Category: Local

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. 1^st 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.

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.

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.”

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.”

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.