So. Md Police News

St. Mary's Co. Single Vehicle Collision Under Investigation

On May 3, 2020, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 20900 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported single vehicle collision. Upon arrival deputies located a vehicle off the roadway with three injured occupants. The St. Mary’s County...

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St. Mary's Co. Off-road Vehicles Prohibited on Streets and Public Property

Tire tracks at a Spring Ridge Middle School ball field A dirt biker at Lancaster Park The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office reminds the public that unregistered motorcycles, dirt bikes, golf carts, off-road and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are not permitted on roadways and private...

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St. Mary's Co. On-View Arrests, Warrant

On-View Arrests: Assault: On April 23, 2020, Deputy Latisha Baker responded to the 21600 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park for the report of an assault. Deputy Baker met with the victim who advised that Levar Tremaine Jackson, 30 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim over an argument...

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Charles Co. Detectives Arrest Two Suspects in Murder Case on Aldermans Place

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested two people in connection with a murder that occurred on Aldermans Place two weeks ago. The details of the case are...

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St. Mary's Co. Sgt. Gray Retires After 25 Years of Service

Major Michael Merican and Sheriff Tim Cameron salute Sgt. Michael Gray Sgt. Michael Gray departs the Sheriff's Office saluted by members of the Emergency Services Team Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said farewell on Thursday to...

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Charles Co. Officers Apprehend Man Shooting Firearm / Reckless Endangerment

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 29 at 2:51 p.m., officers responded to the 11800 block of Holly Lane in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots behind a business. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee who indicated they...

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Charles Co. 5 Ways to Help Our Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Current events and the threat of the COVID-19 virus have many of us feeling anxious and weary. Schools nationwide are closed, many for the remainder of the year, and Maryland joined other states in issuing a stay-at-home order and requiring citizens to wear masks when making essential trips out...

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St. Mary's Co. Student Counselors Needed for Camp DARE

Camp DARE this year is still on, scheduled for Aug. 10-14, 2020 for incoming 5th- and 6th-grade students, to be held at Leonardtown Middle School. Junior counselors (age 12-14) are still needed and the deadline to apply is May 8, 2020. Camp DARE is limited to 100 students and the deadline to...

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Charles Co. Gunman in Shooting on Spring Oak Court Identified

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 UPDATE: The gunman has been identified by detectives as De Quang Tran, 59, of La Plata. The officer who fired and disabled the gunman is PFC Morrison, who is assigned to the Patrol Division. Detectives are still...

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Charles Co. Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Carrico Mill Road in Hughesville

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 25 at 1:46 p.m., officers responded to the area of Carrico Mill Road and Groveheart Place in Hughesville for the report of a motorcycle crash. A preliminary investigation revealed the operator of the...

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Charles Co. Attempted Murder / Officer Involved Shooting on Spring Oak Court

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 26, at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers responded to the 10000 block of Spring Oak Court in La Plata for the report of a home invasion in progress. As officers were responding, 911 received additional...

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St. Mary's Co. On View Arrests

On View Arrests: Assault/Violate Protective Order- On April 22, 2020, Dep. Jerew responded to the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Phillip Desales Miles, age 29 of La Plata, assaulted the victim by grabbing the victim by the...

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

On View Arrests: Violation of Protective Order- On March 25, 2020, Dep. Burgess responded to the 23500 block of Black Oak Court in California, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined Samuel Lee Craddock, age 45 of California, violated a valid court order by having contact with...

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St. Mary's Co. Information Sought in Assault and Vandalism

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the community in an assault and vandalism investigation. On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 12:50 pm, the victim was assaulted by three black males at the air pump at the Wawa convenience store in Lexington Park. The victim’s vehicle...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On April 14, 2020, Dep. Baker responded to the 46300 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Phillip Desales Miles, age 29 of La Plata, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face with a closed fist...

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Calvert Co. Arrest Reports for MSP, Prince Frederick Barrack

WARRANT SERVICE: On 4/18/2020, Senior Trooper McCombs responded to the Calvert County Detention Center to make contact with Paul Leroy Chew who had an active warrant (FTA - Driving While Suspended) through the Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack. Chew was located and served the...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigate Homicide on Aldermans Place

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 20 at 2:10 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Aldermans Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Trevon Marquise Smiley, 26, of Waldorf...

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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, March 1, 2020 at 2:05 pm, the suspect walked out of the Lexington Park Foot Locker store with a pair of shoes without paying for them. The suspect is described as a white...

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St. Mary's Co. Arrests Made in Armed Robbery

On April 14, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21800 block of FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, for the reported robbery. Investigation determined the two victims were seated in a vehicle when two suspects, known to the victims, entered the...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Vandalism Suspect

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person shown in a video in a vandalism investigation. On Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 10:51 pm, a suspect is seen defacing the exterior of Leonardtown High School in Leonardtown. Anyone with information about the identity of...

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