degree Burglary and Theft Less Than $100.