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 […]
Animal Rescue Operator Convicted of Animal Cruelty
On December 2, 2024, Marliana Zahedi-Mullis of Chesapeake Beach was convicted of animal cruelty in the District Court for Calvert County. An investigation conducted by Calvert County Animal Control in May of 2024 revealed that Ms. Zahedi-Mullis was operating “3 Acres Rescue” out of her residence at 3910 Breezy Point Road. A search warrant was […]
Scam Alert
Scammers are particularly active during the holiday season. Checks are being stolen from the mail and then altered to insert new payees and cash amounts. The practice is called “whitewashing” and the operation is pretty sophisticated. Scammers will access your bank account using the stolen check, determine how much money is in your account, and […]
Jimenez Investigative Report Released
The Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office has completed its investigation into the death of Angel Manuel Jimenez. Mr. Jimenez died on December 4, 2023, while in the custody of the Calvert County Detention Center. The State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed reports, witness statements, and audio/visual evidence compiled by the Homicide Unit of the Maryland State Police. […]
Calvert SAO Announces Victim/Witness Advocate for Military Service Members
Calvert County State’s Attorney Robert Harvey is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa L. Weeks as Victim/Witness Advocate for active duty and former military service members. Ms. Weeks will be responsible for insuring that victims, witnesses, and other individuals involved in the criminal justice system are directed to services and resources uniquely available to […]
Turner Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Brandon Alexander Turner, 23, of Greenbelt, was sentenced on October 11, 2024, to life imprisonment, with 40 years of active time, for the attempted first degree murder of Calvert County Master Deputy Sheriff James Flynt. Turner also received consecutive sentences for first degree assaults on Deputy Anthony Aranda and Deputy Tyler Bowen. Turner’s total active […]
Turner Sentencing Scheduled
Sentencing for Brandon Alexander Turner is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., before the Honorable Andrew S. Rappaport, in Courtroom 1, Circuit Court for Calvert County. Mr. Turner was convicted in June 2024 of the attempted first degree murder of Calvert County Master Deputy Sheriff James Flynt. If you are planning to […]