Press releases
2025
Mother Indicted on Murder Charges for the Death of Her Five-Week-Old Infant | 12/22/2025
Destiny Faith Chiveral, 24, of Charlestown, MD, was indicted on December 17, 2025, by a Cecil County Grand Jury for the murder of her five-week-old infant. One week earlier on December 10, 2025, Chiveral was arrested and charged by the Maryland State Police with the child’s death. Two of the seven charges Chiveral faces are Murder – First Degree and Child Abuse – Resulting in the Death of a Child under the Age of Thirteen Years Old, both carrying a maximum penalty of life in prison.
New Jersey Man Sentenced to Serve Five Years in Vehicular Manslaughter Death of Son | 11/18/2025
On Friday, November 14, 2025, Jonathan Bradford Miles, II, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was sentenced to a total of five years for grossly negligent manslaughter, neglect of a minor, and driving on a highway without a required license. On May 19, 2025, the Honorable Brenda A. Sexton, Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Cecil County, presided over a hearing during which the Defendant pleaded guilty to the previously mentioned charges in relation to the death of his twenty-one month old son on September 23, 2023.
Elkton Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Second Degree Murder | 11/13/2025
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Macio Delion Freeman pleaded guilty to Murder – Second Degree and was sentenced to forty years in an agreed upon plea by State and defense with the consent of the victim’s representatives. Cecil County Circuit Court Judge William W. Davis, Jr. presided over the hearing. The sentence was the maximum penalty for Murder – Second Degree under Maryland law.
North East Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Grossly Negligent Manslaughter in Fatal Hit and Run | 11/12/2025
On Friday, November 7, 2025, Joseph Anthony Giles, Jr. of North East was sentenced to serve fifteen years in prison after being found guilty by Cecil County Circuit Court Judge Cameron A. Brown of grossly negligent manslaughter, criminally negligent manslaughter, and sixteen other traffic charges related to a hit and run motor vehicle collision in which Raymond Albert Cote, Jr. was struck and killed.
North East Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine and Gun Charges | 09/30/2025
On September 29, 2025, Curtis White, 43, of North East, pleaded guilty to CDS: Possession – Large Amount and Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction in the Circuit Court for Cecil County. Judge William W. Davis, Jr. sentenced White to twenty years suspend all but ten years to serve including a mandatory minimum five years sentence for the drug possession count and fifteen years consecutive for the firearm possession count. The sentence for the firearm possession was later completely suspended. Upon release, White will be placed on three years of supervised probation.
Mother Charged with the Death of Her Three-Year-Old Now Being Held Without Bond in Maryland | 09/26/2025
An agreement between the Governors of Delaware and Maryland allowed for Darrian Lynnelle Randle, 31 years old, to be transported from Delaware to Maryland to face charges brought against her for the June 2025 murder of her three-year-old daughter inside the North East home where they lived with Randle’s boyfriend, Cedrick Antoine Britten. The agreement between the Governors allows Randle to face her charges in Maryland prior to facing a Delaware charge of felony false report to law enforcement. The false report in Delaware resulted in the issuance of an Amber Alert for the child which further sparked an investigation in Maryland into the child’s whereabouts.
No Charges for Subject Believed to Have Left Voicemail at Cecil Board of Education | 09/18/2025
On September 12, 2025, the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office investigated a voicemail received by Cecil County Public Schools in which the caller demanded a Cecil County employee be fired over social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The caller stated in the voicemail that the employee needed to be fired “otherwise you people are going to die.”
Delaware Man Receives 180 Years in 2024 Shooting Killing Two, Wounding Two | 09/10/2025
On September 5, 2025, Delaware resident Justice Schmeek Pratt received a total of 180 years to serve in prison for a 2024 shooting. This sentence follows a guilty verdict passed down by a Cecil County jury in May 2025, in which Pratt was found guilty of 30 charges against him, including two counts of Second-Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder. Cecil County State’s Attorney James A. Dellmyer, along with Assistant State’s Attorneys Nicole O. Owens and Jacob P. Basht, prosecuted the case.
