Tuesday, August 23, 2016

PRESS RELEASES FOR AUGUST 22ND, 2016

During the week of August 15 through August 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,539 calls for service throughout the community. 

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Burglary Case #16-46054:

On August 17, 2016, at approximately 9:48am, Deputy N. Buckler responded to Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick, for the report of a burglary.  The victim stated that sometime during the last two (2) weeks, someone(s) kicked in a side door to their home and made entry.  There are no suspects at this time but it should be pointed out that this home has a history of burglaries and squatters.

Burglary Case #16-45827:

On August 16, 2016, Dfc. T. Holt was dispatched to Commanche Road, in Lusby, for the report of a burglary.   The victim reported numerous items missing from several sheds around their property (a Kenwood stereo, Garmin GPS, Makita Skill Saw, 2 Husqvarna chainsaws, Milwaukee tool kit and an Ingersoll-Rand air compressor).  Also missing was a set of Corvette c7 rims the victim recalls seeing last December (2015).  One of the sheds had signs of a forced entry, with damage to the door.

CDS Violation Case #16-46312:

On August 18, 2016, at approximately 2:00am, Deputy R. Shrawder conducted a traffic stop, at the intersection of MD Rt. 4/Ball Road, in St. Leonard, on a vehicle travelling with a tag light out.   As he was issuing Jose Ortiz Velazquez, 33, of College Park, MD, a warning for the tag light violation, the Calvert Control Center informed Deputy Shrawder that Ortiz Velazquez had an outstanding arrest warrant through the Maryland State Police.  MSP Trooper Costello arrived on the scene to serve Ortiz Velazquez his warrant and it was discovered he was in possession of two (2) Percocet pills without a prescription.  Deputy Shrawder transported Ortiz Velazquez to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged for CDS Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Percocet).
Jose Ortiz Velazquez, 33, of College Park, MD

CDS Violation Case #16-45662:

On August 15, 2016, at approximately 12:45pm, Deputy D. Naughton conducted a traffic stop, at the back gate of the Chesapeake Ranch Estates.  He observed a vehicle travelling with an unsecured rear registration plate and the driver was using a cell phone.  The driver was issued the appropriate traffic citation and released.  The second occupant, Natalie Bongiorni, 30, of North Beach, was found to be in possession of a plastic wrapper containing two suspected Alprazolam pills and two Hypodermic Syringes.  Bongiorni was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she is being charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Alprazolam), Possession of an opiate without prescription (Alprazolam) and Possession of Paraphernalia (plastic wrapper).
Natalie Bongiorni, 30, of North Beach

Destruction of Property Case #16-46913:

On August 20, 2016, at approximately 7:00pm, Dfc. Y. Bortchevsky responded to 3rd Street, in North Beach, for the report of damaged property.  The victim reported that sometime between August 10 - 20th, someone broke two windows on the side of their home.  There are no suspects at this time.

Destruction of Property Case #16-46485:

On August 18, 2016, at approximately 5:30pm, Dfc. R. Weems responded to Daryl Drive, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property.  The complainant discovered a front window on her home was broken.  No debris was located to determine what item was used to cause the break.  There are no suspects at this time.

Disorderly Conduct Case #16-46785:

On August 20, 2016, at approximately 12:30am, Dfc. J. Livingston was approached by an employee while he was working security at the Buckets Bar and Grille, in Lusby.  He was told an underage citizen placed a liquor bottle next to the front door and entered to use the rest room.  Michael Thompson, 20, of Leonardtown, MD, was instructed to leave the property but allowed to wait for his ride, which was in-route.  Later when Deputy Livingston observed Thompson was still on the premises, he attempted to escort him off the property, when Thompson became disorderly.  He was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resist/Interfere with Arrest, Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order and Trespass on Private Property.
Michael Thompson, 20, of Leonardtown, MD

Theft Case #16-47035:

On August 21, 2016, Deputy D. Naughton received a theft complaint from a victim who had items stolen from his boat he left for repairs, at the Mill Creek Boating Center.  He reported leaving the boat at 9:30am on August 8, and upon returning to the boat today, at 2:30pm, he realized several items were missing.  Items include:  Garmin Chart Plotter with 12” LCD screen, Lowrance Fish Finder, eleven (11) Penn Rod & Roller Reel Combos and a Plano Tackle Box, containing fishing tackle.   This case is suspended pending further suspect information.

Theft Case #16-47029:

On August 21, 2016, Dfc.Y. Bortchevsky was dispatched to Silver Fox Way, in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft.  The victim reported two (2) front yard LED lights missing from their yard sometime between 8:00pm on August 18 - 12:00 noon on August 19.  Due to a lack of investigatory leads, this case will be suspended.

Theft Case #16-47011:

On August 21, 2016, Deputy C. Callison was dispatched to Chesapeake Avenue, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft.  The victim stated the MD Registration plate belonging to their boat trailer was stolen.  On August 19 the boat and trailer were parked in front of their home; at  approximately 10:00am on August 21st, the plate was discovered missing.

Theft Case #16-46990:

On August 21, 2016, Deputy C. Callison responded to Plum Point Road, in Huntingtown, for the report of a theft.  The complainant reported that sometime between midnight on August 20 and 8:30am the next morning, someone stole two (2) American Flags from a flag pole in the front yard of the residence.  One flag was a traditional American flag and the other was a black and white flag, with a thin blue line.

Theft Case #16-46855:

On August 20, 2016, Deputy S. Trotter responded to Sheridan Point Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a stolen mailbox.  The theft took place sometime between 6:00am and 11:00am earlier that day.

Theft Case #16-46507:

On August 18, 2016, while speaking with a citizen at the Sheriff’s Office, Lieutenant T. Fridman was informed that multiple tools stolen were stolen from their vehicle on Beach Drive, in Lusby.  The unlocked vehicle was parked in the driveway between 8:30pm on August 17 and the tools left on the back seat, were discovered missing at 1:30pm on the 18th.   Items stolen include:  OTC Genisys Diagnostic Tool, TPMS Diagnostic Tool, Fuel Injection Pressure Test Kit, OTC Battery Tester, Numerous Snap On sockets and a Garmin GPS.

Theft Case #16-45910:

On August 16, 2016, Dfc. R. Kreps responded to the Sheriff’s Office in reference to a theft.  The complainant advised he was at the Safeway gas pumps at Southern MD Blvd., in Dunkirk, and must have dropped his wallet.  His brown wallet contained a MD driver’s license, money and several credit cards.  About the same time he realized his wallet was lost, he received a phone call from his bank questioning multiple transactions made to his account.

Theft Case #16-45708:

On August 15, 2016, Deputy S. Trotter responded to the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office to make contact with a victim wanting to report a theft.  The victim reported a license plate was stolen from a vehicle parked in their driveway on Warren Drive, in Huntingtown.  This theft took place sometime between August 10 - 15th.

If you know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert County, you can report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us  or by calling 410-535-2800.

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