press release - St. Mary`s County Sheriff

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2014
CONTACT: Sergeant Cara Grumbles
301.475.4200 ext. 1997
cara.grumbles@stmarysmd.com
ARRESTS
On December 27, 2013, Deputy Bankhead responded to a residence in Lexington Park as a
conservator of the peace while the victim retrieved belongings. While doing so, suspect Alesia
Patrice Capers, 29, of Lexington Park, threw began to throw clothing items striking the victim
in the face. Capers was placed under arrest at that point by Deputy Bankhead. While the victim
was walking past the suspect to exit the residence, Capers attempted to kick the victim. Capers
then pushed her child who was attempting to help her. Capers continued to act in a disorderly
manner drawing the attention of neighbors. Deputies attempted to place Capers into the police
vehicle for transport at which time she pulled away and threw herself on the ground. She was
eventually placed into the police car and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.
Capers was charged with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey a
Lawful Order, and Resisting Arrest.
On December 27, 2013, Corporal Maletto responded to the Best Buy Store in California, for a
theft. An employee of the business observed Christopher Kyle McCan, 18, of California,
select items of merchandise and conceal them on his person. McCan then attempted to leave the
business without paying. He was charged with Theft Under $1,000 by Criminal Citation.
On December 26, 2013, Deputy Shane Cameron responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention
Center for an inmate assault. During an argument, the victim was assaulted by fellow inmate
Jack Davis Morgan, 35, of no fixed address. Morgan was charged with 2nd Degree Assault on
DOC employee (inmate).
On December 30, 2013, Corporal Corcoran responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center
for an inmate assault. The investigation revealed, inmate Tyler Allen Messick, 21, of no fixed
address, struck the victim inmate in the face with his fist. Messick was charged with 2nd Degree
Assault on DOC employee (inmate).
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On December 27, 2013, Corporal Corcoran responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a
reported violation of a protective order. The investigation revealed, on December 27th a
protective order between the victim and suspect James Thomas Tardugno, 53, of Lexington
Park, was extended by the District Court. Later the same day, the victim arrived home to find
Tardugno inside the residence in violation of the order. On his arrival, Corporal Corcoran
located the suspect inside the victim’s residence and placed him under arrest. Tardugno was
placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged
with Violation of a Protective Order.
On December 18, 2013, Deputy Vezzosi responded to a residence in California, for a reported
assault. During an argument, suspect Troy Dale Lester, 48, of California, kicked the victim in
the face. Deputy Vezzosi observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim and placed Lester
under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with 2nd
Degree Assault.
On December 28, 2013, Deputy Bowen stopped a vehicle in the area of Loveville Road and
Point Lookout Road for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Thomas Harry Savoy Jr.,
34, of Charlotte Hall, was determined to be driving on a suspended license and placed under
arrest. During a search of his person, a quantity of suspected marijuana was found. Savoy was
transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Possession Controlled
Dangerous Substance – Marijuana along with the traffic citations.
On December 28, 2013, Corporal Corcoran responded to Walmart in California for a theft. The
investigation revealed suspect Jamie Lee Rose Emory, 21, of California, was observed by loss
prevention personnel placing items of merchandise in her clothing – concealing them. She also
selected some candy items and ate them inside the store without paying for them. She attempted
to leave the store without paying for the items in her clothing. Emory was placed charged with
Theft Under $1,000 by Criminal Citation.
On December 28, 2013, Deputy Vezzosi observed Steven Ray Lee, 21, of California, walking
in the parking lot of the business located at the 44000 block of St. Andrew’s Church Road after
hours. He made contact with Lee who repeatedly moved in a manner as though he were
attempting to hide something on his person. A search of Lee’s clothing revealed a straw
containing a powdery substance and two suspected Oxycodone pills. Lee was placed under arrest
and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Possession
Controlled Dangerous Substance – Not Marijuana (Oxycodone) and Possession Paraphernalia.
