“Woodbine teen charged for the theft of more than $16,000 of valuables”

Woodbine, Carroll County, Maryland, November 5, 2009 ---- Spencer Robert Bivins aged 18 of the 1200 Block Hoods Mill Road was arrested and charged this morning by Sheriff’s Detectives for the theft of more than $16,000 cash, jewelry, electronics and other valuables taken from twenty-four (24) unlocked vehicles parked at private homes in the South Carroll area. The thefts occurred during the evening of July 27th into the early morning of July 28, 2009.

During the investigation, a Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Technician recovered latent fingerprints from several of the vehicles. A forensic comparison conducted by the Maryland State Police Crime Lab linked the recovered fingerprints to Bivins. An arrest warrant was issued charging Bivins with; Theft – Scheme, Rogue & Vagabond and Malicious Destruction of Property. Bivin’s is currently being held at Carroll County Central Booking where he is awaiting a bail review before the District Court Commissioner.

According to the previous year’s Crime in Maryland Report, serious property crimes account for 85% of all crime in Carroll. Further, Sheriff’s Office investigators estimate the theft of electronics, tools, cash and other valuables from unlocked vehicles, sheds and homes account for almost three-fourths of those crimes. Residents are reminded to roll-up car windows, lock car doors and remove valuables from site when leaving their vehicle unattended. Also, residents are asked to report unfamiliar vehicles and persons roaming neighborhoods and parking lots during the late evening and early morning hours.

The Sheriff’s Office investigation continues… Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 410-386-2900, or the toll free anonymous TIPS Hotline at 1-888-399-TIPP (8477).

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New Windsor Robbery suspect arrested through DNA; Arrested: posted 10/27/2009
Sheriff's Office plans strategic patrol for Halloween night: posted 10/26/2009
Suspects Arrested for Manchester Burglaries: posted 10/20/2009
Fleeing Motorist Dies at Shock Trauma After Striking Oncoming Vehicle: posted 10/19/2009
Deputies Seek Assistance Identifying Suspect in Identity Theft Scheme: posted 10/19/2009
Homeless man Recovering at Shock Trauma Following Assault: posted 10/3/2009
Motorist rescued, one arrested: posted 8/29/2009
Sheriff's Office plans strategic patrols for first day of school: posted 8/21/2009
Law Enforcement cautions motorists using Hampstead Bypass: posted 8/14/2009
Thieves make-off with unattended valuables: posted 8/12/2009
Westminster motorcyclist killed after being struck by pick-up truck: posted 8/11/2009
Sheriff's Office receives second award for National Law Enforcement Accreditation: posted 8/5/2009
Sustained winds, rain damage Finksburg homes: posted 7/31/2009
Deputies seek to identify suspects stealing from motor vehicles in Sykesville community: posted 7/29/2009
Sheriff's Office, FACC, and the towns of New Windsor and Union Bridge to host Night Out Against Crime: posted 7/27/2009
Sheriff's Office Investigator to attend specialized training: posted 7/16/2009
Chesapeake Beach teen arrested for shoplifting at Carrolltown Mall: posted 7/14/2009
Impaired Drivers, drug offenders arrested over holiday weekend: posted 7/6/2009
Deputies seek assistance identifying suspect Wanted for Credit/Debit Card fraud: posted 7/1/2009
Sheriff's Office announces Traffic Safety Initiative: posted 6/29/2009
Deputies encourage residents to lock-up cars and valuables; report suspicious persons: posted 6/26/2009
Westminster man arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a minor: posted 6/23/2009
Sheriff's Office Unveils New Website and Crime Prevention Resources: posted 6/22/2009
Carroll High School Students to attend Junior Police Academy: posted 6/18/2009
Deputies seek to identify subject(s) stealing from automobiles in New Windsor community: posted 6/12/2009
Deputy taken to Shock Trauma after being struck by oncoming vehicle: posted 6/11/2009
Keymar burglars confronted by pub owner and deputy; arrested: posted 6/5/2009
Deputies seek assistance with locating vehicle and driver involved in weekend pedestrian accident: posted 5/29/2009
Deputies seek assistance identifying suspect wanted for theft: posted 5/28/2009
Sheriff's Deputies target fatal traffic collisions during national Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement campaign: posted 5/15/2009
Accreditation Assessment Team to visit Sheriff's Office, invites public comment: posted 4/20/2009
Manchester burglar confronted by resident; arrested: posted 4/16/2009

