5-25-2017 – Burglary – St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Units responded to a reported burglary in progress in the 45000 block of West Point Comfort Lane in Piney Point, MD.
A victim called and advised he was notified that his home intrusion alarm was sounding. When the victim remotely accessed his home’s security cameras, he observed a suspect inside of his garage. He also provided additional identifying information to include a description of the suspect’s vehicle. Patrol units located the vehicle in the area of MD-249 and Driftwood Drive in Tall Timbers. Deputies made contact with the suspect, Vernon Frederick Hammer, age 44, of Lexington Park, who advised he was dropping signs off at a model home for his employer, but the key he was given didn’t work. He decided to use a credit card to gain access. While inside the residence, he removed a grill and propane tank that was inside of the garage. Those items were recovered from the back of the suspect vehicle. Further investigation revealed the suspect had then entered the wrong residence, despite the model home being clearly marked.
The suspect was placed under arrest by DFC Blaine Gaskill and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, Theft Less than $1000, as well as Driving while Suspended and Driving while Revoked. CASE# 027490-17