So. Md Police News

 

St. Mary's Co. Honoring Black History Month and Sheriff Joseph Somerville Sr.

In honor of Black History Month we celebrate Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr., who was the first African-American to be elected Sheriff in both the state of Maryland and in St. Mary's County. Sheriff Somerville began his career as a Deputy Sheriff with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting in Area of St. Thomas Drive

DATE: February 6, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 5, at approximately 5 p.m., officers responded to a gas station in the 2000 block of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. Officers made...

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St. Mary's Co. Two Men Arrested for Shooting in Lexington Park

On December 28, 2020, at approximately 12:16 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21600 block of North Essex Drive in Lexington Park for the reported shots fired. Investigation determined two victims were seated in a vehicle, when another vehicle approached...

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Charles Co. CCSO Honors 2020 Retirees and Awards Recipients

DATE: February 5, 2021 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office 301-609-6538 or 301-848-4799 CCSO Honors 2020 Retirees and Awards Recipients Officers and Employees Honored for Completion of Service, Excellent Field Work, and Bravery In December, Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry...

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St. Mary's Co. Saturation Patrols this Super Bowl Weekend

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Deputies, partnered with the Maryland State Police, will be conducting saturation patrols this weekend, Feb. 5-7, 2021. Law enforcement officers will be patrolling local roadways for indicators of drivers operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol and...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Motor Vehicle Burglary Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person shown in a motor vehicle burglary investigation. On Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 between 2-2:30 am, the suspect entered several unlocked vehicles in the 43400 block of FWD Drive and the 24600 block of Broad Creek Drive in...

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

On View Arrests: Resisting Arrest- On January 27, 2021, Cpl. Beishline attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 46500 block of Saratoga Drive in Lexington Park. The operator of the vehicle, later identified as Duke James Hall, age 53 of Lexington Park, fled on foot, and was quickly...

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St. Mary's Co. Remembering Nolan Scully

Today, Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office solemnly mark the four-year anniversary of the passing of Nolan Ray Scully, who died on February 4, 2017 at the age of 4. Nolan bravely fought a rare soft-tissue cancer for a year and a half. Nolan loved...

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St. Mary's Co. Virtual Ribbon Cutting for New School-Based Health Centers

Joint Press Release: St. Mary’s County Public Schools St. Mary’s County Health Department St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 3, 2021) – The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is pleased to announce the opening of the first school-based health center...

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Charles Co. The Signs of Human Trafficking, and How You Can Help

Human trafficking is often discussed by the media and on social media platforms. There have been movies made about it. But what is human trafficking, and who does it affect? By definition, human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex...

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

On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at approximately 4:18 p.m., officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Piney Point Road and Wise Road in Callaway for the report of a serious motor vehicle accident. Officers arrived on scene to find three vehicles involved with one of...

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St. Mary's Co. Narcotics Arrest-Travis Nathaniel Nelson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On January 29, 2021, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, along with assistance from the Emergency Services Team (EST), the Special Operations Division (SOD), and personnel from the Vice Narcotics Support Team, executed a search...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting on University Drive

DATE: January 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 30 at approximately 1:37 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of University Drive in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers...

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St. Mary's Co. Court Security Specialist David Koenig Retires

After 26 years of dedicated service to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, Court Security Specialist David Koenig officially retires on January 29, 2021. Koenig retired from the Maryland State Police and began his career with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in January of 1995, where...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On January 22, 2021, Dep. Jerew responded to the 36700 block of Asher Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Jaqueline Brittany McGee, age 29 of Mechanicsville, struck the victim several times with a closed fist, causing visible...

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St. Mary's Co. McLane Retires from Sheriff's Office After 43 Years

Jeff McLane and Sheriff Tim Cameron Jeff McLane is bringing his remarkable 43 years of dedicated service to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office to a close this week as he enters well-deserved retirement on Jan. 29, 2021. McLane served as a law enforcement officer for 27 1/2 years and...

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St. Mary's Co. Baroniak Retires from Criminal Investigations Division

Lt. Doug Mills, Assistant Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, presents a plaque to Margaret "Dolly" Baroniak The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division gathered last week for a heartfelt farewell to Margaret "Dolly" Baroniak as she prepares to...

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Charles Co. Patrol Supervisor Locates Drugs and Pistol Loaded with 30-Round Magazine During Traffic Stop

DATE: January 27, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 23 at 4:39 p.m., a patrol supervisor initiated a traffic stop in the area of Bannister Circle and Knolewater Court after a computer check showed the tags on the...

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St. Mary's Co. Vehicle Stop Leads to Handgun Arrests

On January 26, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Corporal Glen Knott conducted a vehicle stop in the 21700 block of Pegg Road in Lexington Park. During the vehicle stop, an occupant of the vehicle, later identified as Deatre Marquise Perkins, age 25 of Lexington Park, was observed reaching...

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St. Mary's Co. Juveniles Arrested in Armed Robbery

On January 16, 2021, at approximately 3:08 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery. The victim advised deputies he was assaulted and robbed by several individuals. Detectives from the St...

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