Sheriff’s Corner

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Weekly Reportable Incidents 01/04/26 - 01/10/26
As with all legal proceedings, all individuals mentioned or depicted are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Verbal or Physical Domestic Calls: 8
CDS Arrests/ Criminal Citations: 3
DUI/DWI Arrests: 2
Incident: Theft/ CDS
On 01/08 deputies responded to the Stevensville Target for a report of theft in progress. Deputies responded to scene and three individuals were taken into custody for passing all points of sale without paying for their merchandise. One of the three was found to have CDS and was charged accordingly.
Incident: Fraud
On 01/08 Deputy Porter took a walk-in report for fraud. The victim advised she received an email from a website that her email on the account had been changed. She then saw she had $390 worth of charges on her card that she did not make, and that the packages were delivering out of state.
Incident: Malicious Destruction of Property
On 01/07 deputies responded to a Sudlersville residence for a report of malicious destruction of property. The victim advised she found key scratches on her car but does not know of the last time she observed the vehicle without the damage.
Incident: Stolen Vehicle
On 01/07 deputies responded to a Queen Anne business for a report of a stolen vehicle. Deputies were advised an unknown suspect broke into a storage yard and stole a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, as well as a firearm that was inside of it. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.
Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft: Tips from Sheriff Gary Hofmann

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes, affecting millions each year. It occurs when someone steals your personal information to obtain credit, loans, services, or even housing in your name. Criminals can access your information in several ways, such as digging through your trash for discarded receipts or pre-approved credit card offers, stealing your wallet, or posing as a legitimate caller to extract details over the phone.The good news? You can take steps to protect yourself.

Here are some effective ways to combat Identity Theft:

●Get a FREE annual credit report at: www.annualcreditreport.com. Check and review your credit report. Report any discrepancies to the credit reporting agency. Put an alert on your credit if necessary.

●Stop prescreened credit card offers being delivered to your mailbox: www.optoutprescreen.com or call 1-888-5-OPTOUT.

●Stop telemarketing calls: www.donotcall.gov.

●Stop receiving unwanted catalogs and other telemarketing mail by visiting: www.dmachoice.org.

●Shred old credit cards, bank statements, bills, etc. to avoid dumpster diving.

For more information on ID Theft or what to do if you are a victim, please go to https://consumer.ftc.gov/.

Sheriff Gary Hofmann and the QACSO team are here to assist you. If you believe you’ve been a victim of identity theft, call our non-emergency line at 410-758-0770 for guidance and support. Take action today to safeguard your identity. These small steps can make a big difference in protecting your financial future.

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Due to shorter days and longer nights reducing visibility, and hazardous winter conditions like snow, ice, and rain that decrease driver control and force pedestrians into unsafe areas, January is one of the deadliest months for pedestrian fatalities.
Drivers:
⚫ Stay alert
⚫ Slow down
⚫ Use extra caution in hard-to-see conditions
Pedestrians:
🟡 Follow the rules of the road
🟡 Walk on sidewalks and use crosswalks
🟡 Wear highly visible clothing
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DUI Arrest

Kylee Harms, 25, of Chester, MD
On 01/04 at approximately 9:31PM, DFC Schultz was dispatched to check the welfare of two guests at the Best Western. After making contact and resolving the call, he returned to routine patrol.
A short time later DFC Schultz was re-dispatched to the location for a call that reported one of the guests had left in a vehicle and was impaired. DFC Schultz located the vehicle in a different area of the business than where it had previously been, with the lights on, and the driver, identified as Kylee Harms, inside.
Harms admitted to having been drinking and to driving the vehicle. She submitted to SFSTs, which she did not adequately perform, and was placed under arrest. Harms later refused to submit to a BAC test.
Charges:
DUI
DWI
As with all legal proceedings, all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.