“Sheriff’s Office receives second award for national Law Enforcement Accreditation”

Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, August 5, 2009 ---- Sheriff Kenneth L. Tregoning is pleased to announce that on August 1, 2009, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office successfully completed the process for reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The award of “Law Enforcement Accreditation” is granted to only those agencies who are willing and able to demonstrate compliance with the Commission’s standards, which are developed through intensive research as the “best practices” in law enforcement.

Following an initial award in July 2006, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has worked diligently to maintain a high level of performance and professionalism. Policies were improved and documentation was collected to verify that during these past three years, the agency has remained in compliance with CALEA standards. This compliance was verified by an impartial team of CALEA Assessors, who conducted an extensive review of the agency by viewing documentation, meeting with agency personnel, and listening to comments from the public. In a letter presented to Sheriff Tregoning during CALEA’s award ceremony this past weekend, the Commission’s Executive Director, Mr. Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. stated that the award “…represents your agency’s ongoing acceptance of the obligation to continue the quest for professional excellence…”

In addition to receiving the award for reaccreditation, another accomplishment was recognized at the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agency’s summer conference. Major Phil Kasten, who has served as the Accreditation Manager for the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office since 2003, was certified as a CALEA Assessor. Completing training at the top of his class, Major Kasten will now be called upon to assist in evaluating other law enforcement agencies throughout the country.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office next on-site evaluation will take place in the Spring of 2012, and preparations for that on-site evaluation have already begun. Through dedicated self-evaluation with the CALEA process, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office will always be looking to improve policies, procedures, and practices, resulting in continued professional and effective law enforcement service to Carroll County.

