OFFICE of the SHERIFF for QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
PRESS RELEASES
If you have information on any of the cases below you are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 758-0770 or email at sheriff-info@qac.org
INCIDENT: Assault
DATE / TIME: 06/06/2014 @ 2026 Hours
LOCATION: Kent Town Market, Chester
VICTIM: Richard E. Horton of Bowie, MD
ARREST: Jodie Nichole White-Smith (41) of Stevensville
CHARGE: 1st Degree Assault – 2nd Degree Assault
NARRATIVE: Deputies called to location for a report of a male & female arguing. A witness reported seeing a female driving a black SUV accelerate and turn towards a male standing in front of a white Dodge pickup. The male was able to move and avoid being struck while the SUV struck and damaged the Dodge pickup. The female then left the area.
Investigation indicated that the two had been arguing at her residence and she had thrown his belongings out of the house. Attempts to contact the female were negative.
After a case review with the States Attorney’s Office, an Arrest Warrant was issued for Ms. White-Smith. On 6/16 she was arrested without incident at her residence. After processing she was held on a $20,000 bail amount.
DEPUTY: Deputy Kevin Fleck
ASSIST: Dfc. C. Harris
CASE: 14-18537
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INCIDENT: Theft
DATE / TIME: 6/7/2014 @ 1725 Hours
LOCATION: Queenstown Outlets
VICTIM: Gucci
ARREST: Juvenile (17) from Kent Co., MD
Juvenile (16) from Kent Co., MD
CHARGE: Theft
NARRATIVE: Reported thefts being committed by two males from the Gucci Store. Deputy responded and located a possible suspect vehicle and observed several store tags on the ground near the vehicle. The two suspects were located in another store and detained while further investigation was completed. Both denied stealing anything but it was noted that one was wearing a new Gucci green & tan belt while the other had a gray Polo shirt on with fold creases.
Store security video shows the two with a green & tan belt priced at $249 while near some jackets. An employee later located a security sensor in the pocket of one of the jackets. At Polo one of the suspects is shown wearing a red shirt on entry and leaving wearing a gray shirt.
Both subjects were taken into custody and the Gucci Belt and four Polo shirts valued at $180 were recovered. After processing the juveniles were referred to Juvenile Justice and released to parents / guardians.
DEPUTY: Dfc. Larry Steenken
CASE: 14-18623
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INCIDENT: Robbery / Assault
DATE / TIME: 06/07/2014 @ 2129 Hours
LOCATION: 2739 Cox Neck Road, Chester
NARRATIVE: A juvenile was at a carnival when another juvenile asked to use the victims phone. When denied, the suspect juvenile struck the victim in the head and took the $670 Apple I-Phone. The victim refused medical attention and was transported to a family members residence. The case remains open and under investigation at this time.
DEPUTY: Deputy Kevin Fleck
ASSIST: Dfc. S. Fraser
CASE: 14-18649
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INCIDENT: Underage Possession of Alcohol
DATE / TIME: 06/07/2014 @ 2356 Hours
LOCATION: Mowbray Park, Stevensville
CHARGED: (4) Kent Island Juveniles
NARRATIVE: Deputies responded to Mowbray Park for a report of someone breaking bottles there. On arrival deputies checked a passenger car there and found four juveniles from Kent Island in possession of vodka, wine and a flask. All were issued citations and later released to parents / guardians.
DEPUTY: Deputy Kevin Fleck
ASSIST: Sgt. E. Johnston
CASE: 14-18661
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INCIDENT: Theft
DATE / TIME: 06/08/2014 @ 1338 Hours
LOCATION: 500 Block of Chester River Beach Road, Chester
VICTIM: Jerald H. Manns of Chester
NARRATIVE: Victim reported that two oyster shucking pans that were sitting behind his garage were now missing. The pans were valued at $300 each.
DEPUTY: Deputy Brad Martz
CASE: 14-18707
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INCIDENT: Theft
DATE / TIME: 06/09/2014 @ 2104 Hours (Reported)
LOCATION: Birch Road, Stevensville
VICTIM: Randolph S. Taylor of Stevensville
NARRATIVE: It was reported that numerous items were found to be missing from the residence after a couple of family members began to stay at the residence. Among the items missing were several grinders, a chain saw, an X-Box 360 and other tools with an estimated value of $2000.
The victim also learned that the items had been pawned at a location in Annapolis. Dfc. Burns placed a hold on all items and investigation remains open at this time.
DEPUTY: Dfc. Nathaniel Burns
CASE: 14-18864
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INCIDENT: Theft / Lost Property
DATE / TIME: 06/10/2014 @ 1156 Hours
LOCATION: Kentmoor Road, Stevensville
VICTIM: Winney Gochar of Catonsville, MD
NARRATIVE: Victim reported being at the location for a dinner and afterwards went on the beach for pictures. While taking pictures, she advised she had placed her Apple I-Pad on a towel and forgot it until much later. The restaurant staff was contacted and attempted to locate it without success. The I-pad was valued at $400.
DEPUTY: Sgt. Mark Carr
CASE: 14-18938
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INCIDENT: Theft
DATE / TIME: 06/10/2014 @ 1744 Hours
LOCATION: 200 Block of Allegany Road, Stevensville
VICTIM: Charles E. Vanskiver of Stevensville
NARRATIVE: Victim reported the theft of scrap air conditioner units from his driveway. The items were last seen around 1800 hours the evening before and were valued at $100 scrap.
DEPUTY: Dfc. Nathaniel Burns
CASE: 14-18989
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INCIDENT: Burglary / MDOP
DATE / TIME: Reported 6/11/2014 @ 1427 Hours
LOCATION: Edward Kila Court, Stevensville
VICTIM: Ross Dale of Potomac MD
NARRATIVE: A Real Estate agent checking the residence discovered a large amount of damage to the house and notified the Sheriff’s Office. Numerous Italian planters had been smashed, glass doors and windows shattered, chandeliers damaged and a bench broken and thrown in the water. Damages were estimated at nearly $20,000.
Investigation indicated that the damage was likely to have occurred sometime between June 7th and the 11th. Investigation remains open.
DEPUTY: Deputy Chris Ahern
CASE: 14-19085
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TRAFFIC
Case 14-18671: On June 8th at 0335 hours, Benjamin Edward Heck (21) of Centreville was charged with DWI after Deputy Fleck stopped a silver Ford Escort for erratic driving on RT 213. After citations were issued, Mr. Heck was released to a parent.