So. Md Police News

St. Mary's Co. Governmental Center Peace March on Friday

Following the successful peaceful demonstration held Wednesday night in Leonardtown, a second march is planned on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 7 p.m., at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center in Leonardtown. The event is slated to begin with a brief remark from “Emmanuel,” one of the young-adult...

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St. Mary's Co. Peaceful March Planned at Governmental Center Campus Wednesday Evening

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 6 pm, a peaceful demonstration is planned at the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center Campus in Leonardtown. Sheriff Tim Cameron and other elected officials are expected to make remarks to the group in front of the Potomac Building before participants march around...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Theft and Fraud Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft and fraud investigation. On Friday, May 15, 2020 at 9:04 am, the suspect used the victim’s credit cards to make fraudulent purchases at the California Walmart store. The victim’s wallet was stolen...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Theft and Fraud Suspect

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a theft and fraud investigation. On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 5:56 am, the suspect attempted several times to use the victim’s bank card to purchase a carton of menthol cigarettes at the Quik Shop in...

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Charles Co. Juvenile Charged After Vacant La Plata House Fire

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (June 2, 2020) - Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a fourteen-year-old female with arson charges stemming from a fire that occurred yesterday in the 9600 block of Docs Place in La Plata. Firefighters requested investigators after extinguishing a fire in a vacant...

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St. Mary's Co. Great Mills Woman Arrested for Multiple Burglary to Motor Vehicles

On May 28, 2020 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Deputy First Class Lawrence responded to the 22080 block of St. Clements Circle in Great Mills for the reported suspicious incident. The witness reported receiving a security alert notification of an individual on her property as well as hearing a car...

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St. Mary's Co. Lexington Park Man Charged with Intent to Distribute, Possession

Charlie Earl Horn Jr. On Friday, May 29 2020, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division executed search and seizure warrants at the home of Charlie Earl Horn Jr., 44 of Lexington Park. During the search, Narcotics detectives located and seized a large quantity of US...

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

On View Arrests: Violation of Protective Order- On May 15, 2020, Dep. Baker responded to the 22000 block of Fox Ridge Road in Lexington Park, for the reported disturbance. Investigation determined John Edward Clopper III, age 37 of Lexington Park, had made contact with the victim, which is a...

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St. Mary's Co. DUI Arrests

DUI Arrests: 04/11/20- Randy Lewis McFetridge, age 66 of California- Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, and Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se by Dep. Burgess# 355. CASE# 29656-20 (No Photograph Available)...

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St. Mary's Co. Vehicle Gathering in Mechanicsville Dispersed

May 26, 2020: On Saturday, May 23, 2020 at approximately 10:10 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 37700 block of Golden Beach Road (Charlotte Hall Park and Ride) in Mechanicsville, for the reported traffic complaint called in by the Charles County...

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St. Mary's Co. Motor Vehicle Collision in Mechanicsville Under Investigation

On May 25, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 27400 block of North Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a vehicle and motorcycle involved in the collision. The St...

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St. Mary's Co. Motor Vehicle Collision in Leonardtown Under Investigation

On May 25, 2020, at approximately 3:15 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 22000 block of Newtowne Neck Road in Leonardtown, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located two vehicles involved in the collision. The St...

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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 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 7:30 pm, the suspect stole the tip jar from the Ledo Pizza restaurant in Leonardtown. The suspect was described as a white male wearing a red puffy...

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Charles Co. Help Needed Locating Missing Juvenile

CONTACT Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Jelani Isreal Freeman, 12, of Waldorf who was reported missing on May 23. He was last seen on May 22 at approximately 10 p.m. in the...

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St. Mary's Co. Fatal Accident Under Investigation- Lexington Park

On May 21, 2020, at 5:25 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21130 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and located a truck and motorcycle involved in the collision. The St. Mary’s...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Fraud and Vehicle Theft Suspect

Dodge Durango example The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Montgomery County Police Department, is seeking the identity of the person pictured. On Monday, March 30, 2020, the suspect used a fraudulent Maryland driver’s license as his identification and basis for a...

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

On View Arrests: Assault/Child Abuse- On May 9, 2020, Dep. Gardiner responded to the 21700 block of Magnolia Drive in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Tony Andrew Quade, age 35 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face. Quade then...

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Charles Co. Statement Regarding Social Media Posts and Board of Commissioners Vote on Governor’s Phase One Reopening Order

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our region and nation, we are reminded of the delicate balance between opening businesses and maintaining public health and safety. Last night the Board of...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Commemorates Peace Officers Memorial Day

As COVID-19 cancelled local and regional memorial services for National Police Week, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office held its own ceremony on Friday to remember those law enforcement members who have made the ultimate sacrifice across the country. So far in 2020, 77 members of the law...

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Calvert Co. Double Fatal in Owings; Thursday, May 14, 2020; vehicle speed, driver error, alcohol, and drugs

On Thursday, May 14, 2020 at approximately 3:45 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to a single vehicle crash on northbound Rt. 4 (Southern Maryland Boulevard) in the area of Skinners Turn Road in Owings, MD. Units arrived...

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