Coulson Sentenced for Sex Abuse

On April 11, 2025, Daniel Phillip Coulson, 40, of Huntingtown, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for sex abuse of a minor.  The sentence was imposed by Calvert County Circuit […]

Holbrook Convicted of Murder

On April 9, 2025, following an 8-day trial, a Calvert County jury convicted Brandon Ross Holbrook of the murder of Joseph Shymanski.  Shymanski, a prominent Washington, DC, photographer and businessman, […]

Davis Sentenced for Impaired Driving and Child Neglect

On March 3, 2025, Ronni Laine Davis, 34, of Lusby, was sentenced in Calvert County Circuit Court to 8 years incarceration, with 60 days of active time, followed by 3 […]

Harris Guilty of Murder

On February 14, 2025, in Calvert County Circuit Court, Thomas Eugene Harris, II, 28, of Prince Frederick, pleaded guilty to first degree premeditated murder. Sentencing will occur on May 1, […]

Messick Sentenced for Manslaughter

On February 3, 2025, Joshua Walter Messick, 36, of Lexington Park, was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Calvert County, to 10 years incarceration, with 1 year of active time, […]

Fields Convicted of Animal Cruelty

On Friday, January 10, 2025, following a 2-day trial, Mark Roosevelt Fields was convicted by a Calvert County jury of aggravated animal cruelty and dangerous weapons charges. At trial, the […]

Calvert County Has Lowest Crime Rate in Maryland

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey is pleased to report that in 2024, Calvert County experienced the lowest crime rate of any jurisdiction (23 counties and Baltimore City) in the […]

Rupinski Sentenced for Child Pornography

On December 20, 2024, Henry Joseph Rupinski, 53, of Lusby, was sentenced in Calvert County Circuit Court to 15 years, with 18 months of active time, for possession of child […]

Animal Rescue Operator Convicted of Animal Cruelty

On December 2, 2024, Marliana Zahedi-Mullis of Chesapeake Beach was convicted of animal cruelty in the District Court for Calvert County.  An investigation conducted by Calvert County Animal Control in […]