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 […]
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, […]