So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Suspect Arrested after Violating Protective Order, Assaulting Police Officers, and Destruction of Property

On April 7 at 8:02 a.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Charter Oak Drive in Waldorf for the report of a man at the address who was violating a final protective order. When officers arrived, the suspect, Bryant Michael Thompson, 42, of Waldorf, was on the scene. As officers attempted to...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Threat to Commit Violence

On April 12 at 3:20 p.m., school administrators at Piccowaxen Middle School began investigating a potential threat after they were notified by several students of another student who made threats to commit a violent act at the school. The school resource officer initiated an investigation and...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at General Smallwood Middle School

On April 11 at 11:20 a.m., two students at General Smallwood Middle School became involved in an altercation. During the fight, another student joined in. School administrators were able to separate the students. One of the students involved in the altercation sustained injuries and was treated...

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Charles Co. Marijuana Recovered from Student at Middle School

Marijuana Recovered from Student at Middle School: On April 12, an administrator at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School reported to the School Resource Officer (SRO) that a marijuana joint was recovered from a 13-year-old male student. The SRO began an investigation. A field test was conducted on...

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Charles Co. Detectives Conducting Death Investigation on Woodberry Drive

Detectives Conducting Death Investigation on Woodberry Drive: On April 12 at 6:40 a.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Woodberry Drive in Bryans Road for the report of a person lying on the ground who appeared to be hurt. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, an adult female...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers and Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Case / Firearm Recovered

On April 4 at 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Bannister Circle for the call of an armed robbery in which the victim reported he was robbed, at gunpoint, of his cell phone. The victim provided officers with a description of the suspect. Through further investigation, officers...

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Charles Co. Corporal Nicholas Cargill Named 2022 Correctional Officer of the Year

Corporal Nicholas Cargill Named 2022 Correctional Officer of the Year Charles County Detention Center (CCDC) Director Brandon Foster, along with Sheriff Troy Berry and members of the CCSO and CCDC Command Staff, are proud to announce that Corporal Nicholas Cargill has been named the 2022...

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Charles Co. Suspect in Attempted Murder Case Located and Arrested / Two Others Charged with Unrelated Crimes

On April 4, officers initiated a traffic stop in the area Ashford Circle and Altenburg Court in Waldorf; one of the occupants of the car was known to have an open warrant for attempted murder. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers observed numerous syringes, drug paraphernalia, heroin and crack...

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Charles Co. 2022 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. 2022 Fast Facts County Population: 168,698* Sworn Officers: 301 Corrections Officers: 115 Court Security Officers: 10 Full-Time, 3 Part-Time Security Aides...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Firearm during Traffic Stop

On April 5 at 12:38 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed marijuana inside the car and a loaded firearm. Destini Ann Thompson, 24, of...

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Charles Co. Officers Recover Drugs and Loaded Firearm during Investigation of Suspicious Vehicle

On April 2 at 1:38 a.m., a patrol officer initiated an investigation into a suspicious vehicle that was found parked after-hours near businesses in the 11900 block of Acton Lane in Waldorf. As the officer approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. One of...

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Charles Co. Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward for Information in Shooting Case on Dorchester Circle

On March 31 at 5:39 p.m., officers responded to the area of Dorchester Circle at Springfish Place in Waldorf for the report of gunshots fired in the area. When officers arrived, everyone had fled the scene and officers did not locate a victim in the area. A few minutes later, officers were made...

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Charles Co. Vape Pen Containing THC Recovered from Student at Piccowaxen Middle School

On March 31 at 11:50 a.m., school administrators at Piccowaxen Middle School notified the school resource officer that they found a student in possession of a vaping pen; a thumb drive used to charge the vaping pen; and two cartridges with an orange substance, which contained THC, an active...

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Charles Co. Officers Recover Stolen Vehicle and Charge Suspect

On March 29 at 11:14 p.m., a patrol officer was following up on an investigation involving a car he had stopped the previous day; a computer check through the MVA revealed the registration plates were not on file. Through further investigation, and with the assistance of an auto theft...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at General Smallwood Middle School

On March 29 at 1:30 p.m., a student at General Smallwood Middle School struck another student in the head multiple times as the student was walking down a hallway. Later that day, the student entered a classroom and struck the same student multiple times, causing an injury to the student. Both...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at McDonough High School

A school resource officer at McDonough High School is investigating a sexual assault which occurred earlier this month during which one student inappropriately touched another student. The student’s mother initially reported the assault to school officials. The school resource officer has...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Altercation at General Smallwood Middle School

On March 29 at 1:30 p.m., a student at General Smallwood Middle School entered a school bathroom and was confronted by three students who struck and kicked the student. The student sustained minor injuries and was treated by the school nurse. The school resource officer was notified and...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at Westlake High School

On March 30 at 1:15 p.m., a student, who was not permitted on the school grounds at Westlake High School, entered the school and got into an altercation with another student inside a classroom. School staff attempted to separate the student, but the student refused to follow instructions. A...

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Charles Co. Suspect Identified in Shooting on Falcon Place / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

Suspect Identified in Shooting on Falcon Place / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward: Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 28. On March 28 just after 6 a.m., officers responded to...

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Charles Co. Middle School Student in Possession of Replica Handgun, Ammunition, and Drug Paraphernalia

Middle School Student in Possession of Replica Handgun, Ammunition, and Drug Paraphernalia: On March 29 at 10:39 a.m., administrators at Matthew Henson Middle School were alerted to the odor of marijuana in a bathroom. They responded and located a 12-year-old student in possession of a replica...

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