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Church vandalism investigation prompts search for man and mystery car

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August 7, 2026

Detectives ask public to help identify person of interest

HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man and a vehicle connected to a property destruction investigation at a Huntingtown church.

According to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, investigators are attempting to identify a man in connection with an incident at Zion Church of Jesus Christ, located at 110 Athena Lane.

The man was last seen wearing a black Nike sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes.

Detectives are also seeking information about a silver four-door passenger car that was photographed in the church parking lot.

Authorities emphasized that the individual and vehicle are being sought for identification as part of an active investigation and that being identified does not imply guilt.

Anyone who recognizes the man or vehicle, or has information about the person’s identity or whereabouts, is asked to contact DFC R. Jones at Ryan.Jones@calvertcountymd.gov.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by emailing CCSOtips@calvertcountymd.gov or through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app.


Key Points

  • Detectives are investigating property destruction at Zion Church of Jesus Christ in Huntingtown.
  • Authorities are trying to identify a man and a silver four-door passenger car.
  • The Sheriff’s Office says identification does not imply guilt and is requesting public assistance.
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