So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Detectives Apprehend Five Suspects Linked to Armed Robberies Orchestrated via Social Media

On April 22, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division Robbery Unit arrested five suspects, ages 17 to 21, who were identified as suspects in several armed robberies that go back to April 9, 2024. In these cases, the suspects used a fake profile of a female on a social media...

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Charles Co. Charles County Crime Solvers offering a cash reward for information regarding fugitive’s whereabouts

Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit are seeking the whereabouts of Steven Richard Davis, Jr, 33, of no fixed address, who has an active warrant charging him with failure to register as a sex offender. Davis is known to stay in Baltimore. He is 6’1”, weighs approximately...

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Charles Co. Knife recovered from a student at Barnhart Elementary School

On April 23 at 10:45 a.m., a student at Barnhart Elementary School was found to be in possession of a knife after it was reported to school administrators. The school resource officer initiated an investigation which is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call PFC Joffe at 301-609-3282...

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Charles Co. Vape containing THC recovered from student at Milton Somers Middle School

On April 22 at 11:55 a.m., staff at Milton Somers Middle School were made aware of students smoking in a school bathroom. Further investigation revealed one of the students had a vape containing THC. The school resource officer was notified and the student was charged on a civil citation with...

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Charles Co. SRO investigating assault at Davis Middle School

On April 16, the school resource officer at Davis Middle School was made aware of an assault that occurred on April 15 in which a male student inappropriately touched a female student during class. The student will be charged on a Juvenile Offense Report with assault. Anyone with additional...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers apprehend four suspects involved in citizen armed robbery / Three handguns and cannabis recovered

On April 13 at 10:06 p.m., officers responded to the area of Meadow Lane in Waldorf for the report of a citizen armed robbery. While responding, Pfc. Karopchinsky observed the suspect vehicle on Crain Highway near Berry Road. He initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and four suspects were...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers locate man who made threats of violence toward a church

On April 14 at 7:56 a.m., patrol officers received a call from a concerned citizen about a man posting numerous posts on social media threatening to take a gun to a church on St. Peter’s Church Road. The caller advised the back-to-back posts appeared to be threatening. As officers were...

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Charles Co. SRO investigating an assault at Henry Lackey High School

On April 15 at 9 a.m., two students were engaged in an alteration inside Henry Lackey High School. The fight caused a large crowd to gather and resulted in a school staff member being injured while trying to separate the students. The staff member was transported to a hospital for treatment of...

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Charles Co. CCSO Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Connection with Burglary at Firehouse – Suspect Linked to Crimes throughout the Metropolitan Area

On April 11, detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, along with members of the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Emergency Services Team, and detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., served search warrants...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers apprehend carjacking suspect from neighboring county

On April 9 at 9:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Berry Road and Bonnie Lane where a carjacking suspect was fleeing from Prince George’s County police in the stolen vehicle. Officers observed the suspect northbound on Indian Head Highway, but the suspect made a U-turn and got back...

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

On April 12 at 10:15 a.m., two students were engaged in a fight at St. Charles High School. As they were being separated by school staff, an administrator was struck in the face by a student who was not engaged in the altercation. The students face criminal charges and disciplinary sanctions...

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Charles Co. Charles County Crime Solvers offering a cash reward in stolen cars and theft cases

On April 11 at 7 a.m., patrol officers responded to a call for two stolen vehicles on Bancroft Drive. A Nissan Maxima and a Dodge Charger were stolen from one residence during the overnight hours. Further, patrol officers took reports of thefts from vehicles on Windon Court that may be related...

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Charles Co. Knife recovered from a student at Davis Middle School

On April 11, a school resource officer at Davis Middle School was notified that school administrators recovered a knife from a student on April 10. The student will be charged on a Juvenile Offense Report with possession of a weapon on school grounds and will also face consequences from the...

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Charles Co. Charles County Drug Task Force recovers firearms and large quantities of drugs

On April 9, detectives assigned to the Charles County Drug Task Force (CCDTF), with assistance from the CCSO Neighborhood Enforcement Team, K9, and Animal Control, served a search warrant relating to a drug investigation at an address in the 2600 block of Academic Court in Waldorf, and at a...

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Charles Co. Detectives investigating shooting at an apartment complex in Waldorf

On April 10 at 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed an adult male shot another adult male, both of whom are known to each other. The shooter was...

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Fire Marshal RV destroyed by fire in Valley Lee; $8,000 loss

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 4/4/24 Time: 11:49 a.m. Location / Address: 19010 Russell Road, Valley Lee, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2013 Cruiser RV View Finder Owner / Occupants: Charles Moore Injuries or Deaths: None...

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Fire Marshal 2 Story Single Family Dwelling fire in Huntingtown; $150,000 loss

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 4/4/24 Time: 1:11 p.m. Location / Address: 2300 Stella Drive, Huntingtown, Calvert County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: George & Connie Smith Injuries or Deaths: None...

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Fire Marshal One Story Single Family Dwelling in Sunderland destroyed by fire; $125,000 loss

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/31/24 Time: 8:46 a.m. Location / Address: 1110 Claggett Road, Sunderland, Calvert County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: One Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: James Mackall Injuries or Deaths: None...

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Fire Marshal Camper destroyed by fire in Mechanicsville; $50,000 loss

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/22/24 Time: 1:20 a.m. Location / Address: 36725 Joan Drive, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Camper Owner / Occupants: Kent Grubbs Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated $ Loss...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers apprehend a suspect in theft / Detectives link suspect to additional thefts throughout the region

On March 29 at 11:46 a.m., officers responded to a theft that just occurred at a jewelry store in the 3000 block of Waldorf Market Place. In the case, the suspect asked to see some jewelry, suddenly ran from the store with a ring, and fled in a vehicle. A lookout for the vehicle was broadcast...

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