During the week of September 21 – September 27 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,258 calls for service throughout the community.

Theft: 20-50152
On September 24, 2020, Deputy Sturdivant responded to Ketch Road in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between June 21st and September 7th an unknown suspect(s) stole the power module from their boat.  The value of the estimated property is $600.

Damaged Property: 20-50321
On September 25, 2020, Deputy S. Naughton responded to Short Bow Trail in Lusby for the report of damaged property.  The complainant advised that sometime between September 23rd and September 25th several of their vehicles had been scratched.  The value of the damaged property is $3800. 

Arrests:

Vernon K. Pumphrey, Jr., 64

On September 21, 2020, Deputy Savick responded to E. Chesapeake Beach Rd. Owings (Dash-In) for a disorderly complaint. The complainant advised a male subject Vernon K. Pumphrey, Jr. (64) was inside the store threatening the clerk and damaging property. Deputy Savick located Mr. Pumphrey in the parking lot and asked him several times to lower his voice and stop cursing. Mr. Pumphrey continued to yell, curse, and not follow Deputy Savick’s commands. Deputy Savick placed Mr. Pumphrey in custody and transported him to the Calvert County Detention Center where Mr. Pumphrey was charged with disorderly conduct and malicious destruction of property.

Robert A. Rice, 54

On September 21, 2020, Deputy Kwitowski was clearing a call at Walmart in Prince Frederick when he observed a male that appeared to be passed out on the side of the building. Deputy Kwitowski made contact with the individual identified as Robert A. Rice (54) to check his welfare.  While speaking with Mr. Rice, Deputy Kwitowski observed the strong odor of alcohol; Calvert emergency communications advised Deputy Kwitowski that Mr. Rice had an active no trespassing order in place for Walmart. Deputy Kwitowski placed Mr. Rice under arrest for trespassing and intoxicated public disturbance and transported him to the Calvert County Detention Center.

Arrested a second time on September 25, 2020, Deputy Sampson observed Robert A. Rice (54) walking out of Safeway in Prince Frederick.  Deputy Sampson has had previous encounters with Mr. Rice; Deputy Sampson knows Mr. Rice is banned from Safeway and the Calvert Village Shopping Center.  Deputy Sampson made contact with Mr. Rice and placed him under arrest, transported him to the Calvert County Detention Center charging Mr. Rice with Trespassing – private property.

Randolph Joynes, 60

On September 21, 2020, Deputy Sampson conducted a traffic stop on Prince Frederick Blvd. Prince Frederick. Deputy Kwitowski and Sergeant G. Shrawder arrived on the scene to assist. A scan of the vehicle by Sgt. Shrawder’s K9 partner resulted in a positive alert.  As the occupants of the vehicle exited, Randolph Joynes (60) admitted to having CDS. Mr. Joynes handed Deputy Kwitowski a pill bottle containing pills.  The amount of pills in the prescription bottle and fill date of the prescription did not match up. Mr. Joynes then advised he had more CDS in a jacket pocket.  The additional pills were located wrapped up in a receipt.  After further conversation with Mr. Joynes Deputy Sampson suspected Mr. Joynes was selling his prescription.  Mr. Joynes was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS Possess – not marijuana (Alprazolam), CDS Possess with intent to distribute (Alprazolam), CDS possess paraphernalia, and CDS distribute paraphernalia.    

Jordan C. Miller, 20

On September 23, 2020 Deputy Trigg and Deputy Plant responded to Liberty Ln. in Huntingtown for a disorderly complaint.  The complainant advised there was someone at the residence trying to fight his or her daughter.  Upon arrival, Deputy Trigg asked Jordan C. Miller (20) several times to get back in her car, Jordan did not comply.  Deputy Trigg placed Ms. Miller under arrest for disorderly conduct, and fail to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer.  Deputy Plant arrived and Ms. Miller was transferred to Deputy Plant’s patrol vehicle and Ms. Miller was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.

Chicago A. Garner, 25

On September 26, 2020, Deputy Hardy conducted a traffic stop in the area of S. Solomon’s Island Rd/Parran Rd. St. Leonard.  Deputy W. McDowell was assisting with the traffic stop.  Deputy Hardy detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Calvert emergency communications advised that one of the occupants identified as Chicago A. Garner (25) possibly had an active warrant.  As all occupants of the vehicle were exiting, Mr. Garner was observed to have something in his pocket that was weighing his pants down.  When asked about the item Mr. Garner did not respond, Mr. Garner then turned and began to flee.  A foot chase ensued and Mr. Garner entered into the thick woods and his hands could no longer be seen, Deputy W. McDowell deployed his agency issued taser, Mr. Garner was apprehended and placed in handcuffs.  Mr. Garner was searched and CDS was located.  Calvert emergency communications also confirmed the warrant to be active through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.  EMS arrived on the scene and transported Mr. Garner to CHMC where he was evaluated and treated.  Mr. Garner was then transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was served with his warrant and charged with CDS Possess- not marijuana (suboxone), obstruct and hindering, and fail to obey reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer.