Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Blotter

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of April 28, 2025 – May 4, 2025, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 2,331 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:

• Check Welfare / Mental Health: 75
• Disorderly: 17
• Domestics: 26
• Motor Vehicle Crashes: 40
• Patrol Checks / School Checks: 998
• Suspicious Persons / Vehicles: 28
• Traffic Complaints: 90
• Traffic Stops: 566
• 911 Hang-Ups: 65
• ARRESTS: 50

Burglary: 25-36783
On May 4, 2025, at approximately 1:08 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to a commercial burglary alarm at the Tobacco King Smoke and Vape Shop, located at 10359 Southern Maryland Blvd. in Dunkirk. Upon arrival, Deputy Claggett discovered signs of forced entry, including a shattered front door. While securing the scene, a small SUV was observed exiting the parking lot with its headlights off. The vehicle fled south on Southern Maryland Blvd. before being involved in a crash with another vehicle near the intersection of Southern Maryland Blvd. and Ward Rd. The occupants of the SUV fled the crash scene on foot. Detectives from the Criminal Investigative Bureau responded and assumed the investigation. Store surveillance footage revealed four suspects making entry through the broken front door. All suspects were dressed in dark clothing, wearing facemasks and gloves. The video showed the suspects filling a backpack and other bags with vape devices from store shelves and taking cash from the register before fleeing. The estimated value of the damaged property is $1,000, with approximately $2,150 worth of merchandise reported stolen. The investigation remains ongoing.

CDS Violation: 25-36081
On May 1, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Cpl. Kelly observed a vehicle parked partially on a grassy hill and partially in the parking lot of Holiday Auto and Trailer Sales, located at 1042 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. The business was closed at the time. Upon making contact with the sole occupant, identified as Amy Lynn Letcher, 43, of Waldorf, an open gel capsule containing a light powdery residue was observed in plain view. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, which led to the discovery of several plastic baggies with white residue and a cut straw containing residue. A subsequent search of Letcher’s person revealed multiple small baggies containing various powdery substances, three cut straws, and paper folds, all containing powdery residue. Letcher advised deputies that some of the substances were fentanyl, while others were baking soda. Letcher was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, where she was charged with CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute, Fake CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute, CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

Damaged Property: 25-35626
On April 30, 2025, Deputy Daily responded to the Lusby Market Exxon, located at 11805 HG Trueman Road in Lusby, for a report of damaged property. The complainant advised that an unknown white male, believed to be between 35 and 40 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, entered the business and attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages. There was an issue with the suspect’s payment method, and he was informed that he owed additional money. The suspect left the business forcefully slamming the door open as he exited. A short time later, the suspect returned with change, which he threw onto the counter toward the clerk. He then exited the store once again, slamming the door behind him, which caused the door to strike a nearby window, causing it to shatter. The estimated value of damaged property is $500. The suspect fled the scene in a burgundy GMC Envoy towing a trailer loaded with lawn care equipment. The investigation is ongoing.

Fraud: 25-35930
On May 1, 2025, Deputy Pope conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of 25 Church Street in Prince Frederick for an expired and suspended registration. Upon contacting the driver, the individual advised he did not have a registration card or a driver’s license and initially provided a false name. Further investigation identified the driver as David Edward Kroliczek, 44 of Davidsonville, who was found to have an active warrant for his arrest through Anne Arundel County. Kroliczek was taken into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. He was charged with Fraud-Per Identification to Avoid Prosecution and issued warnings for his suspended and expired registration.

Theft: 25-35339
On April 30, 2025, Deputy H. Jones responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 30 Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the reported theft. The complainant reported sometime between April 26 and April 29, an unknown suspect(s) stole the rear Mississippi registration plate from the victim’s vehicle while parked outside a residence in the 100 block of Polo Way in Prince Frederick. The estimated value of stolen property is $32.

Theft: 25-35691
On April 30, 2025, DFC Huy responded to the 6500 block of Huntingtown Road in Huntingtown for a reported theft. The complainant reported a an unknown white male with brown hair, wearing a light blue shirt, gray shorts, carrying a black bag, was observed on surveillance stealing two Amazon packages from the victim’s front porch. The estimated value of stolen property is $84.94.

Theft: 25-35563
On April 30, 2025, Deputy Pope responded to the Calvert Pines Senior Center located at 420 W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the reported theft. The complainant reported a woman stole money out of a donation jar and walked out of the Senior Center and into the nearby woods. Employees witnessed a white female wearing a grey jacket, blue jeans, and red shoes take the money and flee. Cpl. Jacobs located a suspect matching the description, later identified as Kristin Alene Arnold, 42 of Dunkirk. Arnold was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Theft: Less than $100.

Theft: 25-35689
On April 30, 2025, DFC McCourt responded to Cove Point Park located at 750 Cove Point Road in Lusby, for the reported theft. The complainant reported sometime between 6:15 p.m. and 7:44 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained access to his vehicle and stole a North Point Under Armor Duffel bag containing a Glock 43x 9mm handgun, and a pair of green and black Kevin Durant basketball shoes. The estimated value of stolen property is $1,000.00.

Theft: 25-35928
On May 1, 2025, Deputy Mister responded to the 600 block of Patuxent Reach Drive in Prince Frederick, for the reported theft from a vehicle. The complainant reported at 12:23 a.m. on April 26, 2025, that his black Springfield Armory Hellcat 9mm handgun was stolen from his unlocked vehicle. The estimated value of stolen property is $600 – $700.

Theft: 25-36175
On May 2, 2025, Deputy Deinert responded to the 300 block of Chapel Hills Drive in Prince Frederick for a reported theft from a vehicle. The complainant advised that a folder of school supplies had been taken from her unlocked vehicle and was later found discarded in her yard. It appears an unknown suspect rummaged through the vehicle, but no other items were reported missing or stolen.

Weapons Violation: 25-35041
On April 28, 2025, DFC Crum conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Clay Hammond Road and Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick after observing a vehicle that had crossed the solid double line while passing other vehicles, speeding into oncoming traffic, and passing the deputy at a high rate of speed. DFC Crum activated his emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the vehicle. However, the suspect vehicle accelerated and continued at a high speed along the shoulder of the road. The vehicle eventually came to a stop, with its occupants seen moving abruptly inside. Upon approaching the vehicle, DFC Dymond observed a loaded handgun lying on the floorboard. Further investigation revealed that both occupants Rex Eugene Jones, 64 of Owings, and Edward Sidney Coates, 67 of Prince Frederick, were prohibited from possessing firearms. Both men were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Fleeing and Eluding, Handgun in Vehicle, Handgun on Person, Loaded Handgun in Vehicle, and Loaded Handgun on Person. Additionally, Jones was charged with Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm and Illegal Possession of Ammunition.

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