William J. Chialastri and Donald E. Moore (newly charged)
Updated Press Release from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on September 16th:
On September 15, 2014 at 9:51 AM, a second suspect was arrested related to the burglary of a local business in Mechanicsville. On September 3, 2014, the burglary case was presented to a St. Mary’s County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Donald E. Moore, age 50, of Mechanicsville, with 1st Degree Burglary, Conspire to Commit 1st Degree Burglary, 2 counts of Theft $10,000 to $100,000, Possession of Stolen Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Firearm after conviction of Disqualifying Crime.
Original Press Release from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on August 26th:
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to a business located in Mechanicsville on March 27th for the report of a burglary. The victim/owner stated unknown person(s) forced entry to his business and stole several pieces of equipment. The Criminal Investigations Division was contacted and assumed the investigation.
Following a lengthy investigation, detectives were able to identify a suspect in the burglary and recover several pieces of the stolen equipment.
Detectives located and arrested William J. Chialastri, age 35, of Baltimore, Maryland charging him with 2nd Degree Burglary, Theft $10,000 to under $100,000 and Theft $1,000 to under $10,000. Chialastri appeared before a District Court Commissioner and was released on personal recognizance.