So. Md Police News

Charles Co. Former Volunteer High School Track Coach Indicted on Sex Abuse of a Minor Charge

In June 2022, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible misconduct between a former Westlake High School volunteer track coach and a former student. Upon receiving the notification, detectives immediately contacted school authorities and began an investigation. The coach was...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On August 17, 2022, Dep. Dixon responded to the 44600 block of Joy Chapel Road in Hollywood, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Katherine Ann Combs, age 37 of Hollywood, pushed and scratched the victim, causing visible injury to the victim. Combs was...

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Fire Marshal Discarded smoking materials result in $5000 fire damage to La Plata townhouse

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 8/25/22 Time: 12:18 p.m. Location / Address: 422 Patuxent Court, La Plata, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Townhouse Owner / Occupants: Owner - Larry Quade; Occupant - Britney Thomas Injuries or Deaths...

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St. Mary's Co. Meet the Sheriff's Office's K-9 Team on National Dog Day

Sheriff Tim Cameron, K-9 River and Cpl. William Rishel Today, Aug. 26, 2022, is National Dog Day in the United States, a day to recognize all that family and working dogs do for us everyday. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is marking the occasion by showcasing our K-9 Unit, a...

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Charles Co. Woman Charged with Attempted Murder

On August 20 at 3:26 a.m., officers responded to the 11600 block of Billingsley Road for the report of a domestic-related assault that occurred at a different location. When officers arrived, they spoke with a man who indicated the suspect, Dayana Garcia-Munoz, 24, of Waldorf, assaulted him at...

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Charles Co. Loaded Firearm and 39 Baggies of Marijuana Recovered by a Patrol Officer

On August 20 at 4:44 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the 4500 block of Indian Head Highway. The officer learned the vehicle’s tags were suspended for an insurance violation and there was a pick-up order from MVA. The driver pulled into the parking lot of a convenience store...

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St. Mary's Co. Tall Timbers Man Arrested for CDS Distribution

On August 24, 2022, detectives with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Division, along with members of the Emergency Services Team (EST) and Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, executed a search and seizure warrant in the 17800 block of 2nd Street in Tall Timbers. Located in a vehicle...

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St. Mary's Co. Robbery Investigation Yields Three Arrests

On August 23, 2022, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), along with assistance from the Emergency Services Team (EST) and members of the Special Operations Division (SOD), served a search and seizure warrant related to a robbery which occurred on June 15, 2022, in the...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officer Recovers Loaded Firearm from Vehicle / Driver and Passenger Prohibited from Possessing Firearms

On August 22 at 12:56 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop near St. Charles Parkway and Leonardtown Road in Waldorf after observing a motor vehicle violation. A check revealed the driver, Melvin Emell Lampkin, 28, of Waldorf, had an open warrant for failure to appear in court...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; Aug. 15-21, 2022

During the week of August 15, 2022 – August 21, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,275 calls for service throughout the community. Property Destruction: 22-46919 On August 15, 2022, Cpl. Y. Bortchevsky responded to the 500 block of English Oak Lane in Prince...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officer Recovers Stolen Handgun in Vehicle / Suspect Also had an Open Warrant

On August 21 at 9:54 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Cecil Avenue near Kent Avenue in La Plata after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, a front seat passenger began trying to hide a cross-body bag that had been strapped across his chest. A...

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Charles Co. Firearm Recovered during Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inspection

On August 20 at 10:40 a.m., a patrol officer was inspecting a commercial motor vehicle in the 12300 block of Billingsley Road in Waldorf. During the inspection, suspected marijuana was recovered from the driver. A semi-automatic firearm was also located inside the vehicle. Marlon Davon Murray...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 23-AUG-2022

On 8/18/2022, Tpr T. Eckrich responded to the Walmart located at 45485 Miramar Way, California, MD for the report of a theft in progress. Investigation revealed that Christian Breitte Bumbray, 22 of Lexington Park, MD stole approximately $600 worth of goods. Bumbray was issued a criminal...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officer Locates Loaded Handgun during Traffic Stop

On August 19 at 5 p.m., a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of St. Ignatius Drive and Heritage Place in Waldorf. The registration plates on the vehicle were suspended and there was a pick-up order from MVA to recover the tags. Upon contacting the driver, it was determined he...

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St. Mary's Co. Two Individuals Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession

On August 22, 2022, detectives from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) along with members of the Narcotics and Special Operations Division, executed a search and seizure warrant in the 21800 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, on Jamarr Sherman...

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St. Mary's Co. Students Return to Classes This Week; Stop for School Buses

Nearly 17,000 students will be returning to classes at St. Mary's County Public Schools starting on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Private and parochial students return to school on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office remind drivers to slow down, watch...

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Calvert Co. Barricade in Chesapeake Beach

On Friday, August 19, 2022, at 9:47 p.m., deputies responded to the 8300 block of Autumn Crest Lane in Chesapeake Beach to attempt service of an arrest warrant for First-Degree Assault. The suspect, Ronald Joseph Garraway, 59, of Chesapeake Beach, advised he was armed, refused to exit the...

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Charles Co. Charles County Sheriff’s Office Assist Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in Armed Barricade Situation

On August 19 at 9:47 p.m., members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Team (EST) responded to Calvert County to assist the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office with a man who was armed with a gun and barricaded inside a room in his house. During negotiations, the suspect fired...

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Charles Co. Officers Deescalate a Call for a Man Armed with a Gun / Firearm, Knife, and Pepper Spray Recovered

On August 17 at 3:36 p.m., officers responded to the area of Smallwood Drive and McDaniel Road in Waldorf for the report of a male who had stolen a firearm from a relative and fled on foot. Family members indicated the man may be experiencing a mental health episode and were concerned for his...

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Charles Co. Death Investigation of 18-Year-Old Girl Ruled Homicide / Girl’s Mother Charged in Case

On September 30, 2020, officers responded to the 17400 block of Audrey Road in Cobb Island for the report of a person not breathing. Upon arrival, officers discovered Elizabeth Marie Evening Star Stone, 18, on her bed; she was deceased. Detectives responded and the girl’s mother indicated her...

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