So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Triple Shooting / Double Murder Case on Shelton Court

On February 14, detectives assigned to the Agency’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Jayden Kevin Craig, 19, of Indian Head, in connection with the triple shooting on Shelton Court which left two men dead and another man injured. Through investigation, Craig was identified as the...

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St. Mary's Co. Fifteen of 17 Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks at 17 businesses in St. Mary’s County. Fifteen of the establishments were found to be compliant, while two businesses failed to ask an underage Sheriff’s Office employee for...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Assault at High School

On February 14 at 9 a.m., administrators at Westlake High School were alerted of a fight in a classroom. Staff responded to the classroom, but the suspects had fled. A school resource officer was notified about the altercation on February 15 and initiated an investigation. During the...

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Charles Co. Student in Possession of over 10 Grams of Suspected Marijuana on School Grounds

On February 15 at 1:40 p.m., school administrators at Westlake High School recovered marijuana paraphernalia from two students outside of the school, but on school grounds. Upon further investigation, administrators determined another student, age 16, was distributing marijuana on school...

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Charles Co. Pepper Spray Recovered from Student at General Smallwood Middle School

On February 15 at 10:40 a.m., school administrators at General Smallwood Middle School called a school resource officer for assistance with a disorderly student who was reported to be in possession of pepper spray. After the situation was deescalated and upon further investigation...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Drugs and Loaded Firearm during Traffic Stop

On February 13 at 2:50 p.m., officers were conducting a traffic assignment from the Maryland Highway Safety Office Distracted Driving Grant when they initiated a traffic stop in the area of Smallwood Drive and Barrington Drive. Upon approaching the car, the officer observed drug paraphernalia...

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Charles Co. Detectives Pursue Leads in Triple Shooting that Left Two People Deceased / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On February 13 at 1:53 p.m., officers responded to the area of Shelton Court in Indian Head for the report of shots fired. Witnesses reported someone had been shot and fled in a vehicle. A lookout for the vehicle was broadcast and officers observed the vehicle several miles away on Route 210 and...

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Fire Marshal Man Charged After Setting Parents Home on Fire

CHARLES COUNTY, MD (February 12, 2023) - Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested a man shortly after he set a fire inside his parents' Waldorf home. Around 10:30 p.m. yesterday, Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the 9200 block of Misting Court after the owner believed his son had set a fire...

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St. Mary's Co. Chaptico Man Arrested on Gun, Ammo Charges Following Barricade

Austin Cameron Darling A Chaptico man was arrested on firearm and ammunition charges following a barricade that ended peacefully on Sunday morning. At 6:07 am on Feb. 12, 2023, the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center was contacted regarding a suspicious conversation the...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Burglary Suspect

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a burglary investigation. On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at 2:50 am, the suspect forced entry into Village Liquors in Chaptico by shattering the front door with a hammer and then removed the store's cash register...

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St. Mary's Co. Re-Entry Case Manager Helps Inmates Return to the Community

Sean Dennis The people incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center are typically not held there for longer than 18 months, meaning they will be returning to the community sooner rather than later. As the Offender Re-Entry Case Manager for the St. Mary’s County...

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Charles Co. Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, relationship abuse is all too common even amongst our youth. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, “1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before...

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Charles Co. Suspected Marijuana Recovered from Student at Middle School

On February 9 at 11 a.m., a school administrator at Piccowaxen Middle School was made aware of a student possibly in possession of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the student was in possession of a plastic bag containing less than 10 grams of marijuana, a vape pen, and cartridges with...

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St. Mary's Co. Waldorf Man Arrested After Attempting to Steal Catalytic Converter

Irving Maxwell Zorn St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies located and arrested a Waldorf man early Thursday morning after attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a business in Leonardtown. Irving Maxwell Zorn, age 36 of Waldorf, was charged with Malicious Destruction of...

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Charles Co. Unknown Substance Sprayed in Middle School Classroom / Possible Pepper Spray

On February 8 at 1:25 p.m., students in a classroom at General Smallwood Middle School were exposed to an unknown substance that was sprayed in the air, possibly by another student. Based on the reactions of several students, it appeared the spray was pepper spray. The students were seen by a...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On February 8 at approximately 4:03 p.m., officers responded to the area of Albermarle Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a 14-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his leg. The officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived and the victim...

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Charles Co. Officers Investigating a First-Degree Assault Case Apprehend Suspect who also Violated Probation

On February 5 at 4:43 p.m., officers responded to the 11300 block of Golden Eagle Place in Waldorf for the report of a domestic-related dispute / altercation. When officers arrived, they spoke with a woman who had clear and visible injuries. The suspect, Andre Joseph Burch, 29, of Waldorf fled...

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Charles Co. Student in Possession of Knife on School Grounds

On February 8, at 10 a.m., the school resource officer (SRO) at Gail Bailey Elementary School was notified that a knife had been recovered from a 10-year-old student the previous day by school administrators who observed the student showing it to friends. The SRO initiated an investigation...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted: Shawn Michael Miles

Shawn Michael Miles The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Shawn Michael Miles, age 31 of no fixed address, who is wanted for Second-Degree Escape. Miles failed to report to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center last week to serve his...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Theft Suspect

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the man pictured in a theft investigation. On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at 12:12 am, the pictured individual jumped over the counter at the Charlotte Hall 7-Eleven store and stole several packs of cigarettes and then fled the store on...

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