Elkton Man Sentenced to Serve Six Years in Prison for 2023 Fatal Motor Vehicle Collison | 08/22/2025
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Charles R. DeStefano, Jr. of Elkton, was sentenced to serve six years in prison after being found guilty of grossly negligent manslaughter and other related charges in June 2025.
Second Man Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Sentences for 2023 Double Murder | 07/15/2025
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Jordan Patrick Perry was sentenced to two consecutive Life sentences with an additional 95 years to serve by Circuit Court Judge William W. Davis, Jr. for the 2023 double murder that occurred on Bethel Church Road, North East.
Male Defendant in Toddler Death Case Indicted and Held Without Bond | 07/09/2025
On July 3, 2025, Cedrick Antoine Britten, charged in connection with the death of a three-year-old child, appeared virtually from the Cecil County Detention Center for his initial appearance at the Circuit Court for Cecil County after he was indicted by a Cecil County Grand Jury. Two of the eleven charges Britten now faces are Child Abuse First Degree resulting in the death of a child under the age of thirteen years old and the related conspiracy charge, both carrying a maximum penalty of life in prison. During the Circuit Court hearing, the Court granted the State’s request for Britten to be held without bond.
Elkton Man Receives Three Consecutive Life Sentences in 2023 Double Murder | 07/03/2025
On Monday, June 30, 2025, Elkton resident Richard Lee Stone received three consecutive Life sentences with an additional 35 years to serve for a 2023 double murder that occurred on Bethel Church Road, North East. This sentence follows a guilty verdict by a Cecil County jury in which Stone was found guilty of 45 counts, including two counts of First Degree Murder and two counts of Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder.
State’s Attorney Continues Fight to Keep Defendant Behind Bars in Toddler Death Case | 06/20/2025
On June 18, 2025, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Cecil County returned to court seeking a no bond status for Cedric Antoine Britten, who is charged in connection with the death of a three year old child, after discovering the Defendant misrepresented his educational credentials during his initial bond hearing on June 12, 2025.
Two Charged in Cecil County for Death of Three Year Old | 06/12/2025
The Office of the States Attorney for Cecil County has been in close contact with the Maryland State Police regarding the investigation into the death of a 3 year old juvenile, N.D., in Cecil County. Darrian Lynnelle Randle, 31, of North East, and Cedric Antoine Britten, 44, of North East, have both been charged in Maryland with crimes related to the child’s death.
Man Who Fled After Striking and Killing Child on Elkton Roadway Sentenced to Six Years | 06/05/2025
Nestor La Guillen Parra, 31, was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to failing to remain at the scene of an accident that killed eleven-year-old Mesiah Lafayette on an Elkton roadway on November 16, 2024. On Monday, June 2, 2025, after a statement of facts was read into record, the Honorable Cameron A. Brown of the Circuit Court for Cecil County found Parra guilty of failing to remain at the scene of an accident which resulted in death. The maximum penalty for the charge is ten years incarceration and/or a $10,000 fine. Maryland State sentencing guidelines calculated a recommended range of time for Parra to serve of three months to four years’ incarceration which was exceeded when Judge Brown sentenced Parra to six years’ incarceration.
Delaware Man Found Guilty in 2024 Shooting Killing Two and Injuring Two Others | 05/30/2025
A Cecil County jury has found Justice Schmeek Pratt, 24, of Bear, Delaware, guilty in connection with a 2024 shooting that killed two men and injured two others. On May 23, 2025, Pratt was convicted on all 34 charges against him, including two counts of Second-Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder. Cecil County State’s Attorney James A. Dellmyer, along with Assistant State’s Attorneys Nicole O. Owens and Jacob P. Basht, prosecuted the case.
Two Men Found Guilty in 2023 Double Murder | 05/19/2025
Two separate Cecil County juries found Jordan Patrick Perry and Richard Lee Stone guilty in the 2023 fatal shootings of a man and his girlfriend inside the home they shared in North East. Perry was convicted of all 33 charges against him, including two counts of First-Degree Murder. Stone was convicted of all 45 charges against him, including two counts of First-Degree Murder.
