So. Md Police News

 

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

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a vandalism investigation. On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:36 am, the suspect was confronted about attempting to steal an item of clothing at the Family Dollar store in Lexington Park. She then knocked over a...

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St. Mary's Co. Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run Returns July 10, 2021

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. Cover the Cruiser in Leonardtown Friday, June 4, 2021

Come out Friday, June 4, 2021, to Leonardtown Square from 4-8 pm to support the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Cover the Cruiser event. As part of Leonardtown's First Friday, patrons will be able to donate $1 per square. Patrons sign their name to a small square which is then placed on the...

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St. Mary's Co. Camp D.A.R.E Registration Open

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the return of Camp D.A.R.E. this summer. Camp D.A.R.E will be held from July 26-29, 2021, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The camp is free and open to incoming fifth- and sixth-grade students. The deadline camp...

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St. Mary's Co. DUI Arrests March-April 2021

03/04/21- Joseph Cornell Young, age 47 of Lexington Park by Dep. Rycyzyn# 350. Joseph Cornell Young 03/05/21- Jesse Erin Kuntz, age 26 of Lusby by Cpl. LeFave# 264. (No Photograph Available) 03/12/21- Phillip Michael Welch, age 31 of Lexington Park by DFC. Beyer# 319. Phillip Michael...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On May 17, 2021, DFC. Budd responded to the 21600 block of Great Mill Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Anthony Charles Wright, age 52 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim and pushing the victim...

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Charles Co. CCSO School Resource Unit Announces 2021 Youth Summer Sports Camps

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Unit has announced the dates for the 2021 youth summer sports camps: Ladies Leadership Soccer Camp will take place at Laurel Springs Regional Park in La Plata on June 22 – 24 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The program is being offered to young...

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Charles Co. Officer Apprehends Man Breaking into Cars and Locates Loaded Gun and Stolen Property

DATE: May 19, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On May 13 at 7:20 a.m., officers responded to the area of 1014 St. Pauls Drive in Waldorf for the report of a male in dark clothing pulling on the door handles of several cars...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Reckless Endangerment / Crime Solvers and Private Donor Increase Reward up to $5,000 in Case

DATE: May 19, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658 On May 12 at 10:47 p.m., an unknown suspect fired nearly 12 rounds from a gun into a house in the 7700 block of Pomfret Road in Pomfret. The house was occupied at the time...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Attempted Murder of Police Officers and Officer Involved Shooting

DATE: May 18, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On May 17 at 3:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6300 block of Josephine Road in Waldorf to serve an arrest warrant for a man who had violated his probation related to a...

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St. Mary's Co. Barricade in Great Mills Resolved

On May 18, 2021, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45900 block of Indian Way in Great Mills to attempt service of an outstanding warrant. The male suspect, age 22 of Great Mills, was armed with several edged weapons and refused to exit the residence and...

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