Osborne Sentenced for Attempted Second Degree Murder
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey reports that on September 26, 2022, Jeffrey Scott Osborne, age 50, received a sentence of 30 years, suspended to 13 years of active incarceration, for the crime of attempted second degree murder. The sentence, imposed by Judge Mark S. Chandlee, was in excess of that recommended by the Maryland […]
Wheeler Sentenced for Narcotics Offense
On September 26, 2022, Steven Terrell Wheeler, 27, of Beltsville, MD, was sentenced in Calvert County Circuit to 12 years imprisonment for the crime of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He also received an additional 7 years for a violation of probation in a 2020 assault case, for a total sentence of 19 years. […]
ASA Bell Receives 2022 “Respect for Law” Award from Calvert County Optimist Club
Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Lee Ann Bell received the 2022 “Respect for Law” award from the Calvert County Optimist Club at a banquet held on September 12th. The award is presented annually to one individual from each of the County’s law enforcement agencies in recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of public safety. […]
State’s Attorney Robert Harvey Warns Citizens of Local Scam
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey reports that on August 18, 2022, a local resident was the victim of a terrible scam. She received a phone call from two unknown males alleging to be her grandson and his attorney stating that they needed money to post bail. She gathered-up $12,000 and gave it to a […]
Carpenter Sentenced for Sex Abuse
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announced today that Ryan Christopher Carpenter, 37, of Lusby, has been sentenced to 14 years of active incarceration following his conviction for second degree rape. The sentence was imposed by Judge Mark S. Chandlee of the Calvert County Circuit Court. Upon release, Carpenter will be on 5 years of […]
State’s Attorney Robert Harvey Announces New Graduates of the Circuit Court Adult Treatment Program
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey is pleased to announce that 11 men and women recently graduated from the Circuit Court Adult Treatment Program, a/k/a, drug court. These individuals underwent an 18-month program of substance abuse counseling, drug-testing, skills training, and behavior modification. They were required to meet weekly with a counselor for drug treatment […]
Gantt Convicted of Rape and Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey announces that a jury has convicted Joshua Ryan Gantt, 27, of Prince Frederick, of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Second Degree Rape, and 3 related charges. The jury returned its verdict on July 14, 2022, after a 3-day trial. Sentencing is scheduled for November 4, 2022. Gantt was a […]
Ridgely Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey reports that on July 11, 2022, Travis Benjamin Ridgely, 34, of Lusby, pleaded guilty to first degree premeditated murder. The plea was accepted by Judge Mark S. Chandlee of the Calvert County Circuit Court. Ridgely was convicted of the murder of Selena Noel Persinger. Police were called to […]
Mason Sentenced for Driving While Impaired
On July 6, 2022, Jermaine Parvell Mason, of Prince Frederick, was sentenced to 1 year, suspended down to 90 days incarceration, followed by 3 years of unsupervised probation for the offense of driving while impaired. In imposing the sentence, Judge Robert N. Wilcox, of the District Court of Maryland, noted that it was Mr. Mason’s […]
Claggett-Hurley Convicted of Vulnerable Adult Abuse
On June 30, 2022, a Calvert County jury convicted Ilene B. Claggett-Hurley of Owings of 2 counts of Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult, Second Degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment. The jury deliberated a mere 44 minutes before returning its verdict. The Defendant was the primary caregiver for the bedridden, elderly victim. On December 21, […]