Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Blotter

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of June 10, 2024 – June 16, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,851 calls for service throughout the community including, but not limited to:

• Check Welfare / Mental Health: 94
• Disorderly: 22
• Domestics: 29
• Motor Vehicle Crashes: 49
• Patrol Checks / School Checks: 820
• Suspicious Persons / Vehicles: 33
• Traffic Complaints: 84
• 911 Hang Ups: 77
• ARRESTS: 32

CDS Violation: 24-45909
On June 11, 2024, Deputy Chase responded to the area of Hillside Court and N. Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown, to assist DFC Hendrickson with serving court papers. Contact was made with Lionel Mackall, 42 of Prince Frederick, who was observed throwing a silver object on the ground. Further investigation revealed Mackall was possessing a metal pipe covered in a white powdery residue (suspected crack cocaine) with wadded-up copper inside. Mackall was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, and Resisting/Interfering with Arrest.

CDS Violation: 24-46107
On June 12, 2024, DFC Lewis responded to the area of S. Solomons Island Road and Oakland Hall Road in Prince Frederick, to assist a disabled motorist with two flat tires. Upon arrival, contact was made with Bryan Steve Velasquez, 30 of Alexandria. Further investigation revealed Valesquez was displaying signs of impairment and was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. A search of Velasquez’s person incident to arrest revealed a plastic tube with suspected heroin residue and a firearm holster. A vehicle search revealed a loaded Glock 43X 9mm handgun. Velasquez was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Handgun in Vehicle, and Loaded Handgun in Vehicle.

CDS Violation: 24-46979
On June 15, 2024, DFC Hendrickson initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driving all over the roadway nearly striking other motorists in the area of the Walmart located at 150 Solomons Island Road N. in Prince Frederick. Contact was made with the driver, Matthew Kelland Novotny, 46 of Solomons, who refused to comply with deputies commands. Multiple open bottles of liquor were observed inside the vehicle in plain view. A vehicle search revealed numerous open containers of alcohol, two metal containers containing a white powdery substance (suspected cocaine), two plates, two straws, and two bank cards all covered with a white powdery residue. Novothy was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, CDS: Possession-Not Cannabis, and Resisting/Interfere with Arrest.

Damaged Property: 24-45753
On June 11, 2024, Deputy H. Jones responded to the 440 block of Lake Drive in Lusby, for a report of damaged property. The complainant advised the back glass window of his truck was shattered, sometime between 8 p.m. on June 10 and 7:30 a.m. on June 11. The estimated value of damaged property is $200.00.

Damaged Property: 24-46440
On June 13, 2024, Cpl. Kelly responded to the 3700 block of Williams Wharf Road in St. Leonard, for the report of property destruction. The complainant advised sometime between 4 p.m. on June 12 and 5:30 p.m. on June 13, unknown suspect(s) uprooted and stole the victim’s mailbox. The mailbox is described as a black metal mailbox with a black metal post. The estimated value of damaged and stolen property is $200.00.

Theft: 24-45912
On June 11, 2024, Deputy R. Contic responded to the 6000 block of Gordon Drive in Sunderland, for the report of theft and trespassing. The complainant advised a Spy Point – Link Micro LTE trail camera was stolen from the victim’s property sometime between 8:30 p.m. on June 10 and midday on June 11. The estimated value of stolen property is $150.00.

Theft: 24-46696
On June 14, 2024, DFC Grierson responded to the 8300 block of Autumn Crest Lane in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised a firearm was stolen out of the victim’s truck while parked at the Walmart located at 10600 Town Center Blvd in Dunkirk. The firearm is described as a black Sig-Sauer 365X with a 3-inch barrel, inside a black leather holster. The estimated value of stolen property is $620.00.

Theft: 24-46895
On June 15, 2024, DFC Rzepkowski responded to the 3800 block of Forrest Drive in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised her aluminum paddle boat was stolen from the community common area sometime after 6 p.m. on June 12. The paddle boat is a three-seater and approximately 8-10 ft. long. The estimated value of stolen property is $1,000.00.

Theft: 24-46888
On June 15, 2024, DFC Rzepkowski responded to the 3700 block of Bayview Drive in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised a BIC paddle board and black collapsible paddle were stolen from the community common area sometime after 5 p.m. on June 14. The paddle board is red and white and approximately 12 feet long. The estimated value of stolen property is $1,550.00.

Theft: 24-47100
On June 16, 2024, Deputy Morrison responded to a theft report in the 11900 block of Lexington Drive in Dunkirk. Two individuals reported that their wallets and the contents inside were stolen from two separate unlocked vehicles parked at the Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Center, located at 2950 Chaneyville Road in Owings. The estimated value of the stolen property is $513.00.

Theft: 24-47201
On June 16, 2024, Deputy Chase responded to the Big Lots located at 765 N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. The complainant advised two individuals walked into the store and grabbed numerous items, passed all points of sale without making payment and fled the area. The estimated value of stolen property is unknown at this time.

Stolen Property: 24-47147
On June 16, 2024, DFC Rzepkowski initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at Southern Maryland Blvd. and Skinners Turn Road in Owings, displaying stolen tags. Contact was made with the driver, Anastasia Brittany Bullock, 31 of District Heights, who was advised the rear registration plate was stolen. Bullock was issued a criminal citation for the stolen tag (Theft less than $100 from a Motor Vehicle) and issued other traffic related citations.

Vehicle Tampering: 24-46863
On June 15, 2024, deputies responded to the 3700 block of E. Larkview Court and the 3400 block of Lancer Court in Dunkirk, for the report of vehicle tampering. Investigation revealed an unknown suspect described as a black male, approximately 5’10”- 6 ft. tall, wearing dark clothing, a hood, and a backpack was observed on video surveillance walking up to vehicles, pulling on door handles, attempting to gain entry. There were no reports of stolen or damaged property.

Weapons Violation: 24-46039
On June 12, 2024, Cpl. Kelly initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at Stoakley Road and N. Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, after observing equipment and traffic violations. Contact was made with the driver, Oscar James Chew, III, 34 of Lexington Park, who failed to provide vehicle registration. Further investigation revealed K9 Kodak conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle resulting in a positive alert. A vehicle search revealed a butterfly-style knife and a syringe containing a clear liquid (suspected heroin). Chew was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia and Concealing a Dangerous Weapon.

Weapons Violation: 24-46807
On June 15, 2024, DFC Hendrickson initiated a traffic stop on a motorcycle for excessive speed along Rt. 4 and Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons. Upon making contact with the operator, Joseph Leroy Bush, Jr., 45 of Lexington Park, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected, and a Smith and Wesson Bodyguard, 380 caliber fully loaded semi-automatic handgun was located on Bush’s person. Further investigation revealed Bush admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages and failed a series of standardized field sobriety tests. It was determined Bush was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle. Bush was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Handgun on Person While Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and DWI.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and reference the case number provided. Citizens may remain anonymous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app. To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/share/a39520678 . Tipsters may also email

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