So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Detectives Obtain Arrest Warrant in Shooting Case / Suspect Also Violated Conditions of Sex Offender Registry

On January 6 at 3:21 a.m., a woman reported she was shot by an acquaintance outside of a restaurant in the 2900 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf; she was treated at a hospital and released prior to making the report. Through investigation, detectives were able to positively identify the suspect...

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Charles Co. Student Charged with Possession of Illegal Drugs

On March 16 at 2:30 p.m., a school administrator had just defused an argument between two students at Westlake High School when a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from one of the students. Subsequently, a sandwich-size plastic bag filled with 22 grams of suspected marijuana was...

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Charles Co. CCSO Investigating Crash Involving School Bus and Passenger Car / Minor Injuries Reported

On March 17 at 9:10 a.m., officers responded to Berry Road near Bunker Hill Road in Waldorf for the report of a crash involving a passenger car and a school bus. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the bus was attempting to make a U-turn from westbound Berry Road onto eastbound...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Firearm in Vehicle in Bryans Road

On March 14 at 11:30 p.m., officers were conducting a parking lot check at a public boat ramp in the 1000 block of Marshall Hall Road in Bryans Road, MD when they observed several people and cars in the lot; the ramp and parking lot were closed at that time. While approaching the driver of one...

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Charles Co. CCSO to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Traffic Operations Unit is partnering with the La Plata Police Department to conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Thursday, March 17 in La Plata. Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and aggressive driving are conducted year round...

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Charles Co. Two Loaded Firearms Recovered During Traffic Stop

On March 11 at 6:41 p.m., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Charles Street and Church Street in La Plata. Upon approaching the driver, the officer immediately observed a firearm on the dashboard. The driver, Jamaal Khali Sterling, 22, of Virginia, was arrested. A loaded...

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Charles Co. Narcotics Detectives Charge Suspect in Drug Distribution Case

On March 8, members of the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant in the 2200 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf related to a narcotics investigation. During the search, detectives located approximately 14 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of crack cocaine, marijuana, and...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Handgun and Drugs in Vehicle

On March 11 at 11:40 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the 9900 block of Crain Highway in Faulkner after a computer check revealed the tags on the vehicle belonged to a different car. Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana. He also noticed a large...

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Charles Co. Warrant Unit Seeking Public’s Help Locating Suspect in Violent Assault

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Warrant Unit are seeking the whereabouts of Desean Naheem Cobb, 18, of Waldorf, who is wanted in connection with a violent assault that occurred on March 7 in Waldorf. Cobb is alleged to have pointed a gun at a female acquaintance after she...

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Charles Co. Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Connection with Four Counts of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a man in connection with sexual solicitation of minors. In February, officers responded to the area of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a male who drove up to a group of young adolescent girls who were walking on a sidewalk and...

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Charles Co. Charles County Sheriff’s Corrections Officer Suspended

Charles County, MD…The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has suspended a correctional officer – a four-year veteran of the Charles County Detention Center – and relieved him of his duties after being made aware that the officer is alleged to have violated the privacy of an arrestee’s cell...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Apprehend Suspect in Attempted Robbery Case

On February 27 at 7:10 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 11300 block of Days Court in Waldorf for the report of an attempted robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect entered the business, approached an employee, and demanded money after making a threat. The suspect...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop

On February 24 at 4:45 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on St. Chares Parkway near St. Thomas Drive after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the driver, officers detected an odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver had a fully loaded polymer “ghost...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Two Loaded Firearms from Passenger in Vehicle

On February 24 at 8:02 p.m., officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Aldermans Place when they observed a car drive through the lot and strike a parked vehicle. Officers were able to stop the car as it attempted to leave the scene of the...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Firearm from Juvenile in Vehicle

On February 24 at 8:42 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on Rosewick Road in La Plata after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officers also noted a passenger in the car was making furtive movements toward his...

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Charles Co. Loaded Firearm Recovered from Student at Educational Center

On February 22 at 12:30 p.m., a school administrator at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center in Pomfret, MD observed a male student with what appeared to be the outline of a gun inside a crossover book bag that was strapped across his chest. Upon further investigation, staff and a school...

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Charles Co. Homicide Detectives Identify and Charge Suspect in 2020 Murder Case on Mount Clare Place

On October 27, 2020, officers responded to the 12300 block of Mount Clare Place in Waldorf for the report of a death. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Herbert Andrei James, 64, inside his residence with trauma to his body. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner performed an autopsy and...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Apprehend Suspect in Theft Case

On February 6 at 12:55 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 12000 block of Jefferson Farm Place for a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and observed the suspect in the parking lot with a cart filled with stolen merchandise. As offices approached the suspect, he fled on foot but...

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Charles Co. High School Student Charged with Distribution of Marijuana

On February 17 at approximately 9:45 a.m., PFC S. Douglas, School Resource Officer at Westlake High School, observed a hand-to-hand drug transaction between two students during school hours. Further investigation revealed the students were in possession of the suspected marijuana and a large...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Firearm and 50 Grams of Marijuana

On February 15 at 12:49 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Crain Highway and Washington Avenue after noticing a car swerving between the travel lanes. Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana. Further investigation showed the driver to be...

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