Based on the informant's tip, a warrant was obtained for Grinder's arrest. Smallwood State Park Rangers Dan Yankee, Michael Dyson and Robin Melton and Maryland Natural Resources Police Cpl. Chris Sherman served the warrant at Grinder's home in the 4000 block of Bullit Neck Road. He surrendered peacefully. Later he was taken to the Charles County Detention Center where he was processed and then released on personal recognizance following an appearance before a district court commissioner.
Grinder has a history of theft and drug addiction.
Since last fall, a number of burglaries and thefts have occurred at the marina situated along Mattawoman Creek. SFPS is a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and is entrusted with law enforcement in Maryland's state forests and parks.