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Another round of warrant sweeps nets more than 40 arrests

By RYAN JUSTIN FOX Staff Writer

Published 07/21/09

More than 40 people were arrested early Sunday morning as the county Sheriff's Office continues to target wanted suspects.

Sheriff Ron Bateman coordinated the sweep with state, county and city police departments as well as the local branch of the state Parole and Probation Office.

"We wanted to turn up the heat," Bateman said. "Big numbers and nobody gets hurt. That's a good day for us."

In the midst of budget cuts, the federal government gave the sheriff's office $12,000 to help with special operations in the county, said Bateman, who recently announced he would seek re-election.

Bateman said that his office is planning at least three more "big" roundups this year. Each operation usually costs about $4,000 in overtime pay for officers.

The office conducted a weeklong warrant sweep last week that apprehended 27 offenders, including several with gang ties.

Sunday's sweep also netted suspected gang members, although Bateman declined to provide specifics on gang affiliations.

The sweep, besides being an opportunity to get new K-9 dog Grim out on his first such effort, let the sheriff's office target growing hot spots of crime as well as violent, habitual offenders. The sweep focused on residents in Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Odenton and Crofton.

The sheriff's office said those arrested included:

Michael Sauter, 36, of Pasadena, for first-degree assault.

Amy Rush, 34, of Pasadena, for theft less than $300.

Michelle Ownings, 40, of Glen Burnie, for theft less than $500/passing a bad check under $500.

Terrance Jones, 20, of Glen Burnie, for driving on a suspended license.

Derrick Norfolk, 22, of Glen Burnie, for DUI.

Alvarada Hernandez, 25, of Pasadena, for failure to obey a lawful order.

Jan Soutar, 31, of Pasadena, for driving on a suspended license.

Bryan Schanken, 21, of Pasadena, for multiple counts of telephone misuse.

Jamie Clemons, 24, of Pasadena, for second-degree assault.

Tavon Johnson, 33, of Glen Burnie, for second-degree assault.

John Robert Shannahan, 49, of Pasadena, for theft over $300.

Bryon Allen Buckland, 40, of Glen Burnie, for driving on a suspended license.

Matthew Smith, 35, of Glen Burnie, for violation of an ex-parte order.

Destiny Dugent, 25, of Glen Burnie, for possession of marijuana.

Eugene Thomas Williams, 50, of Brooklyn, for violation of an ex-parte order.

William Trexler, 33, of Pasadena, for possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Michael Jason Larock, 26, of Pasadena, for driving on a revoked license.

Trevor Lee Stanley, 35, of Pasadena, for theft over $500.

George Edward Reils, 40, of Brooklyn, for theft over $500.

Kalli Lynn Cardello, 19, of Annapolis, for second-degree assault/conspiracy.

Jonathan Jay Brensinger, 28, of Edgewater, for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patrick Henry McInerney Jr., 51, of Lothian, for possession of marijuana.

Lamaun Clayton Pinkney, 36, of Annapolis, for possession of marijuana.

William Edward Smith Jr., 24, of Lothian, for driving with a suspended license.

Carroll Grover Howard Jr., 37, of Edgewater, for passing a bad check over $500.

Daniel Lee Foster, 36 , of Shady Side, for second-degree assault.

Jarma Arugello Thomas, 26, of Crofton, for possession of marijuana.

Bartolome Gomez, 22, of Odenton, for possession/use of a false government identification.

Reynaldo Shaun Timmons, 39, of Glen Burnie, for possession with intent to distribute narcotics.

Claire Lorraine Linville, 24, of Odenton, for driving with a suspended license.

Steven Arthur Boone, 59, of Laurel, for driving an uninsured vehicle.

Tanowa Lynett Brooks, 47, of Glen Burnie, for possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Marian Newell, age unknown, of Gambrills, for failure to appear in court.

Frankie Russell Drabel Jr., 21, of Millersville, for possession of marijuana.

Corey Gerard Camphor, 24, of Laurel, for driving on suspended license.

Kevin Purkey, 24, of Glen Burnie, for first-degree burglary/theft over $500.

Shawn Horatio Luby, 37 of Glen Burnie, for theft less than $100.

Thomas Edward Knight Jr., 50 of Severn, for second-degree assault.

Kristin Phelps, 20, of Glen Burnie, for malicious destruction of property valued at more than $500.

Roberto Cruz, 42, of Odenton, for DUI and driving without a license.

Joe Dale Lafon II, 44, of Pasadena, for DUI.

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Time for Tent City MD - 2009-07-23 11:48:52

I say we put up tents for the petty criminals as they have in Arizona! Just as their Sheriff said "our soldiers over seas live in similar conditions (tents), why should criminals get better accomodations than our soldiers!"

