So. Md Police News

Charles Co. Juvenile Charged in Connection with Assault

On November 28 at 8:20 a.m., patrol officers responded to the area of Jameson Court in Indian Head for the report of a juvenile male who was armed with a gun and chasing another juvenile. When officers arrived, they located the suspect standing near a shed in the backyard of a house. The suspect...

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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 Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at 1:30 am, the individuals pictured arrived at the Wawa in Mechanicsville in a white four-door sedan. The person shown in the black hat removed a fire...

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Charles Co. CCSO Celebrates Annual Retirement and Awards Banquet

CCSO Celebrates Annual Retirement and Awards Banquet Officers and Employees Honored for Completion of Service, Excellent Field Work, and Bravery The Charles County Sheriff’s Office honored 16 retirees and 29 award recipients at a banquet at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees on Friday, November 4...

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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 Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at 3:40 pm, the suspect entered a vehicle in the parking lot of the Ace Hardware in Charlotte Hall and stole cash. The suspect attempted to access two more...

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St. Mary's Co. Keeping the Thanksgiving Dinner Tradition Going

For the 9th year in a row, Kelsey Bush, along with friends and family, delivered a feast to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, on Thanksgiving Day. The tradition began when Kelsey's two-year-old son told his father he wanted to cook Thanksgiving Dinner for a deputy. The tradition is now...

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St. Mary's Co. Maximum Deployment 2022

Today, for the 11th year in a row, Sheriff Tim Cameron is implementing Maximum Deployment. Maximum Deployment is an initiative designed for high visibility patrols and provides an increased police presence around shopping centers, roadways, and neighborhoods to ensure safety during the holiday...

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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 Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at 6 am, the suspect entered the California Walmart, removed a computer from the shelf and walked out of the store without paying. The suspect was wearing a...

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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 man and woman pictured. On Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at 1:12 pm, the suspects used distraction tactics to steal numerous pairs of shoes from Famous Footwear in California. The two suspects then attempted to return the shoes at...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover 387 Grams of Marijuana and Three Firearms During Traffic Stop

On November 16 at 9:48 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place after observing it fail to stop at a stop sign. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer smelled the odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed two bags...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Advises Against Sending Checks through the Mail

Due to the excessive number of intercepted checks in the US Mail in recent months in Southern Maryland, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at this time advises residents to refrain from sending checks through the US Postal Service, if possible. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office...

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

On View Arrests: Theft- On November 12, 2022, Dep. Reynolds responded to the 46500 block of Expedition Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported theft. The victim advised Isiaih Alexander Woodland, age 18 of Lexington Park, stole the victim's keys and then proceeded to take the victim's...

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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 two individuals pictured in a theft investigation. On Tuesday, July 30, 2022, at 7:24 pm, the two suspects entered the Ulta Beauty store in California and proceeded to fill a bag with numerous fragrances and left the store...

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St. Mary's Co. Deputy McLean Awarded for DUI Enforcement

Deputy Ryan McLean Congratulations to Deputy Ryan McLean for his recognition as the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office's top DUI arrest producer in 2021-2022. Deputy McLean was awarded this week at a ceremony held by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Deputy McLean entered duty with...

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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, Nov. 14, 2022, at 10:50 pm, the suspect took a computer and related items from the California Walmart store without paying. Anyone with information about the identity of the...

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Charles Co. Detectives Obtain Warrant in Homicide Case / Crime Solvers Offering Reward of up to $2,000

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect wanted in connection with a shooting / homicide that occurred last month. On October 23, the victim, Aden Christopher Garcia, 19, of Waldorf, was a passenger inside a car in the 2700 block of Albemarle...

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St. Mary's Co. Lexington Park Men Arrested on CDS, Firearm Charges

Juwan Deontre Ford James Sylvester Ford Jr. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested two Lexington Park men this week upon execution of a search warrant resulting in CDS and firearm charges. In October 2022, detectives began an...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Stolen Loaded Gun

On November 14 at 1:18 a.m., officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the area of Post Office Road and October Place. During the investigation, the occupants were asked to exit the car, at which time a passenger fled. He was apprehended and officers recovered a loaded firearm in 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, Nov. 14, 2022, at 5:45 pm, the suspect scanned a cart full of merchandise at the California Walmart, but failed to pay and attempted to use an old receipt for proof of...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Apprehend Suspect in Attempted Burglary

On November 12 at 7:47 p.m., patrol officers responded to a business in the 2500 block of Old Washington Avenue in Waldorf for the report of a burglary in progress. The business owner had received an alert from the security system and was able to use it to provide responding officers with a...

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Charles Co. Woman Charged in Connection with Stabbing Case

On November 13 at 7:46 p.m., officers responded to the 12100 block of Ell Lane in Waldorf for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a male victim in the hallway of an apartment building with a stab wound to his back. Officers rendered first aid until medics arrived and...

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