Elkton Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine | 03/07/2025
Friday, March 7, 2025, Nakia Pollard, 50, of Elkton, MD was sentenced to a total of 19 years for CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine under two Indictments. This sentence, imposed by Cecil County Circuit Court Administrative Judge, Brenda A. Sexton, comes after the Defendant entered guilty pleas, on December 16, 2024.
Havre de Grace Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Illegal Possession of a Handgun | 03/05/2025
Monday, March 3, 2025, Michael Grondin, 22, of Havre de Grace, was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Cecil County to five years for possession of a handgun with a prior felony conviction. Grondin pled guilty on Monday to one count of possession of a handgun with a prior felony conviction and one count of attempting to elude police by failing to stop.
Despite State’s Recommendation for 12 Years Jail Time, Visiting Judge Sentences North East Man to 18 Months, Inpatient Treatment for 2024 Shooting | 02/28/2025
Retired Anne Arundel County Judge Ronald A. Silkworth sentenced Antonio E. Jaramillo, 25, of North East, on February 28, 2025. The sentencing came after Jaramillo entered a plea of guilty to one count of Assault – First Degree on December 2, 2024. Jaramillo had been held without bond in the Cecil County Detention Center since his arrest on June 3, 2024.
Elkton Man Pleads Guilty, Not Criminally Responsible in 2023 Shooting of Police Officers | 02/14/2025
Today, February 14, 2025, Cecil County Circuit Court Judge Cameron A. Brown found Daniel Padraig Colum Donnelly, 25, of Elkton, guilty of the attempted premeditated murder of two Cecil County Sheriff’s Deputies and one Maryland State Trooper. Judge Brown also found Donnelly guilty of two counts of felony burglary that arose from the same incident.
Cecil County Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Manslaughter in Crossbow Shooting of Girlfriend | 01/28/2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Jeffrey Allen Lander, 41, of Elkton, MD was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Cecil County to 8 years for involuntary (grossly negligent) manslaughter. Lander had been convicted in a jury trial of his peers on November 22, 2024, where he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. The jury acquitted Lander of the more serious charges of second-degree murder and assault.
Declination of Prosecution of Conowingo Man Involved in Shooting | 01/14/2025
After a review of the current statute, case law, and all information gathered by the Maryland State Police, the Office of the State’s Attorney has elected to not proceed with criminal charges. In these circumstances, the suspect was protecting himself and his wife and was acting in self-defense.
2024
Elkton Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Cecilton Armed Robbery | 12/18/2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Wayne Donald Yurcovic, II, 42, of Elkton, MD was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Cecil County to 27 years for armed robbery. Yurcovic had been convicted in a jury trial of his peers on October 10, 2024, where he was found guilty of armed robbery and other charges.
North East Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Production of Child Pornography | 10/31/2024
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, James Shipley, 48, of North East, MD was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Cecil County to 50 years for 4 counts of Sex Abuse of a Minor and 2 counts of Production of Child Pornography. Shipley had previously entered a guilty plea to those counts on August 26, 2024.
Delaware Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Arson in the First Degree | 03/27/2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Kareem Pope, 32, of Delaware was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Cecil County to 10 years incarceration for Arson in the First Degree. Pope had recently been convicted in a jury trial of his peers on March 13, 2024, where he was found guilty of the lead charge.
2023
Edgewood Man Sentenced to Multiple Life Sentences for 21-Year-Old Rape and Attempted Murder Cold Case | 12/12/2023
Friday, December 8, 2023, Bryant Nakia White, 49, of Edgewood, MD was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Cecil County to multiple life sentences for Rape in the First Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Sex Offense in the First Degree, and Kidnapping. White had been convicted in a jury trial of his peers on October 13, 2023, where he was found guilty of the above charges. This sentence comes as the long sought after justice after a DNA match heated up, what had been, a 21-year-old cold case.
North East Man Sentenced to 36 Years for Sex Abuse of Minors | 11/29/2023
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Reynaldo Gonzalez, 35, of Northeast, MD was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Cecil County to 36 years for 2 counts of Sex Abuse of a Minor. Gonzalez had previously entered a guilty plea to those counts on October 6, 2023. On April 29, 2023, Deputies of the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to addresses in Elkton, MD in reference to past sexual assaults on multiple juveniles.
