So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Detectives identify and arrest suspect in non-fatal shooting case on Business Park Court

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a suspect in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred in late October. On October 29, an altercation occurred between two males inside a business on Business Park Court. An unknown person, who was...

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Charles Co. Neighborhood Enforcement Team recovers loaded firearm during traffic stop

On December 5 at 4:20 p.m., officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team initiated a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Crain Highway. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of cannabis. Further investigation revealed the occupants were in possession of a loaded...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Respond to Burglary in Progress, Apprehend Juveniles; One with a Loaded Firearm

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 6, 2023) – Tuesday, December 5, 2023, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 36000 block of Woodbush Drive in Chaptico, MD, for the report of a burglary in progress at an unoccupied residence. As units responded to the scene, Deputies located...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack, 05-DEC-2023; 2 Fatal Crashes

Vehicles crashes into Residence On Sunday, December 3, 2023, at approximately 1:15 am, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a residence, located at 21504 Exquisite Court, Lexington Park, MD, for the report of a vehicle into a structure. Troopers and other...

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Charles Co. Single Vehicle Fatal crash; 04-DEC-2023; Bensville Road

(Pomfret, Maryland) – On Monday, December 4, 2023, at approximately 1133 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 229 (Bensville Road) in the area of the Indian Head Rail Trail for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the...

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Calvert Co. State Police blotter; Prince Frederick Barrack. 03-DEC-2023

Missing Person(s) Brendan Christopher Swope: On November 9, 2023 Swope left his residence located in Prince Frederick and never returned home. Swope has not had any contact with family since November 10, 2023 and is believed to still be in the Prince Frederick area. He is a known Schizophrenic...

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St. Mary's Co. Suspects Sought for Theft – Ulta Beauty Store

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 10:10 a.m., the two persons shown in these photos entered the Ulta Beauty store in California, MD. The two gathered multiple items and approached the register, giving the appearance of planning to pay for the items. However, after experiencing...

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St. Mary's Co. Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants through 12/03/23

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 5, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office handled 1,484 calls for service from 11/27/23 through 12/03/23. ARRESTS: 11/29/23 – Adam Joseph Holland, 21, of Lexington Park, MD, by Detective Warren Forinash, for Felony Possessing a Firearm after being convicted of...

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St. Mary's Co. Fifteen of 16 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 5, 2023) – The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 16 St. Mary's County businesses. Fifteen of the establishments were found to follow Maryland State laws regarding verification of age...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer investigating altercation at St. Charles High School

On December 4 at 1 p.m., three students were involved in an altercation at St. Charles High School. The students face charges and disciplinary actions from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Watkins at 301-609-3282 ext. 0721. The investigation is...

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Charles Co. CCSO detectives assume investigation into missing person case

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information leading to the location of a missing person, Jamell LeeHeung II, 25, of Indian Head. LeeHeung was initially reported missing on November 25 to the U.S. Navy Police at the Indian Head Base where he lived. On November 27...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Seize Firearms and Drug Cache in Lexington Park Apartment, Suspect Arrested in Cal

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 29, 2023) – Through a joint investigation conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, a search and seizure warrant was executed Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at an...

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Charles Co. Suspected cannabis recovered from a student at Thomas Stone High School

On November 28, a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School discovered suspected cannabis inside a student’s book bag that was left inside a classroom. The school resource officer recovered the cannabis. In accordance with Maryland law, the student will be charged on a civil citation with...

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St. Mary's Co. Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants through 11/26/23

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 28, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office handled 1,479 calls for service from 11/13/23 through 11/19/23, and 1524 Calls for Service (CFS) from 11/20/23 through 11/26/23. ARRESTS: 11/17/23 – Jeffrey Glenn Burch, 48, of Great Mills, MD, by Deputy Austin Welch...

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St. Mary's Co. Indictment for Murder

LEONARDTOWN, MD November25, 2023) – LEONARDTOWN, MD November 25, 2023) – Update November 25, 2023: As a result of continued investigative efforts by detectives with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division, on Monday, November 20, 2023, 19-year-old James Jerome...

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St. Mary's Co. IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST – THEFT

At approximately 5:41 p.m., on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the pictured subject entered Advance Auto Parts in California, MD, walked around the store for a short time, selected a set of Honda brand floor mats, and fled from the business, failing to pay for the items. The suspect is described as a...

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St. Mary's Co. IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST - Theft - Big Lots

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, the subject pictured above, arrived at Big Lots in Lexington Park in the pictured maroon Lincoln with temporary tags. The subject in the photos entered the store while two other associates remained with the vehicle, preparing it to be...

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St. Mary's Co. CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 20, 2023) – The Town of Leonardtown is holding its “Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” on November 24, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event will cause road closures around the Town of Leonardtown. The following is a list of road...

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Charles Co. COPS officers recover drugs and firearm during traffic stop

On November 14 at 1:40 p.m., officers assigned to the COPS Unit were conducting traffic operations in the area of Glymont Road at Circle Avenue in Indian Head when they stopped a car for speeding. Officers observed drugs inside the vehicle and further investigation revealed the driver, Robert...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers investigating reports of unconscious driver recover drugs

On November 19 at 5:28 a.m., patrol officers responded to the area of Crain Highway and Mattawoman Beantown Road for the report of a car stopped in the roadway. When officers arrived, they observed the driver was unresponsive, the car was in drive and the driver’s foot was on the brake. Officer...

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