Man arrested for drugs, guns and indecent exposure
On Feb. 23, officers responded to Angelos Liquors on St. Patricks Drive in Waldorf for the report of indecent exposure and the possible sale of drugs.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers talked to a witness who informed them that a man in a camouflage jacket allegedly got out of a black Hyundai Elantra, began urinating in the parking lot and was distributing something to multiple individuals who came up to his car, according to charging documents.
As officers approached the vehicle, the Elantra drove away, leading to a high-speed chase that ended over the Prince George’s County line only after the man’s vehicle began smoking and broke down on Bealle Hill Road, the document says.
Just before the vehicle broke down, the man allegedly threw a white bag out of the car window into the median. After a felony stop was conducted, officers identified the man as Jonathan Marcale Groom, 25.
During a search, officers allegedly found Groom in possession of oxycodone, 229 grams of cannabis, a loaded Ruger 9 mm handgun and 11 grams of crack cocaine, charging documents say.
It was learned during Groom’s transport to Charles County Detention Center that he was not given permission to drive the Elantra, and the owner had left him in the passenger seat while she went into a nail salon. Groom does not have a license, the charging document says.
Groom received charges for a handgun in the vehicle, drug possession with intent to distribute, indecent exposure and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Officers charge alleged burglar from DNA left on a can
On Aug. 24, 2022, officers responded to a reported burglary on Liverpool Point Road in Nanjemoy.
After making contact with the homeowner, officers learned that $2,150 worth of items were stolen, including a pistol, television, various cameras and lenses, a painting and a quilt, according to charging documents.
Officers collected a towel and two Twisted Tea cans left in the garage of the residence and submitted them for DNA testing.
On Feb. 8, 2023, lab techs were able to obtain a DNA match on the can, identifying Lanny Martin Weese Jr., 41, as a suspect, the document says.
Weese was already in custody in King George County in Virginia for a narcotics violation. In July 2023, King George County officers conducted a DNA test on Weese.
Charles County officers were able to get a match of the sample from the tea can and the test that King George County officers conducted, charging documents say. On Feb. 24, charges were filed against Weese for first-degree burglary and theft between $1,500 to $25,000.
Man allegedly assaults wife in hotel in Waldorf
On Feb. 25, officers responded to the La Quinta Inn in Waldorf for reports of a domestic assault in progress.
Upon arrival at the scene, an employee at the front desk told an officer that she could hear a woman yelling at someone to stop hitting her and children crying, according to charging documents.
The responding officer approached and knocked on the door. He could hear yelling and a woman answered. Godwin Alfa, 35, a man who was in the room, was asked to step outside with the officer.
The woman, who was identified as Alfa’s wife, reported he grabbed her by the throat and choked her, according to charging documents. Alfa then allegedly squeezed her arm and pulled on her sides below the ribs, which she claimed put pressure on her two-month unborn child.
There were five children in the room with Alfa and his wife, ranging in age from infants to 6-year-olds. According to one of the children, Alfa had allegedly hit his wife, charging documents say.
Alfa was charged with first- and second-degree assault.
Man allegedly assaults wife, points rifle at her
On Feb. 28 around 6:44 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Leonardtown Road in Waldorf for a domestic incident. The responding officer made contact with a woman who reported that her husband, Harry Lee Rascoe Jr., 58, allegedly assaulted her, according to charging documents.
According to the wife’s account, she was struck multiple times in the face, had her hair pulled out and was hit in the ankle with a rifle, the documents say.
After the initial assault, Rascoe allegedly pointed a small-caliber rifle at her multiple times, cocked back the gun and threatened to shoot her, charging documents say.
Officers found evidence of physical injury from multiple abrasions to the wife’s face, a contusion to her left temple, swelling in her ankle and scratches on her right arm.
Rascoe was charged with first- and second-degree assault.
Man arrested after shooting incident
On March 2 at approximately 2:10 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Ronald Drive in Lexington Park.
Upon arrival, deputies located Dakarai Amon Mason, 18, of Lexington Park suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
According to a sheriff’s office press release, detectives located several video sources that show Mason discharging a firearm at a vehicle. Mason then fled the immediate area and attempted to hide his handgun, which deputies recovered. Detectives learned Mason is prohibited from possessing regulated firearms.
Mason was arrested after receiving medical treatment. He is being held without bond, according to court papers.
The defendant is charged with reckless endangerment, having a handgun on person, having a loaded handgun on person and illegal possession of a regulated firearm.
An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Allison Mattera at 301-475-4200, ext. 8124.
