Over 20 citizens representing 14 Calvert County communities attended the March 11 meeting of Calvert Neighborhood Watch. The session, an interaction among concerned residents and local law enforcement, has recently been held on an every-other-month basis. Noting the renewed interest in the program, Detective Greg Cameron of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announced the next meeting will be held April 8.
The group meets at the Prince Frederick holiday Inn.
Sergeant Jeffrey Jones of the Maryland State Police (MSP) and the Calvert Investigative Team (CIT) reported a spike in daytime burglaries in the north end of Calvert. Cameron added that nearly 50 burglaries have been reported since Feb. 1. The officers indicated most of the burglaries have occurred at residences in Dunkirk and Sunderland. The houses that are frequently targeted are those that are up for sale or with occupants away on vacation. “If you see any strangers at a house, please call it in,” said Cameron.
Progress is being made in the effort to solve the rash of precious metal thefts in the Southern Maryland Region, Cameron reported. One metal dealer—identified as Super Salvage—is taking pictures of customers seeking cash and the metal they bring to the vendor. The officers believe this will deter the spate of thefts from homes of copper wiring and catalytic converters from parked motor vehicles or at least make it easier to track down the thieves.
Two incidents mentioned by citizens attending the meeting apparently will remain deeds that go unpunished. Of a recent tire-slashing rampage in North Beach, Cameron stated, “I don’t think this will ever be solved.” Investigators now surmise the perpetrators were from outside the county.
Of a theft of heating oil from a residence in the Neeld Estates neighborhood, Jones reported the investigation has been suspended.
While there was no discussion of the item, attendees wer
