So. Md Police News

 

St. Mary's Co. Fifteen of 16 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 5, 2023) – The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 16 St. Mary's County businesses. Fifteen of the establishments were found to follow Maryland State laws regarding verification of age...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer investigating altercation at St. Charles High School

On December 4 at 1 p.m., three students were involved in an altercation at St. Charles High School. The students face charges and disciplinary actions from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Watkins at 301-609-3282 ext. 0721. The investigation is...

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Charles Co. CCSO detectives assume investigation into missing person case

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information leading to the location of a missing person, Jamell LeeHeung II, 25, of Indian Head. LeeHeung was initially reported missing on November 25 to the U.S. Navy Police at the Indian Head Base where he lived. On November 27...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Seize Firearms and Drug Cache in Lexington Park Apartment, Suspect Arrested in Cal

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 29, 2023) – Through a joint investigation conducted by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, a search and seizure warrant was executed Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at an...

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Charles Co. Suspected cannabis recovered from a student at Thomas Stone High School

On November 28, a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School discovered suspected cannabis inside a student’s book bag that was left inside a classroom. The school resource officer recovered the cannabis. In accordance with Maryland law, the student will be charged on a civil citation with...

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St. Mary's Co. Notable Arrests/DUIs/Summonses/Warrants through 11/26/23

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 28, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office handled 1,479 calls for service from 11/13/23 through 11/19/23, and 1524 Calls for Service (CFS) from 11/20/23 through 11/26/23. ARRESTS: 11/17/23 – Jeffrey Glenn Burch, 48, of Great Mills, MD, by Deputy Austin Welch...

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St. Mary's Co. Indictment for Murder

LEONARDTOWN, MD November25, 2023) – LEONARDTOWN, MD November 25, 2023) – Update November 25, 2023: As a result of continued investigative efforts by detectives with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division, on Monday, November 20, 2023, 19-year-old James Jerome...

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St. Mary's Co. IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST – THEFT

At approximately 5:41 p.m., on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the pictured subject entered Advance Auto Parts in California, MD, walked around the store for a short time, selected a set of Honda brand floor mats, and fled from the business, failing to pay for the items. The suspect is described as a...

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St. Mary's Co. IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST - Theft - Big Lots

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 11:30 am, the subject pictured above, arrived at Big Lots in Lexington Park in the pictured maroon Lincoln with temporary tags. The subject in the photos entered the store while two other associates remained with the vehicle, preparing it to be...

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St. Mary's Co. CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 20, 2023) – The Town of Leonardtown is holding its “Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” on November 24, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event will cause road closures around the Town of Leonardtown. The following is a list of road...

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Charles Co. COPS officers recover drugs and firearm during traffic stop

On November 14 at 1:40 p.m., officers assigned to the COPS Unit were conducting traffic operations in the area of Glymont Road at Circle Avenue in Indian Head when they stopped a car for speeding. Officers observed drugs inside the vehicle and further investigation revealed the driver, Robert...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers investigating reports of unconscious driver recover drugs

On November 19 at 5:28 a.m., patrol officers responded to the area of Crain Highway and Mattawoman Beantown Road for the report of a car stopped in the roadway. When officers arrived, they observed the driver was unresponsive, the car was in drive and the driver’s foot was on the brake. Officer...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers apprehend juvenile armed with a firearm and making threats

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...

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Charles Co. Charles County Detention Center Awarded National Accreditation For Quality Health Care Services

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...

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Charles Co. Charles County Crime Solvers offering cash reward in attempted robbery case

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...

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St. Mary's Co. IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSON OF INTEREST - Burglary - Wildewood

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, at approximately 5:30 am, the subject pictured above entered a residence in the Wildewood community and stole multiple items. The suspect is seen here using one of the stolen credit cards. The suspect is described as a white male with a “top-knot,” with the hair...

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St. Mary's Co. FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

LEONARDTOWN, MD November 20, 2023) – At approximately 8:59 a.m. Monday November 20, 2023, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a head on motor vehicle collision in the area of Three Notch Road and Expedition Drive. A preliminary investigation revealed...

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St. Mary's Co. IDENTITY SOUGHT FOR PERSONS OF INTEREST – Theft – Mechanicsville Birdies

On Monday, November 13, 2023, between 5:45 and 6:00 PM, the subjects pictured entered Birdies in Mechanicsville. The two appeared to conspire together to ultimately steal a donation jar that was placed on the counter near the register. The two subjects fled in a 2012 silver Kia Forte with...

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Charles Co. Suspected cannabis recovered from student at Davis Middle School

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...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer investigating fight with injuries at St. Charles High School

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...

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