Lexington Park man facing theft charges
A court summons was issued Feb. 27 for a 55-year-old Lexington Park man who allegedly committed acts of theft, attempted theft and vandalism at the Target store in California between Nov. 27 and Feb. 17.
Deputy Alexander Tascioti of the St. Mary’s sheriff’s office identified the defendant — Terry Antonio Wheeler — in charging papers, stating he was observed stealing items and ripping off bar codes from merchandise. Items that were allegedly stolen include clothes, tools and groceries. The total value of the stolen and damaged items is $600.
Wheeler is charged with one count of misdemeanor theft scheme, three counts of theft, two counts of attempted theft and five counts of malicious destruction of property.
A district court hearing on the charges is scheduled for April 12.
Montgomery County man charged with assaults at college
On Feb. 28, charges were filed against a 22-year-old Rockville man for allegedly assaulting three security officers at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
According to documents filed in district court by Deputy Ryan McLean, Lukas R. Domorad, “had violated a campus no-contact order by going to the apartment of another student.”
McLean said the incident was caught on a body camera belonging to the St. Mary’s College public safety office.
Two of the officers were hospitalized with injuries sustained during the incident.
Domorad was charged with three counts of second-degree assault.
A court summons was issued for Domorad. A district court hearing on the charges is scheduled for April 12.
County man wanted in Virginia
On Feb. 28, Deputy J. Sentore of the St. Mary’s sheriff’s office apprehended Jemarkus Antwan Washington, 32, of Lexington Park, who is wanted in Fairfax, Va.
According to court papers, Fairfax police have charged Washington with speeding and reckless driving.
The day after his arrest, Washington posted $250 bond and was released. The defendant also waived extradition to Virginia.
A district court hearing on the local fugitive charge is scheduled for March 19.
Port Republic man charged with assaults
On Feb. 26, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Antonio Tavares responded to an incident reported at a residence. A 21-year-old man is alleged to have pointed a loaded hunting rifle at two women during a verbal argument.
Tavares reported in charging papers that deputies located and confiscated the rifle that was wielded during the incident. No injuries were reported.
According to court records, Devin Michael Lancaster was charged with first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
On Feb. 27, Lancaster posted $25,000 bond and was released. A district court hearing on the charges filed against Lancaster is scheduled for March 28.
Alleged drug dealer arrested
On Feb. 27, Calvert sheriff’s office drug investigators arrested a 40-year-old Prince Frederick man, culminating an investigation that started in early February.
According to documents filed by Deputy Branden Deleon-Suero, a 45-year-old man who reportedly overdosed on drugs on Feb. 3 was revived with the use a Narcan by emergency responders. By way of a third party, detectives identified Michael Patrick Hering as the suspected drug supplier.
Deleon-Suero said in the charging papers that Hering “has been the subject of previous drug investigations.”
The court documents also stated Hering may have supplied drugs to a 30-year-old Calvert woman who died of a suspected drug overdose in early February. Deleon-Suero said in court papers that investigators discovered the late woman’s cellphone contained Hering’s phone number.
A search and seizure warrant executed at Hering’s residence yielded quantities of suspected fentanyl, suspected psilocybin, suspected Xanax, a cellphone, digital scale and cash.
Hering is charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession with intent to distribute and possession of drugs.
On Feb. 28, District Court Judge Robyn Riddle ordered Hering to be held without bond. A district court hearing on the charges Hering is facing is scheduled for March 25.
Woman charged with assault
On Feb. 27, Deputy Joshua Newton of Calvert sheriff’s office was dispatched to a Dunkirk residence to investigate an alleged assault.
According to charging documents, a 57-year-old man told Newton a 40-year-old Dunkirk woman threw food and a kitchen knife at him during an argument over money.
Newton said in court papers that Mariia Adamenko allegedly “threw a bag of food on top of his head,” plus, according to her accuser, “threw a knife which grazed the victim’s head.”
On Feb. 29, Adamenko was released on her own recognizance. A district court hearing on the charges Adamenko is facing is scheduled for March 29.
Montgomery man caught in Dunkirk, charged with felony theft
On Feb. 29, a 54-year-old Damascus man was apprehended in Dunkirk after he fled from a Hyundai Elantra, which was believed to have been stolen.
According to Trooper J. Custis of the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack, defendant David Elliott Ballou was injured while fleeing from police. He was transported to CalvertHealth Medical Center for the minor injuries.
Police searched Ballou and found him to be in possession of suspected crack cocaine. He was charged with felony theft, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, possession of drugs and resisting arrest.
Ballou posted $5,000 bond and was released. A district court hearing on the charges he is facing is scheduled for April 3.
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