So. Md Police News

Latest news from the local sheriff's offices and state police barracks.
On November 16 at 5:54 p.m., officers responded to the area of Post Office Road and Macclesfield Court in Waldorf for the report of a teenager who pointed a firearm toward occupants of a car. A preliminary investigation showed the victims were turning onto Macclesfield Court when the suspect...
Charles County, MD… Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and Charles County Detention Center Director Ryan Ross are proud to announce the Charles County Detention Center (CCDC) has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care by demonstrating compliance with...
On November 15 at 6 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 3800 block of Huntington Woods Drive for the report of an attempted armed robbery. A preliminary investigation showed two males were riding dirt bikes in the area when three males approached, pointed firearms, and demanded the dirt...
On November 16 at 1 p.m., a student at Davis Middle School was found to be smoking suspected cannabis in the school bathroom. The cannabis was recovered and the student was issued a citation by the school resource officer. Anyone with information is asked to call Cpl. Cook at 301-609-3282 ext...
On November 16 at 7:56 a.m., two students at St. Charles High School assaulted each other. During the altercation, one student sustained what appeared to be minor injuries and was treated at a nearby hospital. Both students face charges and disciplinary actions from the Charles County Public...
On November 14 at 8:27 a.m., three students at John Hanson Middle School assaulted another student who was entering the school during school arrival. The students were separated and the injured student was seen by a school nurse. In accordance with MD law, two of the students cannot be charged...
16 Candidates Graduate from the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy Corrections Entrance Level Training Program The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy (SMCJA) celebrated the graduation of 16 correctional officers – nine...
On November 8 at 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of O’Donnell Place in Waldorf for the report of possible drug activity. Upon making contact with the subjects, officers observed a gun on one of the individuals and recovered a loaded firearm. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were also...
On November 9 at 3:49 p.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Malcolm Road in Brandywine for the report of a person with a gunshot wound. When officers arrived, they located an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was flown to a hospital where he was treated for injuries that do not appear...
On November 4 at 1:37 p.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of New Forest Court in Waldorf for the report of suspects attempting to break into cars. When officers arrived, they observed a Hyundai Elantra which had been reported stolen. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver...
On November 9 at 9:45 p.m., officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team were conducting patrols in the area of Strauss Avenue and Blair Road when they initiated a traffic stop. The driver did not possess a driver’s license. Further investigation revealed two of the occupants in the...
On November 7 at 9 a.m., two students at St. Charles High School entered a classroom and assaulted another student. The students were separated and there were no reported injuries. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and the students face disciplinary actions from the...
On November 8 at 10:30 a.m., a student at Milton Somers Middle School assaulted another student. A school nurse treated both students. One of the involved students was taken to a hospital by their parents. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are pending. The...
On November 7 at 8:53 a.m., school administrators at Henry Lackey High School were made aware of a student who was reportedly in possession of a handgun. The student was contacted and the investigation revealed a handgun in their vehicle, which was in the parking lot of the school. The handgun...
On November 7 at 12:45 p.m., a student at Indian Head Elementary School was found to be in possession of a knife, which was recovered. The student indicated they brought the knife to school to show to classmates. Parents and guardians are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of...
On November 7 at 1:45 p.m., a juvenile at Stethem Educational Center was found to be in possession of a vape pen containing possible THC. The student was charged on a civil citation and released to a guardian. Parents and guardians are urged to talk with their students about the dangers of...
Charles County, MD…Recently, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received notification that speed camera citations for verified speeding violations were mailed to car rental companies. Upon receiving the notification, an audit was completed in an attempt to verify the information...
On October 31 at 8 a.m., four students became involved in an altercation at St. Charles High School. School staff were struck while trying to intervene. One employee was injured and treated by a school nurse. A school resource officer has initiated an investigation and charges are pending. The...
On October 31 at 1:43 p.m., school administrators at North Point High School were made aware a student brought a knife to school. The knife was located by a school resource officer. Parents are urged to talk with their children about the dangers of bringing weapons or contraband to school. The...
On October 28 at 9:30 p.m., officers responded to Friars Lane in White Plains for the report of a citizen robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking in the area when a gray passenger car pulled up and an occupant exited the car, produced a firearm and demanded the...
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