Newark Woman Sentenced to 35 Years for Second Degree Murder and Attempted Second Degree Murder | 11/14/2023
Thursday November 9, 2023, Rajah Smith, 33, of Newark, DE was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Cecil County to 35 years for 2nd Degree Murder and Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Smith had previously entered a guilty plea to those counts on September 1, 2023.
Elkton Man Sentenced to 70 Years for Second Degree Murder | 10/23/2023
Friday, October 20, 2023, Isaiah Solomon Pearson of Elkton, MD was sentenced to 70 years for committing Second Degree Murder. Pearson had been charged with the murder of Daquon Colson on March 22, 2022, stemming from a shooting that took place on March 21, 2022. Colson was 22 years old at the time. This sentence comes after a Cecil County jury, having served on a four-day trial in July of this year, returned a guilty verdict against Pearson, 24, for the lead charge as well as four counts of use of a firearm in commission of a crime of violence, two counts of assault, four counts of reckless endangerment, and two counts of illegally carrying a handgun.
Delaware Man Sentenced to 70 Years to Serve for Murder and Attempted Murder of Motel Owners | 04/25/2023
On Monday, April 24, 2023, Hakeem M. Evans, 28, of Newark, Delaware was sentenced for the murder of Usha Patel and the attempted murder of Dilip Patel, spouses and owners of the New Eastern Motel in Elkton, MD.
Rising Sun Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Rape and Sex Abuse of Minors | 02/13/2023
On Monday, February 6, 2023, Michael Dale Irwin, 38, of Rising Sun, Maryland plead guilty under two criminal Indictments to Sex Abuse of a Minor and Rape – 2nd Degree in the Circuit Court of Cecil County. He received a total prison sentence of 30 years; 15 years for Rape in the Second Degree in a case charged in 2019 and 15 years for Sex Abuse of a Minor in a case charged in 2022.
New Castle Man Sentenced to 20 Years for First Degree Assault | 09/07/2023
On September 6, 2023, Vincent Neal Wallace, age 36, of New Castle, DE, was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Cecil County to 20 years for Assault 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree. Wallace was previously convicted of those counts after a one-day judge trial.
2022
Elk Mills Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute | 08/10/2022
On Monday, August 8, 2022, Joshua P. Garcia (age 26) of Elk Mills, Maryland was sentenced after having plead guilty to Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute on May 23, 2022. On June 29, 2021, a search conducted by the Maryland State Police at the New Eastern Motel where the Defendant has been staying, resulted in authorities recovering over 600 bags of suspected heroin/fentanyl. After confiscation, the bags were transported to a laboratory for testing by a forensic chemist. The lab report confirmed that the substance was in fact fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
Elkton Man Gets Fifteen Years for “Molotov Cocktail” Case | 03/23/2022
Monday, March 21, 2022, Christopher Paul Reavis was sentenced for throwing what’s commonly referred to as a Molotov cocktail (a glass bottle filled with gasoline or other flammable liquid plugged with a flaming cloth wick, meant to be thrown as an incendiary device) through the window of a North East home back in September of 2020. The incident occurred at approximately 5:00 am on Jamestown Court in North East on September 26, 2020. There were six residents in the home when the device was thrown through the front window and into the living room. Fortunately, the bottle did not break when it landed on the living room floor. One of the residents was awake at the time and was able to put the gasoline-filled bottle with the still-burning wick in the kitchen sink and extinguish it. No one in the home was injured.
Hampstead Man Sentenced to 10 Years for First Degree Assault | 03/09/2022
On Monday, March 7, 2022, John Kidwell III of Hampstead, Maryland pled guilty and was sentenced for Assault in the First Degree for an offense in which he attempted to stab a Correctional Officer while being held for the Carroll County Detention Center. On May 26, 2021, Kidwell III flooded the toilet in his cell. DFC. Thomas Lee reported to the cell and retrieved the Defendant so that maintenance could come and fix the toilet. While maintenance was in the cell, Kidwell III told DFC. Lee, “Lee you are going to be the first cop whacked in Cecil County…” The Defendant was returned to his cell when maintenance was finished. Not long after, DFC. Lee returned to Kidwell III’s cell to retrieve him for recreation time, it was at this time Kidwell III brandished a sharp metal object, commonly referred to as a ‘shank,’ and attempted to assault DFC. Lee with it. Fortunately, DFC. Lee was able to act quickly and successfully subdued Kidwell to avoid further incident. Assisting Officers arrived shortly and helped secure the Defendant; DFC. Lee avoided injury.