On December 29, 2013, Deputy John Davis responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a
reported assault with a knife. The victim alleged the suspect, identified as Bruce Adam Spell,
58, of Lexington Park, was intoxicated and pulled a knife during an argument over the
television channel. Spell was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County
Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
On December 24, 2013, Deputy Bankhead responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a
reported violation of a protective order. The victim alleged suspect Porsche Wakisua
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Mcmillian, 33, of Lexington Park, contacted the victim by phone in violation of an active
protective order. Mcmillian was located at placed under arrest by Deputy Bankhead. She was
transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Violation of Protective
Order.
On December 26, 2013, deputies responded to a residence in the Fox Chase Apartment Complex
for a possible domestic disturbance. Neighbors reported hearing loud screaming coming from
one of the apartments in the minutes prior to the deputy’s arrival. When deputies attempted to
make contact with persons at that apartment they received no answer. Deputies made entry into
the apartment and found that the victim was inside the bathroom with a small child, while
suspect Larry Matthew Thomas, 29, of Lexington Park, was sitting in the bedroom. The
victim alleged the suspect became out of control during an argument causing the victim to seek
refuge in the bathroom with the child. The suspect refused to allow the victim out of the room to
make contact with the deputies who the victim could hear outside. Thomas was placed under
arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with False
Imprisonment.
WARRANT SERVICES
Rosilee Mary Bryant, 52, of Ridge, MD 12-23-13 violation of probation by Deputy Lawrence
William Michael Chappell, 29, of no fixed address 12-23-13 failure to appear in court – Charles
County warrant by Deputy Lawrence
William Michael Chappell, 29, of no fixed address 12-23-13 2nd Degree Assault – Prince
George’s County warrant by Deputy Lawrence
Charles Patrick Hancock, 18, of Lexington Park, MD 12-23-13 failure to appear in court by
Deputy Lawrence
Danielle Lee Cummings, 36, of Portsmouth, VA 12-18-13 failure to appear in court by Corporal
Smolarsky
Christopher Cole Johnson, 26, of Mechanicsville, MD 12-30-13 failure to appear in court by
Deputy Potter
Kristal Nicole Phares, 26, of Lexington Park, MD 12-30-13 failure to appear in court by
Corporal Watters
Wyatt Corey Herriman, 26, of Mechanicsville, MD 12-27-13 violation of probation by Deputy
Phelan
Jeremy Sho Rosales, 29, of Great Mills, MD 12-28-13 failure to appear in court by Deputy
James Shomper
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Dwight Alvin Smith, 53, of California, MD 12-28-13 failure to appear in court by Deputy First
Class Vezzosi
Ryan Lee Barger, 30, of Mechanicsville, MD 12-28-13 failure to appear in court by Deputy
Shane Cameron
Allen Michael Joy, 23, of California, MD 12-28-13 2nd degree Assault, Failure to Obey,
Obstruction/Hindering, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Affray by Deputy Lloyd
Dana Marie Royster, 29, of no fixed address, 12-29-13 Possession CDS – Not Marijuana,
Possession CDS Paraphernalia – 2 counts, and driving without a license by Deputy Bankhead
Clifton Anderson Barber Jr., 39, of Mechanicsville, MD 1-2-14 2nd Degree Assault by Deputy
Shane Cameron
Jesse Jay Cromwell, 31, of Leonardtown, MD 1-2-14 failure to appear in court by Corporal
Ruest
Robert Anthony Ourand, 47, of Huntingtown, MD 1-2-14 failure to appear in court by Deputy
Gaskill
CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVICES
Tamara Loyd Warder, 49, of Piney Point, MD 12-17-132nd Degree Assault by Deputy Pontorno
Tracy Otis Braswell, 18, of Great Mills, MD 12-19-13 fleeing and eluding police by Deputy
Krum
Amanda Lynn Abell-Morgan, 31, of Callaway, MD 12-23-13 Theft $1,000 to $10,000 by Deputy
Wesner
Devin Eric Webb, 27, of Mechanicsville, MD 12-23-13 Forgery Private Documents, Issue False
Documents, Theft Under $1,000 by Deputy Phelan
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office 23150 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office 23150 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650