OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
PRESS RELEASES
INCIDENT: Possession of Marijuana
DATE AND TIME REPORTED: 3/13/18 2354 hours
LOCATION: Cabin Creek Landing in Grasonville, MD 21638
NARRATIVE: Deputy Pack was conducting a patrol check in the area of the Cabin Creek Landing in Grasonville, MD. The Deputy observed a vehicle occupied by 2 subjects. After further investigation and a search of the vehicle, Deputies located a small amount of suspected Marijuana. Brandon Harding admitted ownership of the Suspected Marijuana and was issued a citation for possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams. Both subjects were released from the scene.
SUSPECT: Brandon Harding of Columbia, MD
INVESTIGATOR: Dep. Pack #0183
CASE NUMBER: 18-7423
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INCIDENT: Burglary
DATE AND TIME REPORTED: 3/13/18 1647 hours
LOCATION: 100 Block of South Carolina Road in Stevensville, MD 21666
VICTIM: Male of Stevensville, MD
NARRATIVE: Deputies were sent to a residence located in the 100 block of South Carolina Road in Stevensville in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victim and learned that a window had been smashed and items were stolen from inside the home. The stolen items include a black Acer laptop computer valued at approximately $200.00 and anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Dep. Jarrett at 410-758-0770 ext. 1244 or via email at jjarrett@qac.org
INVESTIGATOR: Dep. Jarrett #0177 assisted by Dfc. Neall #0159
CASE NUMBER: 18-7374
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INCIDENT: Driving Under the Influence
DATE / TIME: 03/15/2018 approximately 2255 hours
LOCATION: 100 block of Spring View Ave, Millington MD
ARRESTED: Tae Kol Woo, 59yo male from Millington, MD
DETAILS: Deputies were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Rt 544 and Rt 290, Crumpton MD. Deputies witnessed a silver in color, 2003 Chevy Truck, bearing the Maryland registration 37M719, fail to stop at a red flashing light. Deputies attempted to complete a traffic stop on said vehicle at which time the vehicle would not stop.
After approximately 1.1 miles, the vehicle came to a stop. Contact was made with the driver, who was identified as Tae Kol Woo. While speaking with Woo, Deputies smelled a strong odor of an Alcoholic beverage coming from Mr. Woo’s Breath. Mr. Woo admitted to having drinking a bottle of wine prior to driving.
After Deputies Investigation Mr. Woo was placed under arrest and charged with:
- Attempt by driver to elude police
- Driver failure to obey properly placed control device
- Driving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
- Driving vehicle while impaired by alcohol
- Driving vehicle while so far impaired by drugs/Alcohol, cannot drive safely
Mr. Woo was issued all appropriate paperwork and released to a sober party.
DEPUTY: Dfc. Prince with assistance from K9 Drake
CASE: 18-7667
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INCIDENT: CDS less than 10g
DATE / TIME: 03/16/2018 approximately 0019 hours
LOCATION: Cox Neck Rd at Stevens Dr, Chester MD
SUSPECT: Michael Gidharrie, 22 yo male of Chester, MD
DETAILS: Deputies were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Cox Neck Rd, Chester MD. Deputies witnessed a silver in color, Jeep, bearing the Maryland registration 8CN9680, fail to come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Contact was made with the driver, who was identified as Michael Gidharrie. While speaking with Gidharrie, Deputies smelled a strong odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle. A Probable Cause search was completed which resulted with locating Marijuana inside the vehicle. Gidharrie was cited on a civil citation for the Marijuana less than 10g and was given a warning for failure to stop at a stop sign.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact Dep. Matteson at the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff’s Office.
DEPUTY: Dep. Matteson
CASE: 18-7675