So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. BusPatrol School Bus Safety Program to go into Full Effect / Citations to be Issued for Violations Caught on Camera

DATE: January 14, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Preliminary number of warnings during the 60-day period reached over 1,000 Charles County, MD… Beginning on January 18, the BusPatrol school bus safety program in...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Officers Identify and Arrest Two Suspects in Assault Case at Taco Bell on Smallwood Drive

DATE: April 6, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office 301-609-6557 or 240-682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s patrol officers have identified and arrested two women in connection with an assault that occurred at the Taco Bell on Smallwood Drive on March 31. In the...

View full article >

Charles Co. 7 Tips for Preventing Auto Thefts

Auto thefts can occur anywhere, even Charles County. In 2020, a total of 187 vehicles were stolen in Charles County, and 149 were recovered. There were an additional 60 vehicles recovered which were stolen from outside Charles County. We often promote our “9PM Routine” on social media...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Gun and Drugs

DATE: January 11, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 8 at 5:38 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Washington Avenue near Cecil Street in La Plata. Upon approaching the driver, officers...

View full article >

Charles Co. Traffic Operations Unit Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Near Acton Lane

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 9, at 2:03 a.m., officers responded to the area of Acton Lane near Tawny Drive in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Patrol Officers Arrest Suspect in Reckless Endangerment Case / Two Firearms Recovered

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 6 at 9:10 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 2000 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of someone firing a gun. A preliminary investigation...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Officers Identify and Arrest Suspect in Robbery Case

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 12, 2021, officers responded to a convenience store in the 2400 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf for the report of a robbery in which a male suspect grabbed...

View full article >

Charles Co. Threat of Mass Violence Being Investigated

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On January 9, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received two calls regarding alleged threats of mass violence at St. Charles High School that would occur sometime this...

View full article >

Charles Co. Detention Center Managing Covid-19 Cases within Facility

DATE: January 10, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 The Charles County Detention Center (CCDC), in coordination with the Charles County Health Department and Prime Care Medical–the CCDC’s on-site medical provider–is...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Patrol and K9 Officers Recover Stolen Car and Stolen Property / Suspects Arrested

DATE: January 4, 2022 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 31, 2021, at 3:47 a.m., officers responded to the area of Evergreen Drive in Waldorf for the report of suspicious activity taking place near a vehicle. When...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Detectives Locate and Arrest Suspect in Shooting / Suspect Was Supposed to be on Electronic Monitoring

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On May 9, officers responded to the area of Patuxent Court in La Plata for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a male was found with a gunshot wound to his leg. The...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Detectives Positively Identify and Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Case

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 9, the victim negotiated the sale of tennis shoes, via a social media app, with someone he was familiar with. During the sale, which occurred in Waldorf, the...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Officers Apprehend Suspect in Theft from Auto Case

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 28 at 9:45 a.m., officers responded to a call for suspicious activity in the 5400 block of Mason Springs Road in Marbury after someone reported observing an...

View full article >

Charles Co. Patrol Officers Locate Suspect in Commercial Burglary Case

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 25 at 12:26 a.m., patrol officers responded to an intrusion alarm at a business located in the 4500 block of Crain Highway in White Plains. Upon arrival...

View full article >

Charles Co. Charles County Crime Solvers is Offering Cash Rewards for Information Leading to the Arrest of the Suspect(s) in Attempted Burglary Case and Vandalism

DATE: December 30, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Attempted Burglary: On December 25 at 6:33 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Hammock Court in Waldorf after the homeowner arrived home and found the front...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Detectives arrest suspect in stolen ATV case from nearby county after owner finds it for sale on social media page

DATE: December 29, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 22, detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were notified by a victim of a theft that his stolen ATV was listed for sale on a social media...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward that Leads to Arrest of Fugitive

DATE: December 29, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 The Charles County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit is seeking the whereabouts of Ryan Alexander Heaney, 30, of La Plata. He currently has three open warrants including a...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Commercial Burglary Case

DATE: December 21, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On October 2, 2021, an unknown suspect forced entry into the rear gate of a landscaping business and stole several pieces of lawn equipment. Through investigation...

View full article >

 

Charles Co. Update and Arrest in October Shooting Case from Area of Knolewater Court and Bannister Circle

DATE: December 21, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a man wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in October. Jacari Trayvell Long, 22...

View full article >

Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Stolen Truck

DATE: December 21, 2021 CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On December 21 at 2:22 a.m., officers responded to the 13100 block of Hickory Avenue in Waldorf for the report of an individual breaking into a car and rummaging...

View full article >