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

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured in an assault investigation. On Friday, March 25, 2022 at 7:16 am, the suspect physically assaulted the victim while standing in the checkout line at the Charlotte Hall Wawa. The suspect left in a white Toyota...

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Charles Co. Detectives Charge Man with Second-Degree Rape and Sex Offense

On March 29 at 6 p.m., officers were made aware of a sexual assault that occurred in the 2700 block of Coppersmith Place in Bryans Road, MD. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim, a 14-year-old, met the suspect via a social media app and agreed to go to the suspect’s home after the...

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St. Mary's Co. Major Merican, Six Other Retirees Celebrated with more than 209 Years of Service

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office on Thursday bid farewell to Major Michael Merican, the agency's Assistant Sheriff, as well as six other long-time employees as they enter into retirement, providing a combined 209 years of service to the community. The Commissioners of St. Mary's County...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; March 21-27, 2022

During the week of March 21, 2022 – March 27, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,537 calls for service throughout the community. Commercial Burglary: 22-16961 On March 27, 2022, Deputy Anderson responded to the KFC-Taco Bell restaurant located at 13400 H.G...

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Charles Co. Officers Apprehend Suspect who Assaulted Employees at Carryout Restaurant

On March 29 at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to a carryout restaurant in the 11900 block of Business Park Drive in Waldorf for the report of a disorderly person. When officers arrived, they observed the suspect on top of a table throwing pots and pans at employees as they fled from the...

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Fire Marshal Fire at Owings auto repair shop causes $350,000 damages

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 3/29/22 Time: 10:22 p.m. Location / Address: 140 West Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, Calvert County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Auto Repair Shop Owner / Occupants: Michael Cockrell Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated $...

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Charles Co. Student Charged with Assault and Sex Offense at Middle School

On March 29, a 14-year-old male student at Piccowaxen Middle School was charged in connection with allegations he inappropriately touched a female student. The school resource officer was made aware of the assault and initiated an investigation. The case was reviewed by the Charles County...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Firearm and Drugs in Vehicle

On March 26 at 2:05 p.m., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop on High Street in Waldorf after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana and observed suspected marijuana on the console. Further investigation revealed the...

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

On View Arrests: Burglary- On March 25, 2022, Dep. Wynnyk responded to the 21400 block of Sydney Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported check the welfare. The residence is unoccupied and has a lockbox on the door. Carlos Isaisas Hernandez-Ticas, age 20 of no fixed address, was located inside...

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State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 29-MAR-2022

On 3/24/2022, Tpr K. Poland responded to the Weis located at 21600 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD for the report of an impaired subject in the store. The subject was identified as Katie Elizabeth Robinson, 40 of Lusby, MD. Tpr Poland observed signs of impairment and Robinson attempted to...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Apprehend Suspects in White Plains Burglary

On March 27 at 3:45 p.m., officers responded to the 8500 block of Kingsway Drive in White Plains for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers observed the suspects exiting the house and fleeing on foot. Three suspects were apprehended. Officers observed the glass to a back...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted Individuals: Israel Holmes and Frank James Fenwick

Israel Holmes Frank James Fenwick The St. Mary’s County Office of the Sheriff is seeking the whereabouts of two individuals, both wanted on warrants for Sex Offender Registry violations. Israel Holmes, age 22 of Great Mills, is wanted for Failure to Register as Sex Offender and...

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