Category: Caroline County Sheriff’s Office

Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending July 26, 2008

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

On July 24, 2008, Deputy J.K Miller and Investigator M.M. Ellett conducted a follow-up investigation of a destruction of property, which occurred on October 17, 2007 in Ruther Glen. After investigating, Lloyd W. Thompkins, Jr., 22, of Ruther Glen was charged with Breaking and Entering and Destruction of Property. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of August 1, 2008 was set.

On July 19, 2008, Deputy F.L. Brennan responded to Ruther Glen for a domestic disturbance. After investigating, Adam S. Seal, 32, of Ruther Glen was charged with Domestic Assault. He was arrested on July 20, 2008 by Sgt. M.W. Turner. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of July 24, 2008 was set.

On July 19, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller responded to Milford for a domestic disturbance. After investigating, Tony D. Barner, 23, of Milford was charged with domestic assault. He has a pending court date in Caroline Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

On July 20, 2008, Sgt. R.L. Hixson stopped Annmarie Lampersberger, 48, of Prince George for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Lampersberger was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. She was held on a $2,000 secured bond and has a pending court date.

On July 21, 2008, Deputy B.N. Doucet responded to a Ruther Glen business for a shoplifting. After investigating, a female juvenile was charged with shoplifting. She has a pending court date in Caroline J&DR Court.

On July 21, 2008, Deputy S. Mullane stopped Alvin L. Shepherd, 46, of Bowling Green for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Shepherd was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd offense, and Driving Suspended. He was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of July 23, 2008 was set.

On July 22, 2008, Deputy T.P. Connolly stopped Gustive P. Stephens, 34, of Woodford for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Stephens was charged with Driving while Revoked, Driving after Forfeiture of License and Possession of a Concealed Weapon by a Convicted Felon. He was ordered held without bond and a court date of July 23, 2008 was set. Additionally, a passenger in the vehicle, Christopher A. Thomas, 24 of Spotsylvania was arrested on an outstanding Possession of Marijuana warrant out of Orange County and an outstanding Capias out of Spotsylvania County. Thomas was ordered held without bond and a court date of July 24, 2008 was set.

On July 23, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller responded to a Ruther Glen business for a disorderly subject. Upon further investigation, Richard P. Bender, 54, of Vero Beach, Florida was charged with being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

On July 23, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller charged Sandra F. Phelps, 42, of Woodford for Filing a False Police Report. This incident was related to an incident, which occurred on March 23, 2008. Phelps was released on her own recognizance and a court date of August 8, 2008 was set.

On July 24, 2008, Deputy C.M. Hall responded to Bowling Green for a protective order complaint. Upon further investigation Kimberly S. Ackerman, 46, of Woodford was charged with Violation of a Protective Order. She was released on her recognizance and a court date of August 5, 2008 was set.

On July 25, 2008, Deputy J.O. Cecil responded to Milford for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation, Michael D. Minnick, 24, of Milford was charged with Domestic Assault. He was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond and a court date of July 31, 2008 was set.

On July 25, 2008, Deputy C.M. Polliard stopped James S. Green, 44, of Maryland for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Green was charged with Driving a CMV While Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was released on a $1,500 unsecured bond and a court date of August 1, 2008 was set.

On July 25, 2008, Sergeant R.L. Hixson stopped Marshall D. Waggy, 30, of Mechanicsville for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Waggy was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Improper Stopping on the Highway. Waggy was released on a summons and a court date of September 3, 2008 was set.

On July 25, 2008, Deputy P.E. Ford responded to a Milford business for a report of an intoxicated person. Upon further investigation, William E. Bartges, 35, of Woodbridge was charged with being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of August 19, 2008 was set.

On July 26, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller stopped Bow M. Little, 40, of Newport News for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Little was charged with Possession of Marijuana. Little was released on a summons and a court date of August 15, 2008 was set.