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		Breaking News News Archive Sheriff's Office News “Woodbine teen charged for the theft of more than $16,000 of valuables” Woodbine, Carroll County, Maryland, November 5, 2009 ---- Spencer Robert Bivins aged 18 of the 1200 Block Hoods Mill Road was arrested and charged this morning by Sheriff’s Detectives for the theft of more than $16,000 cash, jewelry, electronics and other valuables taken from twenty-four (24) unlocked vehicles parked at private homes in the South Carroll area. The thefts occurred during the evening of July 27th into the early morning of July 28, 2009. During the investigation, a Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Technician recovered latent fingerprints from several of the vehicles. A forensic comparison conducted by the Maryland State Police Crime Lab linked the recovered fingerprints to Bivins. An arrest warrant was issued charging Bivins with; Theft – Scheme, Rogue & Vagabond and Malicious Destruction of Property. Bivin’s is currently being held at Carroll County Central Booking where he is awaiting a bail review before the District Court Commissioner. According to the previous year’s Crime in Maryland Report, serious property crimes account for 85% of all crime in Carroll. Further, Sheriff’s Office investigators estimate the theft of electronics, tools, cash and other valuables from unlocked vehicles, sheds and homes account for almost three-fourths of those crimes. Residents are reminded to roll-up car windows, lock car doors and remove valuables from site when leaving their vehicle unattended. Also, residents are asked to report unfamiliar vehicles and persons roaming neighborhoods and parking lots during the late evening and early morning hours. The Sheriff’s Office investigation continues… Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 410-386-2900, or the toll free anonymous TIPS Hotline at 1-888-399-TIPP (8477). # # # News Archive New Windsor Robbery suspect arrested through DNA; Arrested: posted 10/27/2009 Sheriff's Office plans strategic patrol for Halloween night: posted 10/26/2009 Suspects Arrested for Manchester Burglaries: posted 10/20/2009 Fleeing Motorist Dies at Shock Trauma After Striking Oncoming Vehicle: posted 10/19/2009 Deputies Seek Assistance Identifying Suspect in Identity Theft Scheme: posted 10/19/2009 Homeless man Recovering at Shock Trauma Following Assault: posted 10/3/2009 Motorist rescued, one arrested: posted 8/29/2009 Sheriff's Office plans strategic patrols for first day of school: posted 8/21/2009 Law Enforcement cautions motorists using Hampstead Bypass: posted 8/14/2009 Thieves make-off with unattended valuables: posted 8/12/2009 Westminster motorcyclist killed after being struck by pick-up truck: posted 8/11/2009 Sheriff's Office receives second award for National Law Enforcement Accreditation: posted 8/5/2009 Sustained winds, rain damage Finksburg homes: posted 7/31/2009 Deputies seek to identify suspects stealing from motor vehicles in Sykesville community: posted 7/29/2009 Sheriff's Office, FACC, and the towns of New Windsor and Union Bridge to host Night Out Against Crime: posted 7/27/2009 Sheriff's Office Investigator to attend specialized training: posted 7/16/2009 Chesapeake Beach teen arrested for shoplifting at Carrolltown Mall: posted 7/14/2009 Impaired Drivers, drug offenders arrested over holiday weekend: posted 7/6/2009 Deputies seek assistance identifying suspect Wanted for Credit/Debit Card fraud: posted 7/1/2009 Sheriff's Office announces Traffic Safety Initiative: posted 6/29/2009 Deputies encourage residents to lock-up cars and valuables; report suspicious persons: posted 6/26/2009 Westminster man arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a minor: posted 6/23/2009 Sheriff's Office Unveils New Website and Crime Prevention Resources: posted 6/22/2009 Carroll High School Students to attend Junior Police Academy: posted 6/18/2009 Deputies seek to identify subject(s) stealing from automobiles in New Windsor community: posted 6/12/2009 Deputy taken to Shock Trauma after being struck by oncoming vehicle: posted 6/11/2009 Keymar burglars confronted by pub owner and deputy; arrested: posted 6/5/2009 Deputies seek assistance with locating vehicle and driver involved in weekend pedestrian accident: posted 5/29/2009 Deputies seek assistance identifying suspect wanted for theft: posted 5/28/2009 Sheriff's Deputies target fatal traffic collisions during national Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement campaign: posted 5/15/2009 Accreditation Assessment Team to visit Sheriff's Office, invites public comment: posted 4/20/2009 Manchester burglar confronted by resident; arrested: posted 4/16/2009 “Sheriff’s Office receives second award for national Law Enforcement Accreditation” Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, August 5, 2009 ---- Sheriff Kenneth L. Tregoning is pleased to announce that on August 1, 2009, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office successfully completed the process for reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The award of “Law Enforcement Accreditation” is granted to only those agencies who are willing and able to demonstrate compliance with the Commission’s standards, which are developed through intensive research as the “best practices” in law enforcement. Following an initial award in July 2006, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has worked diligently to maintain a high level of performance and professionalism. Policies were improved and documentation was collected to verify that during these past three years, the agency has remained in compliance with CALEA standards. This compliance was verified by an impartial team of CALEA Assessors, who conducted an extensive review of the agency by viewing documentation, meeting with agency personnel, and listening to comments from the public. In a letter presented to Sheriff Tregoning during CALEA’s award ceremony this past weekend, the Commission’s Executive Director, Mr. Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. stated that the award “…represents your agency’s ongoing acceptance of the obligation to continue the quest for professional excellence…” In addition to receiving the award for reaccreditation, another accomplishment was recognized at the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agency’s summer conference. Major Phil Kasten, who has served as the Accreditation Manager for the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office since 2003, was certified as a CALEA Assessor. Completing training at the top of his class, Major Kasten will now be called upon to assist in evaluating other law enforcement agencies throughout the country. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office next on-site evaluation will take place in the Spring of 2012, and preparations for that on-site evaluation have already begun. Through dedicated self-evaluation with the CALEA process, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office will always be looking to improve policies, procedures, and practices, resulting in continued professional and effective law enforcement service to Carroll County. # # #
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