So. Md Police News

 

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

On October 9, 2021, at approximately 8:00 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 27000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported serious motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado truck with...

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Charles Co. Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward for Identity of Suspects in Robbery at Beauty Store

DATE: October 7, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On September 28 shortly after 5 p.m., a group of females entered a beauty supply business in the 3000 block of Waldorf Market Place and attempted to steal a significant...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Announces 2nd Quarter Awards for 2021

Sheriff Tim Cameron and Command Staff congratulated employees of the Sheriff's Office this week for outstanding service during the second quarter of 2021. Deputy of the Quarter: Corporal Daniel Holdsworth Capt. David Yingling and Cpl. Daniel Holdsworth Cpl. Holdsworth was nominated...

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

On View Arrests: Drug Arrest- On September 22, 2021, members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Vice Narcotics Division executed a search and seizure warrant on Michael Timmy Harrod, age 23 of Lexington Park, and the vehicle Harrod was utilizing. Located in the vehicle was suspected...

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St. Mary's Co. Criminal Summons Served- September 2021

09/01/21- Bryan Allen Roberts, age 34 of Tall Timbers- Theft by DFC. Fenwick# 338. 09/02/21- Robert Lee Jupiter, age 39 of Lexington Park- Assault 1st Degree by Dep. Wimberly# 357. 09/02/21- Skylar Anthony Sanders, age 38 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Lawrence# 279. 09/02/21-...

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

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in an assault investigation. On Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 at 12:12 pm, the suspect was waiting for the victim to finish using the self-serve Maryland Lottery kiosk at the Wawa convenience store in Charlotte Hall...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers and K9 Team Apprehend Suspects and Recover Loaded Firearms / Suspects Prohibited from Possessing Firearms

DATE: October 5, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 3, at 2:27 a.m., patrol officers were in the area of Leonardtown Road near Smallwood Drive when they heard what sounded like gunfire. As they went to...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Apprehend Suspect in Robbery Case

DATE: October 5, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 3 at 11:05 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf for the report of a robbery. A preliminary investigation showed the suspect...

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St. Mary's Co. Information Sought for Stolen Motorcycles

2006 Yamaha Y22 2002 Vor EN-E Dual Sport The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to recover the two motorcycles pictured and the identity of the person or persons responsible for the theft. The motorcycles, along with two dirt bike helmets were taken from the front porch...

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Charles Co. Attempted Traffic Stop on Stolen Car Leads to Arrest of Suspect and Recovery of Loaded Firearm

DATE: October 1, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On September 30 at 5:47 p.m., a patrol officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop in the area of Crain Highway at Billingsley Road on a car that had been reported stolen...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Assault Case Charge Man with Illegal Possession of a Firearm

DATE: October 1, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On September 30, detectives were conducting an investigation into an assault and were inside a residence in the 200 block of Gentry Court in Bryans Road. During the...

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Charles Co. Traffic Operations Unit Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Billingsley Road

DATE: October 2, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 2 at 8:45 a.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Billingsley Road and Catchpenny Place in Bryans Road, MD. Police and...

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Charles Co. Traffic Operations Unit Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Woodville Road

DATE: October 2, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 1 at 3:24 p.m., officers responded to the 15300 block of Woodville Road in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving a van and a motorcycle. An...

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St. Mary's Co. On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citation/Juvenile Referrals

On View Arrests: Drug Arrest- On September 8, 2021, a search warrant was executed in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, on John Wendell Young, age 47 of Lexington Park. Located on Young's person was suspected cocaine and packaging to indicate distribution. A second search...

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Charles Co. Death Investigation on Pep Rally Lane

DATE: October 1, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On September 30 at 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the 9500 block of Pep Rally Lane in Waldorf for the report of a death. Shawna Borten Hardesty, 39, was discovered inside...

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Charles Co. Detectives Charge Man with Illegal Possession of a Firearm

DATE: October 1, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On September 24 at 6:15 a.m., detectives were at an apartment in the 12000 block of Abberly Place in Waldorf conducting an investigation. While inside the residence...

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St. Mary's Co. Court Security Deputy Kenneth Yekstat Retires

Sheriff Tim Cameron and Court Security Deputy Kenneth Yekstat After more than 50 years of law enforcement, Court Security Deputy Kenneth Yekstat retired from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office this week. Dep. Yekstat served in the US Armed Forces, as well as served and retired from the...

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St. Mary's Co. Cpl. Snyder Retires from Sheriff's Office After 25 Years of Service

Maria Snyder, Cpl. Daniel Snyder and Sheriff Tim Cameron Corporal Daniel Snyder #89 retired from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office this week after faithfully serving for more than 25 years. Cpl. Snyder spent most of his career as a Patrol Division Deputy and was also a veteran of the...

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St. Mary's Co. Shooting in Great Mills Under Investigation

On Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at approximately 12:44 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45700 block of Horsehead Road in Great Mills, for the reported shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a male victim, age 33 of Lexington Park, suffering from...

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St. Mary's Co. Faith and Blue Community Event on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is proud to join police agencies and faith organizations across the country for National Faith and Blue Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, from 1-3 pm. The Faith and Blue Neighborhood Festival will be held at the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office District...

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