Perryville Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Drug Possession and Gun Charges | 03/03/2022
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, Jesse Cogdell was sentenced for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine and related gun charges including Illegal Possession of a handgun. On January 28, 2021, police arrived at 200 Chestnut Point Road in Perryville to serve a search warrant on the Defendant. Cogdell was uncooperative with the police and attempted to destroy evidence. Despite this, the home was ultimately searched in which police found Cocaine, various other drugs, a handgun and a shotgun. Cogdell is prohibited from gun ownership for a drug conviction in federal court for which he was still on probation at the time of this incident.
Elkton Man Sentenced to 30 Years of Active Incarceration for Manor Shooting | 02/24/2022
Friday, February 18, 2022, Robert Eugene Hammond IV, age 25, was sentenced to a total of 30 years for First Degree Assault and other related charges. On May 11, 2020, authorities responded to a residence within Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton upon hearing gunshots. Witnesses nearby reported to the responding officers that people were shooting into a residence on Huntsman Drive. Officers then entered and secured the household, soon finding that amidst the gunfire, several people had been wounded, including a 6-year-old child who had been struck above the knee. Detective Saulsbury with the Elkton Police Department immediately placed a tourniquet on the child’s leg above the wound while awaiting emergency medical services to arrive. Thanks to his quick action, the child’s leg and likely their life were saved.
Elkton Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Domestic Shooting | 02/22/2022
Thursday, February 17, 2022, Gary Eugene Reed was sentenced for firing multiple rounds from a handgun into the door and window of his son’s home while his wife was inside caring for their son’s dogs. The incident occurred on June 14, 2020, when the Defendant, who had been drinking alcohol throughout the day, began arguing with his wife. His wife, in an attempt to diffuse the situation, got into her vehicle and drove around hoping that the Defendant would go home and leave her alone. Instead, Gary Reed gathered two guns and pursued his wife to their son’s home, who was away on vacation at the time.
New Jersey Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for Involvement in Armed Bank Robbery | 02/17/2022
On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Alejandra Lind, 27, was sentenced to a total of fifteen years, suspend all but seven years to serve, for her role in the November 15, 2017 armed robbery of what was then Columbia Bank on Route 40 in Elkton. On November 15, 2017, two armed suspects entered the Columbia Bank at 975 East Pulaski Highway in Elkton and proceeded to rob the two tellers and the manager working that day. One robber hopped the counter and obtained approximately $15,600 from the two tellers’ drawers while the second robber unsuccessfully tried to get the manager to open the bank vault. The two suspects were armed with handguns.
Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network Announces Arrests, Prosecutions of Violent Criminals, Illegal Gun Manufacturers | 01/31/2022
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, the Cecil County Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) Task Force, and partner agencies today announced that nearly two dozen criminals in North East Maryland were arrested in a recent operation. Funded through Governor Larry Hogan’s MCIN and led by Cecil County State’s Attorney James A. Dellmyer, this operation has already resulted in 23 arrests and 15 prosecutions, as well as the seizure of more than 75 illegal firearms, and nearly 60 pounds of illegal drugs, including 2,400 individual baggies of heroin and other seized items worth nearly $200,000.
North East Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distribution of Fentanyl | 01/14/2022
Wednesday, January 12, 2022, James Jamar Jordan was sentenced to 10 years in the Division of Corrections for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. On April 29, 2021, the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Cecil County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at Room 118 of the Deluxe Inn here in Elkton. Upon entering the room, police found the Defendant lying in bed. A search of the room, which was registered to Jordan; recovered 29 bundles of Fentanyl individually packaged for sale on the street, $656.00 in cash, smaller amounts of marijuana, methamphetamine and methadone.
