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<h2>MARYLAND STATE POLICE BEAT</h2>
<h2>LEONARDTOWN BARRACK REPORTS ARRESTS AND INCIDENTS</h2>
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Burglar told Flatfoot he found secret key to the house on Flatiron Road</span></h2>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>GREAT MILLS, MD. – The Maryland State Police report that o</strong>n Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 5:40 pm, TFC E. Krenik responded to the 20000 block of Flat Iron Road for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, TFC Krenik made contact with Sgt. M. Newman, who was already on the scene. The troopers observed Michael Avery Presnell, 19, of Lexington Park, inside the residence and ordered him to exit the residence. Presnell complied and stated that he had found a key hidden outside of the residence. Presnell was placed under arrest for Burglary in the Fourth Degree, and a search incident to arrest revealed suspected marijuana. Presnell was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Who would steal a rice burner?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>CALIFORNIA, MD. – </strong>On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 8:35 pm, Tpr. M. Manning responded to the 44000 block of Jeeter Way in California. The victim advised that his blue 2007 Yamaha R6 motorcycle had been stolen from the parking lot of the apartment complex. The case will remain open pending further investigation. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Failure to lock up the vehicle loaded with good stuff from the thievin&#8217; heathens of Wildewood</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>CALIFORNIA, MD.– </strong>On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, TFC W. Scarlett met with a complainant regarding a theft from a motor vehicle </span>at<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> the 21000 block of Fox Glove Court in California. Investigation revealed that the suspect had stolen two Beretta magazines with ammunition, a Beretta folding knife, U.S. currency, and a handcuff/ magazine holder. The complainant advised numerous neighbors had items stolen from their vehicles as well. The case will remain open pending investigation.</span></p>
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<h2>Somebody give ex-con Brian Sampson enough heroin to OD and the town will have one less burglar</h2>
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<h2><span style="color: #800080;">MECHANICSVILLE, MD. – Why do junkies steal? To buy more heroin. If the community wants to do away with heroin addicts, just give the stuff away free. Problem solved.</span></h2>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Leonardtown Barrack of the Maryland State Police reports that on Thursday, September 29, 2016, TFC W. Scarlett responded to the 37000 block of Asher Road for a reported burglary. The victim advised that the glass was broken out of his residence. The victim witnessed the suspect leave the scene, and gave a detailed description of the suspect and vehicle. The suspect, Brian Yancey Sampson, 36, of 29777 Vincent Circle, Mechanicsville, Md., was located on Mechanicsville Road near Old Village Road, and items from the burglary were observed in plain sight in Sampson’s vehicle. Sampson was placed under arrest, and a search incident to arrest revealed numerous stolen items as well as suspected heroin. Sampson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with First Degree Burglary, Malicious Destruction of Property, CDS Possess Not Marijuana, and CDS Possess Paraphernalia.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In 2013, Sampson had three charges of burglary placed against him in an indictment thrown out by St. Mary’s States Attorney Richard Fritz in a plea deal. The deal with Fritz on Oct. 18, 2013, called for Sampson to enter a guilty plea to theft under $10,000 and was sentenced to seven years in prison with four years suspended, allowing him to resume his career in crime upon his release.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">On April 2, 2014, Sampson was again furthering his criminal career by entering a guilty plea in another deal with Charles County States Attorney Anthony Covington when he was sent to jail for theft. Sampson was given 548 days in jail with 380 days suspended and credit given for time served of 168 days.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A plea deal cooked up by Charles County States Attorney Anthony Covington on July 18, 2012, provided for a sentence of ninety days in jail with all of the jail time suspended when Sampson entered a guilty plea to theft. A judgement in favor of Golden Renaissance was awarded for restitution in the crime. Charles County Sheriff’s Officer Jennifer S. McKensie was the arresting officer. The case was presided over by Judge Robert Nalley. On Nov. 7, 2014, Sampson had violated his probation and was back in court.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sampson entered a guilty plea to a charge of burglary on July 13, 2012, and in a plea deal with St. Mary’s States Attorney Richard Fritz was given two years, eight months and one day in jail and five years of probation.</span></p>