On July 26, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller stopped Katita L. Criego-Leonard, 36, of Culpeper for a traffic violation. After nearly striking the Deputy with her vehicle, Criego-Leonard was charged with Assault on a Police Officer. She was ordered held on a $1,500 secured bond and a court date of August 6, 2008 was set.

On July 26, 2008, Deputy P.E. Ford stopped Gregory W. Deloach, 23, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Deloach was charged with Reckless Driving by Speed. He was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond and a court date of August 6, 2008 was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office’ Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 6 drug arrests, 5 DUI arrests, 15 domestic violence arrests, and 66 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 226 civil papers, issued 229 traffic summonses, handled 9 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 40 alarm calls, and dealt with 12 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 579 calls for service and handled 2,001 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 32 calls assisting outside agencies and had 278 self-initiated calls.

Proof that Ellen Blitz is an incompetent reporter: The Free Lance–Dog Trainer makes changes to their story.

They added this tidbit (get your own link):

[Clyde Charles Davenport] was hired in 1988 by then-Sheriff O.J. Moore and left the force in 1997, when Homer Johnson was sheriff.

They have also disabled comments on the story: Thou shalt not criticize The Free Lance–Dog Trainer.

Here are the screenshots for proof (click to enlarge):

The original:

Look, ma, edits:

Ellen Blitz (and/or her editor) of The Free Lance–Star should be fired.

No ifs, ands, or buts.

Consider the opening paragraph (and sub-headline) of this recent story in The Free Lance–Star (get your own link [I refuse to link to that sorry excuse of a newspaper when incompetent morons like Ellen Blitz write the stories]):

A former Caroline County deputy and campaign worker for Sheriff Tony Lippa was arrested this morning by the Virginia State Police after allegations that he sexually abused a child.

Now, what does that paragraph say and what does it clearly imply?

It clearly states:

1.) The accused is a former Caroline County Sheriff’s Office deputy. True

2.) The accused worked for “Sheriff Tony Lippa”‘s campaign. FALSE

3.) The accused has been accused of sexually abusing a child. True

The problem with #2 is the following: It states he campaigned for Sheriff Tony Lippa. That means that he would have campaigned for Lippa in 2007 since Lippa didn’t become Sheriff until January 1, 2004. However if you bother reading down to paragraphs #5, 6, 8; you learn the following:

According to a story published in The Free Lance-Star in 2003, [the accused, Clyde Charles] Davenport put his name in that year to run for sheriff that year.

However, he did not continue with his own campaign.

[…]

Lippa said Davenport actually became a supporter of his and assisted by working on his 2003 campaign staff.

As stated above, Lippa was not Sheriff in 2003. So how was he a “campaign worker for Sheriff Tony Lippa”?

He wasn’t. As I can personally state, while I was going around causing trouble to the local politicians in 2007: I never saw the guy!

And now paragraph #1 and the sub-headline clearly implies the following:

1.) The accused worked for Sheriff Tony Lippa as a Sheriff’s Deputy. FALSE

When you get down to the ninth paragraph you learn the following:

Lippa said that Davenport never worked for the sheriff’s office while he was in office. He had already quit the force before Lippa took over.

It takes until the third to the last paragraph for the utterly useless and incompetent Ellen Blitz to point that out.

Who the heck is this woman’s editor? Better yet, who the heck is she? And what staggering constellation of editorial and journalist failures allowed this woman to command a pencil (to paraphrase a Penny Arcade comic)?

Of course, this isn’t the first time Ellen Blitz has failed to tell the truth in an newspaper article.

Consider a somewhat recent article where she flat out lies and states that to carry a concealed Taser requires that you have a concealed handgun permit. I e-mailed her alerting her to her error (reprinted without permission):

Ms. Biltz,

It is my understanding that tasers are NOT considered an illegal concealed weapon.

Back in July of 2007, an article in The Free Lance–Star stated: “[Fredericksburg Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Andy] Cornick said it is not technically illegal to conceal a Taser unless you are a convicted felon”.

Furthermore, tasers are not enumerated as a weapon that is illegal to conceal in §18.2-308(A).

