On May 22 at 8:30 a.m., during a firearms training exercise, a Charles County Sheriff’s officer accidentally discharged his weapon, striking his leg and causing a flesh wound. Staff immediately applied first aid and summoned EMS from Hughesville VFD and Bel Alton VFD. The officer was transported...
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Charles Co. Sgt. Phil Norris Honored as the 2023 Charles County Detention Center Correctional Officer of the Year
Charles County, MD…Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry and Director Ryan Ross of the Charles County Detention Center are pleased to announce that Sgt. Phil Norris ID#2610 was named the recipient of the 2023 Charles County Detention Center Correctional Officer of the Year award.
Throughout his...
Sheriff Troy D. Berry is pleased to announce the graduation of Charles County Sheriff’s Officers Lieutenant Charles “Chuck” Gass, Jr. and Lieutenant Kevin Conley (CCDC) from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command on May 17.
The School of Police...
On May 18 at 8:50 p.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Highgrove Drive in White Plains for the report of gunshots. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone with gunshot wounds; however, it was discovered several shots were fired and one of the rounds struck a house with adults...
Our Just Say No Summer Camp is coming up July 29-31. The camp is being held at St. Charles High School starting at 0845 and ending at 2:30 p.m. Students must have their own transportation and the camp is FREE. Lunch will be provided. Students will be allowed to use the pool at St. Charles HS for...
On May 16 at 3 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Gallery Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of multiple gunshots. When officers arrived, they canvassed the area but did not locate any victims; however, they did locate shell casings between two apartment buildings. Further...
Charles Co. Student at Henry Lackey High School charged with destruction of property and possession of a concealed deadly weapon on school property
On May 16 at 6:40 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 6800 block of Arbor Lane in Bryans Road for the report of a vandalism in which a suspect slashed the tires of a vehicle and threw eggs on the house and car. Through further investigation, officers identified the suspect as a student at...
On May 8, school administrators and the school resource officer were notified of a sexual assault that occurred yesterday at John Hanson Middle School. A preliminary investigation showed a student lured another student into a bathroom and groped and inappropriately touched the student. The...
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On May 7 at 9:53 a.m., several students assaulted another student in a school hallway at Henry E. Lackey High School over a vape device. The students were separated, and the situation was de-escalated. One student was treated for minor injuries. The school resource officer has initiated an...
On May 6 at 11:34 p.m., officers responded to the area of St. Charles Parkway and St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf for the report of a single-vehicle collision. The Traffic Operations Unit was notified and responded to assume the investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver...
Intoxicated Endangerment: On March 16, 2024, TFC Kreczmer responded to the area of 75 Main Street, Prince Frederick for the report of a large fire. While approaching the fire, a propane tank exploded. Contact was made with Robert Rice, 57-year-old male, who was observed with minor burn injuries...
Possession of Controlled Substance
On January 17, 2024, Trooper First Class Kreczmer #6916 pulled over John Blackwell, 39 year old male of Port Republic, for exceeding the posted speed limit. Once TFC Kreczmer approached the vehicle he observed Blackwell with pinpoint pupils. A Standard Field...
On 4/27/2024, Tpr Oliva Flores responded to an address on Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD for the report of an indecent exposure. Upon arrival, a witness provided video surveillance of the incident, which showed Tina Lorie Ford, 45 of Hollywood, MD exposing herself. Ford was arrested and...
On 4/19/2024, TFC Eckrich conducted a traffic stop on Great Mills Road at Midway Drive, Lexington Park, MD. A K9 scan of the vehicle was conducted which yielded a positive alert. A search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Crack Cocaine, suspected Heroin and suspected...