So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Warrant Officers Locate Suspect in Attempted Murder Case who Fled In-Patient Drug Rehab Facility

DATE: August 4, 2020 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Locate Man Wanted in Attempted Murder Case Suspect Was Released from Detention Center Via Court Order to Attend Drug Rehab and Fled Charles County...

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St. Mary's Co. Photos of Current Road Conditions

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is advising residents to please stay home and off the roads due to flooding and numerous trees and power lines down in the county. Willows Road Willows Road Brown Road Leonardtown Leonardtown Leonardtown

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St. Mary's Co. Turn Around, Don't Drown

Numerous roads in St. Mary's County are flooded as of Tuesday morning from several inches of rainfall overnight. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office reminds drivers that if they have to be out on local roads not to drive through flooded roadways. The Centers for Disease Control and...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Government Tropical Storm Isaias Operational Status

St. Mary’s County Government Tropical Storm Isaias Operational Status LEONARDTOWN, MD – Tropical Storm Isaias is predicted to affect St. Mary’s County in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 4, 2020. High winds, heavy rains and flooding conditions are expected. St. Mary’s County...

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Charles Co. Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian on Gunston Road

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 240-682-1658 On August 1 at 10:16 p.m., officers responded to the 8500 block of Gunston Road in Welcome, MD for the report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers initiated CPR until paramedics arrived. The...

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Charles Co. Officers Safely Apprehend Violent Suspect after 12-Hour Barricade

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 240-682-1658 On August 1 at 4:02 p.m., officers responded to a single family home in the 2300 block of Pomonkey Creek Place in Bryans Road, MD for the report of an assault. Prior to arrival, officers were advised the suspect, Lavon Dwayne...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Shooting Death of 12-Year-Old Boy in Indian Head

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 240-682-1658 On July 31 at 11:15 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Riverwatch Drive in Indian Head for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 12-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. Family members and responding...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a strong-arm robbery investigation. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at 3:55 am, the suspect asked for a carton of cigarettes at the Sheetz convenience store in Great Mills. The suspect attempted to take the carton...

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

On View Arrests: Trespassing- On July 29, 2020, Dep. Palmer responded to the 30000 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported trespassing. Donald Earl Walker, age 32 of no fixed address, was located on the property seated in a lawn chair. Walker had previously been served...

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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 pictured in a theft investigation. On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 12:34 pm, the suspect was with three others at the California Walmart store using the self-checkout register and did not scan or pay for all of the items...

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St. Mary's Co. Grant Application Notice

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance is seeking applications for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by assisting state, local and tribal law enforcement...

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

On View Arrests: Drug Arrest- On July 20, 2020, Cpl. Labanowski responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the individual arrested on an outstanding warrant with CDS located on their person. Investigation determined Lena Michelle King, age 27 of...

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St. Mary's Co. National Night Out Postponed

Due to COVID-19 National Night Out (NNO) has been postponed until October 6, 2020. National Night Out occurs annually on the first Tuesday of August and is a community-building campaign that promotes partnerships between neighbors, communities, and law enforcement. National Night Out provides...

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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 pictured in a theft investigation. On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 5:11 pm, the suspect was observed paying for only some items at the self-checkout register at the California Walmart store and then passed all points of...

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Charles Co. CCSO Announces 2020 Citizens Police Academy

DATE: July 27, 2020 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office (301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799 CCSO Invites Charles County Citizens to Participate in Citizens Police Academy The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy (CPA)...

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

On View Arrests: Fail to Register- On July 7, 2020, Det. Hulse responded to the 21800 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the individual who failed to register as a sex offender. Contact was made with Janus Scott Freeman, age 56 of Lexington Park. Investigation determined Freeman...

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Charles Co. Detectives Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Shooting in La Plata

Contact: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two people in connection with a shooting that occurred in La Plata. A preliminary investigation showed that on June 7 at 9:30 p.m., the victims and suspects were...

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Charles Co. Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Annapolis Woods Road in Welcome

DATE: July 20, 2020 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH: On July 19 at 8:13 a.m., officers responded to the area of Annapolis Woods Road near Fire Tower Road in Welcome for the report of a motorcycle crash. A...

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Charles Co. Charles County Sheriff’s Office Releases Data about Calls for Service, Arrests, and Use of Force

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County, MD… As a result of national and local conversations, Sheriff Troy D. Berry is sharing data collected regarding use of force related to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. “I think it’s important...

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Charles Co. Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

DATE: July 20, 2020 CONTACT: Janelle Love Media Relations Office (301) 609-6538 or (301) 848-4799 ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be conducting an assessment...

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