PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On December 21, 2018, Deputy Ridgely was dispatched to a shoplifting call at the Giant – Prince Frederick. Lt. Colonel McDowell was first on the scene. Lt. Colonel McDowell approached the male subject identified as Sean Joseph Shaw (34) Mr. Shaw then struck Lt. Colonel McDowell in the chest. Deputy Ridgely arrived on the scene and after further investigation; the complainant stated that Mr. Shaw consumed a beverage without paying for it. Mr. Shaw was placed under arrest and taken to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with theft and assault on a law enforcement officer.