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St. Mary's Co. Identities Needed for Theft Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons shown in a theft investigation. On Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at 6:15 pm, the suspects entered the California Walmart store. One suspect load a shopping cart with merchandise and left the cart next to the self-checkout...

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St. Mary's Co. Community Partners Awarded Grant to Address Childhood Trauma

Joint Press Release: St. Mary’s County Health Department St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office St. Mary’s County Public Schools St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 1, 2021) – The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force in partnership with the St. Mary’s County...

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Charles Co. Traffic Operations Officers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on Crain Highway

DATE: February 28, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 28 at 2:40 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation revealed...

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Charles Co. Officers Arrest Suspect Armed with Firearm in Domestic-Related Assault

DATE: February 26, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 26 at 12:23 a.m., officers responded to a house on Malcolm Road in Brandywine for the report of an assault involving a firearm. When officers arrived, they were...

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St. Mary's Co. Watch for Buses as Students Return to Schools

Starting on Monday, March 1, 2021 all St. Mary's County Public School students return to classrooms on a modified basis and school buses are back on the roads. St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office advises motorists to be mindful of school buses on roadways and students at bus stops. Drivers...

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

On View Arrests: Drug Arrest- On February 10, 2021, DFC. M. Beyer responded to 46800 block of Flower Drive in Lexington Park, to assist in the execution of a search warrant. Marcus Anthony Mills, age 33 of Lexington Park, was found in possession of a quantity of suspected cocaine and packaging...

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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 shown in a theft investigation. On Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at 6:08 pm, the suspect picked up the victim’s wallet from the sidewalk in front of the Lexington Park Family Dollar store on Great Mills Road. The black bi-fold...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted for Escape-Nelson Battle Jr.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Nelson Leroy Battle Jr., age 36 of Lexington Park. Battle has an active warrant for his arrest for the charge of escape, due to violating the conditions of his pretrial release on the initial charges of burglary and assault...

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Charles Co. Detectives Conducting Death Investigation in Waldorf

DATE: February 22, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 21 at 10:46 a.m., officers responded to a wooded area in the 3300 block of Plaza Way in Waldorf for the report of an unconscious person in a small body of...

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St. Mary's Co. Identities Needed for Vandalism Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the persons shown in a vandalism investigation. On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 between 5-5:30 pm, the suspects illegally entered Chaptico Park by removing a section of the split-rail fence and rode on the BMX bicycle track causing...

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

On View Arrests: Theft- On February 10, 2021, Dep. Wilhelmi responded to 21800 block of North Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported theft. The complainant advised an individual had removed property belonging to the business and when confronted the individual became hostile. Dep...

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St. Mary's Co. Shooting in Lexington Park Under Investigation

On February 17, 2021, at approximately 3:36 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported assault with injury. Contact was made with the victim who advised two individuals knocked on the door...

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Charles Co. Update: Located Safe and Unharmed. Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Woman who has Dementia

DATE: February 18, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Missing: Sharon Rood Charles County Sheriff’s officers are asking for the public’s help in locating Sharon Deloris Rood, 81, of Waldorf, who was reported missing by a...

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St. Mary's Co. Reckless Endangerment Under Investigation

On February 16, 2021, at approximately 3:26 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28100 block of Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported reckless endangerment. Investigation determined an individual fired multiple rounds from a vehicle and...

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St. Mary's Co. Identities Needed for Theft Suspects

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identities of the individuals shown in a theft investigation. On Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at 6:51 pm, the suspects fled the California Wine and Spirits liquor store with a bottle of wine that they did not purchase. The two suspects were last...

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St. Mary's Co. Watch for Buses as Students Return to Public Schools

As part of its Safe Return to School Plan, St. Mary's County Public Schools are welcoming back some students today, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 and the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office advises motorists to be mindful of school buses on the roads and students at bus stops. Students returning to...

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Charles Co. Reckless Endangerment on Oak Drive / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

DATE: February 13, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 12 at 10:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Oak Drive in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered bullet...

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Charles Co. Officers Recover Two Loaded Handguns and Drugs During Traffic Stop

DATE: February 12, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 11 at 12:10 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of St. Andrews Drive near Augusta Street in Waldorf after observing a traffic violation. After...

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Charles Co. Reckless Endangerment on Cardigan Court / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

DATE: February 12, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 11 at 6:58 p.m., officers responded to the area of Cardigan Court in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. Officers located several shell casings in...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On February 5, 2021, Cpl. Flerlage responded to the 26300 block of Fielding Road in Hollywood, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Regina Danielle Huff, age 45 of Leonardtown, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim's hair. Huff also obtained a knife...

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