So. Md Police News

Latest news from the local sheriff's offices and state police barracks.
On 1/22/2024, TFC Black conducted a traffic stop on Loveville Road at Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD. The driver of the vehicle initially provided a fictitious name, but was able to be identified as Justin Ray King, 41 of Hollywood, MD. The passenger was identified as Robin Danielle...
On 1/9/2024, Sr. Tpr Oyler was conducting a separate investigation at a residence on Loveville Road, Mechanicsville, MD when a vehicle approached the residence. Investigation revealed the driver of the vehicle, identified as Richard Edward Wood Jr, 39 of Mechanicsville, MD, was driving under the...
NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 2/5/24 Time: 12:34 p.m. Location / Address: 363315 Notley Woods Lane, Chaptico, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story, Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Virginia Petit Injuries or Deaths: 3...
On February 9, the school resource officer at Thomas Stone High School was made aware of a student who had a knife and stun gun which were recovered yesterday by school administrators. The items were not displayed. The SRO has initiated an investigation, and the Charles County State’s Attorney’s...
On February 9 at 12:56 p.m., a school administrator at St. Charles High School found two vape pens containing suspected cannabis on a student. The school resource officer was contacted and he recovered the vape pens. The student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The...
On February 8 at 8:50 a.m., six students at Davis Middle School were involved in an altercation. The students were separated, and the school resource officer initiated an investigation. There were no reported injuries. The students will face charges and school disciplinary consequences. Anyone...
On February 8 at 2:30 p.m., a school bus driver overheard a student from Robert D. Stethem Educational Center say they were going to injure a student who attends McDonough High School. The student was removed from the bus at which time a knife fell out of their clothing. Further, it was learned...
On February 8, a student was found to be in possession of suspected cannabis. The student was charged on a civil citation for possession of cannabis and faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Parents are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of...
On February 2 a student at Westlake High School was found to have cannabis, a tobacco filler, and a small scale. The student was charged on a civil citation with possession of cannabis. The student also faces disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Parents are urged to...
On February 2 at 9 a.m., three students at St. Charles High School assaulted another student during a class change. Administrators separated the students. The student who was assaulted was treated for injuries by the school nurse. The students who initiated the assault will be charged. The...
On February 8 at 8:50 a.m., six students at Davis Middle School were involved in an altercation. The students were separated, and the school resource officer initiated an investigation. There were no reported injuries. The students will face charges and school disciplinary consequences. Anyone...
On February 4 at 9:11 pm., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop near Crain Highway and Talbot Street in La Plata after a computer check revealed the registration plates on the vehicle belonged to a different car. The driver refused to stop and instead fled. The vehicle had also been reported...
NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 1/19/24 Time: 4:52 p.m. Location / Address: 9251 Kris Drive, White Plains, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Anthony Powell Injuries or Deaths: None...
Handgun Violation: On 10/26/2023 at approximately 0052 hours, TFC Backus #6648 conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota SUV at MD RT 4 at Calvert Beach Road, Saint Leonard, MD for a speed violation. TFC Backus made contact with the driver, Christopher Leif Rice, 63, male of Owings. Rice was carrying...
DUI and CDS Arrest On Sunday, December 31, 2023 Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack conducted a HVE (High Visibility Enforcement) DUI Saturation Patrol in the Prince Frederick Area. The initiative resulted in a DUI and a CDS arrest. Tori Wilder, a 30 year old female of Prince Frederick...
Stolen Firearm: On October 6, 2023, the Calvert County Emergency Control Center broadcasted a call for service involving a firearm in Lusby, MD. Trooper Hernandez and others responded to the scene. Trooper Hernandez contacted the complainant, who advised him of two firearms within the residence...
Possession of CDS On January 9th, Trooper First Class Smith #6945 reported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for a Warrant Service. Mario Puzo Le, 42 year old male of Huntingtown, had a violation of probation warrant that required service. Once at Calvert County Detention Center for...
On February 1 at 2:15 p.m., three students at La Plata High School were engaged in an altercation. The school resource officer and school administrators were able to separate the students. Two of the students were treated for what appeared to be minor injuries. All of the students were released...
On February 1, a school administrator at North Point High School found suspected cannabis on a student. The school resource officer was contacted and he recovered the cannabis. In accordance with MD law, the student was charged with a civil citation for possession of cannabis. The student also...
During the week of January 8 – January 14, 2024, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,748 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary: 24-2187 On January 9, 2024, Deputy R. Jones responded to 155 Holiday Drive (formerly the Holiday Inn) in Solomons, for the report...
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