Southern Maryland Police Beat: angering the Gods of Common Sense and other tales

Not knowing when he was given a break and not arrested on the spot for driving on a suspended driver’s license, this driver tempted fate and angered the Gods of Common Sense and landed in the slammer. Police report that on 7/14/14 at 6:40 am, Trooper Palumbo stopped a vehicle on Lower Marlboro Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. Stephen P. Miller, 44 of Huntingtown, was driving on a suspended license. He was advised he could not continue to drive and he agreed to make arrangements for his own disposition. Approximately 5 minutes later, after resuming traffic enforcement, Trooper Palumbo observed Miller driving past. He was arrested for failing to obey a lawful order. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Beach Blues: when it happens in Ocean City, read about latest arrests

Michaux, Brandon Tyler (B /M/21) Arrest on chrg of Disorderly Conduct, M (M), at 20 Dorchester St/s Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD, on 7/18/2014. Bouey, W R

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Holmes, Deshawn Curtis (B /M/19) Arrest on chrg of Trespass-posted Property, M (M), at 200 Somerset St, Ocean City, MD, on 7/18/2014. Bouey, W R

Southern Maryland Police Beat: PCP — The Wonder Drug

You can’t fix stupid

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD. — One driver who should have been arrested when first stopped by a trooper was instead given a break and allowed to call someone to drive his vehicle, due to his driver’s license being suspended.

Maryland State Police report that on 7/7/14 at 4:56 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 and Thoroughbred Dr. for traffic violations. Avon D. Cochran, 23 of Waldorf, was driving on a suspended license. He was advised he could not continue to drive and he agreed to make arrangements for his own disposition. Approximately 5 minutes later, after resuming traffic enforcement, TFC Lewis located Cochran driving on Church St. in Prince Frederick. He was arrested for failing to obey a lawful order. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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William Leon Walker III wanted for Dumfries armed robbery; father & sons road rage gang give beating to man

Malicious Wounding | Assault by Mob – On July 6th at 7:08PM, officers responded to the Valero Service Station located at 13295 Trowbridge Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a fight with weapons.

The victims, a 28 year old man and a 25 year old man – both of Woodbridge, reported to police that they were pulling into the gas station when another vehicle, occupied by three of the accused individuals below, pulled in front, cutting them off. A verbal altercation ensued between the parties involved. The suspects eventually got back into their vehicle and left. The suspects returned a short time later, with a fourth individual. Another verbal altercation ensued before the suspects left again and then returned with a fifth individual

Former Deputy Steven Vandevander charged with DUI; Calvert drivers swish down highways on sea of drugs

Disorderly / CDS Arrest: On 7/6/14 at 2:29 am, Trooper First Class Oles responded to the area of the Tiki Bar in Solomons for a report of destruction of property. Daniel B. Garris, 26 of California, MD, was located with his right hand bleeding from where he was observed punching out a vehicle window. While speaking with Garris, drug paraphernalia was observed sitting on the trunk of the vehicle containing marijuana residue. Garris made several suicidal statements and was transported to the hospital for observation. Application of Statement of Charges has been requested charging Garris with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia, and Disorderly. Case remain open pending arrest.

Jacky Lunagraj fled after killing Janelle Marie Oni on Rt. 1 in College Park; charged with DUI homicide

On July 5, 2014, at about 3:00 am, patrol officers were called to the 7300 block of Baltimore Avenue for the report of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. When they arrived, they found Oni in the roadway with critical injuries. She was pronounced dead on the scene.The preliminary investigation suggests Luangraj was heading northbound on Baltimore Avenue when he struck Oni as she tried to cross the street. Luangraj did not stay on the scene.