So. Md Police News

Charles Co. Calls for Gunshots Fired Being Investigated / No One Injured and Crime Solvers is offering a Cash Reward

On November 15 at 3:04 p.m., officers responded to the area of Barksdale Avenue near Waddell Road for the report of the sound of gunshots. When officers arrived, a witness indicated unknown suspects discharged a firearm from a white vehicle at their car while they were parking. It is not clear...

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St. Mary's Co. Community Invited to Sheriff Cameron's Final Salute

The St. Mary’s County Office of the Sheriff invites the public to attend the Final Salute ceremony for Sheriff Tim Cameron on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Sheriff Cameron has faithfully and professionally served as St. Mary’s County Sheriff since he was first elected in 2006. Sheriff Cameron was...

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St. Mary's Co. Identity Needed for Fraud Suspect

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in a fraud investigation. On March 28, 2022, the suspect attempted to fraudulently access the victim's account while using a fake ID. The suspect was turned away from the bank, but continued to attempt to...

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Charles Co. Suspect in Shooting Case on Hadley Drive Arrested and Charged

On November 14, Charles County Sheriff’s officers arrested Deandre Dewberry, 21, of Waldorf, in connection with the assault and shooting of a 35-year-old man that occurred on November 4 in the 2700 block of Hadley Drive in Waldorf. In the case, the victim was shot while walking on Hadley Drive...

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Charles Co. Investigation into Report of a Robbery at a Middle School Leads to Two Juveniles Being Charged

On October 31, a student at General Smallwood Middle School reported he was assaulted in a bathroom and his air pods were stolen. The school resource officer and school administrative staff initiated an investigation. After pursuing leads and consulting with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s...

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Fire Marshal Attempt to start charcoal grill with Gasoline results in serious burns

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 11/12/22 Time: 1:48 p.m. Location / Address: 45285 Take It Easy Ranch Road, Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Burn Injury Description of Structure / Property: Owner / Occupants: Thomas Roth Injuries or Deaths: Thomas Roth Estimated $...

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Fire Marshal Fire at Charles Apartment Complex in Indian Head

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 11/13/22 Time: 3:15 a.m. Location / Address: 4045 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Two Story Apartment Complex Owner / Occupants: DBW Investments Injuries or Deaths: None...

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Charles Co. Officer Recovers Loaded Stolen Firearm during Traffic Stop / Driver Prohibited from Possessing Firearm Due to Previous Felony Conviction

On November 7 at 11:27 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of St. Charles Parkway at Alameda Avenue after observing a headlight out on a vehicle. The driver did not initially stop the car and continued driving for nearly half a mile before stopping. Upon approaching the...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff Cameron Reflects on Changes to Agency Over 16 Years and More

Sheriff Tim Cameron Tim Cameron joined the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy on July 3, 1980. Hired under Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr., the Sheriff’s Office then had 29 deputies and an operating budget of less than $1 million. Cameron, 63, is now finishing his historic...

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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 Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at 3:10 pm, the suspect entered the Pegg Road Shell store in Lexington Park with several others. While his associates tried to block anyone from witnessing...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On November 2, 2022, Dep. Deinert responded to the 44900 block of Worth Avenue in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Aliyah Lasha Thomas, age 27 of Great Mills, threw a plastic tissue container at the victim, striking the victim in the...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Arrest Suspect in Burglary / Suspect Linked to Additional Case

On November 5 at 3:05 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf for the report of a burglary in progress. Officers met with the homeowner who indicated they were not sure if the suspect was still inside. Officers established a perimeter and a police K9...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; 31-OCT->06-NOV-2022

During the week of October 31 – November 6, 2022, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1,484 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 22-63240 On October 31, 2022, Deputy Krueger responded to the 8500 block of E Street in Chesapeake Beach, for the report...

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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, Oct. 31, 2022, at 1:50 a.m., the suspect attempted to make a purchase at the Leonardtown Dash-In store. When the clerk opened the cash register, the suspect grabbed $20 from...

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Charles Co. Altercation at St. Charles High School Results in Arrests and Recovery of Three Knives

On November 9 at 2:12 p.m., school administrators and the school resource officer at St. Charles High School were alerted to an altercation inside the school. One of the students involved, a 17-year-old male, walked out of the school to the parking lot and called a friend to reengage in the...

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Charles Co. Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward in Shooting Case on Mattawoman Drive

On November 9 at 12:50 a.m., officers responded to the parking lot of a shopping center in the 12500 block of Mattawoman Drive in Waldorf for the report of a shooting. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect inside a seafood...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 09-NOV-2022

On 11/3/2022, TFC J. Powis responded to a single vehicle accident on Chancellors Run Road at Three Notch Road, California, MD. Investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Karl Ray Sollberger, 53 of Lexington Park, MD, was driving while under the influence. Sollberger...

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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 women pictured in a theft investigation. On Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at 6 p.m., the two suspects skip-scanned merchandise at the self-checkout register and left the California Walmart store without paying for the items...

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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 Friday, Nov. 3, 2022, at 12:05 pm, the suspect placed two bottles of alcohol in his pockets and left the Early Bird Liquor Store in Hollywood without paying. The suspect then crossed...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Apprehend Disorderly Male Trying to Get into Cars at Intersection

On November 6, at 8:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of Route 5 at Post Office Road in Waldorf, for the report of a possible carjacking in progress. Several witnesses called 9-1-1 and said a male was attempting to stop drivers at the intersection and take their car. When officers arrived...

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