During the week of January 18 – January 24, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,288 calls for service throughout the community.

Theft: 2021-3951
On January 21, 2021, Deputy Mason responded to the 3300 block of Hall Creek Lane in Owings, MD for report of a theft. The victim advised sometime between midnight and 8 a.m., two political signs were stolen from his yard. The value of stolen property is $16.00.

Theft: 2021-4112
On January 22, 2021, Deputy Jacobs responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for report of a theft. The complaint advised sometime on January 20, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., someone stole the tailgate off his 2007 Ford Ranger while parked at the Beach Self Storage located in the 8900 block of Boyds Turn Road in Owings, MD. The tailgate is gray in color adorned with two American Flag decals, camouflage tape, and a Planet Fitness bumper sticker. The value of stolen property is $240.

Theft from Motor Vehicle: 2021-3427
On January 18, 2021, Deputy Evans responded to the American Land Trust Trails located in the area of Scientist Cliffs Road and Aspen Road in Port Republic, MD for report of thefts from motor vehicles. Two victims advised they had walked the trails and returned to find their vehicles damaged/ broken into and items missing. Property damage to both vehicles was estimated to be $1000.00 and the total amount of stolen property was approximately $400.00.

Damaged Property: 2021-4304
On January 23, 2021, Deputy Lewis responded to the 4000 block of Plum Point Road in Huntingtown, MD for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into the residence thru the front door. The estimated value of damaged property to the door is $1,100.00

Damaged Property: 2021-3623
On January 19, 2021, Deputy Lewis responded to the Lorins Pride Subdivision in Huntingtown, MD for the report of damaged property. The complainants advised sometime between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., a large truck drove around the traffic circle causing damage to several wooden posts, damage to the brick walkway, and left significant ruts in the grassy area. The estimated value of damaged property is approximately $5,000.00.

Damaged Property: 2021-3890
On January 21, 2021, Deputy Dymond responded to the 3700 block of 3rd Street in North Beach for report of property destruction. The complainant advised sometime between 12 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 21, unknown suspects vandalized her truck bed cap with “BLM” etched into the paint. The value of damaged property is unknown at this time.

Vehicle Tampering: 2021-3987
On January 21, 2021, Deputy Aranda responded to the 12500 block of Plantation Drive in Dunkirk, MD for a report of vehicle tampering. The complainant advised an unknown suspect was tampering with a motor vehicle parked at the residence. The suspect was described as a white male in their teens or early 20’s with long, blonde, curly hair. No items were reported stolen from the vehicle.

Arrests:

George Wesley Howsare, 61

On January 22, 2021, Deputy McDowell conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rt. 260 and Rt. 4 in Dunkirk, MD. While making contact with the driver, George Wesley Howsare (61), a metal rod and a white powdery substance were observed in plain view. A search of the vehicle revealed multiple spoons with burn marks and burnt white residue on them. Howsare was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession- Not Marijuana and CDS-Possession of Paraphernalia.

Bruce Ellis Jones, 57

On January 19, 2021, Deputy Crum responded to the Walmart store in Dunkirk, MD for report of a theft. The complainant advised the suspect identified as Bruce Ellis Jones (57), placed several power tools and construction materials in his cart and exited all points of sale with stolen merchandise. Contact was made with Jones and he admitted to the theft. Jones was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Theft- $100 to under $1500.

Claudette Vernadine Wallace, 58

On January 20, 2021, Deputy Barger and Deputy Bradley responded to southbound Rt. 4 and Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, MD for a reported traffic complaint. Upon arrival, Deputy Bradley made contact with the victim who advised she was stopped at the red light and the driver of the vehicle stopped behind her exited the vehicle and approached the victims’ driver’s side window with a wooden baseball bat. The suspect began swinging the bat towards the victim which broke out the driver’s side window. The suspect was identified as Claudette Vernadine Wallace (58). Wallace was apprehended and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with Assault-First Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property Less than $1,000.