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Michelle B. - Edgewater, MD - Karma: Excellent

Suggestions - 2009-07-22 14:19:47

Perhaps making the criminals work off their punishment cleaning up roads or cutting grass instead of the usual 'Go forth and sin no more' that we usually hear. Caning might work in certain cases. It sure works elsewhere! Lots of kids were never spanked or punished and end up criminals because there was never any reason to stop their bad behavior. So IF they end up in jail it's not really punishment but 3 hots and a cot with cable TV 24-7 while associating with other former brats. And yes, some folks should be lined up and shot for heinous crimes when there is irefutable evidence of guilt. Our Police catch criminals, the courts let them go, the Sheriffs Dept. hunt them down and the courts let them go again. So someone PLEASE explain to me why someone with ten prior serious offenses and 4 more never spends a single night in jail? I suppose he didn't have Midnight Basketball and free vacations to Disneyland but his parents TRIED to set him straight and gave him a good home with a park and swimming within walking distance. Some people are just evil. His own father even said, "They gotta lock that boy up to set him straight." Well it may or may not have 'set him straight' but if he'd been jailed after 10 counts of destroying property, stealing the FIRST vehicle, selling drugs, or 2 different assaults he wouldn't have been on the streets to steal our motorcycle would he?

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Emma Giles - West River, MD - Karma: Terrible

G. Windermere..... - 2009-07-22 08:37:13

I suggest that the parents be held responsible for their brats and that you stay out of my pocket.

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D. W. - D'ville, MD - Karma: Terrible

Folks - 2009-07-22 06:52:00

This article is about the efforts of the Sheriff's office not the criminal justice system. A big point in the last election for Sheriff was the number of outstanding warrants in the County. The issue was even brought up in George Johnson's run for County Executive. The current Sheriff is doing his job and should be commended. The duties of the Sheriff's office and the duties of the Police department are very different.

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Mary Ann D. - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Excellent

con't - 2009-07-21 22:11:35

should be spending $2 on preventive methods to keep kids from becoming criminals. You may not like this approach, so again I ask what do you suggest?

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G. Windermere - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Neutral

And your solution is? - 2009-07-21 22:09:17

Yes, our justice system sucks in terms of dealing with non-violent repeat offenders, but what do you suggest we do about it? Line them up and shoot them? Public hangins? Canings, like in Singapore? Don't bother answering, as people like you are all about tough justice, until it's your teenage son that just got arrested for being drunk and trashing some homeowners yard doing doughnuts, or your daughter who got caught shoplifting, not out of need, but for the thrill or the peer pressure. Justice is supposed to be blind, but when it comes to socioeconomics, she is far from it...As much as those on the crime and punishment right love to bash programs like Headstart, youth league sports for the underprivileged, and the dozens of similar programs, and as quick as they are to cut the spending on those programs to buy new equipment for police...like that stupid tag ID system, those programs are proven to work. A kid who has something, or anything to do besides running the streets, the less likely they are to get involved in property crimes. Let's face it, 9 out of 10 of these non-violent crimes are the result of boredom. And as for those locked up for DUI and possession charges....A. What a waste of our resources, and B. they too are the victims of lack of resources. How many middle and upper middle class people get arrested for the same thing? TONS! And how many get convicted? Nearly none...usually getting a PBJ or put on the stet docket if they are ever actually not acquitted. The only way to reduce crime is to make those committing them feel like part of the community in which they live. To start when they are young, and keep at it until they reach adulthood. Mentor programs, such as big brothers and big sisters work wonders. Organized team sports do the same. So, instead of fighting crime, perhaps we should focus on a comprehensive approach to preventing kids from becoming criminals. For every dollar we spend on policing, incarceration, and rehabilitation (right!), we s

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G. Windermere - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Neutral

Publicity Stunt ? - 2009-07-21 18:03:11

I did a search on many of the accused. It seems they were 'Easy Busts' that the Police would have performed as a course of their daily work. Additionally the Sheriffs Dept. didn't tell the whole truth to The Capital. Some folks were in violation of probation (But listed as being 'Wanted') Others were wanted for failure to appear and almost all were minor charges. The really sad fact is no matter how many the Police catch or the Sheriff hunts down they're almost always re-released right back on the street by our revolving door 'justice' system on yet ANOTHER promise to appear or a miniscule Bond. Steal a car or rip off a store or a home and you get to walk/released on own recognizance/promise to show up at court. Oops! You 'forgot' your court date? If you're ever caught you get to walk again or pay $30.00/10% on a $300.00 Bond. If and I mean IF you're finally convicted you get to promise to be good....after 10-20 prior convictions. The guy who stole our motorcycle (And was caught by my dear husband in the act) never spent a night in jail in spite of 11 priors and 3 offenses since then. Perhaps we should just say the heck with calling our (Very busy) Police and serve up some 'South County Justice' when we catch a perpetrator in the act. Besides, it will free up our justice system that's SO clogged and our jails which are SO full. Why are our jails clogged? Go to the Jennifer Rd. jail on any Friday afternoon and ask any of the HUNDREDS of folks waiting to get in. The answer to "Why are you here?" is many times answered with "I blew a 0.09 at a checkpoint" or "I got caught with a little Weed".

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Emma G. - West River, MD - Karma: Terrible