Leonardtown, MD – According to the Maryland State Police, officers from the Leonardtown Barrack conducted several arrests in St. Mary’s County between March 4 and March 12, 2026, addressing a range of offenses from trespassing and theft to more serious charges such as driving under the influence and assault.
The series of incidents began on March 4, when Trooper First Class (TFC) Phelps responded to a report of trespassing at the CVS store located at 21676 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. Investigation revealed that Joshua Antoine Miles, 37, of Newburg, Maryland, had previously been issued a notice not to trespass on the property. Miles was subsequently arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, where he was charged with trespassing on private property.
Two days later, on March 6, TFC Engleman investigated a theft reported at the Target store on 45155 First Colony Boulevard in California, Maryland. The probe identified Megan Catherine Readyhough, 20, of Baltimore City, as the individual who stole goods valued at approximately $111. Readyhough received a criminal citation for theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500, though she was not taken into custody at the scene.
On March 7, Trooper (Tpr) Peterson initiated a traffic stop on Point Lookout Road at Maypole Road in Leonardtown after observing a vehicle violation. The driver, William Adrian Vincent II, 19, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, was found to be operating the vehicle while under the influence of a suspected controlled dangerous substance. Following his arrest, a search incident to arrest uncovered suspected Alprazolam and related paraphernalia. Vincent was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and possession of paraphernalia. He also received multiple citations related to driving under the influence.
The Maryland State Police reported four arrests specifically for driving under the influence during this period. In addition to Vincent, Ebony Monet Cutchember, 29, of District Heights, Maryland, was arrested on March 5 by Tpr Large. Tyree O’Dell Randolph, 23, of Lexington Park, was taken into custody on March 10 by Tpr Jones. Finally, on March 11, Julius Andrew Fenwick, 42, of Somerville, Tennessee, was arrested by TFC Phelps. These incidents highlight ongoing enforcement efforts against impaired driving in the region.
Several arrests were made on outstanding warrants as well. On March 4, Tpr Herman arrested Louis Leona Hurt Jr., 54, of California, Maryland, for failure to appear on a charge of driving without a required license. On March 11, Tpr Large apprehended Leonard Michael Nelson Jr., 19, of Clements, Maryland, on serious charges including two counts of promoting or distributing child pornography, two counts of possession of child pornography, and six counts of accessing and viewing child pornography. That same day, TFC Eckrich arrested Rosette Ellen Abelende, 57, of Lexington Park, for failure to appear on charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance not cannabis and two counts of possession of paraphernalia. Amber Denise Smith, 29, of Lexington Park, was arrested by Tpr Herman for failure to appear on a charge of driving an uninsured vehicle.
The most recent arrest in the report occurred on March 12, when TFC Piscopo-Bann took Demarcus Antion Spears, 36, of Hollywood, Maryland, into custody on charges of first-degree assault and second-degree assault in two separate incidents. This arrest underscores the Maryland State Police‘ commitment to addressing violent crimes in St. Mary’s County.
All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Leonardtown Barrack, located at 23200 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown, continues to prioritize public safety through proactive policing and community engagement. For statistical context, the four DUI arrests represent a focused effort on roadway safety, while the warrant arrests demonstrate diligent follow-up on prior legal obligations. An example of the severity involved is the child pornography case against Nelson, which involved multiple counts and reflects the gravity of such offenses. For more information, visit Maryland State Police.