Weekly Report: Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office – February 9-15, 2025
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents throughout the week, ranging from theft and fraud to disturbances and a motor vehicle crash.
Theft – Chester (Feb. 14)
Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Chester for a reported theft of prescription medication. The victim stated that he had received his medication in the mail earlier that morning but later in the evening noticed that two prescription bottles were missing from the package.
Fraud – Queen Anne (Feb. 14)
Deputies responded to a home in Queen Anne regarding a fraud complaint. The victim reported noticing several fraudulent Amazon purchases on her credit card dating back to September, amounting to over $1,000.
Fraud – Chestertown (Feb. 14)
Deputies responded to a residence in Chestertown after a victim reported being locked out of his computer. A pop-up message prompted him to call what was later determined to be a fraudulent Microsoft Support number. The fake representative transferred him to another scammer posing as an FCC agent, who convinced him to provide personal information.
Stalking – Chester (Feb. 13)
Deputies investigated a report of stalking at a residence in Chester. The complainant claimed she was being stalked and poisoned by DoorDash after experiencing tingling and numbness on her tongue while eating the day prior. Deputies determined the individual had a history of making similar claims.
Harassment – Queen Anne’s County (Feb. 13)
Sgt. Davidson took a report regarding unwanted text messages. The victim recently began receiving messages from an unknown individual and believes the person obtained her contact information from her online dating profile.
Fraud – Stevensville (Feb. 13)
Deputies responded to a fraud report in Stevensville. The victim stated she made a credit card payment online but was charged twice by two different recipients. When Deputy First Class (DFC) Lawler attempted to contact the fraudulent recipient, he was hung up on.
Disturbance – Stevensville (Feb. 13)
Deputies responded to a reported disturbance at a Stevensville residence. A male reported that he had found a bottle of his father’s pills on the floor and was holding onto them for safekeeping. When his mother learned about this, she requested them back, but he refused. Deputies separated the parties and ensured the pills were returned to the appropriate person.
Motor Vehicle Crash – Queenstown (Feb. 11)
Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash with a rollover at Grange Hall Road and Dudley Farm Lane. The incident was called in by a third party, and the driver was not on the scene when deputies arrived. Law enforcement identified, located, and returned the driver to the scene, where citations were issued accordingly.
Theft – Queenstown (Feb. 11)
DFC Leshinskie responded to a residence in Queenstown for a past theft report. The victim reported that someone known to her had taken her credit card and made unauthorized charges exceeding $400.
Fraud – Grasonville (Feb. 10)
Deputies investigated a fraud complaint in Grasonville after the victim received an email from PayPal regarding an account he did not recognize. When he called the number provided in the email, he was instructed to purchase multiple gift cards totaling over $1,800 and provide the information to the scammer, which he did before realizing he had been defrauded.
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| February 20th, 2025 | Posted in Crime Reports |