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, Jan. 20, 2022 at 3:19 pm, the suspect loaded a cart with merchandise at the California Target store. The suspect was then joined by a white male wearing a black face mask...

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

On View Arrests: Escape- On February 22, 2022, Cpl. Pontorno responded to the 40000 block of Henry Lane in Charlotte Hall, for the reported Escape. Investigation determined David William Hower II, age 23 of Lexington Park, (a detainee from the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation...

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St. Mary's Co. Major Diedrich Retires After More than 33 Years of Service

Sheriff Tim Cameron and Cpl. Earl Young offer the Final Salute to Major Deborah Diedrich Sheriff Tim Cameron, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, St. Mary's County Commissioners and judicial officials gave a fond farewell on Monday to Major Deborah Diedrich, Commander of the St. Mary's...

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St. Mary's Co. UPDATE: Additional Arrests Made in Fatal Shooting in Lexington Park

February 27, 2022 UPDATE: Additional arrests were made on February 26, 2022, in the fatal shooting that occurred in Lexington Park on January 12, 2022. Jevontez Deqwon Davis, age 21 of Mechanicsville, and Thomas Darnell Evans, age 23 of Lexington Park, have been arrested and charged with the...

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Calvert Co. Calvert Sheriff's Blotter; Feb. 14-20, 2022

During the week of February 14, 2022 - February 20, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,554 calls for service throughout the community. Commercial Burglary: 22-8871 On February 17, 2022, Deputy Wilder and Deputy Tavares responded to Stoney’s Kingfisher...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop

On February 24 at 4:45 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on St. Chares Parkway near St. Thomas Drive after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the driver, officers detected an odor of burnt marijuana. Further investigation revealed the driver had a fully loaded polymer “ghost...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Two Loaded Firearms from Passenger in Vehicle

On February 24 at 8:02 p.m., officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Aldermans Place when they observed a car drive through the lot and strike a parked vehicle. Officers were able to stop the car as it attempted to leave the scene of the...

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Charles Co. Patrol Officers Recover Loaded Firearm from Juvenile in Vehicle

On February 24 at 8:42 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on Rosewick Road in La Plata after observing a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officers also noted a passenger in the car was making furtive movements toward his...

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St. Mary's Co. Lt. Cusic Retires after 36 Years of Service with the Sheriff's Office

Capt. David Yingling and Sgt. David Alexander present the Final Salute to Lt. Kenneth Cusic The men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office presented Lt. Kenneth Cusic #30 with his Final Salute on Friday, celebrating decades of service to the agency and to the public. Lt...

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St. Mary's Co. Seventeen Businesses Pass Alcohol Compliance Checks, Four Do Not

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of covert compliance checks at local businesses, utilizing an underage individual. The underage individual entered the businesses without identification and attempted to purchase...

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St. Mary's Co. Sheriff's Office Meets with Heard's Estates Residents

Sheriff Tim Cameron addresses the residents of Heard's Estates Sheriff Tim Cameron, command staff and district commanders of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office held a community meeting Tuesday evening with the residents of Heard's Estates in Great Mills. Property crimes, violent...

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St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office Celebrates Black History Month

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office has a proud history that dates back to 1637, just three years after English setters landed at St. Clement's Island and established the Maryland colony. As Black History Month concludes, the Sheriff's Office notes and celebrates its history. In 1977...

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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 Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at 7:20 pm, the female suspect used the self-checkout register at the CVS Pharmacy on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, failed to scan numerous items and...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted Person- Pierre Rasheed Chase

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Pierre Rasheed Chase, age 30 of no fixed address. Chase is wanted on various warrants for theft and violations of a protective order. Chase is a black male, 5’11” and weighs 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone...

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St. Mary's Co. Wanted Person- Justin Ray King

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Justin Ray King, age 39 of Callaway. King has an outstanding warrant for his arrest for violation of a protective order. King is a black male, 5’7” and weighs 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information...

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

On View Arrests: Malicious Destruction of Property- On February 16, 2022, Dep. Lawrence responded to the St. Mary's County Detention Center in Leonardtown, for the reported property destruction. Investigation determined Derrick Justin Connolly, age 35 of St. Inigoes, destroyed a kiosk machine...

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Charles Co. Loaded Firearm Recovered from Student at Educational Center

On February 22 at 12:30 p.m., a school administrator at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center in Pomfret, MD observed a male student with what appeared to be the outline of a gun inside a crossover book bag that was strapped across his chest. Upon further investigation, staff and a school...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Leonardtown Blotter; ending 22-FEB-2022

On 2/17/2022, TFC S. Ditoto conducted a traffic stop on Great Mills Road at Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which revealed suspected Cocaine. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Kyle Alexander Stebbins, 35 of Leonardtown, MD...

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

During the week of February 7, 2022 - February 13, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,518 calls for service throughout the community. Attempted Burglary: 22-63331 On February 7, 2022, Deputy R. McCourt responded to the 200 block of Fairground Road in Prince...

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St. Mary's Co. State Police Leonardtown Blotter; ending 15-FEB-2022

On 2/13/2022, Tpr J. Engleman conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at St. Andrews Church Road. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed suspected Marijuana, totaling over 150 Grams. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Tyric Darnell Edelen, 21 of Hanover, MD. The passenger...

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