So. Md Police News

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

On April 28 at 10:50 a.m., four students assaulted another student at Maurice McDonough High School. The students separated and the school resource officer (SRO) initiated an investigation. The SRO will contact the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges. The students face...

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Charles Co. Replica Firearm Recovered from Thomas Stone High School Student

On April 28 at 10:15 a.m., students alerted a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School that another student was in possession of what appeared to be a gun. The gun was recovered from the student and determined to be a BB gun. The school resource officer initiated an investigation and...

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Charles Co. Two Juveniles to be Charged in Assault Case at La Plata High School

On April 27 at 2:20 p.m., two juveniles assaulted a student who was waiting for a school bus in the parking lot at La Plata High School. A school resource officer initiated an investigation and identified the juveniles as students who attend different schools and were transitioning from one bus...

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St. Mary's Co. Leonardtown Couple Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minors

Brian Joseph Wiegman Stormy Shiree Bates A Leonardtown man and woman have been arrested and charged by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on several charges of Sex Abuse of a Minor, Neglect of a Minor and Second-Degree Rape. Following an investigation by the St. Mary’s County...

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St. Mary's Co. Deputies Train at Rifle Qualifications

Deputies firing their rifles in the prone position Deputies Preston Dixon and Allison Mattera fire rifles from behind barricades Twice a year, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies attend rifle qualifications and training, honing their firearms safety, accuracy and...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Possible Overdose at a Middle School

School Resource Officer Investigating Possible Overdose at a Middle School: On April 27 at 2:16 p.m., the School Resource Officer and administrators at General Smallwood Middle School were notified that a student had ingested a gummy earlier in the day containing suspected THC which had been...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Threat to Commit Violence

School Resource Officer Investigating Threat to Commit Violence: On April 27 at 11:18 a.m., the School Resource Officer and administrators at Gale Bailey Elementary School began investigating a potential threat after they were notified that, while on a video chat that took place the evening...

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St. Mary's Co. Armed Robbery in Hollywood Under Investigation

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:08 pm, two masked men entered the Birdies convenience store at the 24600 block of Three Notch Road in Hollywood. The two suspects pointed a handgun at store employees, demanding money from the registers. The suspects removed currency from the registers and...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted: Caitlin Ann Mossbarger

Caitlin Ann Mossbarger The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of Caitlin Ann Mossbarger, age 33 of Park Hall, for violating the terms of her Pre-Trial release with the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown for a district court case...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 25-APR-2023

Maryland State Police Accepting Applications For 2023 Leadership And Career Development Seminar: (SYKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police announces that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar, which will take place from Aug. 4-6...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Calvert Barracks; 18-APR-2023

On 4/13/2023, Tpr J. Richards responded to the Walmart, located at 45485 Miramar Way, California, MD for the report of someone trespassing. Investigation revealed that Shaun Robert Burns, 42 of Lusby, MD had been previously issued a no trespass order. Burns was issued a criminal citation for...

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St. Mary's Co. Meet Cpl. Holdsworth, Sheriff's Deputy of the Year for 2022

Commissioner President Randy Guy, Cpl. Daniel Holdsworth, Sheriff Steve Hall and Commissioner Mike Alderson Corporal Daniel Holdsworth was chosen by the Command Staff as the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year for his outstanding work in 2022. Cpl. Holdsworth grew up in...

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Charles Co. Replica Firearm and Suspected Cannabis Recovered from High School Student

On April 25 at 9:38 a.m., a school administrator at North Point High School became aware a student was possibly in possession of cannabis in their book bag and notified a school resource officer. The bag was recovered at which time over 2.5 ounces of suspected cannabis and a replica...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; 10-16 APR-2023

During the week of April 10 – April 16, 2023, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 1,861 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 23-26668 On April 16, 2023, DFC Savick responded to the 4100 block of Mears Ave. (Rod N Reel Parking Garage) in Chesapeake...

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Fire Marshal Abandoned estate-owned house burns in Pr. Frederick; $5,000 loss

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 4/17/2023 Time: 5:18 p.m. Location / Address: 510 Fairground Road, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Single Family Dwelling - Abandoned Owner / Occupants: Estate of George Savage Injuries or...

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Charles Co. Replica Firearm / Water Gun Recovered from Student at Elementary School

On April 24 at 4 p.m., a school administrator at Billingsley Elementary School was alerted by students that another student was in possession of what appeared to be a gun. The gun, which was determined to be a water gun, was recovered. The school resource officer was notified and contacted the...

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Charles Co. Former Long-Term Substitute Teacher Charged with Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Sexual Solicitation, and Other Related Charges

In February 2023, detectives assigned to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division were notified of inappropriate sexual contact between a long-term substitute teacher at General Smallwood Middle School and students at General Smallwood Middle School. Upon...

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Charles Co. Replica Firearm and Box Cutter Recovered from Student at Thomas Stone High School

On April 24 at 2 p.m., a school administrator at Thomas Stone High School was alerted that a student was possibly in possession of a gun, which was reportedly thought to be a toy. The school resource officer responded to the classroom and a replica firearm, replica bullets, and a box cutter were...

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Charles Co. Officers Recover Car Stolen from Gas Station / Suspect Arrested

On April 10 at 2 p.m., a patrol officer was entering a gas station on Smallwood Drive in Waldorf when he noticed a man running after a vehicle leaving the parking lot, yelling that his car had just been stolen. The officer observed the vehicle enter a nearby neighborhood. The officer, with the...

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Charles Co. Student Falls Ill after Ingesting Oil-Like Substance from a Vape Cartridge

On April 19 at 1:45 p.m., a student at St. Charles High School ingested an oil-like substance from a vape cartridge and became lethargic. FIRE/EMS responded to the school, and the student was transported to a hospital where they are being treated. A school resource officer has initiated an...

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