<h2>Undocumented Shoppers Found Cash, Credit, and Checks Inconvenient in Quest for Free Stuff</h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>CALIFORNIA, MD. – </strong>On Monday, October 3, 2016, at 3:39 pm, TFC B. Ditoto responded to the Walmart in California for a reported theft. TFC Ditoto made contact with the loss prevention associate, who advised he had observed Elizabeth Mae Martinez, 22, of Lexington Park, steal numerous items from the store. Martinez was placed under arrest, charged on a Criminal Citation for Theft Under $1,000, and issued a Notice Not to Trespass. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>CALIFORNIA, MD. – </strong>Police say that on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at 2:17 pm, TFC B. Ditoto responded to the Walmart in California for a reported theft. TFC Ditoto made contact with the loss prevention associate, who advised he had observed Krystal Anne Carter, 31, of Mechanicsville, steal an item from the store. Carter was placed under arrest, charged on a Criminal Citation for Theft Under $1,000, and issued a Notice Not to Trespass. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do not land here, Byrd</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>LEXINGTON PARK, MD.–</strong> There is a ‘no vacancy’ sign in this motel in Lexington Park for a particular bird of a different feather. Police say that on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 3:05 pm, TFC C. Ruth responded to the America’s Best Value Inn and Suites to assist EMS. While on scene, TFC Ruth made contact with Serenity Faith Byrd, 24, of Great Mills. Investigation revealed that Ms. Byrd had been served with a “Notice Not to Trespass” by the hotel on September 4, 2016. </span> B<span style="font-size: 12pt;">yrd was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Trespass: Private Property and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Matthew Allen Divver, 19, of Mechanicsville, on 9/18/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Garisan Cole Ladue, 20, of Mechanicsville, on 9/25/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Russell Alan Guerrero, 22, of Chesapeake, VA, on 9/28/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Michael Avery Presnell, 19, of Lexington Park, on 9/28/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Darron Preston Smith, 21, of Randallstown, on 10/7/2016</span></p>
<p><strong>Warrant Arrests</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sandra Jeanette Thomas, 32, of Lexington Park, on 9/24/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">William Lawrence Crowell, III, 31, of California, on 9/23/2016 for Violation of Probation</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wilson Edward Talbert Carroll, 31, of Prince Frederick, served on 9/27/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jacqueline Daryl Spaw, 29, of Arlington, VA, on 9/29/2016 for Forgery – </span>Priv<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Documents (2 counts), Theft Scheme 1,000-10,000, and Theft 1,000-10,000</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Samantha Nicole Thomas, 24, of Lexington Park, on 9/30/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">James Michael Burch, 42, of Mechanicsville, on 10/6/2016 Wilson Edward Talbert Carroll, 31, of Prince Frederick, served on 9/27/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kara Kristine Casey, 33, of Mechanicsville, on 10/6/2016 for Violation of Probation</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Joseph Leon Davis, Jr., 36, of Lexington Park, on 10/7/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Michael Patrick Horan, 22, of Leonardtown, on 10/8/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jimmy Curtis Rigdon III 31, of White Plains, on 10/9/2016 for Theft Scheme 1,000-under 10,000</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Shawntae Danielle Young, 32, of Clements, on 10/10/2016 for Failure to Appear in Court</span></p>
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<h2>DUI Arrests</h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">James Raymond Dicus, 50, of Hollywood, on 9/21/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Frederick Rudolph Somerville, 41, of California, on 9/23/2015</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Raymond Eugene Epps, Jr., 28, of Clinton, on 9/24/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sandra Jeanette Thomas, 32, of Great Mills, on 9/24/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Andrew Joseph Burnett, 26, of Saint Inigoes, on 9/25/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kristin Elizabeth Jones, 20, of California, on 9/25/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Johnny Lee Robinson 30 of Berea KY, on 9/25/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nichole Corine Underwood, 25, of Lexington Park, on 9/25/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gerald Warren Owens, 47, of Bryantown, on 9/25/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kenneth James Normand 2nd, 38, of Great Mills, on 10/1/2016</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sharon Lynn Ickes, 27, of Lexington Park, on 10/2/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">George Michael Curtis, 58, of Hughesville, on 10/4/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Robert Paul McMullen, 45, of Mechanicsville, on 10/4/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Joseph Michael Burkhard 3<sup>rd</sup>, 33, of Mechanicsville, on 10/6/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Norman Jim Goedecke, 48, of Mechanicsville, on 10/6/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Delaney Wyn Caudill, 18, of Mechanicsville, on 10/8/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maria Lynn Brooks, 34, of La Plata, on 10/9/2016</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bryant Anderson Lehman, 71, of Hughesville, on 10/9/2016</span></p>
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