So. Md Police News

 

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 Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 3:25 pm, the suspect walked out of the California Walmart store with a 75-inch Samsung television without paying for it, placed it in the back of a white...

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

On View Arrests: Drug Arrest- On February 24, 2022, Dep. Tasciotti observed a vehicle parked in the fire lane in the 20000 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Callaway. Contact was made with operator of the vehicle identified as Jadon Bernard Somerville, age 21 of Mechanicsville. Somerville was found...

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Charles Co. CCSO to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Traffic Operations Unit is partnering with the La Plata Police Department to conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Thursday, March 17 in La Plata. Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and aggressive driving are conducted year round...

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Charles Co. Two Loaded Firearms Recovered During Traffic Stop

On March 11 at 6:41 p.m., patrol officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of Charles Street and Church Street in La Plata. Upon approaching the driver, the officer immediately observed a firearm on the dashboard. The driver, Jamaal Khali Sterling, 22, of Virginia, was arrested. A loaded...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; March 7-13, 2022

During the week of March 7, 2022 – March 13, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,499 calls for service throughout the community. Theft: 22-12577 On March 7, 2022, Deputy T. Bowen responded to the 4100 block of Old Town Road in Huntingtown, MD, for the report of...

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Charles Co. Narcotics Detectives Charge Suspect in Drug Distribution Case

On March 8, members of the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant in the 2200 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf related to a narcotics investigation. During the search, detectives located approximately 14 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of crack cocaine, marijuana, and...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Handgun and Drugs in Vehicle

On March 11 at 11:40 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop in the 9900 block of Crain Highway in Faulkner after a computer check revealed the tags on the vehicle belonged to a different car. Upon approaching the driver, the officer detected the odor of burnt marijuana. He also noticed a large...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted Individual: Rylan Somerville

Rylan Somerville The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Rylan John Somerville, age 19 of Lexington Park. Somerville is wanted in connection with the murder that occurred on March 10, 2022, in Lexington Park. Somerville is a black male, 5’7” and weighs 215...

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St. Mary's Co. Crime Solvers Car Unveiled to Board

Major Michael Merican, Captain Steve Hall, Sheriff Tim Cameron and members of the Crime Solvers Board The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in partnership with community donors presented the St. Mary's County Crime Solvers Board with an agency vehicle promoting the cash-for-tips program...

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St. Mary's Co. Murder in Lexington Park Under Investigation

On March 10, 2022, at 9:27 p.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 45700 block of Oregon Way in Lexington Park, for the reported home invasion with shots fired. Deputies arrived on scene and located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds...

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

On View Arrests: Assault- On March 1, 2022, Dep. Mattera responded to the 45500 block of Baringer Drive in California, for the reported assault. Investigation determined Deborah Lynn Berglund, age 58 of California, struck the victim in the face several times, causing visible injury. Berglund...

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Charles Co. Warrant Unit Seeking Public’s Help Locating Suspect in Violent Assault

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Warrant Unit are seeking the whereabouts of Desean Naheem Cobb, 18, of Waldorf, who is wanted in connection with a violent assault that occurred on March 7 in Waldorf. Cobb is alleged to have pointed a gun at a female acquaintance after she...

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Charles Co. Detectives Identify and Arrest Suspect in Connection with Four Counts of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor

Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a man in connection with sexual solicitation of minors. In February, officers responded to the area of St. Thomas Drive in Waldorf for the report of a male who drove up to a group of young adolescent girls who were walking on a sidewalk and...

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Fire Marshal Fire Investigations for February 2022

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 2/7/2022 Time: 3:58 p.m. Location / Address: 214 Oak Avenue, La Plata, Charles County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Sherif Kassem Injuries or Deaths: None Estimated $ Loss...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 01-MAR-2022

On 2/24/2022, Tpr K. Poland conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at Poplar Ridge Road, Lexington Park, MD. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Marijuana, totaling over 50 Grams. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Skyler Marie Barrick, 24...

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Calvert Co. Fatal Crash in Prince Frederick March 9

On March 9, 2022 at approximately 5:04 p.m., units from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division as well as the Crash Reconstruction Unit and Maryland State Police responded to the area of Main Street and Calvert Town Way in Prince Frederick, MD for report of a serious motor vehicle...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; 08-MAR-2022

On 3/2/2022, Tpr J. Pettitt conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at Jones Wharf Road, Hollywood, MD. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed suspected Marijuana. The driver of the vehicle initially provided a false name, but was eventually identified as Alicia Michelle Swann, 43...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Salutes Its Female Officers, Past and Present

Major Michael Merican, Retired Major Deborah Diedrich, Deputy Warden Mary Ann Thompson and Sheriff Tim Cameron The St. Mary’s County Office of the Sheriff has a long and storied history dating back to 1637. For hundreds of years, local law enforcement rested upon the Sheriff and a handful...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's Clergy and Chaplains Discuss Gun Violence

On March 8, 2022, Sheriff Tim Cameron and staff, members of the faith community, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Chaplain Corps and citizens met to discuss the issue of ongoing violence the community and how to address the issue. Additional meetings will be held in the future and the...

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

During the week of February 21, 2022 - February 27, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,448 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary: 22-9479 On February 21, 2022, Deputy Krueger responded to the 600 block of Gunsmoke Trail in Lusby, MD for the...

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