-Timothy Watson

Her ignorant reply:

While that is the case with most tasers, the gentleman to which that information was attributed was talking about the release of a new kind of taser that does require a concealed weapon permit. As stated in the story, they became available at the beginning of this year (after the story you cited was published).

Ellen Biltz

My second e-mail [emphasis in original]:

What exactly is different about these new tasers? How can they be defined as “any pistol, revolver, or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind by action of an explosion of any combustible material” (§18.2-308(A))? They apparently use compressed nitrogen. Compressed nitrogen isn’t a combustible material and isn’t employed through the use of an explosion.

And a concealed handgun permit only allows you to carry a handgun [emphasis mine]: “Any person 21 years of age or older may apply in writing to the clerk of the circuit court of the county or city in which he resides, or if he is a member of the United States Armed Forces, the county or city in which he is domiciled, for a five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun.” (§18.2-308(D))

And a handgun is defined as (§18.2-308(M)):
“Handgun” means any pistol or revolver or other firearm, except a machine gun, originally designed, made and intended to fire a projectile by means of an explosion of a combustible material from one or more barrels when held in one hand.

There’s no way that a concealed handgun permit would allow you to carry an concealed taser (if it was against the law to conceal a taser in the first place, which it isn’t).

No correction was issued in the past case and I don’t expect one in this case.

This is the caliber (no pun intended) of the crack journalism standards of The Free Lance–Star. If you want to extend the sample outside of just Ellen Blitz’s writing, there’s even more:

There’s Keith Epps making jokes about sexual battery (link). He has the same useless editor, Dick Hammerstrom, as Ellen Blitz.

And there’s Robin Knepper (and by extension, her editor, Phil Jenkins) who covers Orange County. She published a story in January 17, 2008 that stated, in part, the following:

LOWA officials blame Popowicz, now a Caroline County supervisor and a loan officer for Flagstar Bank.

“Bob Popowicz was given a lot of authority to make change orders and to direct the contractor to do things that cost money. He was not keeping track.”

No one is claiming Popowicz did anything illegal. Williams, the treasurer, said he thinks Popowicz and Century simply had “too close a relationship.”

A follow-up, also written by Knepper, was published on March 3, 2008:

The overruns are the result of change orders authorized by then-Assistant General Manager Bob Popowicz, who served as project manager for many Lake of the Woods building, repair and remodeling projects. Popowicz was elected to the Caroline County Board of Supervisors in November.

And then, finally, on March 22, 2008, more than two months later, Knepper bothered to get her facts straight:

The ad hoc committee’s report was released on March 1 and was reported in The Free Lance-Star the next day. Headlines on the story mistakenly attributed the $320,000 cost overruns to Caroline County Supervisor Bob Popowicz, who was the project manager through most of the construction.

Popowicz left his job as assistant general manager at Lake of the Woods in early October 2007. Four of the six change orders were approved after he left.

Although Popowicz served as project manager for the Woods Center construction, the Lake of the Woods’ operations manual states that the general manager is responsible for approving the purchase of all goods and services over $5,000.

In two letters to The Free Lance-Star, Popowicz took responsibility for signing four of the change orders, but he noted that they were ordered or approved first by the general manager. He also noted that change orders were often necessitated “by government and regulatory agencies” and were not anticipated by the contractors.

Let’s see, we’re up to two editors, Dick Hammerstrom, Phil Jenkins, and three reporters, Ellen Blitz, Keith Epps, and Robin Knepper.

Oh, we can’t forget the moron, Frank Delano (and, again, by extension, his editor Phil Jenkins) that called a convicted terrorist a “Palestinian activist”!

I have another question, in the original story by Frank Delano, he states that the convicted terrorist was to be deported to Palestine. There is no country by the name of “Palestine”. How the hell do you deport someone to a country that doesn’t exist? Does this guy have a college education? Did he have to take a geography class in school at anytime?

We are now up to two editors and four reporters now.

