St. Mary's County Sheriff's Reports


LEONARDTOWN, Md. (July 24, 2012)—The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office has released the following incident and arrest reports.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On July 21, deputies responded to a local hotel in Lexington Park for a report of a subject banging on the hotel doors. Deputies located a subject matching the broadcast information still on the property standing in front of a hotel door. As Deputies approached the subject, later identified as Demetrius Roy Dyson, 22 of Valley Lee, he began yelling at the deputies and attempted to walk away. Deputies ordered Dyson to stop and caught up to him. Dyson took an aggressive stance with the deputies, clenching his fists. Dyson's yelling and disorderly behavior drew a crowd of spectators. Deputies told Dyson he was under arrest. Dyson resisted arrest but was subdued after a brief struggle. He was transported to the detention center and charged with disorderly conduct.

VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER: On July 22, deputies responded to a residence on Great Mills Road in Great Mills for a report of a burglary in progress. Deputies contacted the victim who advised Timothy Wayne Bush, 47 of Lexington Park, was at her residence but fled prior to the deputy's arrival. Further investigation determined that no burglary had occurred, however; Bush was in violation of a Protective Order which was issued, served on Bush and was effective until March, 14, 2013. Bush was located a short time later, arrested and charged with violating the conditions of a protective order.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On July 22, deputies responded to Castaway Circle in Lexington Park for the report of a large crowd in the roadway. Once on the scene some of the individuals in the crowd became unruly and refused to calm down which continued the disturbance. Deputies identified Brian O'Neill Hicks, 29 of Waldorf, as one who was inciting the crowd and refusing to calm down. Hicks refused to stop his disorderly behavior. He was placed under arrest and charged with disorderly conduct.

SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT: On July 22, responded to Knight Court in Lexington Park for a report of a disturbance and assault. Kimberly Marie Milburn, 30 of Lexington Park, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which escalated into a physical assault when Milburn struck the victim in the head with a glass table top. Milburn was arrested and charged with second degree assault.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, HINDERING: On July 22, deputies responded to a local bar on Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival deputies contacted Andre Lamont Reid, 44 of Clements. Reid was blocking the handicap ramp which another individual was trying to use. Reid refused to move. As deputies were attempting to speak with Reid he became increasingly disorderly by raising his voice, yelling and threatening to punch the deputies. Reid was ordered to cease his actions which he refused. Reid's disorderly behavior drew the attention of those in the parking lot. He was placed under arrest and charged with disorderly conduct, disturbance of the public peace and hinder passage.

TRESPASSING, DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY AND THEFT: On July 22, deputies responded to Chapman Drive in Lexington Park for a theft in progress call. Upon arrival the deputies met with the victim who reported she heard a loud noise coming from her window, as she lifted the blinds she noticed two suspects attempted to steal an air conditioning unit from her window. The subjects fled when the heard police sirens. The victim provided a description of the suspects and deputies began to canvas the area in an attempt to locate the culprits. Two suspects, matching the description of the suspects were located near the crime scene. They were identified as Corey Anthony Kelton, 20 of Waldorf, and James Edward Nolan, 54 of Lexington Park. Further investigation and independent witness identification revealed both individuals were involved in the attempted theft. Kelton and Nolan were arrested and charged with trespassing, destruction of property and theft.

TRESPASSING: On July 9, Lisa Marie Tippett, 47 of Lexington Park was served with a notice not to trespass on the property of St. Mary's Square Shopping Center located in Lexington Park. On July 14, deputies responded to St. Mary's Square Shopping Center for a trespassing complaint. Tippett was on the property of St. Mary's Square in violation of the no trespassing order. She was arrested and charged with trespassing.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: On July 14, deputies responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Great Mills for a report of a disturbance. Witness reported Shuree S. Weems, 31 of Great Mills, was screaming in the parking lot of the apartment complex causing a disturbance. Deputies contacted Weems, advised her of the complaint and asked her to lower her voice as not to cause any further disturbance. Weems agreed and the deputies left the scene. Approximately 5 minutes later deputies were called back to the apartments. Witnesses reported that Weems threw a glass causing it to shatter on the staircase of the apartment complex. Witnesses further reported that when the glass shattered it almost struck three children who were in the area and that Weems was again screaming and causing a disturbance. Deputies contacted Weems and arrested her for disorderly conduct.

FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT: On July 15, deputies responded to an assault call on Courtneyville Road in Park Hall. Investigation revealed Katwinis Shariko Faxon, 27 of Park Hall, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which lead to a physical assault when Faxon stabbed the victim in the hand with a knife. The victim fled the residence to avoid further injury. Deputies contacted Faxon, arrested her and charged her with first and second degree assault.

SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT: On July 15, deputies responded to a residence on Flower Drive in Lexington Park for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Cynthia Ann Hutchens, 31 of Lexington Park, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which lead to a physical assault when Hutchens punched and scratched the victim. Hutchens was arrested and charged with second degree assault.

SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT: On July 15, deputies responded to a residence on Darcy Lane in Lexington Park for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Michael Wayne Weston, Jr., 35 of Lexington Park, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which lead to a physical assault when Weston punched the victim. Weston was arrested and charged with second degree assault.

SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT: On July 16, deputies responded to a residence on Megan Lane in Leonardtown for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Allan Michael Joy, 22 of California, was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim which led to a physical assault when Joy pushed the victim to the ground causing an abrasion to the victim's knee. Joy fled the residence prior to the deputy's arrival but was located a short time later, arrested and charged with second degree assault.

BOATMAN'S MINI MARKET ROBBERY: On Friday, July 20, two males entered the Boatman's Mini Mart between the hours of 9:00 and 10:00 pm. The suspects brandished a handgun and demanded money from the store employee. The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of money from the store before fleeing in an unknown direction. The St. Mary's County Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded to the scene and has assumed the investigation. Persons wishing to provide information can directly contact Det. Robert Merritt at (301) 475-4200 x 9042. You may also provide information by contacting Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or Text your information to CRIMES (274637). Simply enter "TIP239" (847239) before your tip. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

ATEMPTED ROBBERY AT THREE MULES WELDING SUPPLY: On July 20, at approximately 9:00 a.m., two subjects entered the Three Mules Welding Supply located on Great Mills Rd. in Lexington Park armed with a rifle. One suspect is described as a black male wearing dark sweatpants and a sweatshirt wearing a mask. The other suspect is described as a black male wearing dark sweatpants, a gray hooded sweatshirt and a mask. When an employee in the store observed the masked armed suspect he produced a weapon. The two suspects fled the store on foot toward Chancellors Run Road. Officers responded to the scene but have not yet located either suspect. Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous.

The St. Mary's County Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded to the scene and has assumed the investigation. Persons wishing to provide information can directly contact Det. Sarah Russell at (301) 475-4200 x 9105. You may also provide information by contacting Crime Solvers at 301-475-3333 or Text your information to CRIMES (274637). Simply enter "TIP239" (847239) before your tip. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presumption_of_innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned.

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