So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Handgun Recovered during Traffic Stop

Handgun Recovered during Traffic Stop: On January 7 at 3:44 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Palmer Place and Pilgrims Square. The driver pulled over but fled on foot. He was apprehended a short distance away and found to be in possession of a loaded polymer 80...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff Hall Expands School Resource Officer Program Into Elementary Schools

Cpl. Julie Yingling Sheriff Steven A. Hall is proud to announce the expansion of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer program into the county’s public elementary schools. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides School Resource Officers at the three public...

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Charles Co. Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of 4.5 Pounds of Marijuana and 53 Grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms

Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of 4.5 Pounds of Marijuana and 53 Grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms: On January 5 at 9:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle for a traffic violation on Crain Highway at South Faulkner Road in Faulkner. The officer detected the odor of...

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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 person pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at 8:38 am, the suspect removed two Amazon packages that were delivered to a home in Lexington Park. The suspect was last seen on foot, talking toward...

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Charles Co. Officers Recover a Pound of Marijuana and Loaded Guns During Traffic Stop

Officers Recover a Pound of Marijuana and Loaded Guns During Traffic Stop: On January 1 at 10:58 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Smallwood Drive at Palmer Place for a traffic violation. The officer detected the odor of marijuana, and further investigation revealed that...

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Charles Co. Suspects Arrested for Illegal Drug and Gun Possession

Suspects Arrested for Illegal Drug and Gun Possession: On January 4 at 3:12 p.m., the Neighborhood Enforcement Team was investigating a suspicious vehicle on Patuxent Court in La Plata. During the course of the investigation, a loaded handgun with an extended magazine was located. Further...

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Charles Co. Bullet Found in School Cafeteria

Bullet Found in School Cafeteria: On January 3 during a lunch period, administrators at Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School were notified of what appeared to be a bullet lodged into a cafeteria lunch table. The School Resource Officer was notified and responded, and confirmed that it was a...

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Charles Co. Illegal Firearm Possession / Protective Order Violation

Illegal Firearm Possession / Protective Order Violation: On January 2 at 2:36p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle for a traffic violation. Initial investigation revealed the driver, Christopher Davon Richardson, 41 of Waldorf, was in possession of a handgun and...

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

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the persons pictured in a theft investigation. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at 9 am, the two females stole a quantity of items from the California Walmart store as they scanned some items at the register, but not others. They both...

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Charles Co. Reckless Endangerment

Reckless Endangerment: On December 29 at 5:58p.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of Mourning Dove Place in Waldorf for the report of shots fired. Investigation revealed that neighbors were involved in a dispute over an assigned parking space when the suspect, Ronald Shaquille Ellison...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Provides Safe Exchange Parking at its Stations

Safe Exchange parking at the District 4 Station in Lexington Park Under video surveillance by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, the Safe Exchange locations are marked by posted signs for child custody exchanges, in-person transactions, meeting with a buyer or a seller for online...

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St. Mary's Co. DUI Arrests for November/December 2022

November: Nov. 2, 2022: Keith Allen Quesnell, age 60 of California, by Deputy Marsch #397. Case # 56447-22 (no photo available) Nov. 2, 2022: Terrell Wesley Smith, age 34 of Glen Burnie, by Deputy Truss #402. Case # 56462-22 Terrell Wesley Smith Nov. 12, 2022: Nicholas Ryan...

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St. Mary's Co. Criminal Summonses Served-December 2022

12/03/22- Kalisa Renae Hall, age 24 of Leonardtown- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Allebach# 392. 12/04/22- Gregory Myles Garner, age 19 of California- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep. Shubrooks# 389. 12/04/22- Tiffany Michelle Eckloff, age 32 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Dep...

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Charles Co. Narcotics Detectives Recover Fentanyl, PCP, and Crack Cocaine from Suspect During Traffic Stop

Narcotics Detectives Recover Fentanyl, PCP, and Crack Cocaine from Suspect During Traffic Stop: On December 29 at 2:15p.m., an officer from the Traffic Operations Unit conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle on Crain Highway in the area of the Maryland Welcome Center in Newburg. During...

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Charles Co. Seeking Public’s Help Locating Assault/Reckless Endangerment Suspect

Seeking Public’s Help Locating Assault/Reckless Endangerment Suspect / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward: Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to the Warrant Unit as well as a joint U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force are seeking the whereabouts of Brian McCane, Sr., 37 of Lusby, who is...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Property Destruction Suspect

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a property destruction investigation. On Monday, Dec. 23, 2022, during the overnight hours, the pictured female met with someone at the Inn at Leonardtown. The female is suspected of causing intentional...

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St. Mary's Co. Corrections Officer Whitley on His Way to Doctorate Degree

CO Matthew Whitley Working at a detention center is one of the most challenging jobs in the public safety industry. Working nights, holidays and weekends, corrections employees often have to deal with a great deal of stress throughout the workday. At times, inmates may become violent and...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Shooting/Homicide in La Plata / Suspect Apprehended

Detectives Investigating Shooting/Homicide in La Plata / Suspect Apprehended: On December 31, 2022 at 4:06 p.m., officers responded to the area of Crain Highway and Port Tobacco Road in La Plata for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Donnell Henry Hawkins, 30...

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St. Mary's Co. Free Child Seat Installation on Thursday, Jan. 12

Is your child safety seat installed correctly? Not Sure? Are you about to become a parent? Let a National Certified Child Safety Seat technician teach you how to install your seat correctly and safely. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office and its community partners are hosting another free...

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

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the female pictured in a burglary to motor vehicles investigation. On Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at 10:50 pm, the suspect walked through several neighborhoods in the California area, checking vehicles for unlocked doors. Upon...

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