press release - St. Mary`s County Sheriff

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013
CONTACT: Sergeant Cara Grumbles
301.475.4200 ext. 1997
cara.grumbles@stmarysmd.com
ARRESTS
On December 15, 2013, Deputy Beasley responded to a residence in Lexington Park, for a
domestic disturbance in progress. The victim alleged suspect, John Francis Tippett Jr., 37, of
Park Hall, followed the victim in a separate vehicle to the residence and demanded the victim
exit the vehicle. When the victim refused, Tippett got back into his vehicle and purposefully
drove into the back of the victim’s vehicle. The victim’s small child was inside the vehicle at the
time. Tippet was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.
He was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault.
On December 13, 2013, Deputy Shomper responded to a residence in Lexington Park, for a
domestic disturbance. The victim alleged suspect, Matthew Anthony Brown, 53, of Lexington
Park, struck the victim in the face with his fist during an argument. Deputy Shomper observed
fresh evidence of injury on the victim’s face. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to
the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
On December 14, 2013, Corporal Maletto responded to Walmart in California, for a theft. A loss
prevention employee observed a male subject, later identified as Alvin Enrique Colina, 31, of
no fixed address, with a shopping cart full of merchandise. The subject then exited the store
without paying. The value of the stolen merchandise was over $200.00. Colina was placed under
arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with Theft
Under $1,000.00.
On December 14, 2013, Deputy Lawrence responded to a residence in Mechanicsville, for a
reported burglary. The victim alleged her locked bedroom had been broken into and several of
her belongings were stolen. The investigation revealed a roommate of the victim, identified as
Nicholas Taylor Cave, 23, of Mechanicsville, was home during the time the crime was
committed and witness statements support Cave broke into the victim’s bedroom. Cave was
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placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. A search of Cave
revealed he was in possession of a plastic baggie containing suspected prescription medication.
He was charged with 1st Degree Burglary, 3rd Degree Burglary, Theft $1,000.00 to $10,000.00,
4th Degree Burglary – Dwelling, 4th Degree Burglary – Theft, and Possession Controlled
Dangerous Substance – Not Marijuana.
On December 14, 2013, Deputy LaFave responded to the 27000 block of Three Notch Road for a
reported domestic assault. An off duty Prince George’s County police officer observed a Dodge
truck attempt to ram a Nissan passenger vehicle several times. The officer stopped the truck and
identified the driver as Eric Manual Scriber Jr., 22, of Morganza. Deputy LaFave’s
investigation revealed Scriber had been chasing the victim (operating the Nissan) for several
miles attempting to ram the victim’s vehicle off of the road. Scriber was placed under arrest and
transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree
Assault and Reckless Endangerment.
On December 11, 2013, Deputy Teague responded to the Kmart in California, for a reported
employee theft. Deputy Teague’s investigation revealed, Sierra Renee Savoy, 20, of Lexington
Park, stole cash from the register and items of merchandise totaling over $1,300.00 since being
employed at the store in August 2013. Savoy was placed under arrest and transported to the St.
Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft $1,000.00 to $10,000.00 and Theft
Scheme $1,000.00 to $10,000.00.
On December 12, 2013, Sergeant Safford of the Lexington Park COPs UNIT, observed Adrian
Fauvet Dubost, 26, of Prince Frederick, consuming an alcoholic beverage on South Coral
Drive in Lexington Park. Dubost was charged with possession of Alcoholic Beverage by
Criminal Citation.
On December 10, 2013, Deputy LaFave responded to a residence in Mechanicsville for a
reported domestic disturbance. The victim alleged Jean Marie Gagnon, 44, of Mechanicsville,
assaulted the victim with her hands during an argument. Deputy LaFave observed fresh evidence
of injury on the victim’s face. Gagnon was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s
County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
On December 12, 2013, Corporal White responded to a residence in Lexington Park for a
reported assault. The victim alleged suspect Angie Sheree Porter, 35, of Lexington Park,
struck the victim in the face with her fist. Deputy White observed fresh evidence of injury on the
victim. Porter was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention
Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
WARRANT SERVICES
Matthew Peter Musser, 34, of Lexington Park, MD 12-13-13 Charles County warrant for Theft
by Deputy Tirpak
Brian Eugene Grimes, 32, of Pasadena, MD 12-16-13 failure to appear in court by Corporal D.
Snyder
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Cindy Ann Bresnahan, 45, of Leonardtown, MD 12-12-13 failure to appear in court by Deputy
Potter
Andrew Allen Klock, 27, of Hollywood, MD 12-12-13 failure to appear in court by Deputy
Beyer
Wallace James Thacker, 46, of Lusby, MD 12-14-13 failure to appear in court by Deputy Pleisse
Ashten Lorenzo Brown, 26, of Hughesville, MD 12-13-13 failure to appear in court by Corporal
Watters
Devone Michael Thompson, 23, of Lexington Park, MD 12-12-13 failure to appear in court by
Deputy Krum
Dante Dean Thomas, 28, of Lexington Park, MD 12-14-13 violation of probation by Deputy
Shomper
Robert Anthony Parnell Jr., 20, of Bowie, MD 12-13-13 Possession forged currency by Deputy
Kerns
Lawrence Edward Keister, 45, of Lexington Park, MD 12-15-13 Theft $10,000.00 to
$100,000.00 by Deputy First Class Knott
CRIMINAL SUMMONS SERVICES
Andrea Faye Nelson, 32, of Mechanicsville, MD 12-15-13 Theft Over $10,000.00 5 counts by
Deputy Phelan
Robin Lynn Thomas, 46, of Leonardtown, MD 12-15-13 Theft Under $1,000.00 2 counts and
Theft Scheme by Deputy LaFave
Heidi Lee Williams, 32, of Great Mills, MD 12-10-13 Destruction of Property by Deputy First
Class Boyer
Pamela Jean Shanks, 52, of Lexington Park, MD 12-13-13 2nd Degree Assault by Corporal
O’Connor
Eric Dwayne Dickerson, 41, of no fixed address, 12-12-13 Theft Under $100.00 by Deputy
Teague
Kenneth Allen Woodburn, 29, of Ridge, MD 12-12-13 Theft Under $1,000.00 by Corporal
Connelly
Joseph Michael Defillipo, 26, of Mechanicsville, MD 12-12-13 telephone misuse by Corporal
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