Jones Sentenced for First Degree Assault

Donte Terrell Jones, of Owings, MD, was sentenced on February 28, 2022, to 25 years imprisonment, with all but 7 years of active incarceration suspended, followed by 5 years of supervised probation.  The sentence was imposed for a first degree assault that occurred in July 4, 2021, in which the victim was seriously injured in […]

Investigation into Motor Vehicle Crash Results in DUI Charges for Off-Duty Deputy

The Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Jermaine Parvell Mason, 39, in connection with a motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 7, 2022.  Mason, an off-duty Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputy, was allegedly driving his marked patrol vehicle when he crossed over the center line on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick […]

A Message from State’s Attorney Robert Harvey, Jr.

The Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to maintaining an ongoing dialog with the public, civic, and community organizations.  In this manner, we can better educate the public about our role in the criminal justice system, while at the same time learning about the questions and concerns of the citizens.  In the past few […]

Clark Convicted of Illegally Carrying Handgun in Vehicle

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that David James Clark II, 38, of Crownsville, MD, was convicted on January 28, 2022, of illegally carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle.  Clark received a sentence of 6 months incarceration followed by a 5-year period of probation.   Clark was stopped on June 19, 2021, on […]

Bonolis Sentenced for Animal Cruelty

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Kenneth David Bonolis, 58, of St. Leonard, was sentenced on January 25, 2022 for the crime of animal cruelty.  Bonolis received a sentence of 14 days incarceration to be followed by a period of home detention.  The sentence followed a jury trial held before the Honorable Mark […]

Hynson Sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Christopher Morgan Hynson, 34, of Saint Leonard, was sentenced on January 24, 2022 for the crime of vehicular manslaughter.  Hynson received a sentence of 10 years incarceration to be followed by 5 years of supervised probation.   State’s Attorney Harvey wishes to extend his deepest sympathies to […]

Hall Pleads Guilty to Felony Animal Cruelty

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Charles Henry Hall, III, 44, of Chaptico, pleaded guilty on January 21, 2022 to 1 count of felony animal cruelty, and 1 count of misdemeanor animal cruelty, relating to the use and possession of a dog for dogfighting.  Hall faces a maximum penalty of 3 years incarceration […]

Calvert’s Child Support Division Ranks Number One in the State

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey is pleased to announce that, as of December 31, 2021, his Child Support Division ranked #1 in the State of Maryland in percent of child support collected and arrears paid.  In the first quarter of FY 2022, the Division helped to collect more than $133,000 in purge payments.  Congratulations […]

Federal Jury Convicts Griffin of Illegal Firearm Possession

Baltimore, MD – A federal jury convicted Earl Leroy Griffin, Jr., age 45, of Sunderland, Maryland, late on December 17, 2021, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.   The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the […]

Rance Pleads Guilty to Felony Animal Cruelty

Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced that Rodney Carlton Rance, 53, of Lanham, pleaded guilty on December 17, 2021, to 14 counts of felony animal cruelty relating to the use and possession of dogs for dogfighting.  The agreement includes a recommendation by the State that Rance serve 3 years, 6 months of active incarceration […]