Samuel Sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter
On September 29, 2026, Savon Q. Samuel, 32, of Pikesville, MD, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. Samuel was convicted of automobile manslaughter and a fleeing and eluding that occurred on December 12, 2025. Evidence revealed that Samuel was operating a motor vehicle in Prince […]
Juvenile Ordered Detained
A 13-year old Calvert County juvenile, previously found involved in the rape of two 6-year old girls, has been committed to the care and custody of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). On August 26, 2026, a Circuit Court judge ordered DJS to find a placement for the juvenile in a secure residential facility. […]
Juvenile Offender Released on Probation
On June 29, 2026, a 13-year-old juvenile was released on probation with electronic monitoring after having been found involved in the rape of two 6-year-old girls. The Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office, who prosecuted the case, recommended that the juvenile be placed in a secure “out-of-home” facility where he could receive treatment and counselling. Instead, […]
Samuel Pleads Guilty to Auto Manslaughter
On June 22, 2026, Savon Quincy Samuel, 32, of Baltimore, entered a guilty plea in Calvert County Circuit Court to the crimes of manslaughter by motor vehicle and fleeing and eluding. Sentencing is scheduled for September 29, 2026, before the Honorable Mark S. Chandlee. Samuel is facing a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison […]
Robinson Sentenced for Attempted Murder
On June 12, 2026, Khiantae Rai-Vaughn Marquez Robinson, 19, of Lusby, was sentenced to 66 years’ incarceration, with all but 22 years suspended, for attempted second degree murder and related charges. The sentence was handed down by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark W. Carmean. The charges stemmed from a drive-by shooting that occurred on […]
Townsend Sentenced for Sex Abuse
On May 15, 2026, Timothy Lee Townsend, 61, of North Beach, was sentenced to 30 years in prison, with 20 years of active time, for sex abuse of a minor (continuing course of conduct). Upon release, Townsend will be on 5 years of supervised probation and required to register as a sex offender. In October […]
Gilner Receives Life Sentence
On May 4, 2026, Steven Anthony Gilner, 19, of Lusby, was sentenced to Life plus 77 years incarceration, with all but 25 years suspended, for attempted first degree murder and related charges. The sentence was handed down by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. Gilner was previously found guilty following a 5-day jury […]
Huntzberry Sentenced to 10 Years for DWI
On May 4, 2026, Richard Meredith Huntzberry, 39, of Huntingtown, entered a guilty plea to driving while impaired by alcohol after having been convicted of three or more such offenses in the past. He was sentenced to 10 years incarceration with all but 5 years suspended, followed by 5 years of supervised probation. As a […]
Wathen Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
On March 23, 2026, Ronald Truman Wathen, 71, of Lusby, received an active sentence of 25 years in prison for the crimes of second degree rape and sex abuse of a minor. The sentence was handed down by Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Chandlee. Evidence revealed that Wathen, in August of 2025, engaged […]
Robinson Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
2026-02-13 Robinson Press Release