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St. Mary's Co. Thank You for Supporting Cover the Cruiser, and Additional Fundraisers

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office saw a phenomenal show of support last Friday at its Cover the Cruiser event in Leonardtown. Between donations and shirt sales, more than $1,100 was raised to support our upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run will be held at St. Mary's City on...

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

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a counterfeit money investigation. On Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 5:30 pm, the suspect passed four counterfeit $100 bills to the cashier at the Tractor Supply Company in Charlotte Hall. When the clerk tested...

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Charles Co. Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision; Liverpool Point Road in the area of Riverside Road in Nanjemoy

(NANJEMOY, Maryland) – On Thursday, June 03, 2021, at approximately 1910 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Liverpool Point Road in the area of Riverside Road in Nanjemoy, Maryland. Due to the seriousness...

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St. Mary's Co. Youth Gun Violence Task Force Arrest Lexington Park Man

On June 4, 2021, members of the Youth Gun Violence Task Force conducted a vehicle stop in the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park. The vehicle was approached by Task Force members and the odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle. A passenger in the vehicle, Tyquan...

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St. Mary's Co. Shots on the Range: Free COVID-19 Vaccine Event

Joint News Release: Flat Broke Shooters LLC St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 8, 2021) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), St. Mary’s County Sheriff's Office (SMCSO) and Flat Broke Shooters LLC are partnering to host...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; May 17 - May 23, 2021

During the week of May 17 – May 23, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,473 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 21-26409 On May 18, 2021, DFC Holt responded to the 8900 block of Dayton Ave in North Beach, MD for the report of damaged...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; May 24 - May 30, 2021

During the week of May 24 – May 30, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,521 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 21-27757 On May 24, 2021 Deputy Parks responded to the 900 block White Sands Drive in Lusby, MD for a reported theft. The complainant...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Conducts Alcohol Enforcement Operation

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted random undercover compliance checks on 14 local businesses with 11 of them successfully passing. On Saturday, May 29, 2021, the Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted covert compliance checks utilizing an underage...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Torch Run Returns on July 10

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is pleased to invite the public to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics held this year on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Mary's City. To participant in the walk or run register at...

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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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