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Fire Marshal Woman In Critical Condition; Another In Serious Condition After Hughesville House Fire

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (April 6, 2022) - The Office of the State Fire Marshal and Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of a fire that seriously injured a 44-year-old man and left a 75-year-old woman clinging to life in critical condition. At around 9:30 a.m., firefighters...

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Fire Marshal Hughesville Dwelling Fire Victim Succumbs From Injuries; Man Remains Hospitalized

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (April 7, 2022) - Officials from Medstar Washington Hospital Center reported that Barbara Sue Thompson, 75, succumbed to the injuries she had received during a fire inside her home yesterday in Hughesville. The Office of the State Fire Marshal and Charles County Sheriff's...

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Fire Marshal April 1 Lusby house fire claims one life

UPDATE April 6, 2022: The victim of the house fire in Lusby has been positively identified as 58-year-old Paul Alan Pinkowski. CALVERT COUNTY, Md. (April 1, 2022) - A joint investigation continues between the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Calvert County Sheriff's Office into the...

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Fire Marshal Dehumifier fire displaces Lexington Park family; $55,000 damages

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 4/6/22 Time: 11:05 a.m. Location / Address: 46370 Dean Court, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 1-Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: John and Mary Sothoron Injuries or Deaths...

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Charles Co. Detectives Charge Suspect in Connection with Armed Robbery Case and a Theft from Auto Case

Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have identified and arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery of a citizen and a theft from auto. Anthony Kavon Brown, 21, of Waldorf, was developed as a suspect in a robbery that occurred in December 2021. Further...

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

On View Arrests: Burglary- On March 31, 2022, Dep. Marsch responded to the 45000 block of Elm Court in Lexington Park, for the reported protective order violation. Investigation determined Jeremy John Weller, age 41 of Lexington Park, forced entry into the victim's residence and refused to...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Apprehend Suspect in Assault Case

On April 3 at 7:10 p.m., officers responded to the 12500 block of Mattawoman Drive in Waldorf for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim who had several lacerations. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, Coby Elliott Stewart, Jr., 31, of no fixed...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; March 28-April 03, 2022

During the week of March 28, 2022 – April 3, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,552 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 22-18088 On April 1, 2022, DFC R. Evans responded to the 5700 block of Oakcrest Dr. in St. Leonard, MD for the...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 05-APR-2022

On 3/29/2022, Tpr J. Pettitt conducted a traffic stop on Susan Lane, Lexington Park, MD. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Crack Cocaine, suspected Marijuana totalling over 40 Grams, a large sum of cash and drug paraphernalia, all indicating intent to...

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St. Mary's Co. April is National Distracted Driving Month

April is National Distracted Driving Month and deputies with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office will continue to patrol for drivers who are not paying attention to the road. "Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety issues on the roads today," according to the United States...

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Charles Co. Detectives Pursuing Leads in Shooting Case / Crime Solvers Offering Cash Reward

On April 4 at 4:25 p.m., an off-duty officer was in the area of Wakefield Circle and Lambeth Hill Drive when he heard the sound of gunshots. The officer observed a white passenger vehicle fleeing the area at a high rate of speed and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over and...

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

On View Arrests: Property Destruction- On March 28, 2022, Dep. Palmer responded to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Franklin Lee Russell, age 26 of Hollywood, struck a window in the dayroom...

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Fire Marshal Fire destroys Callaway home; residents escape safely; $250K loss

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 4/2/22 Time: 6:22 p.m. Location / Address: 21205 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 1 & 1/2 Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Combs Family Injuries or Deaths...

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St. Mary's Co. Thompson Promoted to Warden of Detention and Rehabilitation Center

Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office congratulate Mary Ann Thompson for her promotion to Warden of the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Serving as the facility's Deputy Warden since January 2019, Thompson was promoted to Warden...

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St. Mary's Co. Special Olympics Fundraiser; Apr 4; Ledo Pizza, Leonardtown

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Calvert Co. Detectives Make Arrest in Church Burglary

On April 1, 2022, at approximately 7:21 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau responded to Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, located at 8810 Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach, MD for a reported burglary. Preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect had...

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Charles Co. Replica Firearm Recovered at Middle School

On April 1, 2022, at 9:10 a.m., a school resource officer was made aware that an 8th-grade student at Mattawoman Middle School was possibly in possession of a firearm. Upon further investigation, the officer found a replica semi-automatic firearm in the student’s locker. The gun was recovered...

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Charles Co. Detectives Conducting Death Investigation on Heathcote Road

On March 31 at 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Heathcote Road in Waldorf for the report of an assault and a house fire. Once on the scene, the townhouse was completely engulfed in flames. After the fire was extinguished, an adult female and an infant girl were located...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Remembers Sheriff Somerville's Life and Legacy One Year Later

Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr. Today, on April 1, 2022, Sheriff Tim Cameron and the St. Mary's County Office of the Sheriff solemnly mark the one-year anniversary of Sheriff Joseph Lee Somerville Sr.'s passing. Sheriff Somerville’s terms in office from 1977 to 1982 were historic in St...

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Charles Co. 2021 Sheriff's Office Annual Report

2021 Annual Report The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. 2021 Fast Facts County Population: 166,819* Sworn Officers: 292 Corrections Officers: 121 Court Security Officers: 14 Automated Enforcement Unit (AEU) Deputy: 1...

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