Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office 2025 Annual Report
2025 Annual Report
Peterson Sentenced to 50 Years
On August 27, 2025, Sean Luke Peterson, 33, was sentenced to 25 years of active incarceration by Judge Mark W. Carmean of the Calvert County Circuit Court for three counts of sex abuse of a minor and production of child pornography. On September 26, 2025, Peterson was sentenced to a consecutive 25 years imprisonment […]
School Bus Driver Convicted
On September 18, 2025, Mark Travis Bright, 60, of Prince Frederick, was convicted of second degree assault in Calvert County District Court. The assault occurred on the last day of the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Bright was operating a school bus when he and an elementary school student had an exchange of words. During that […]
Reid Sentenced for Fleeing & Eluding
On August 1, 2025, Tarvaris Tony Reid, 47, of Owings, Maryland was sentenced to 12 years’ incarceration with all but seven years suspended. Reid entered a guilty plea on July 25, 2025, for fleeing and eluding uniformed police by failing to stop his vehicle and driving while impaired by alcohol before the Honorable Mark S. […]
Howe Found Guilty of Attempted Murder
On August 11, 2025, Andre Xavier Howe, 18, of Huntingtown, was found guilty of attempted second degree murder, two counts of first degree assault, and use of a firearm, by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. The guilty finding followed the entry of an Alford plea, whereby Mr. Howe acknowledged that the State’s […]
Calvert Adult Treatment Court Graduation
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Calvert County Adult Treatment Court (Drug Court) celebrated its 10th anniversary and graduated 6 individuals from the program. The 6 graduates spent a minimum of 18 months in the program, underwent weekly drug testing and substance abuse counselling, and left the program with at least 6 months of sobriety. […]
Holbrook Sentenced for Murder
On July 18, 2025, Brandon Ross Holbrook, 49, of Reedsville, PA was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the murder and dismemberment of renowned Washington, DC, photographer Joseph Shymanski. The sentence was the maximum allowed under Maryland law. The Honorable Mark S. Chandlee presided over the trial and sentencing. On September […]
Holbrook Sentencing Scheduled
The sentencing for Brandon Ross Holbrook is set for Friday, July 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., in Calvert County Circuit Court, Prince Frederick, MD. Holbrook was convicted of the murder and dismemberment of renowned Washington, DC, photographer Joseph Shymanski. Holbrook is facing a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
Harris Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Thomas Eugene Harris, II has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2024 murder of Shaquille Braxton. The sentence was imposed on June 20, 2025 by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. On February 15, 2024, the victim was on his way to deliver a Valentine’s Day present to his child in Prince […]
Leagan Convicted of Child Neglect and Impaired Driving
On June 18, 2025, a Calvert County jury convicted Brandy Leigh Leagan, 31, of Prince Frederick, of two counts of child neglect and impaired driving. The jury deliberated approximately 15 minutes. On the evening of January 21, 2024, Leagan left the Lord Calvert bowling alley with her two minor children in the back seat. After […]