Weekly Press Release
July 1, 2013
Possession of Oxycodone: On 6/24/13 at 12:03 am, Trooper First Class West stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Governors Run Rd. in Port Republic. A search of the vehicle revealed oxycodone and drug paraphernalia. The driver, Benjamin P. Altimus, 46 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Destruction of Property: On 6/25/13 at 5:00 pm, Trooper Barlow handled a destruction of property complaint which occurred in the 500 block of Stamper Court in Prince Frederick. The driver’s side taillight of a vehicle was broken. Investigation continues.
Public Intoxication: On 6/26/13 at 8:00 am, Trooper First Class Smith contacted an intoxicated subject on Rt. 4 near Mulberry Lane in Prince Frederick. Wade O. Shelton Jr., 49 of Owings, was staggering in and out of the roadway due to his extreme intoxication. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. His condition worsened and he was transported to the Hospital for medical testing and evaluation. Once he was medically cleared, he was transported back to the Detention Center for a Commissioner Bail Review.
Theft: On 6/27/13 at 12:45 pm, Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the Calvert Memorial Hospital Gift Shop for a reported theft. A witness reported that Robin M. Bishop 54 of Prince Frederick, had removed an item from the gift shop without payment. Video surveillance footage confirmed the theft. Contact was made with Bishop at her home and the item was recovered. Case remains open pending charges.
Possession of Marijuana: On 6/28/13 at 2:23 am, Trooper Oles responded to the 200 block of
Shore Acres Way