2021
Cecil County Man Sentenced to 80 Years for First Degree Murder | 12/02/2021
On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Martin Edward Goodwin, Jr., age 42, was sentenced for the murder of Mark Scott Jackson, age 39. On September 5, 2020, Jackson was walking in the area of MD Route 272 down Lums Road in North East, Cecil County, when he was struck and subsequently run over by the driver of a 2007 Gold Jeep Patriot belonging to Goodwin. The incident was captured on nearby security cameras, as well as seen by an eyewitness.
Anne Arundel Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Transporting Narcotics in Cecil | 10/12/2021
Friday, October 8, 2021, Larry James Miles was sentenced for CDS Possession of a Large Amount of Cocaine. Miles was stopped by the Maryland State Police PACE Team for speeding while traveling South on I-95 on December 5, 2019. During the stop, the Trooper noted various criminal indicators and requested a drug sniffing canine to report to the scene. After arriving, the canine alerted which resulted in the search of the vehicle where Troopers found approximately 1 kilogram of Cocaine in a hidden compartment of the vehicle. The estimated street value of the cocaine was approximately $119,610.00.
State’s Attorney James A. Dellmyer Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Division | 07/01/2021
In partnership with County Executive Danielle Hornberger, State’s Attorney James A. Dellmyer is pleased to announce the creation of the new Domestic Violence division. The funding for this new division was made possible by the Fiscal Year 2022 budget which begins today, July 1st. The Domestic Violence division, a sub-division within the Special Victims Unit, will focus on aiding survivors of domestic violence through the criminal justice process. The new division includes an Assistant State’s Attorney and a specially dedicated victim advocate.
New York Woman Receives Six Month Sentence for Involvement in Prostitution Ring | 06/30/2021
Monday, June 28, 2021, Bifang Zhong, a Chinese native who recently lived in New York, was sentenced to six months of incarceration for her role in a prostitution ring formerly operated out of Spa Aromatherapy located at 1657 Elkton Road, Elkton.
Elkton Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl | 06/25/2021
On June 21, 2021, Sonya Blevins from Elkton was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Maryland Sentencing Guidelines recommended a sentence between 12 and 20 years. Assistant State’s Attorney, Jetta Alberts recommended 20 years, suspend all but 15 years of active incarceration followed by three years of supervised probation upon release. Cecil County Circuit Court Judge Brenda Sexton imposed the State’s recommendation and ordered the sentence to be served in the Division of Corrections consecutively with any other sentence.
Delaware Man Sentenced to 8 Years for North East Shooting | 06/22/2021
Monday, June 21, 2021, Michael Kevin O’Brien was sentenced for firing a single gunshot into the windshield of an occupied vehicle. O’Brien plead guilty to the top count of Assault in the First Degree; a felony classified as a crime of violence with a maximum sentence of twenty-five years.
Elkton Man Sentenced to Second Degree Rape | 03/31/2021
Friday, March 26, 2021, Benjamin Bauer of Elkton, Maryland was sentenced to seven years for felony rape in the second degree. Thanks to the bravery of the victim for coming forward and the excellent police work of lead detective Chase Armington of the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, Bauer plead guilty to the charge on February 12, 2021.
Elkton Woman Sentenced to 30 Months for Criminally Negligent Manslaughter | 01/11/2021
On Monday, January 11, 2021, the Honorable Keith A. Baynes of the Cecil County Circuit Court sentenced Kimberly Ann Morgan, (age 31) of Elkton, MD, to 30 months in prison for two counts of Criminally Negligent Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle. Morgan was found guilty of both counts after pleading guilty and submitting upon an agreed statement of facts on October 19, 2020 as part of a binding plea agreement.
2020
July 2020 Fatal Stabbing in Elkton Determined Self Defense after Investigation | 09/29/2020
After reviewing the complete investigation performed by the Maryland State Police into the death of Glenn Arthur Culley, the Office of the State’s Attorney has concluded that there is no probable cause that a crime was committed and declined to present the case to the Grand Jury.
