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: Fireworks
DATE / TIME: 07/06/2013 @ 2129 Hours
LOCATION: 400 Block of Watson Road, Centreville
ARREST: Pending
NARRATIVE: Sgt. Johnston was patrolling near Centreville when he observed several large displays of fireworks. He proceeded to the Watson Road area and as driving thru, another large fireworks went off. Sgt. Johnston went behind the residence and located two males with several motor launch tubes and spent and unfired fireworks. The items were seized with the Fire Marshall being contacted. Charges are pending.
DEPUTY: Sgt. Earl “Duke” Johnston
CASE: 13-20208
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INCIDENT: Possession of CDS
DATE / TIME: 07/06/2013 @ 2333 Hours
LOCATION: Double Creek Road, Chestertown, QA County
ARREST: Emanuel Christopher Zeigler (23) of Halethorpe, MD
Katie Lynn Colvin (23) of Halethorpe, MD
CHARGE: Possession of CDS (Marijuana)
NARRATIVE: A Chevrolet pickup was seen running a stop sign at the intersection of Double Creek Road and Shoveler Street. The truck was stopped and an odor of marijuana was present. The driver, Emanuel Zeigler advised his wallet with his driver’s license was on his boat and there was a grinder in the truck as they were smoking “weed” earlier.
Ziegler and his passenger, Katie Colvin were asked to step from the truck. When a search was begun of the truck for the grinder, Colvin reached under her dress and retrieved a grinder from her crotch area. Further search of the truck resulted in the seizure of a baggie with suspected marijuana.
Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing. Ms. Colvin was searched by a female deputy which resulted in the seizure of a suspected marijuana cigarette from her crotch area. Both subjects were charged with possession of CDS and Ms. Colvin also was charged with paraphernalia possession.
A District Court Commissioner later released both of them on their personal recognizance.
DEPUTY: Deputy Chase Armington
ASSIST: Deputy Ahearn – Dfc. J. Kellogg
CASE: 13-20241
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INCIDENT: DWI
DATE / TIME: 07/07/2013 @ 0135 Hours
LOCATION: RT 213 Church Hill
ARREST: Matthew Alan Mink (24) of Long Beach, Mississippi
CHARGE: DWI
NARRATIVE: A beige 4 door KIA was stopped for a minor traffic infraction. Contact with the driver identified him as Matthew Mink. There was a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the interior of the car along with several other indicators of a possible impaired driver. Attempts were made to complete field sobriety tasks and Mink was then placed under arrest for DWI. Both Mink and his passenger were transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters so that Mink could be processed. He was later released to the passenger’s sober son.
DEPUTY: Dfc. Jessica Kellogg
CASE: 13-20258
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INCIDENT: THEFT
DATE / TIME: 07/07/2013 @ 1209 Hours
LOCATION: 441 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown
VICTIM: Sunglass Hut
NARRATIVE: Employees at the Sunglass Hut reported that a couple had been in the store, briefly browed several items and then left with a pair of Dolce Gabanna sunglasses valued at $220. The two then left in a bluish gray Mazda 2 door passenger car.
DEPUTY: Deputy Rudy Draper
ASSIST: Dfc. Jason Rickard
CASE: 13-20284
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INCIDENT: Domestic Assault
DATE / TIME: 07/07/2013 @ 1759 Hours
LOCATION: Long Creek Drive, Stevensville
VICTIM: See Narrative
ARREST: Joseph Eric Best (42) of Stevensville
CHARGE: Assault 2nd Degree
ARREST: Nancy Mae Brinson Best (39) of Stevensville
NARRATIVE: Deputies were dispatched to the residence after a 911 call with screaming in the background. Assisted by MdTA Police, the two persons arguing were separated. Mr. Best advised an argument with his wife had begun over how he was cooking ribs. During the argument she grabbed him and pushed him. Mr. Best stated things had gotten out of hand and that he had slapped her on the side of her head. Mr. Best had minor injuries to his left forearm.
Mrs. Best was uncooperative and refused to state what had occurred. There was some damaged furniture in the living room where the argument allegedly occurred.
Both subjects were placed under arrest for assault. They were transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing and charging documents. They were later released by a District Court Commissioner.
