Case Number: 21-5041

Incident: Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Reported: 2/12/2021 at 10:44am

Location: Route 302 and Peters Corner Road, Templeville, MD

Suspect: Jabari Hassan Kelly, 18 year old male from Fairhaven Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD

Charges: Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Dfc. Pack conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation. Upon making contact with the driver, Jabari Kelly, Dfc. Pack detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Kelly notified the Deputy that there was marijuana in the vehicle and a probable cause search was conducted. Approximately 3 grams of marijuana was located inside the vehicle and Kelly was issued a Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams and a warning for the speed violation. Kelly was later released on his signature.

Deputy: Dfc. Pack assisted by Dep. Wagner

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Case Number: 21-5058

Incident: Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Reported: 2/12/2021 at 1:32pm

Location: Little Creek Landing, Chester, MD

Suspect: Ryleigh Hope Thomas, 21 year old female from Dixon Drive, Stevensville, MD

Charges: Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Dfc. Barlow was on routine patrol when she observed a white Lexus passenger car parked at Little Creek Landing that was suspicious in nature. Upon making contact with the driver, Ryleigh Thomas, Dfc. Barlow detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and marijuana less than 10 grams was located inside the vehicle. Thomas was issued a Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams and released on her signature.

Deputy: Dfc. Barlow assisted by Sgt. Brockman

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Case Number: 21-5102

Incident: Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Reported: 2/12/2021 at 6:53pm

Location: Church Hill Road and Southeast Creek Road, Church Hill, MD

Charges: Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Charged: Kylina Martina Thomas, 38 year old female from Calvert St., Chestertown, MD

Dfc. Frazier conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation in the area of Church Hill Road and Southeast Creek Road. Upon making contact with the driver, Kylina Thomas, Dfc. Frazier detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and marijuana less than 10 grams was located inside the vehicle along with a marijuana grinder. Thomas was issued a Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams and a warning for the speed violation. She was later released on her signature.

Deputy: Dfc. Frazier assisted by Dep. Betts

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Case Number: 21-5194

Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Reported: 2/13/2021 at 8:21pm

Location: 1500 block of Busic Church Rd, Marydel, MD

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence Per Se, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, and Driving Attempting to Drive Motor Vehicle on Highway Without Required License and Authorization

Suspect: Jeremias Ortiz Morales, 19 year old male from Greensboro Rd, Goldsboro, MD

Deputies responded to the 1500 block of Busic Church Road for a report of a spun-out vehicle that was believed to be involved in an accident. Deputy Betts arrived on scene and while speaking with the driver, Jeremias Morales, the Deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol. Morales had bloodshot glassy eyes and had difficulty walking. Due to the icy weather conditions on the roadway and unsafe area, Morales was transported to the Office of the Sheriff to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Morales was unsuccessful in passing any of the tests and consented to provide a sample of his breath. Morales was charged accordingly and released to his father. The vehicle was removed from the scene by the suspects father.

Deputy: Dep. Betts assisted by Cpl. Steenken and Sgt. Bassaro

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Case Number: 21-5026

Incident: Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance not Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance Paraphernalia, and Driving with a Suspended License

Reported: 2/12/2021 at 9:16am

Location: Route 50 Eastbound and Exit 43A, Grasonville, MD

Charged: Jermaine Deron Chapman, 40 year old male from Fairmont Ave, Cambridge, MD

Dfc. Patchett conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Upon making contact with the driver, Jermaine Chapman, Dfc. Patchett observed numerous indicators of criminal behavior. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and a clear baggie containing suspected cocaine residue was located along with other paraphernalia. Chapman was charged with Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance not Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance Paraphernalia and released on a criminal citation. It was also determined that Chapman’s license was suspended and he was charged accordingly.

