So. Md Police News

 

St. Mary's Co. Wanted: Walter Crouse Prentiss

Walter Crouse Prentiss The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Walter Crouse Prentiss, age 42 of no fixed address, who is wanted for violating the conditions of his Pre-Trial Release and removing his GPS monitor. Prentiss was incarcerated at the St. Mary’s County...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Raises More than $31,000 for Special Olympics Maryland this Year

Former Sheriff Tim Cameron, Sheriff Steven A. Hall and Chaplain Charlie Wharton Through its fundraising events this year, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office has collected $31,612.15 for Special Olympics Maryland in 2022. The Sheriff's Office and its community partners raised money...

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Charles Co. Officers Investigate Suspicious Vehicle and Locate Loaded Guns, Drug Paraphernalia

Officers Investigate Suspicious Vehicle and Locate Loaded Guns, Drug Paraphernalia: On December 20 at 4:55 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pomonkey Creek Place in Bryans Road for the report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the vehicle’s occupants and...

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St. Mary's Co. Lexington Park Shooting Under Investigation

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at 7:08 pm, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 21800 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park for the reported shooting. Deputies arrived on the scene and located a 25-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. Preliminary...

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St. Mary's Co. Officer-Involved Shooting in California Update

Tyler Ray Marini Sater Dec. 22, 2022 update: The suspect has been identified as Tyler Ray Marini Sater, age 20 of Stoney Beach, Anne Arundel County. He remains hospitalized in stable condition and criminal charges have been filed against Sater for the following: Armed Robbery; Robbery...

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Fire Marshal Mechanicsville fire starts in garage; $350,000 damages

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 12/21/22 Time: 12:30 a.m. Location / Address: 29665 Donna Drive, Mechancisville, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: One Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Susan Winter Injuries or Deaths: None...

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Charles Co. Juveniles Charged for Robbery at Middle School

Juveniles Charged for Robbery at Middle School: On December 19, a student at General Smallwood Middle School reported that two students forcibly stole his shoes. The school resource officer and school administrative staff initiated an investigation. After pursuing leads and consulting with the...

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Charles Co. Officers Investigate Suspicious Vehicle and Locate Firearms and CDS

Officers Investigate Suspicious Vehicle and Locate Firearms and CDS: On December 18 at 8:12 p.m., officers responded to the area of Glasva School Road and Allen’s View Place in Faulkner for the report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, officers located a cargo-style box truck occupied by two...

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Charles Co. Arrest made in Homicide on Albemarle Place

Arrest made in Homicide on Albemarle Place: On October 23 at approximately 2:17 p.m, the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) received a 911 call reporting a shooting. PGPD made contact with the caller, who was in his vehicle with the victim, and determined the victim was suffering...

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Charles Co. Officers Locate Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop

Officers Locate Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop: On December 18 at 7:43 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car in the area of Crain Highway at Port Tobacco Road in La Plata. The officer detected the odor of marijuana, and further investigation revealed the driver was in...

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Charles Co. School Resource Officer Investigating Possible Overdose

School Resource Officer Investigating Possible Overdose: On December 19, a student arrived to school at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center displaying signs of impairment. The school administrators and the School Resource Officer were notified, and the student was transported by helicopter...

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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 an ongoing theft investigation. The suspect has been involved in numerous recent thefts from the Target and Walmart stores in California. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or this...

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St. Mary's Co. Holiday Saturation Patrols Underway in St. Mary's County

Sheriff Steven A. Hall and the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office remind motorists not to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol this holiday season. Sheriff's Office deputies and Maryland State Police troopers are conducting saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout St...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 20-DEC-2022

On Friday, December 23, 2022, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack, with assistance from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint. If you plan to drink, use a designated driver or rideshare service. --------- On 12/19/2022, Tpr T...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 15-DEC-2022

On 12/8/2022, TFC J. Engleman conducted a traffic stop on Pegg Road at Donaldson Drive, Lexington Park, MD. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Crack Cocaine, suspected Heroin and suspected Marijuana. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Corey...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 08-DEC-2022

On 11/29/2022, TFC J. Powis responded to the area of Valley Estates Drive, Lexington Park, MD for the report of a stolen vehicle. TFC Powis located an individual in the vehicle who then fled on foot. The vehicle was confirmed as stolen through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect...

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St. Mary's Co. Officer Involved Shooting in California

On December 19, 2022, at 9:32 p.m. deputies responded to the California Wawa located in the 23100 block of Three Notch Road in California, for the reported stolen vehicle. Deputies located the stolen vehicle minutes later at a hotel in the 23400 block of Three Notch Road. Contact was made with...

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St. Mary's Co. Officer Involved Shooting in California Under Investigation

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer involved shooting in the 23400 block of Three Notch Road in California, in the area of the Wildewood Shopping Center. At approximately 9:32 p.m. deputies responded to the California Wawa for the reported stolen vehicle. Deputies...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff Hall Congratulates Promoted Officers

Sheriff Steven A. Hall and Major Clayton Safford Sheriff Steven A. Hall congratulated St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies last week upon their recent hard-earned promotions within the agency. Lt. Clayton Safford was promoted to Major and Assistant Sheriff of the agency, effective...

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St. Mary's Co. On View Arrests/Warrants/Criminal Citations/Juvenile Referrals

On View Arrests: Burglary/Assault- On December 7, 2022, Cpl. Teague responded to the 21300 block of Chancellors Run Road in Great Mills, for the reported burglary in progress. Investigation determined Jason Williams Wiley, age 35 of Ridge, forced his way into the victim's residence and...

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