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

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft scheme investigation. On Sunday, May 9, 2021, the suspect removed a Dewalt sawzall from a box and placed it in her shoulder bag and left the Ace Hardware store in Leonardtown without paying for it...

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Fire Marshal Fire Investigations -- Catchup Thread -- May 2021

WOMAN CHARGED AFTER PINEY POINT HOUSE FIRE ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD (May 17, 2021) - Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged Jesse M. Russell, 37, after determining she was responsible for intentionally setting curtains on fire in the living room of her Piney Point home yesterday afternoon...

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Fire Marshal Fire Investigations -- Catchup Thread -- March/April 2021

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/11/21 Time: 4:20 a.m. Location / Address: 24461 Budds Creek Road, Clements, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Vehicle Owner / Occupants: Gary Scruggs Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated $ Loss...

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St. Mary's Co. Criminal Summons for May 2021

On May 1, 2021, Joshua Ian Herbert, 33 of Lexington Park, was issued criminal summonses for Second-Degree Assault, Theft: Under $100 and Malicious Destruction of Property under $1,000 by Cpl. Rachael Roszell. Case # 22492-21 On May 2, 2021, Malik Dayron Hunter, 27 of Lexington Park, was issued...

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

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 12:40 pm, the suspect walked out of the Best Buy store in California with two Bose portable speakers that he did not pay for. Anyone with information...

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St. Mary's Co. Youth Gun Violence Task Force Affects More Arrests

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Youth Gun Violence Task Force continued its enforcement efforts this week in removing illegal firearms and illicit drugs from the community. On Thursday, May 27, 2021, task force members, Emergency Services Team and Sheriff's Office Narcotics detectives...

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Charles Co. 2020 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. 2020 Fast Facts County Population: 163,257* Sworn Officers: 299 Corrections Officers: 133 Court Security Officers: 15 Automated Enforcement Unit (AEU)...

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St. Mary's Co. On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations

On View Arrests: Assault- On May 21, 2021, Cpl. Pontorno responded to the 21800 block of Milton Lane in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Amber Renay Mason, age 28 of Lexington Park, had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. As she was being escorted out of...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's Sheriff's Office Employees Awarded for Exemplary Service in 2020

On Thursday, May 27, 2021 numerous employees of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were awarded for excellence and exemplary achievements during 2020. We are proud to present those awards recipients: Deputy Sheriff of the Year: Deputy Andrew Burgess Captain David Yingling and Deputy...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted: Bryan Allen Roberts

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Bryan Allen Roberts, age 33 of no fixed address. Roberts, who frequents the California area of St. Mary’s, is wanted for three outstanding warrants: Second-Degree Burglary; Failure to Appear: Trespass and Disorderly and...

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St. Mary's Co. Corporal Joseph Somerville Jr. Retires

On Friday, May 28, 2021, Corporal Joseph Somerville Jr., officially retired from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office after a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years. During his career Cpl. Somerville served in many capacities. He was a patrol deputy for 17 of his 25 years as well as...

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Charles Co. Reward in Murder of Jazmiah Nelson Increased to up to $7,500

DATE: May 28, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Detectives are continuing their investigation into the murder of Jazmiah Nelson who was shot and killed on May 22...

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Charles Co. Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect Involved in Convenience Store Robbery

DATE: May 27, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On May 19 at 3 p.m., officers responded to a convenience store in the 2800 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery. The initial investigation...

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Charles Co. Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect Who Assaulted Gas Station Employee During Theft

DATE: May 27, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On May 17 at 8:05 a.m., officers responded to a gas station in the 6600 block of Crain Highway in La Plata for the report of an assault and theft. An initial investigation...

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St. Mary's Co. Youth Gun Violence Task Force Continues Arrests

On Friday, May 21, 2021, the Youth Gun Violence Task Force attempted to serve an arrest warrant on De’Quan Savien Gantt Sr., age 20 of Lexington Park, for Malicious Destruction of Property. Task force personnel located Gantt at the Patuxent River Hotel in Lexington Park. When deputies attempted...

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St. Mary's Co. Thefts Involving Catalytic Converters

May 26, 2021: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts of catalytic converters occurring in the area. Many of the thefts have targeted work vehicles parked in unlit areas with no active video surveillance. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents...

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St. Mary's Co. Youth Gun Violence Task Force Arrests

On April 9, 2021, deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to the 46800 block of Rogers Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported fight in progress involving shots fired. The investigation was continued by the Youth Gun Violence Task Force. During the investigation...

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St. Mary's Co. Youth Gun Violence Task Force Announced

In the continued enforcement efforts against crime committed with firearms in the Lexington Park area, Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the formation and mission of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force that was originally implemented in July 2020. The...

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St. Mary's Co. Fatal Crash in Leonardtown Under Investigation

On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at approximately 8:10 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Medley’s Neck Road and Bird Haven Drive in Leonardtown. Due to the severity of the crash, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Homicide in La Plata / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

DATE: May 23, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On May 22 at 11:36 p.m., officers responded to the...

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