Oh, there’s Jeff Branscome, and by extension his editor, Laura Hutchison, not knowing jacks*** about the legal battle between Patricia Mancini and Price Jett Jr. over a Stafford County School Board seat (Fred2Blue).

So, that’s three editors and five reporters now that need to be fired.

I’m sure there are more, but I’m too lazy to find them.

Two Murder Suspects Arrested

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

Two suspects have been arrested following extensive investigative efforts by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office.  Following the investigation of a homicide, which occurred on May 7, 2007 on New Baltimore Road, Deon Alexander Terrell, 19 of Dawn and Lashawn Montque Monroe, 23 of Ruther Glen were arrested on June 9, 2008 and charged with the following:

Deon Alexander Terrell:

  1. 1st Degree Murder
  2. Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
  3. Robbery
  4. Conspire to Commit Robbery

Lashawn Montque Monroe:

  1. Capital Murder
  2. Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
  3. Robbery
  4. Conspire to Commit Robbery

Both Suspects are being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail and a court date of June 11, 2008 has been scheduled.

No further information will be released at this time.

Hydroponics grow house raided in Lake Land’Or.

On May 4, 2008 the Caroline Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators assisted the Virginia State Police with the seizure of a Major Marijuana Grow house located in Caroline County. During the late hours of the night the two agencies executed a search warrant at 201 Marday Drive, Ruther Glen, VA. (Located in Lake Land’ Or) The search revealed approximately $50,000.00 worth of hydroponics marijuana (“Hydro”) inside the home. Investigator located a grow area in a hidden room with a false door in the basement of the home. The grow area was setup up with water purification systems, ventilation, humidifiers, and special lighting for optimum growth. The system was operated with timers to control lighting and the watering of the plants. The home was armed with a video surveillance system with cameras and alarms on all entry points of the home. Investigators arrested Michael E. Park 27, of Fairfax as the only operator of the Grow Operation. The home was owned by Park’s girlfriend and was used strictly for the growing of Marijuana. Park was held without bond and is awaiting trial, according to Sergeant A. W. Lambert.

Sheriff Tony Lippa said, “This is yet another successful operation thanks to those citizens of Caroline County who continue to support their Sheriff’s Office by providing helpful information and assistance. If any citizen would like to provide information to the Sheriff’s Office regarding illegal activity they can the Sheriff’s Office tip line at (804) 633-1133. Callers may remain anonymous if they wish.”

Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending June 7, 2008

On May 29, 2008, Investigator S.L. Call received a call in reference to a sexual battery of a 13 year old. After investigating, a 41year old adult male from Ruther Glen was charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery, Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child and Contributing. He was arrested by Deputy W.M. Jones on June 5, 2008 and was held without bond and scheduled to appear in court on June 5, 2008.

On June 1, 2008, Deputy P.E. Ford stopped a vehicle for speeding. After further investigation, Hector M. Ramirez, 32 of Montross was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was ordered held under a $2,500 bond and a court date June 4, 2008 was set.

On June 2, 2008, Deputy M.J. O’Connor responded to a domestic call in Bowling Green. After investigating, Tonya L. Banks, 26 of Bowling Green was charged with Domestic Assault. She was ordered held under a $1,000 bond and a court date of June 10, 2008 was set.

On June 2, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood responded to an assault call in Woodford. After investigating, Hiroko O. Hughes, 67 of Woodford was charged with Unlawful Wounding. She was held on a $2500 secured bond and a court date of June 8, 2008 was set. Additionally, Patricia M. Madison, 33 of Woodford was charged with assault and Battery and released on a summons. Her court date is set for June 11, 2008

On June 6, 2008, Deputy T.J. Ketchem responded to the Mr. Fuel Truck Stop for a report of a fraud. After investigating, Kevin M. Turner, 21 of Ruther Glen was charged with Fraud, greater than $200.00. He was ordered held without bond and a Court date of June 6, 2008 was set.

On June 6, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood responded to Port Royal for a trespassing call. After investigating, James E. Loving, 56 of Sparta was arrested for being Drunk in Public. He was released on a Personal Recognizance bond and a court date of July 9, 2008 was set.

