Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Blotter

CALVERT COUNTY, Md. -During the week of March 9, 2026 –March 15, 2026, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 2,234 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:

Check Welfare / Mental Health: 48
Disorderly: 19
Domestics: 33
Motor Vehicle Crashes: 47
Patrol Checks / School Checks: 992
Suspicious Persons / Vehicles: 29
Traffic Complaints: 45
Traffic Stops: 292
911 Hang-Ups: 41
ARRESTS: 53

CDS Violation: 26-23955

On March 13, 2026, at approximately 2:29 p.m., Deputy McIntosh conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing multiple traffic violations along Southern Maryland Blvd. and Ferry Landing Road in Dunkirk. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Denzil Marquet Bonner, 29, of Lusby, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. During the investigation, deputies observed several medium-sized glass jars containing individually packaged baggies of suspected marijuana in plain view. A subsequent search revealed four large glass jars containing approximately 4,034 grams of suspected marijuana, with an estimated street value of $46,520. Bonner was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis Over the Civil Use Amount.

CDS Violation: 26-24300

On March 14, 2026, at approximately 7:40 p.m., DFC Huy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Route 260 and northbound Route 4. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Jennifer Marie Thomas, 29, of Lothian, who was found to be operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license. Further investigation revealed that Thomas was possessing a with a white, rock-like substance suspected to be crack cocaine, as well as a glass smoking device containing white residue, also suspected to be crack cocaine. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered an additional improvised smoking device with white residue and a clear plastic bag containing white residue, both suspected to be cocaine. Thomas was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. During transport, Thomas spat throughout the prisoner compartment, defacing the police cruiser. Thomas was charged with Driving Without a License, CDS: Possession – Not Cannabis, CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, and Malicious Destruction of Property (value under $1,000).

Damaged Property: 26-23933

On March 13, 2026, DFC Hill responded to Charley’s Cheesesteaks & Wings, located at 823 Prince Frederick Blvd. in Prince Frederick, MD, for a report of property destruction. The complainant reported that an unknown suspect carved words into the drywall. The estimated value of the damage is $300.

Disorderly Conduct: 26-22663

On March 9, 2026, at approximately 5:11 p.m., DFC Sylver responded to the area of Hilltop Road and Comstock Drive in Lusby for the report of an unresponsive male lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Kendall Mitchell Oliver, 23, of Lusby. Oliver appeared disheveled and was observed lying in the roadway. Oliver became irate and made multiple threats of violence toward deputies on scene. Neighbors exited their homes and observed Oliver yelling and using profanity. Due to causing a disturbance in the neighborhood, Oliver was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center, where he was charged with Disorderly Conduct.

Fleeing and Eluding: 26-24378

On March 15, 2026, at approximately 3:25 a.m., DFC Huy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speed while traveling 80 mph in a posted 45 mph zone in the area of Rt. 4 and Ward Rd in Dunkirk. The suspect vehicle accelerated and continued southbound at a high rate of speed (150 mph in a posted 55 mph zone), running red traffic lights and turning its headlights off. Deputies successfully deployed stop sticks, and the vehicle ultimately pulled into the Walmart parking lot in Prince Frederick. Upon making contact with the driver, Ishmael Shaquan McNeal, 27, of Philadelphia, PA, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitting from his person. A vehicle search revealed numerous open alcohol containers and multiple cannabis packages. McNeal was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Fleeing and Eluding, DWI, DUI, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, and other traffic-related offenses.

Mail Tampering / Theft: 26-23016

On March 10, 2026, Master Deputy Burgraff responded to the 2000 block of Crows Nest Lane in St. Leonard for a reported mail tampering/theft complaint. The complainant reported receiving a greeting card that had been ripped open. After contacting the sender, she determined that $20 in cash that had been included in the card was missing.

Theft: 26-23129

On March 11, 2026, at approximately 3:14 a.m., DFC Campbell responded to Giant, located at 655 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for a reported theft in progress. An investigation revealed that three members of a floor cleaning crew were observed on store surveillance attempting to steal merchandise. The individuals were seen concealing grocery items in a black trash bag and a black backpack. The suspects were identified as Yafred Santos Jeronimo, 19, of Baltimore, Victor Ariel Bermudez Ventura, 33, of Baltimore, and Enrique Elias Bermudez Ventura, 31, of Baltimore. The total estimated value of the stolen property was $182.30. All three individuals were charged with Theft: $100 to Under $1,500.

Trespassing: 26-24274

On March 14, 2026, Senior Deputy Idol responded to the Oakland Hall subdivision in Prince Frederick for a traffic complaint. The complainant reported two individuals operating dirt bikes on the roadway at an estimated speed of approximately 60 mph. Upon arrival, deputies heard dirt bikes operating near the powerline easement within the subdivision. As deputies approached, both riders attempted to leave the area. One rider, identified as Derek Isaiah Mackall Mitchell, 19 of Prince Frederick, exited the powerline area and was taken into custody. A second rider, a juvenile, was issued a citation and released to a parent. Mitchell was operating a 2022 Kawasaki KLX300 dirt bike that did not display a current registration and lacked the required safety equipment in accordance with Maryland law. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Trespassing: Private Property, Malicious Destruction of Property, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, and Off-Road Vehicle on Private Property.

Trespassing: 26-24549

On March 15, 2026, at 4:13 p.m. DFC T. Bowen responded to Safeway, located at 80 W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of trespassing. The complainant advised Evan Michael Franklin, 27 of no fixed address, was inside the store and had been previously trespassed indefinitely from the property. Franklin was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Trespassing: Private Property.

Weapons Violation: 26-24373

On March 15, 2026, at approximately 2:42 a.m., DFC Campbell initiated a traffic stop in the area of Traskers Boulevard in Prince Frederick for an equipment violation. The vehicle was slow to stop and was observed making aggressive furtive movements toward the floorboard and glove compartment. The driver’s movements were so abrupt that he jerked the steering wheel, nearly causing the vehicle to strike the curb. Further investigation revealed the driver, Qui Mirr Tajee Heyward, 28, of Richmond, Virginia, was operating the vehicle on a suspended license. A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a Sig Sauer P365 handgun with a magazine inserted containing 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Located next to the firearm was a magazine carrier holster containing two additional magazines, each loaded with 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Heyward did not possess a valid Maryland handgun permit. He was taken into custody and charged with Handgun in a Vehicle and Loaded Handgun in a Vehicle.

For the week of March 9 to March 15, the school arrest data is as follows:

Criminal Arrests: 0
Criminal CDS Arrests: 0
Civil Citations: 2

DUI Arrests for the week of March 9 – March 15:

On March 11, William L. Hawkins Jr., 65 of Prince Frederick, by Deputy Pope
On March 12, Luke S. Kotarides, 21 of Baltimore, by DFC Crum
On March 14, Donald E. Johnson, 64 of Harwood, byDFC Campbell
On March 14, Amanda S. Chavers, 40 of Pomfret, by Deputy Robey
On March 14, Colleen E. Entzian, 22 of Huntingtown, by DFC Huy
On March 15, Ishmael S. McNeal, 27 of Philadelphia, PA, by DFC Huy
On March 15, Montana T. Artis, 29 of Waldorf, by DFC T. Bowen
On March 15, Tyrell M. Birdine, 25 of California, MD, by DFC McCourt

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