So. Md Police News

 

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

On Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at 12:41 am, deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Edgar Way in Lexington Park for a reported shooting. On scene, deputies located a 33-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The St. Mary’s...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted: Benjamin Jamal Washington

Benjamin Jamal Washington The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Benjamin Jamal Washington for escape from the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown. Washington, age 22 of Hyattsville, was serving on pre-trial release for Violation...

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Charles Co. Nearly 100 Grams of Marijuana, Drug Distribution Paraphernalia, and Loaded “Ghost Gun” Recovered from Car

On September 3, at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle in the 6400 block of Ocelot Street. Upon approaching the car, officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed nearly 100 grams of marijuana inside the car as well as a...

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Charles Co. Handgun and Drugs Recovered from Vehicle During Traffic Stop

On September 4 at 11:49 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Crain Highway and Mitchell Road after observing the driver of a passenger car speeding. During the stop, officers learned the driver was in illegal possession of a firearm. The gun, which was loaded, was recovered. In...

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Charles Co. Suspect Apprehended After Violent Attack on Female Acquaintance and Crashing Vehicle into Marked Patrol Car

Suspect Apprehended After Violent Attack on Female Acquaintance and Crashing Vehicle into Marked Patrol Car: On September 7 at 12:28 p.m., officers responded to a shopping center in the 1100 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf for the report of a possible road rage in the parking lot involving a...

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Calvert Co. Juvenile Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Prince Frederick; 07-SEP-2022

On September 7, 2022, at approximately 4:27 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Oakland Hall Road and Turnberry Way in Prince Frederick, MD. Upon arrival...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; 29-AUG -> 04-SEP-2022

During the week of August 29, 2022 – September 4, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,512 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 22-49577 On August 29, 2022, Deputy Strong responded to the 600 block of Burr Oak Court in Prince Frederick...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 07-SEP-2022

On 8/31/2022, Tpr B. Messick responded to the Walmart, located at 45485 Miramar Way, California, MD for the report of a theft. Investigation revealed that Patrick Leon Short, 55 of Lexington Park, MD stole items from the store with a total value less than $100. Short was issued a criminal...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On August 30, 2022, Dep. Kirscht responded to the 21300 block of Windsor Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Keyonta Vasionda Bonds, age 23 of Lexington Park, assaulted the victim by striking the victim in the face and chest...

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St. Mary's Co. Off-road Vehicles Prohibited on Roadways, Private Property

Summer is coming to an end, but there is still plenty of warm weather left and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive complaints of people illegally operating unregistered motorcycles, dirt bikes, golf carts, off-road and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on roadways and on...

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Charles Co. Four Students Charged in Connection with Altercations at High School Football Game

On September 2 at 8:30 p.m., several fights broke out at a North Point High School football game. The altercations occurred in different locations near the restrooms and in the school parking lot. Officers, who were working secondary employment as security, utilized pepper spray to disperse the...

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St. Mary's Co. DUI Arrests for July, August 2022

July 2, 2022: Marcus Alexander Cooper, age 32 of Mechanicsville, by Cpl. Carberry #167, Case # 33568-22 (no photo available) July 7, 2022: Trey Dominic Barnes, age 35 of Callaway, by Deputy Budd #325, Case # 34449-22 Trey Dominic Barnes July 9, 2022: Toniette Lavois Lathon, age 58...

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St. Mary's Co. Criminal Summonses Served- August 2022

08/01/22- Zachary Kenneth Lengfield, age 29 of Piney Point- Motor Vehicle-Unlawful Taking, Theft, and Unauthorized Removal of Motor Vehicle by Dep. Luffey# 352. 08/03/22- Aaron Dondre Medley, age 22 of Lexington Park- Assault 2nd Degree by Cpl. Pontorno# 257. 08/03/22- Brittany Ann Vega...

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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, July 25, 2022 at 11:20 am, the suspect removed a BB gun pistol from its packaging and placed it in the waistband of his shorts at the Tractor Supply Store in Charlotte Hall...

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St. Mary's Co. Home Invasion/Shooting in Lexington Park Under Investigation

On September 4, 2022, at 3:57 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reported home invasion with shots fired in the 21500 block of Old Missouri Avenue in Lexington Park. Upon arrival a nine-year-old was located suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Seven New Deputies

Seven new deputies take the oath of office on Friday Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office are proud to welcome seven new deputies to the ranks, who took the oath of office on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. The seven graduating deputies are (from left...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; August 22-28, 2022

During the week of August 22, 2022 – August 28, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,476 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary: 22-49046 On August 26, 2022, Deputy Krueger responded to the 1400 block of Sollers Wharf Road in Lusby, for the report...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's Sheriff's Office Mourns the Passing of Retired Sergeant George Kramer

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office mourn the passing of retired Sergeant George Kramer #13. Kramer passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022, at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Sgt. Kramer served in the United States Marine Corps and also...

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St. Mary's Co. Public Invited to Sheriff Somerville Road Dedication Ceremony

Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr. Sheriff Tim Cameron, the St. Mary’s County Office of the Sheriff, the Maryland State Highway Administration and the St. Mary’s County State Delegation proudly invite the public to a road naming ceremony in honor of Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr. The...

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Charles Co. Firearm Recovered During DUI Checkpoint

On August 19, members of the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit, Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police and members of the Maryland State Highway Administration conducted a DUI checkpoint on Route 210. Twenty-two traffic citations were issued, two civil citations were issued...

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