So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Detectives identify and arrest suspect in non-fatal shooting case on Business Park Court

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a suspect in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred in late October. On October 29, an altercation occurred between two males inside a business on Business Park Court. An unknown person, who was...

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Charles Co. Neighborhood Enforcement Team recovers loaded firearm during traffic stop

On December 5 at 4:20 p.m., officers assigned to the Neighborhood Enforcement Team initiated a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Crain Highway. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of cannabis. Further investigation revealed the occupants were in possession of a loaded...

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Charles Co. Single Vehicle Fatal crash; 04-DEC-2023; Bensville Road

(Pomfret, Maryland) – On Monday, December 4, 2023, at approximately 1133 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 229 (Bensville Road) in the area of the Indian Head Rail Trail for a report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Due to the...

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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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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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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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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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Charles Co. School Resource Officer investigating assault at John Hanson Middle School

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...

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Charles Co. Charles County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Nine New Correctional Officers

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...

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Charles Co. Patrol officers recover loaded firearm and drugs during investigation

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...

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Charles Co. Detectives investigating shooting on Malcolm Road

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...

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Charles Co. Officers recover stolen vehicle and apprehend juvenile suspect

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...

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Charles Co. Neighborhood Enforcement Team recovers two loaded firearms during traffic stop

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...

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

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...

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