So. Md Police News

Latest news from the local sheriff's offices and state police barracks.
On June 25 at 2:46 a.m., officers responded to reports of a motorist traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Indian Head Highway. Officers located the vehicle stopped in a crossover at Indian Head Highway and Cedar Lane. The driver of the vehicle was lying on the concrete median and...
On June 26 at 10:30 p.m., an officer was conducting a patrol check in the 6900 block of Bensville Road when he observed a vehicle in a community park, which was closed at that time. As the officer approached the vehicle, he observed two people inside. He also smelled a strong odor of burnt...
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The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the subject pictured in a Property Destruction. On Friday, June 23, 2023, at approximately 11:40 AM the suspect spray-painted graffiti on several exterior walls on a building on Corporate Drive in Lexington Park. The suspect is...
To celebrate National Hoagie Day, Wawa delivered hoagies to some of our Heroes at District 3 station! Thank you, Wawa, for recognizing our Heroes!
On June 27, 2023, Sgt. Robert Merritt, (pictured in light blue shirt), rode 23 miles of the northern portion of the Three Notch Trail. This is part of the Summer Youth Engagement Activities through the Department of Juvenile Services, (DJS), of St. Mary’s County. Pictured with Sgt. Merritt are...
On June 17 at 9:05 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop on Crain Highway in Waldorf after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the car, the officer detected the strong odor of cannabis. A computer check showed the driver had a suspended driver’s license. Further...
On June 23, 2023, at around 11:38 a.m., Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Gloucester Court for the report of shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 17-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance...
On June 22 at 7:21 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Smallwood Drive and Old Washington Road in Waldorf. As the officer approached the driver, he detected the strong odor of burnt cannabis. Further investigation revealed suspected cannabis and a loaded firearm inside the...
UPDATE: The decedent in this case has been positively identified as Gregory Keith Roland, 57, whose last known address was in Waldorf. Fatal Pedestrian Accident: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating an accident that occurred in the 3600 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf...
Numerous vehicle thefts and stealing items from within vehicles have recently been reported throughout St. Mary's County. Sheriff Steve Hall urges drivers to be vigilant by locking your vehicles and never leave your vehicle running while unattended. Per Maryland Traffic Article § 21-1101 (a)...
On 6/13/2023, TFC Engleman was at the District Court building, located at 23110 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD when he observed Michael Augusta McNeill, 27 of Great Mills, MD violating an active protective order. McNeil was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center...
June 21, 2023 During the week of June 12 - June 18, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,884 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 23-41942 On June 12, 2023, DFC Aranda received report of a theft from a vehicle. Contact was made with the complainant who...
June 14, 2023 During the week of June 5 - June 11, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,911 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 23-41513 On June 10, 2023, Deputy Newton responded to the 2200 block of Chaney Road in Dunkirk, for the report of...
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating an accident that occurred in the 3600 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf. During the overnight hours, at approximately 4 a.m., an on-duty CCSO officer was Northbound on Crain Highway when he struck a pedestrian who was walking in the...
Is your child safety seat installed correctly? Not Sure? Are you about to become a parent? Let a National Certified Child Safety Seat Tech, including Sheriff's Office deputies, teach you how to install your seat correctly and safely. The event will be held at the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue...
During the week of May 29 – June 4, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,886 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary: 23-38135 On May 29th, 2023, DFC Kwitowski responded to the 100 block of Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for a report of a burglary...
Deputy Joseph Senatore trains with K-9 Skar Deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office recently completed a two-day course of instruction in Police Canine Behavior and Decoy Techniques. The course objective was to develop a basic understanding of canine behaviors and drives...
During the week of May 22 – May 28, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,779 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 23-36238 On May 22, 2023, at 6:56 a.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the Prince Frederick Chrysler Dodge Jeep...
During the week of May 15 – May 21, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,916 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 23-35463 On May 19, 2023, DFC Idol was conducting a patrol check of Northern High School located at 2950 Chaneyville Road in...
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