WEEKLY PRESS
May 20, 2013
Possession of Marijuana: On 5/13/13 at 12:53 pm, Trooper First Class R. Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 261 at the Town Hall in Chesapeake Beach. A search of the vehicle revealed that the driver, Christopher Franklin, 31 of Chesapeake Beach, was in possession of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.
Trespassing: On 5/14/13 at 10:59 pm, Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the Fastop in St. Leonard for a trespassing complaint. Charles E. Chase, Jr., 48 of St. Leonard, had been previously given notice regarding trespassing on the property. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Burglary: On 5/16/13 at 10:19 am, Trooper Oles responded to the 600 block of Texoma Lane in Lusby for a reported burglary. A vacant home was broken into and copper pipes were removed from various areas within the residence. Investigation continues.
Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: On 5/16/13 at 10:17 am, Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Costley Way in Prince Frederick. The driver, Nathan J. Williams, 46 of Prince Frederick, was arrested for driving with a revoked license. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle he was driving had been taken without the owner’s permission. He was additionally charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Possession of Heroin: On 5/16/13 at 10:39 pm, Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 2 at Langley Lane in Solomons. The driver, Matthew E. Shifflett, 31 of Prince Frederick, was found to be driving on a revoked license and arrested. A search revealed Heroin and drug paraphernelia in the vehicle. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Cocaine: On 5/17/13 at 1:52 am, Trooper First Class Merkelson stopped a vehicle at Rt. 260 and Horace Ward Rd. in Owings for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Cody L. Farber, 19 of Centreville, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
DUI & Possession of Drugs: On 5/17/13 at 11:08 pm, Trooper Matthews stopped to check on a vehicle which was stopped in the roadway at Rt. 4 and Ward Rd. in Dunkirk. The driver was asleep and as the Trooper approached the vehicle, the driver awoke and attempted to drive away. The Trooper stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Joseph A. Gaetano, 21 of Huntingtown. Gaetano failed field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest for DUI. A search of the vehicle revealed Heroin, synthetic Marijuana, prescription medications and drug paraphernalia. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Marijuana: On 5/20/13 at 3:08 am, Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle at Dares Beach Rd and Terrace Dr. in Prince Frederick, for traffic violations. While speaking with the driver, Robert A. Sinex, 19 of Prince Frederick, an odor of marijuana was detected. A search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Sinex was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack for processing.
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Name
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Age
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Date of Arrest
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Address
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Arresting Trooper
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Lisa M. SHOEMAKER
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45
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05/17/13 @ 10:49 pm
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Lothian, MD
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TFC B. Wiesemann
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Joseph A. GAETANO
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21
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05/17/13 @ 11:54 pm
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Huntingtown, MD
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TPR. S. Matthews
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Tracy A. WARDRICK
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44
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05/18/13 @ 01:08 am
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Capitol Heights, MD
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TFC A. Merkelson
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Cherry C. HAMLIN
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31
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05/19/13 @ 11:23 am
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Waldorf, MD
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TPR. S. Matthews
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TOWARD ZERO DEATHS
M A R Y L A N D
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: LT. RANDY STEPHENS, COMMANDER
MARYLAND STATE POLICE - BARRACK "U" - PRINCE FREDERICK
410-535-1400 / 301-855-1975
FOR MARYLAND, THE FATALITY COUNTDOWN IS ON
Toward Zero Death Aims to Eliminate Fatalities on Maryland Roadways
Prince Frederick, MD - Every 18 hours, a person was killed on Maryland roadways in 2011, totaling 486 deaths for the year. Preventing such daily tragedies from striking Maryland families is why Maryland law enforcement agencies are joining together for a statewide campaign called Toward Zero Deaths.
From speeding to seatbelt compliance to driving while impaired, Toward Zero Deaths is focused on reducing highway mortality. The effort will focus on the causes of highway fatalities with public health efforts, communications outreach and other elements. This initiative brings together law enforcement, highway safety officials, emergency medical responders, and champions in the community in an effort to change the perception of safety on the roadways. Airplane, railway and ocean liner deaths are not acceptable. Why are motor vehicle deaths accepted as part of the cost for driving on our roadways?
Maryland State Police, Barrack "U", Prince Frederick, is proud to join in the Toward Zero Deaths campaign, which kicked off August 1st. "For too long, we as a society have accepted highway mayhem as a tragic but unremarkable aspect of modern life", said Lt. Randy Stephens. "Toward Zero Deaths is about fundamentally changing the way we look at blood shed on the highway."
"We are fully committed to doing everything in our power to drive Maryland highway fatalities 'toward zero deaths.' Motorists need to slow down, buckle up, pay attention to the rules of the road, and make smart decisions before begging behind the wheel. If they fail to do so, we will pull them over", warned Lt. Stephens.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the last six months of the year are the deadliest on the State's roadways. Over a five year span, there were 13 percent more fatalities on the roads in Maryland from July to December than during the first six months.
About Toward Zero Deaths
Toward Zero Deaths: A National Strategy on Highway Safety is a data-driven effort focusing on identifying and creating opportunities for changing American culture as it relates to highway safety. The effort focuses on developing strong leadership and champions in the organizations that can directly impact highway safety through engineering, enforcement, education, emergency medical service (EMS), policy, public health, communications, and other efforts. The intent is to develop a mechanism for bringing together a wider range of highway safety stakeholders to work toward institutional and cultural changes. For more information, visit www.towardzerodeathsmd.com.