So. Md Police News

Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Fight at High School

On March 23 at 12:45 p.m., six students were involved in an altercation at Westlake High School. School staff intervened and separated the students; no injuries were reported. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation and consulted the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation in which Middle School Student Deployed Pepper Spray

On March 24 at approximately 10 a.m., two students were involved in a fight inside Mattawoman Middle School. During the fight, one of the students involved in the altercation deployed pepper spray. Numerous students who were standing nearby were exposed; no injuries were reported. The school...

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St. Mary's Co. Fatal Shooting in Mechanicsville Under Investigation

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of Big Dogs in Paradise in Mechanicsville at 1:15 am on Friday morning for the report of shots fired. Deputies located one victim near the scene deceased from gunshot wounds. The Criminal Investigations Division is...

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St. Mary's Co. Homicide in Mechanicsville Under Investigation

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of the Big Dogs in Paradise bar at the 28700 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville at 1:15 am on Friday morning for the report of shots fired. Deputies located one male victim near the scene deceased from gunshot...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 22-MAR-2023

On 3/14/2023, Tpr J. Walker responded to the Weis, located at 20995 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, MD for the report of someone trespassing. Investigation revealed that Christina Rebecca Davis, 42 of No Fixed Address, had been previously issued a no trespass order and also had active warrants...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 14-MAR-2023

On 3/9/2023, Tpr C. Holder conducted a traffic stop on Rue Purchase Road, Lexington Park, MD. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Suboxone. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Heather Marie Wilson, 31 of California, MD. Wilson was arrested and...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 07-MAR-2023

From the Maryland State Police Office of Media Communication: Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Urges Hyundai, Kia Owners to Get Free Updates Following TikTok Challenge Thefts Due to recent videos being posted on social media, the public is urged to use several steps to help reduce the...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Non-Fatal Overdose at High School

A school resource officer is investigating a non-fatal overdose that occurred at St. Charles High School. On March 22 at 10:45 a.m., a student was found semi-conscious on a bathroom floor inside the school. A school nurse responded and the student was subsequently transported by ambulance to an...

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Fire Marshal Overnight Double Fatal Fire in St. Mary's County

ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD (March 20, 2023) - A team of investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, are investigating a dwelling fire that claimed two lives in the 21700 block of Cabot Place in Lexington Park. The first 911 call was received...

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Fire Marshal Charlotte Hall house fire; $200,000 loss

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/16/23 Time: 11:57 p.m. Location / Address: 30025 Gershwin Road, Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Residence Owner / Occupants: Paul and Suane Chase Injuries or...

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Fire Marshal Minor apartment fire in Waldorf

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3-14-23 Time: 6:56 a.m. Location / Address: 6008 New Forest Court, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Apartment Owner / Occupants: Modou Sey & Laura Smith Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated $...

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Fire Marshal 2 Sheds, 2 Salvaged Vehicles and a Trailer burn in Waldorf; $50,000 damages

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/7/23 Time: 1:12 p.m. Location / Address: 2707 Moran Drive, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Sheds, 2 Salvaged Vehicles and a Trailer Owner / Occupants: Sherina Brown Injuries or Deaths: None...

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Fire Marshal Minor shed fire in Waldorf

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/6/23 Time: 2:20 p.m. Location / Address: 3325 Middletown Road, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Shed Owner / Occupants: Joan Kelleher Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated $ Loss: $ 300.00 Smoke...

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Fire Marshal Man Charged After Pouring Gasoline; Setting Home on Fire

CALVERT COUNTY, MD (March 6, 2023) - Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a Huntingtown man after pouring gas and later setting his home on fire. On February 27, 2023, at around 6:30 p.m., Calvert County Sheriff's Office and Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to 3340 Ben Oak...

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Charles Co. Loaded Firearm Recovered during Traffic Stop on Billingsley Road

On March 17, officers were working a federally funded grant sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and part of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program. An officer observed a violation in the area of Billingsley Road near St. Charles Parkway and initiated a traffic stop...

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St. Mary's Co. Free Child Seat Installation on April 13, 2023

Is your child safety seat installed correctly? Not Sure? Are you about to become a parent? Let a National Certified Child Safety Seat technician teach you how to install your seat correctly and safely. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and its community partners are hosting another free...

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Charles Co. Bomb Threat Being Investigated

Investigators with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security and Intelligence Section and school resource officers are working with Charles County Public Schools to investigate a bomb threat that was sent to students via an air-dropped message to their cell phones earlier today. The...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Drugs and Loaded Firearm during Traffic Stop

On March 21 at 1:38 a.m., a patrol officer was in the area of Promenade Place when he observed a van in the middle of the apartment complex parking lot. As the officer began to investigate, the driver suddenly fled. At the same time, the officer received an alert on the vehicle’s license plate...

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Charles Co. Drugs and Firearm Recovered during Traffic Stop

On March 22 at 6:41 a.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3600 block of Leonardtown Road after observing a registration violation. Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected the strong odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Vehicle Theft Suspect

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the man pictured in a vehicle theft investigation. On Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5 am, the suspect broke into and stole a Ford F-350 truck from an auto repair lot in Hollywood. The suspect was dropped off, and likely picked back...

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