So. Md Police News

 

Charles Co. Student at North Point High School Charged with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (Knives)

On April 11 at 2:28 p.m., school resource officers were made aware of a student who was possibly in possession of a knife. The officers made contact with the student, who was in a classroom, and recovered a pocket knife with a three-inch blade. Upon further investigation, the officers located...

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St. Mary's Co. Commercial Business Scams

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office advises our commercial business community and their employees to be aware of a scam being perpetrated near closing times. Several businesses in the community were recently victimized by a scam where callers advised the employee answering the phone that they...

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Fire Marshal Discarded smoking materials start house fire; $225,000 in damages

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 4/10/22 Time: 11:30 p.m. Location / Address: 26076 Sycamore Drive, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, Maryland Type of Incident: Fire Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Dwelling Owner / Occupants: Kyle Swann Injuries or Deaths: None...

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St. Mary's Co. Seven Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Three Do Not

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit recently conducted a succession of alcohol compliance checks within St. Mary’s County at 10 local businesses. Seven of the businesses were found to be compliant, while three businesses failed to ask for identification. The covert...

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St. Mary's Co. Double Fatal Collision in Charlotte Hall; Ran red light; Alcohol suspected

On April 10, 2022, at 3:10 a.m. deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 30000 block of Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving several vehicles. Deputies arrived on scene and located three vehicles involved in the...

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

On View Arrests: Burglary- On April 5, 2022, Dep. Reynolds responded to the 21800 block of Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, for the reported burglary in progress. Damage was observed to the door and locking mechanism of the hotel room, and investigation determined the hotel room should not...

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

03/01/22- John Christopher Miedzinski, age 36 of Lexington Park- Theft and Theft Scheme by Dep. Fleenor# 388. 03/02/22- Antonio George Queen, age 28 of Lexington Park- Animal Cruelty: Fail to Provide ( four counts) by Dep. Gardiner# 369. 03/02/22- John Wesley Lonkert, age 42 of Scotland-...

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Charles Co. Suspect Charged in Connection with a Fire that Killed a Woman and Child

On March 31 at approximately10:30 p.m., officers and local fire departments and EMS responded to the 3000 block of Heathcote Road in Waldorf for the report of an altercation and a fire. After the fire was extinguished, investigators located Rashawn Cline, 27, and her daughter, Dashawn Cline, 1...

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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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