DEPUTY: Deputy Charles Harris
ASSIST: Sgt. E. Johnston – MdTA Police
CASE: 13-20299
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INCIDENT: Possession of CDS / Assist other Agency
DATE / TIME: 07/08/2013 @ 0017 Hours
LOCATION: RT 50 near Kent Narrows
VICTIM: See Narrative
ARREST: Lindsey Michelle Miles (24) of Centreville
CHARGE: Possession of CDS / Resisting Arrest
NARRATIVE: A BOLO was issued for a tan Chevrolet SUV being involved in a theft from the WaWa near the Bay Bridge in Anne Arundel County. Deputy Neall had just observed a tan Chevrolet tracker drive past and attempted to locate the vehicle. The vehicle had left RT 50 and gone onto RT 18. The Tracker was located going back onto RT 50 after passing over the Kent Narrows. The tracker had sped up and was about to leave RT 50 again when it was stopped. Driver was identified as Lindsey Miles and upon exiting her vehicle became combative with the deputy and a trooper.
Once in custody, a search of the vehicle and belongings of Ms. Miles resulted in the seizure of suspected heroin, marijuana and paraphernalia including a syringe. She was transported to Sheriff’s Headquarters for processing. After being charged, she was later released on her own recognizance by the on-duty District Court Commissioner.
According to Maryland Judiciary Case Search she was also charged on a Criminal Summons for Theft in Anne Arundel.
DEPUTY: Deputy Chris Neall
ASSIST: Trooper Young (MSP)
CASE: 13-20317
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INCIDENT: Theft
DATE / TIME: 07/08/2013 @ 1657 Hours (Reported)
LOCATION: 3000 Block of Bennett Point Road, Queenstown
VICTIM: Gail J. Schaffer of Queenstown
NARRATIVE: Victim reported that during a home renovation she has discovered numerous pieces of jewelry to be missing. The theft(s) are believed to have occurred sometime between November 2012 and June 31st, 2013. Numerous rings and earrings with a value of nearly $6000 are missing. Victim advised that carpenters, plumbers, electricians, carpet installers and movers have been in and out of the residence. In addition several cleaning services.
DEPUTY: Dfc. Eric Goodman
CASE: 13-20361
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INCIDENT: Theft
DATE / TIME: 07/08/2013 @ 1646 Hours
LOCATION: Avalon Court, Stevensville
VICTIM: Jerry McNamara of Stevensville
NARRATIVE: Victim reported the theft of two push brooms from his garage valued at $60.
DEPUTY: Deputy Andrew Neall
CASE: 13-20367
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INCIDENT: Theft
DATE / TIME: 07/08/2013 @ 1830 Hours
LOCATION: 1000 Block of Duhamel Corner Road, Sudlersville
VICTIM: John Johnson of Marydel
NARRATIVE: Victim reported that his DeWalt radio valued at $120 was missing from his workplace.
DEPUTY: Deputy Mitch Jones
CASE: 13-20372
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INCIDENT: Attempted Burglary
DATE / TIME: 07/08/2013 @ 2312 Hours
LOCATION: Rustic Acres Lane, Queenstown
VICTIM: Margaret A. Garcia of Queenstown
NARRATIVE: Victim advised her daughter is staying with her and that her son-in-law was seen trying to enter a patio door and a bedroom window at the residence. Deputies searched the area without locating him. There was a window screen that was found damaged. The daughter was granted a temporary Peace Order by the Court following this incident. Charges are pending.
DEPUTY: Sgt. Steve Stouffer
CASE: 13-20401
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INCIDENT: Assault / Disturbance
DATE / TIME: 07/09/2013 @ 1510 Hours
LOCATION: 100 Block of Scottown Road, Queenstown
NARRATIVE: Deputies responded to the residence following a 911 call for an assault. On arrival deputies interviewed the subjects and learned that police had been there the night before and one female (27) had agreed to leave for the night. Upon returning today another argument had started in the house. Two subjects, [male (21) and female (21)] went to the rear yard to end the argument. The other female followed and there was some reported pushing to have occurred, during which a 6 year old child was knocked over.
None of the parties wanted charges at that time. They were advised on the process to seek charges and peace orders. The female (27) agreed to leave the residence again.
DEPUTY: Cpl. Chris Green
ASSIST: Dfc. S. Ambrose, Dfc. J. Kellogg and Deputy A. Neall
CASE: 13-20477