Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Blotter

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of January 5, 2026 – January 11, 2026, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 2,348 calls for service throughout the community, including, but not limited to:

• Check Welfare / Mental Health: 55
• Disorderly: 15
• Domestics: 33
• Motor Vehicle Crashes: 42
• Patrol Checks / School Checks: 1171
• Suspicious Persons / Vehicles: 43
• Traffic Complaints: 49
• Traffic Stops: 374
• 911 Hang-Ups: 58
• ARRESTS: 57

CDS Violation: 26-002153
On January 7, 2026, Det. DeLeon conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding along Solomons Island Road and Cove Point Road in Lusby. Det. DeLeon’s K9 partner, Rico, conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle resulting in a positive alert. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed cocaine residue and drug paraphernalia. The driver, identified as Courtney Jamal Gray, 35 of Westminster, was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

CDS Violation: 26-002611
On January 8, 2026, DFC Newton observed a wanted suspect at the Dash Inn gas station, located at 136 E. Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings. DFC Newton made contact with the suspect, identified as Kevin Darnell Commodore, 38, of Lusby, who was wanted on an open warrant. Commodore was taken into custody without incident. A search of Commodore’s person and vehicle revealed several pieces of drug paraphernalia containing a white powdery residue. Commodore stated the substance was fentanyl. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, where he was served with the outstanding warrant and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia and CDS: Possession – Not Marijuana.

CDS Violation: 26-002488
On January 8, 2026, Deputy Grabill initiated a traffic stop in the area of Federal Oak Drive and N. Solomons Island Road in Sunderland after recognizing the driver as someone previously stopped twice for driving without a valid license. The driver was identified as John Anthony Phipps, 52, of Chesapeake Beach, who advised he did not possess a valid driver’s license. Phipps was issued a citation for driving without a license and was asked to exit the vehicle to switch drivers with his passenger. As he exited the vehicle, a crack pipe fell to the pavement; the pipe was burned on both ends. A search of Phipps’ person revealed additional drug paraphernalia containing suspected crack cocaine residue and crack cocaine inside a paper fold. Phipps was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, and charged with CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.

Disorderly: 26-002016
On January 6, 2026, Deputy Armbruster responded to a report of a disorderly subject at the Quality Inn, located at 255 Lore Road in Solomons. Investigation revealed Elvis Ray Brien, 35 of Lexington Park, entered the business yelling profanities and kicking hotel room doors in an attempt to gain entry. Upon contact, Deputy Armbruster detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Brien. Due to his disorderly behavior causing a disturbance of the public peace, Brien was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct and issued a trespass notice for the property.

Disorderly: 26-003149
On January 9, 2026, DFC Sturdivant responded to a report of a disorderly individual at Sunderland Wine and Spirits, located at 44 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. The individual, identified as Amy Michelle Drye, 46 of Sunderland, was found to be intoxicated and causing a disturbance. She was issued a trespass warning and transported home. Later that evening, deputies observed Drye attempt to enter and operate a vehicle at 2&4 Liquors in Huntingtown while still intoxicated. Drye was subsequently transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Intoxicated Endangerment, Intoxicated Public Disturbance, and Disorderly Conduct.

Theft: 26-001556
On January 5, 2026, Deputy Brown responded to West Marine, located at 14030 HG Trueman Rd., in Solomons, for a reported theft. Investigation revealed two white males entered the store, and one was observed concealing a black Salty Crew jacket in his coveralls and leaving without paying. Both suspects were seen leaving in an older blue Dodge pickup truck. The estimated value of the stolen items is $200.

Theft: 26-001552
On January 5, 2026, Deputy Brown responded to the 4200 block of Saint Leonard Road, in St. Leonard, for a reported theft. The complainant advised an unknown suspect stolen his trot line winder and the oil drain plug bolt from his boat motor. The estimated value of stolen property is $2,760.00.

Theft: 26-003060
On January 9, 2026, Deputy H. Jones responded to Giant, located at 655 N. Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, for a reported theft. Investigation revealed Gina Patricia Kennedy, 37, of Lusby, stole $877.25 in merchandise, including detergent pods, cleaning products, and a bag containing steaks, shrimp, and salmon. Kennedy was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Theft: $100 to under $1,500 – Shoplifting, Fraud – Per Identification to Avoid Prosecution, and Trespassing: Private Property.

Trespassing: 25-002726
On January 8, 2026, at approximately 5:32 p.m., DFC T. Bowen responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in Prince Frederick for a report of a suspicious person. The complainant advised that her daughters were working out at Planet Fitness when a male approached her juvenile daughter and spoke to her inappropriately. Deputies responded to Planet Fitness and located the suspect, identified as Victor Percy Sanders, 36, of Prince Frederick, seated on a couch near the tanning area and watching females enter the tanning rooms. Sanders had previously been trespassed indefinitely from the property. He was taken into custody, transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, and charged with Trespassing: Private Property.

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