Carrying Concealed Weapon: On 8/22/14 at 6:25 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 near Doris Dr. in Sunderland for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana and alcohol was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed a juvenile passenger in the vehicle was carrying a 16 inch Bowie knife. The juvenile gave a false name and was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and making a false statement to the police. He was released to a parent. Two other passengers in the vehicle were issues Uniformed Civil Citations for consuming alcohol under 21 years of age.
Possession of Marijuana: On 8/22/14 at 8:40 pm, Trooper Newcomer stopped a vehicle at Rt. 260 and Wesley Stinnett Blvd. in Chesapeake Beach during the sobriety checkpoint. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Lehn D. Thomas, 18 of Edgewater, was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. He was charged and released on two Criminal Citations.
Theft of Wallet: On 8/23/14 at 7:10 am, Trooper Palumbo responded to Project Echo on Main St. in Prince Frederick for a report of a stolen wallet. The victim reported that the wallet and all of its contents were taken while he was at Project Echo. A possible suspect has been developed. Investigation continues.
DUI Arrests:
Name Age Date of Arrest Address
Victoria A. Perkins 28 08/19/14 @ 12:38 am Lusby, MD
Ryan L. Hutchins 26 08/20/14 @ 07:30 pm Huntingtown, MD
Eric W. Franklin 52 08/22/14 @ 08:42 pm Owings, MD
Laura S. Snow 54 08/22/14 @ 08:55 pm Edgewater, MD
Amanda A. Helton 29 08/22/14 @ 10:48 pm Goose Creek, SC
Victoria L. Longsworth 51 08/23/14 @ 01:21 am North Beach, MD
Emanuel D. Graham-Bey 33 08/23/14 @ 02:28 am Brandywine, MD
James A. Hardin 33 08/23/14 @ 06:13 pm St. Leonard, MD
Thomas C. Richardson 50 08/24/14 @ 06:13 pm Huntingtown, MD