So. Md Police News

Latest news from the local sheriff's offices and state police barracks.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Criminal Summons Served-January 2021 01/01/21- Makala Ann Quade, age 19 of California- Theft by Dep. Walker# 366. CASE# 71460-20 01/02/21- Conrad Leland Young Jr., age 32 of Mechanicsville- Malicious Destruction of Property by DFC. Shelko# 326. CASE# 69120-20 01/02/21- Nathon Javon Allen, age...
On February 5, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21800 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported shooting. A juvenile victim was located and found to be suffering from a single gunshot wound to his leg. The...
DATE: February 10, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On February 7 at 11:10 p.m., officers responded to the area of Wakefield Circle and St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation...
DATE: February 9, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have identified two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a cell phone store that occurred last month. On January 13 at...
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person shown in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at 5:38 pm, the suspect entered the Target store in California and proceeded to stuff women’s clothing down her pants. She then walked past all points of sale...
The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division is seeking qualified individuals to apply for a Senior Administrative Coordinator position now open. The position entails providing support services at the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown...
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person shown in a theft investigation. On Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at 6:08 pm, the suspect entered the California Wine & Spirits liquor store, picked up a bottle of champagne, placed it under his jacket and into his pants. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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