So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Triple Shooting that Left One Man Dead and Two Others Injured / Patrol Officers and Police K9 Locate Suspect Nearby

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On June 15 at 7:45 p.m., an officer on routine patrol observed a disabled car near the intersection of Acton Lane and Western Parkway in Waldorf. Upon checking on the occupants, he observed two victims, a...

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Charles Co. Sheriff Troy D. Berry Announces Enhanced Policing Strategies and Community Relations

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 To enhance the confidence and trust between the residents of Charles County and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Troy D. Berry will be moving forward immediately with the following requests and...

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Charles Co. Message to our Community

Sheriff Berry has had very constructive conversation with the community and had the opportunity to share his perspective on very important issues challenging our great nation. We have added links to recordings of those events on our website https://www.ccso.us/messages-to-the-community/...

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Charles Co. Life with Liberty: An Update on the CCSO’s new Comfort K9 Program

In April, we announced our new Comfort K9 program and the adoption of Liberty, a Golden Retriever trained to work as a therapy dog. Liberty – a.k.a. “Libby – will be deployed to provide emotional support for victims of crime, particularly children. There is a great deal of training and...

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Charles Co. Detectives Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Juvenile

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Cary O. Spiers, III, 12, of Waldorf, who was reported missing on June 5 2020. A family member last saw him on June 4 at approximately...

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Charles Co. Juvenile Charged After Vacant La Plata House Fire

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (June 2, 2020) - Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a fourteen-year-old female with arson charges stemming from a fire that occurred yesterday in the 9600 block of Docs Place in La Plata. Firefighters requested investigators after extinguishing a fire in a vacant...

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Charles Co. Help Needed Locating Missing Juvenile

CONTACT Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Jelani Isreal Freeman, 12, of Waldorf who was reported missing on May 23. He was last seen on May 22 at approximately 10 p.m. in the...

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Charles Co. Statement Regarding Social Media Posts and Board of Commissioners Vote on Governor’s Phase One Reopening Order

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our region and nation, we are reminded of the delicate balance between opening businesses and maintaining public health and safety. Last night the Board of...

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Charles Co. Preparing for a Police Career During the Pandemic

Last month, due to COVID-19, the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy made the difficult decision to postpone the current Police Entrance Level Training class. It is the hope that the academy can reopen as soon as it is safe to do so; we are looking forward to having our police recruits...

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Charles Co. Detectives Arrest Two Suspects in Murder Case on Aldermans Place

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested two people in connection with a murder that occurred on Aldermans Place two weeks ago. The details of the case are...

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Charles Co. Officers Apprehend Man Shooting Firearm / Reckless Endangerment

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 29 at 2:51 p.m., officers responded to the 11800 block of Holly Lane in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots behind a business. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee who indicated they...

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Charles Co. 5 Ways to Help Our Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Current events and the threat of the COVID-19 virus have many of us feeling anxious and weary. Schools nationwide are closed, many for the remainder of the year, and Maryland joined other states in issuing a stay-at-home order and requiring citizens to wear masks when making essential trips out...

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Charles Co. Gunman in Shooting on Spring Oak Court Identified

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 UPDATE: The gunman has been identified by detectives as De Quang Tran, 59, of La Plata. The officer who fired and disabled the gunman is PFC Morrison, who is assigned to the Patrol Division. Detectives are still...

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Charles Co. Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Carrico Mill Road in Hughesville

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 25 at 1:46 p.m., officers responded to the area of Carrico Mill Road and Groveheart Place in Hughesville for the report of a motorcycle crash. A preliminary investigation revealed the operator of the...

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Charles Co. Attempted Murder / Officer Involved Shooting on Spring Oak Court

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 26, at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers responded to the 10000 block of Spring Oak Court in La Plata for the report of a home invasion in progress. As officers were responding, 911 received additional...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigate Homicide on Aldermans Place

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 20 at 2:10 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of Aldermans Place in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Trevon Marquise Smiley, 26, of Waldorf...

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Charles Co. Update on Charges Relating to Physical Child Abuse Case from March

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 UPDATE: On April 14, McKay was charged with first-degree murder. He is being held in the Charles County Detention Center with no bond. Man Charged in Connection with Physical Child Abuse: On March 30 at 2 a.m...

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Charles Co. Incident Briefings April 14, 2020

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 Detectives Investigate Shooting / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward: On April 12 at 2:44 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Brookside Place in Waldorf for the report of the sound of gunshots. When...

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Charles Co. 2019 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. 2019 Fast Facts County Population: 161,503* Sworn Officers: 290 Corrections Officers: 139 Court Security Officers: 13 Automated Enforcement Unit (AEU)...

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Charles Co. Detectives Investigating Murder / Suicide at Waldorf Hotel

CONTACT: Diane Richardson Media Relations Office (301) 609-6557 or (240) 682-1658 On April 10 at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the Hilton Garden Inn at 10385 O’Donnell Place in Waldorf to check on the welfare of a man and woman after receiving information from the Indianapolis Metropolitan...

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