News Release, Maryland State Police-Leonardtown Barracks All persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On 5/9/2019 at approximately 9:00pm, Master Trooper J. Preston investigated a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Three Notch Road @ Golden Beach Road, Charlotte Hall, MD. As a result of the investigation, suspected heroin capsules were located inside one of the vehicles involved. Deon Lamont Jones, 28 of California, MD and Lisa Marie Osborne, 50 of Lusby, MD were taken into custody.

While at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, additional suspected heroin capsules were located on Jones. Jones was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana, and Possession of CDS in a place of confinement. Osborne was charged with Possession of CDS-Not Marijuana. (19-MSP-019466)


The following people were arrested for Driving under the Influence:

  • On 5/10/2019, Rachel Angeline Nelson, 21 of Mechanicsville, MD was arrested by Tpr J. Powis
  • On 5/10/2019, Keith Philip Tucker, 46 of Waldorf, MD was arrested by Tfc M. Manning
  • On 5/11/2019, Lucus Wayne Clark, 22 of Erwin, TN was arrested by Tfc J. Powis
  • On 5/11/2019, Robert Steven Lace4y 39 of Mechanicsville, MD was arrested by Tpr J. Powis
  • On 5/12/2019, David Wendell Young, 58 of Mechanicsville, MD was arrested by Tpr E. Ruggles
  • On 5/13/2019, Michael Emmanuel Beal, 29 of Clinton, MD was arrested by M/Tpr J. Preston
  • On 5/14/2019, Adam Christopher Pruitt, 31 of Houston, TX was arrested by M/Tpr M. Davis
  • On 5/15/2019, Michael Keith Whisler, 21 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tfc A. Opirhory
  • On 5/15/2019, Brandon Scott Gardiner, 26 of Hollywood, MD was arrested by Tfc C. DiToto

The following people were arrested for Open Warrants:

  • On 5/8/2019, Quentin Leon Rice, 45 of Lusby was arrested by Tfc A. Opirhory for FTA-DUI
  • On 5/10/2019, Joseph Xavier Young Jr., was arrested by Tfc C. DiToto for Theft Less than $100; Assault 2nd Degree (3 counts); Malicious Destruction of Property; Unlawful Taking of Motor Vehicle; Credit Card Theft.
  • On 5/10/2019, Jawaan Montell Carroll, 34 of Mechanicsville, MD was arrested for Violation of Probation/DUI
  • On 5/12/2019, Damien O’brien Terrell Jones, 22 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tfc M. Manning for FTA-Driving on Highway without Required License; FTA-Driving on Suspended License
  • On 5/12/2019, Jalin Atibe Lee, 24 of Waldorf, MD was arrested by Tpr K. Bauer for FTA-Driving on Suspended License (2 counts)
  • On 5/12/2019, Ashley Lauren Markart, 26 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested for FTA-Driving on Suspended License
  • On 5/13/2019, Darren Edward Cole, 32 of St. Inigoes, MD was arrested by Tpr E. Ruggles for FTA-Theft Less than $100
  • On 5/14/2019, Samuel Lee Montgomery, 48 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Tfc M. Manning for First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment.
  • On 5/14/2019, Joshua Matthew Pasik, 34 of Lexington Park, MD was arrested by Cpl. M. Grimes for FTA-Driving without Required License

David M. Higgins II is an award-winning journalist passionate about uncovering the truth and telling compelling stories. Born in Baltimore and raised in Southern Maryland, he has lived in several East...