Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Blotter

CDS Violation: 26-90238

On Oct. 21, 2026, Deputy Angell stopped a vehicle after observing it swerve across the solid white traffic lines, nearly strike a guardrail and proceed through a solid red light. The vehicle stopped near N. Solomons Island Road and Church Street in Prince Frederick. Deputies identified the driver as Robert Lee Ries, 68, of Cantril, Iowa. During the investigation, deputies observed a cut straw in plain view and located capsules containing a substance suspected to be crack cocaine, along with a white powdery substance and additional capsules. Ries was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with three counts of CDS: Possession- Not cannabis, four counts of CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia, negligent driving, reckless driving and related traffic citations.

Theft: 26-89599

On Oct. 19, 2026, at approximately 7:07 a.m., DFC MacWilliams responded to the 1900 block of Skinners Turn Rd, in Owings a reported theft from a vehicle. The complaint advised that five of his vehicles had the catalytic converters stolen. Deputies observed a cut chain link fence and the catalytic converters missing from each of the 5 vehicles. The estimated value of stolen property is $45,000.

Theft: 26-89806

On Oct. 19, 2026, at approximately 11:32 p.m. Deputy O’Donnell responded to District 2 headquarters, located at 30 Church Street in Prince Frederick for the reported theft. The complainant advised her MD registration plates were stolen upon delivery to her residence in the 7500 block of C Street in Chesapeake Beach. The estimated value of stolen property is $200.

Theft: 26-90126

On Oct. 20, 2026, at approximately 8:06 p.m., DFC Huy responded to District 2 headquarters located at 30 Church St in Prince Frederick for the reported theft. The complainant advised her wallet was stolen and fraudulent charges were made on her credit card. The estimated value of stolen property is $70.

Theft: 26-89938

On Oct. 20, 2026, at approximately 9:16 a.m. Cpl. Shrawder responded to Captain Smith’s Seafood located at 13944 HG Trueman Road in Solomons the reported theft. The complainant advised a cooking oil storage container was broken open emptied. The estimated value of stolen property is $1,100.

Theft: 26-89973

On Oct. 20, 2026, Sgt. Robshaw responded to 830 N Solomons Island Rd in Prince Frederick, for the reported theft. The complainant advised the registration plates were stolen from the victim’s company vehicle. The estimated value of stolen property is $150.

Theft: 26-91133

On Oct. 24, 2026, Deputy Connolly responded to the Walmart at 10600 Town Center Blvd. in Dunkirk for a reported theft. The investigation revealed Salah Mohamed Dally, 73 of Huntingtown, left the store without paying for a watch and three bras valued at $67.80. Dally admitted to the theft and was charged with Theft: Less Than $100. He was also trespassed indefinitely from Walmart.

School Arrest Data

For the week of Oct. 19 – Oct. 25, the school arrest data is as follows:

Criminal Arrests: 0
Criminal CDS Arrests: 0
Civil Citations: 0

DUI Arrests for the Week of Oct. 19 – Oct. 25

Oct. 21: Robert L. Ries, 68, of Cantril, Iowa. Arresting Deputy: Deputy Angell.

Oct. 25: Roger W. Grizzard, 39, of Prince Frederick. Arresting Deputy: Cpl. Hardesty.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 and reference the case number provided. Citizens may remain anonymous thru the ‘Submit a Tip’ feature on the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app. To download, visit https://apps.myocv.com/share/a39520678. Tipsters may also email [email protected]

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