On June 6, 2008, Deputy J.O Cecil responded for a disorderly subject in the Carmel Church area. After investigating, Kathryn Taylor, 43 of Ruther Glen was charged with Possession of Cocaine. She was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of June 11, 2008 was set.

On June 7, 2008, Deputy B.N. Doucet responded to a possible Breaking and Entering in the Ruther Glen area. After investigating, Anthony S. Patterson, 48 of Ruther Glen was charged with being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of July 18, 2008 was set.

On June 7, 2008, Deputy W.D. Lipscomb stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, a passenger in the vehicle, Anthony D. Moore, 23 of Richmond was arrested and charged with Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance. He was held on a $3500 secured bond and a court date of July 11, 2008 was set.

On June 7, 2008, Deputy P.H. Blasiol responded to the Virginia Bazaar for a shoplifting call. Upon Investigation, Marcus J. Irish, 22 of Fredericksburg was charged with Shoplifting. He was held on a $1500 secured bond and a court date of June 11, 2008 was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 2 drug arrests, 3 DUI arrests, 15 domestic violence arrests, and 66 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 248 civil papers, issued 210 traffic summonses, handled 8 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 38 alarm calls, and dealt with 18 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 613 calls for service and handled 2,024 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 32 calls assisting outside agencies and had 259 self initiated calls.

Drug Dealer Convicted in U. S. Federal Court

On June 3, 2008, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators appeared before a jury trial in the United States Eastern District Court in order to testify in the drug distribution case United States vs. Saeed Abdul Muhammad. The Caroline Narcotics Investigators testified to arresting Muhammad on February 27, 2008 after a three month investigation. The investigation involved several purchases of large amounts of crack cocaine from Muhammad in the Perimeter Road area of Caroline County and Muhammad’s home in Spotsylvania County. Investigators further testified that when they moved in to make the arrest, Muhammad attempted to get away by running but was caught a short distance from his vehicle and was found to have in his possession what was believed to be cocaine, worth approximately $6,000.00 and $2,000.00 in cash. After the testimony of the Narcotics Investigators was completed, the jury deliberated for less than one hour and returned with guilty verdicts on all charges.

Roderick Young, The Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting the case stated that these guilty verdicts call for a mandatory sentence of life in prison which may not be reduced or suspended. A formal sentencing date has been set for August 25, 2008.

Caroline County Sheriff Tony Lippa stated, “The citizens of Caroline County who continue to support our efforts in curtailing the illegal drug activity by providing our Investigators with valuable information is a primary factor that leads to arresting the perpetrators. The motivation, determination, and plain good police work on the part of our Investigators along with valuable training by the Drug Enforcement Agency leads to a conviction. Together we can make a difference and will continue to do so.”

Another drug dealer arrested in Caroline County!

This time in Cedar Ridge Trailer Park:

On June 4, 2008, Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) executed a search warrant at the home of Timothy Johnson in Cedar Ridge Trailer Park located in the Woodford section of the county. Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigators obtained the warrant after conducting an undercover operation in which Investigators purchased suspected cocaine and marijuana from Johnson in his home on several occasions. As a result of the search warrant, Sheriff’s Office personnel located $1,500.00 worth of suspected marijuana, $4,000.00 worth of suspected cocaine, two shotguns, one semi-automatic handgun, several prescription pills, several smoking devices, weighing scales and over $1500.00 in United States currency.

Investigators also seized the vehicle Johnson was driving at the time of his arrest. Johnson has been charged with distribution of cocaine following execution of the search warrant. More charges are pending.

Sheriff Tony Lippa said, “This is yet another successful operation thanks to those citizens of Caroline County who continue to support their Sheriff’s Office by providing helpful information and assistance. If any citizen would like to provide information to the Sheriff’s Office regarding illegal activity they can the Sheriff’s Office tip line at (804) 633-1133. Callers may remain anonymous if they wish.”

