AVENUE, Md. — An Abell man was arrested after allegedly trespassing on Murphy’s Store property multiple times since receiving a formal notice not to trespass in 2021. Kelvin D. Dyson, 57, faces two misdemeanor trespassing charges following his Sept. 15, 2025, arrest at the Oakley Road convenience store.
According to charging documents filed in St. Mary’s County District Court, Deputy Z. Wolfe responded to Murphy’s Store at 21270 Oakley Road around 4:21 p.m. for a reported trespassing incident. The store manager showed the deputy a notice not to trespass that had been served to Dyson on Jan. 2, 2021, by Deputy Gardiner.
Security camera footage cited in charging documents revealed Dyson’s presence on the property on two separate occasions. The manager presented video from Sept. 15 at approximately 3:30 p.m. showing a subject matching Dyson’s description walking along the roadway and onto the property while speaking to someone pumping gasoline. The individual wore a white shirt, large dark-colored shorts, and white socks and shoes.
Additional surveillance footage from Sept. 10 at approximately 4:17 p.m. captured the same subject on a different area of the property wearing different clothing. Police said they identified the subject as Dyson by comparing facial features, build, facial hair, skin tone, and hairstyle to his Maryland driver’s license photograph through video enhancement techniques.
The store manager informed Deputy Wolfe, according to charging documents, that Dyson had been on the property approximately 20 times since receiving the 2021 trespass notice. However, the business had not previously called police, instead verbally asking Dyson to leave each time he appeared on the property. This pattern of repeated violations despite official notice formed the basis for the criminal charges.
Following his investigation at the store, Deputy Wolfe drove to Dyson’s residence, located a short distance from Murphy’s Store. Dyson was found sitting on his porch wearing the same white shirt, large dark-colored shorts, white socks and white shoes observed in the surveillance footage from earlier that day.
When questioned about his presence at Murphy’s Store, Dyson initially denied going onto the property, claiming he was standing by a stop sign. Charging documents state this contradicted the video evidence reviewed by the deputy. However, Dyson did acknowledge being on the property on Sept. 10 and confirmed he left after being told to do so by store personnel.
Due to the multiple instances of trespassing after receiving official notice and Dyson’s alleged unwillingness to comply with the trespass order, he was placed under arrest and transported to St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center for processing.
Dyson faces two counts of trespass on private property. Each misdemeanor charge carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine if convicted. Court records show he was released on his own recognizance following his initial appearance.
The Public Defender’s Office for St. Mary’s County entered its appearance on Sept. 16, 2025, representing Dyson in the proceedings. Defense counsel has filed motions for a speedy trial and discovery.
A trial is scheduled for Oct. 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 1 of St. Mary’s County District Court. The State’s Attorney’s Office for St. Mary’s County is prosecuting the case.
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