Elkton Man Sentenced to 50 Years for 2013 Murder | 09/25/2020
On Friday, September 25, 2020, the Honorable Jane Cairns Murray of the Cecil County Circuit Court sentenced John Wallace Green III, (age 35) of Elkton, MD to the maximum possible sentence under his plea for a total of 50 years in prison. He was found guilty of Second Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence after submitting upon an agreed statement of facts on January 3, 2020. Green had been convicted of First-Degree Murder and other offenses in a prior trial in 2014 but that conviction was reversed on appeal by the Court of Special Appeals and retrial was ordered. After extensive consultation with the victim’s family, the Office of the State’s Attorney agreed to a plea of Second Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in a crime of violence.
Port Deposit Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Distribution | 07/21/2020
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Administrative Judge Keith Baynes of the Cecil County Circuit Court, sentenced Kara Nicole Castillo (age 28) of Port Deposit, Maryland, to a total of 10 years in the Division of Corrections. Castillo was found guilty of CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, which is a synthetic Opiate and is recognized as one of the leading causes of fatal overdoses in Cecil County.
Elkton Teen Sentenced to 12 Years for Assault | 07/14/2020
On Monday, July 13, 2020, the Honorable William Davis, Jr. of the Cecil County Circuit Court sentenced Marquis Benson (age 18) of Elkton, Maryland, to a total of 12 years in the Division of Correction. Benson was found guilty of assaulting a North East man in August of 2019.
Essential vs. Non-essential Business during COVID-19 | 04/01/2020
If you are unclear about whether your business is essential please use the Conflict Resolution Process as outlined on page 7. State’s Attorney, James A. Dellmyer, and his staff remain available by phone or email to offer guidance regarding this issue when possible.
State’s Attorney, James A. Dellmyer, Raises Awareness on Fraud Surrounding COVID-19 | 03/24/2020
As we continue to receive updates on COVID-19 and make necessary preparations we must also warn the public on fraud schemes that are taking place. Although we must work together through this crisis there are those who are taking advantage of people’s vulnerability and fear during this time to commit fraud and ruin lives. The Office of the State’s Attorney would like to help raise awareness by revealing just a few of the scams that are taking place.
State’s Attorney Confirms Cecil Will Enforce Governor’s Restrictions and Continue to Enforce All Laws | 03/20/2020
These are uncertain times and it is important for the citizens of our County to rest assured knowing that crime will continue to be prosecuted, and that offenders will be held accountable.
Elkton Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Distribution and Handgun Possession | 03/03/2020
The Honorable William W. Davis Jr., of the Cecil County Circuit Court sentenced Mark Wesley Jr. (age 26) of Elkton, to a total of 15 years in prison. Wesley was found guilty of CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Firearm Use in a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction.
North East Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Domestic Violence after Trial | 01/17/2020
On Friday, January 17 2020, the Honorable Brenda Sexton of the Cecil County Circuit Court sentenced John Joseph Scott Jr, to a total of 25 years suspending all but 10 years. A Cecil County Jury found Mr. Scott guilty of unlawful use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, first degree assault and related offenses.
Middle River Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Rape and Home Invasion | 01/16/2020
On January 16, 2020, Holland Calvin Turner, Jr. of Middle River, Maryland, was sentenced to a total sentence of 30 years for Rape 2nd Degree and Home Invasion. Turner pled guilty to Rape 2nd Degree and Home Invasion on October 28, 2019. Following the plea, the court ordered a presentence investigation to assist in sentencing.
Rising Sun Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Sex Abuse of a Minor | 01/07/2020
On Monday, January 6, 2020, the Honorable Keith Baynes of the Cecil County Circuit Court sentenced Jose Cisneros-Nunez, to a total of 50 years, for, two counts of Rape 2nd Degree, one count of Sex Abuse of a Minor and one count of Production of Child Pornography.
2019
Cecil County Circuit Court Judges Appoint James Dellmyer as State’s Attorney; Remove “Interim” Designation | 12/23/2019
Effective Friday, December 20, 2019, the Judges of the Circuit Court appointed James A. Dellmyer, Esquire as State’s Attorney for Cecil County. This appointment comes after Mr. Dellmyer was named Interim State’s Attorney replacing Amanda Bessicks in March, 2019 following her resignation and has run the Office since that time.
Office of the State's Attorney for Cecil County 