Lashawn Montque Monroe charged with capital murder.

The Free Lance–Star:

Two of the Caroline County men charged with killing a 16-year-old boy last year at a birthday party are now accused of a second slaying.

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office charged Lashawn Montque Monroe, 23, with capital murder last night, and Deon Alexander Terrell, 19, with first degree murder, said Caroline County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tony Spencer.

The charges came more than a year after the body of 23-year-old Miguel D. Vasquez was found on the side of New Baltimore Road in Caroline.

Sheriff Tony Lippa said at that time that police first believed the killing to be a hit and run, but Vasquez’s body was later found to have multiple gunshot wounds, including one in the upper chest.

Spencer said Monroe’s charge is capital murder because Vasquez is believed to have been killed in commission of a robbery.

[…]

Maj. Scott Moser of the sheriff’s office said both Monroe and Terrell also netted charges of robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and conspiracy on top of their respective murder charges.

Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending May 24, 2008

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office: Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending May 24, 2008:

On May 16, 2008, Deputy C. M. Polliard received a tip about the location of some stolen property. After investigating, Michael D. Gilbert, 53 and Linda W. Murphy, 65, both of Woodford were charged with possession of stolen property. Gilbert was also charged with possession of burglary tools. Gilbert was ordered held without bond. Murphy was released on a personal recognizance bond. Court dates of May 30, 2008 were set for both. After further investigation, on 18, 2008, additional charges against Gilbert were placed for domestic assault, breaking and entering, distribution of stolen property, and grand larceny.

On May 18, 2008, Deputy C. M. Polliard responded to and address in Woodford on a breaking and entering and larceny of items. Upon further investigating, Justin Steven Sawyers, 20, of Fredericksburg was charged with 2 counts of breaking and entering, 2 counts of conspiring to sell or distribute stolen property, 2 counts of possession of stolen property all of which are felonies. Sawyer was held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail.

On May 18, 2008, Deputy F. L. Brennan responded to a domestic in Ruther Glen. After investigating, Christopher S. Spurlin, 31, of Ruther Glen was charged with domestic assault. He was released on a personal recognizance bond and a court date of May 22, 2008 was set.

On May 19, 2008, Deputy R. J. Anderson responded to a domestic in Woodford. After investigating, Shawnette P. Cisneros, 25, of Bowling Green was charged with domestic assault. He was ordered held under a $1500 bond and a court date of May 20, 2008 was set.

On May 22, 2008, Deputy B. L. Fedder responded to a domestic in Ruther Glen. After investigating, Clarence Waddy, 53, of Ruther Glen was charged with domestic assault. He was ordered held under a $1500 bond and a court date of May 27, 008 was set.

On May, 23, 2008, Deputy P. E. Ford stopped Shanelle Lashawn Williams, 22, of Brandywine, MD for reckless driving speed, and issued a summons. Upon further investigation, she was found in possession of marijuana. Williams was taken to Pamunkey Regional Jail where she was released on a personal recognizance bond. Trial date is set for July 23, 2008.

On May 24, 2008, Deputy F. L. Brennan responded to a disturbance call at the Bowling Green MacDonald’s. Upon arrival and investigation, Donnie L. Poindexter, 45, of Ruther Glen was charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest. Poindexter was placed on a $1000 secure bond and a May 28, 2008 arraignment date was set.

On May 24, 2008, Deputy J. K. Miller responded to a New Baltimore address for a fight in progress. While investigating this matter, David D. Jeter, 35, continually disrupted the Sheriff’s Office deputies in the performance of their duties and subsequently charged with Obstruction of Justice. Jeter was placed on a $1500 personal recognizance bond and a June 4, 2008 trial date was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 3 drug arrests, 3 DUI arrests, 8 domestic violence arrests, and 63 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 167 civil papers, issued 171 traffic summonses, handled 7 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 38 alarm calls, and dealt with 3 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 535 calls for service and handled 1,715 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 27 calls assisting outside agencies and had 194 self initiated calls.