Full Notification

Southern District
Mail Tampering Davidsonville
On December 12, 2013 at approximately 10:32 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on Double Gate Court at Double Gate Road in Davidsonville. The vehicle was stopped for suspicious activity.

The suspects were stopped at a mailbox that had the mail flag in the upright position which is an indication of outgoing mail. The officers knew immediately that this vehicle, occupied by three individuals was not a postal vehicle.

Officers conducted an investigative stop due the recent mail theft cases that Southern District is experiencing. Upon contact with the suspects, officers noticed they were in possession of mail from a mailbox in the Arnold section of Anne Arundel County. Further investigation revealed that the mail was stolen.

Officers learned checks were stolen and they were able to recover a check that had not been opened yet. However an additional check was still outstanding.

All three suspects have been charged with theft over $1,000.00 and opening letter without permission. The suspect identified as James Dorsey was also charged with false statement and possession of marijuana.

A joint investigation with the United States Postal Inspectors is continuing. The Postal Inspectors and the Anne Arundel County Police recommend these Mail Theft/Identity Theft
Prevention Tips:


• Retrieve your mail as soon as possible after it is delivered. Don't leave your mail unattended for extended periods. Don't leave it in your mailbox overnight.
• If you cannot regularly retrieve your mail promptly, consider installing a lockable mailbox or obtaining P.O. Box service from your local post office.
• Always place your outgoing mail in a mail slot at your local post office, in a blue USPS collection box, or hand it to your letter carrier.
• If you will be away from home temporarily, you can notify your local post office to hold your mail with the online hold mail service on the US Postal Service website: https://holdmail.usps.com/holdmail/
• Ask your bank for "secure" checks that can’t be altered.
• Monitor your bank account statements regulary, and report any charges or checks you did not authorize.
• Monitor your credit report and report any accounts you did not authorize.
• If you believe you are a victim of mail theft or identity theft, contact Postal Inspectors at 877-876-2455 orhttps://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/

SUSPECTS:

Ronnie Lavern Trice
22 y/o
1100 block of Booker Dr,
Capital Heights, MD 20743

James Robert Dorsey
23 y/o
1100 block of Booker Dr.
Capital Heights, MD 20743

Darnell Charles Atkinson
26 y/o
700 block of 58th Ave.
Fairmont Heights, MD 20743

Any information regarding this incident can be made to the Southern District Detective Unit at 410-222-1965.


Southern District
Commercial Armed Robbery Edgewater
On December 12, 2013 at approximately 9:37 p.m. a male suspect committed an armed robbery at Exxon Gas Station located at 109 Mitchells Chance Road – Edgewater, Md. 21037. The male suspect displayed a handgun to an employee and he demanded U. S. currency from the business.
The employee complied and the suspect fled with an undetermined amount of currency.
Suspect: Black male, approximately 6’00” to 6’2” – thin build, approximately 35 to 45 years of age, wore dark clothing.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to call Detective Eric Wills #1491 at 410-222-3432 or the Robbery Unit at 410-222-3566.


Southern District
Commercial Armed Robbery Annapolis
On December 12, 2013 at approximately 10:50 p.m. two unknown male suspects committed an armed robbery at Dollar Tree located at 81 Forest Plaza – Annapolis, Md. 21401.
The male suspects displayed handguns to employees and they demanded U. S. currency from the business. The four employees complied and the suspect fled with an undetermined amount of currency. None of the employees were injured during the incident.
Suspect 1: Black male, approximately 5’6” to 5’8” – thin build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and tan boots.
Suspect 2: Black male, approximately 6’00” to 6’2” – heavy build, wearing a dark jacket and knit cap. His face was concealed.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to call the Robbery Unit at 410-222-3566.

Metro Crime Stoppers:

If you have information on the above incidents, please call, email, or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline Available 24-Hours A Day Toll Free at 1-866-7LOCKUP or Text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637)
Visit the website at http://www.metrocrimestoppers.net
Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000!