So. Md Police News

 

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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St. Mary's Co. Criminal Summons Served-January 2021

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...

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

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...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting on Path near Wakefield Circle / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

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...

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Charles Co. Detectives Identify Two Suspects Wanted in Connection with Armed Robbery at Cell Phone Store

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...

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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 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...

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St. Mary's Co. Qualfied Applicants Sought for Corrections Senior Admin. Coordinator

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...

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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 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...

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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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