So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Firearm and Marijuana

On August 29 at 4:29 p.m., officers recovered two bags of marijuana and a polymer “ghost gun” – meaning the gun did not have a serial number – after investigating a suspicious vehicle in the area of Aldersgate Place in Waldorf. The gun had a magazine loaded with 24 rounds. Chidozie Charles...

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Charles Co. A Suspended Charles County Sheriff’s Correctional Officer has Pleaded Guilty to a Misdemeanor Charge

Officer was suspended in March pending trial Charles County, MD…On August 31, NiJee Pierre McWillis, a Charles County correctional officer pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of misconduct in office. In May, McWillis was indicted on two misdemeanor charges: misconduct in office and...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Conducting Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a roadside sobriety checkpoint on Friday evening, Sept. 2, 2022. The sobriety checkpoint will take place on Route 235 in the California area where law enforcement officers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Crisis Intervention Team Responds to Mental Health Calls

Alexis Higdon, Community Mental Health Liaison Almost 46,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2020, while millions more seriously thought about suicide, made a plan or attempted to take their own life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. September...

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

On View Arrests: Possession of Contraband- On August 10, 2022, Dep. Gardiner responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported found contraband. Investigation determined Caitlin Ann Mossbarger, age 32 of Park Hall, had an unmarked pill...

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Charles Co. Loaded Firearm and Marijuana Recovered during Traffic Stop

On August 29 at 1:12 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on St. Charles Parkway in White Plains after observing a violation of the vehicle’s registration plates. Upon approaching the car, the officer detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation revealed 65 grams of marijuana and a...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit Moving Into New Animal Shelter

Dignitaries cutting the ribbon on Tuesday for the St. Mary's County Animal Adoption and Resource Center St. Mary's County officials and numerous members of the community gathered Tuesday to celebrate the opening of a new animal shelter in California. The St. Mary's County Animal Adoption...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 30-AUG-2022

On 8/23/2022, TFC M. Posch was at the Taco Bell located at 21583 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD attempting to locate an individual with an active arrest warrant through the Leonardtown Barrack. Troy Markel Hebb, 38 of Lexington Park, MD was located and arrested. A search incident to arrest...

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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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