Raley Convicted of Fentanyl Possession
On June 2, 2025, Thomas Patrick Raley, 40, of Leonardtown, was convicted of possession of fentanyl and theft under $100 in Calvert County District Court. Raley received a sentence of 1 year incarceration, suspended down to 90 days, followed by 3 years of supervised probation. The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on July […]
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 Court Judge Mark, W. Carmean. In 2019, Child Protective Services opened an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of a minor child. Ultimately, the case was […]
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, was shot by Holbrook in the driveway of his home on September 3, 2023. Holbrook then transported the body to his home in Reedsville, PA, […]
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 years of supervised probation. The sentence was imposed by the Honorable Mark S. Chandlee. Evidence revealed that Davis was observed by concerned citizens to be […]
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, 2025, before Judge Mark S. Chandlee. The charges arose from an incident that occurred on February 15, 2024. Shaquille Quadry Braxton, 30, was found unresponsive […]
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, followed by 3 years of supervised probation, for the crime of involuntary manslaughter. The sentence was imposed by the Honorable Mark W. Carmean. In 2024, […]
Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office 2024 Annual Report
Calvert County SAO – 2024 Annual Report
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 evidence revealed that Fields, 39, of Prince Frederick, stabbed and killed his cousin’s dog following a family dispute. Fields will be sentenced on March 14, […]
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 State of Maryland. According to data published in the Maryland NIBRS Crime Dashboard, Calvert recorded 1,634 incidents per 100,000 population; the State-wide average was 3,771 […]
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 pornography. Upon release Rupinski will be on 5 years supervised probation and will be required to register as a sex offender for life, forfeit all […]