The following incidents and arrests were reported by Lt. Sean Morris commander of the Prince Frederick Barrack of the Maryland State Police:
Theft/Shoplifting: On 8/19/14 at 2:40 pm, Trooper First Class Oles responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint. Investigation revealed that Charlotte M. Mackall, 47 of Prince Frederick, walked out of the store with $752.00 in merchandise that she had not paid for. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Carrying Concealed Weapon: On 8/22/14 at 6:25 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 near Doris Dr. in Sunderland for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana and alcohol was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed a juvenile passenger in the vehicle was carrying a 16 inch Bowie knife. The juvenile gave a false name and was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and making a false statement to the police. He was released to a parent. Two other passengers in the vehicle were issues Uniformed Civil Citations for consuming alcohol under 21 years of age.
Possession of Marijuana: On 8/22/14 at 8:40 pm, Trooper Newcomer stopped a vehicle at Rt. 260 and Wesley Stinnett Blvd. in Chesapeake Beach during the sobriety checkpoint. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Lehn D. Thomas, 18 of Edgewater, was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. He was charged and released on two Criminal Citations.
Possession With Intent to Distribute: On 8/22/14 at 10:00 pm, Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 in the area of Mason Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. An odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed individually wrapped small baggies containing marijuana. Maurice L. Jones, 29 of Hughesville, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Theft of Wallet: On 8/23/14 at 7:10 am, Trooper Palumbo responded to Project Echo on Main St. in Prince Frederick for a report of a stolen wallet. The victim reported that the wallet and all of its contents were taken while he was at Project Echo. A possible suspect has been developed. Investigation continues.
DUI Arrests –
| Name | Age | Date of Arrest | Address | Arresting Trooper |
| Victoria A. Perkins | 28 | 08/19/14 @ 12:38 am | Lusby, MD | TPR. J. Warrick |
| Ryan L. Hutchins | 26 | 08/20/14 @ 07:30 pm | Huntingtown, MD | CPL. J. Stern |
| Eric W. Franklin | 52 | 08/22/14 @ 08:42 pm | Owings, MD | TPR. N. Rucker |
| Laura S. Snow | 54 | 08/22/14 @ 08:55 pm | Edgewater, MD | SGT. J. Linger |
| Amanda A. Helton | 29 | 08/22/14 @ 10:48 pm | Goose Creek, SC | TPR. T. Newcomer |
| Victoria L. Longsworth | 51 | 08/23/14 @ 01:21 am | North Beach, MD | TPR. T. Newcomer |
| Emanuel D. Graham-Bey | 33 | 08/23/14 @ 02:28 am | Brandywine, MD | MSTR/TPR M. Gill |
| James A. Hardin | 33 | 08/23/14 @ 06:13 pm | St. Leonard, MD | TPR. J. Palumbo |
| Thomas C. Richardson | 50 | 08/24/14 @ 06:13 pm | Huntingtown, MD | TFC S. Barlow |
On 8/22/14 at 10:00 pm, Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 in the area of Mason Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. An odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed individually wrapped small baggies containing marijuana. Maurice L. Jones, 29 of Hughesville, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center
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