Deputy: Dfc. Patchett assisted by Dfc. Barlow and Deputy Sullivan

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Case Number: 21-5044

Incident: Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance not Marijuana and related charges

Reported: 2/12/2021 at 10:59am

Location: Route 50 Westbound and Shopping Center Rd, Chester, MD

Charged: Joseph Tyrone Gary Crockett, 41 year old male from Upper Marlboro, MD

Charged: Wayne Bruce Phillips II, 51 year old male from Onancock, VA

Dfc. Patchett located a vehicle and occupants that matched the description from an earlier theft in Easton, where the suspects fled the scene. Dfc. Patchett was also able to observe stolen goods in the passenger area of the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. While it was being asked for all occupants to exit the vehicle, both suspects were seen hiding what was later determined to be suspected Controlled Dangerous Substances. The suspects were identified as Joseph Tyrone Gary Crockett and Wayne Bruce Phillips II and both were charged with theft on criminal citations for the stolen goods. Crockett was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (suspected Vyvanse) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia for the pill bottle with no prescription label. Phillips was charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (suspected Cocaine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia for a glass smoking device. Phillips was also determined to have an open warrant out of Anne Arundel County which was served. Both subjects were later released on unsecured bonds by the District Court Commissioner.

Deputy: Dfc. Patchett assisted by Dfc. Barlow, Deputy Sullivan, and Maryland State Police

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Case Number: 21-5232

Incident: Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Reported: 2/14/2021 at 12:09pm

Location: Chester Convenience Store, 120 Piney Creek Road, Chester, MD

Suspect: James David Ritter, 68 year old male from Main Street, Chester, MD

Charges: Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams

Deputies responded to the Chester Convenience Store for a report of a subject that was asking customers for money. Dispatch provided a description of the suspect and suspect vehicle. Upon arrival, Deputies were able to locate the vehicle and positively identify the suspect as James Ritter. While speaking with Ritter, Deputy Sullivan observed marijuana in plain view inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and marijuana less than 10 grams was located inside the vehicle. Ritter was issued a Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams and was released on his signature.

Deputy: Dep. Sullivan assisted by Dfc. Barlow

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Case Number: 21-5234

Incident: Theft

Reported: 2/14/2021 at 2:25pm

Location: Safeway Store, 1925 Main Street, Chester, MD

Dfc. Barlow, along with other Deputies, responded to Safeway, for a report of a theft. It was advised that a black female and black male came into the store, walked over to the detergent isle, and filled their shopping cart with detergent. Later, the suspects pushed the shopping cart out the store door without paying for the items. The black female and black male walked to an older model Chevrolet Impala, silver in color, with a Virginia temporary tag. The black female was wearing a tie dye shirt, blues jeans, and sneakers. The black male was wearing a blue shirt, black jacket, and gray sweatpants. The value of stolen merchandise is estimated at $358. A short time later, Dfc. Bradley located the suspect vehicle at the gas pumps at the Exxon Store. The suspect vehicle was then observed fleeing the area heading Westbound on Route 18 at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading towards the Bay Bridge. The case remains open pending further investigation.

Deputy: Dfc. Barlow assisted by Dfc. Bradley and Dfc. Pack

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Case Number: 21-5268

Incident: Underage Possession of Alcohol

Reported: 2/14/2021 at 9:53pm

Location: Thompson Creek Rd at the Thompson Creek Park and Ride, Stevensville, MD

Charges: Possession of Alcoholic Beverage – Uniform Civil Citation

Suspect: Timothy D. O’Connor, 18 year old male from Penny Ln, Stevensville, MD

While conducting routine patrol, Dfc. Frazier observed a Honda Civic parked at the Thompson Creek Park and Ride where it appeared that the vehicle was occupied and had several beer cans on the ground. Upon making contact with the two occupants of the car, Dfc. Frazier found that the passenger was under the age of 21. The alcoholic beverages were seized, photographed, and discarded. The underage suspect, Timothy O’Connor was issued a Civil Citation for Underage Possession of Alcohol.

Deputy: Dfc. Frazier assisted by Dep. Betts

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Case Number: 21-5319

Incident: Theft

Reported: 2/15/2021 at 5:04pm

Location: Under Armour, 413 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown, MD

Suspect: Unknown (two black females and one black male)

Units responded to the Under Armour Store in the Queenstown Outlets for a report of a theft. Upon arrival it was determined that two black females and one black male stole approximately $1,000 to $1,500 worth of clothing. The suspects were seen leaving the Outlets in a black Chevy Cruze headed Eastbound on Route 50.

Deputy: DFC. Johnston assisted by Dep. Steinmetz and Cpl. Creason

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